Canada-wide Market Coverage

Where Canadian farms meet open-air markets

A reference archive for regional farmers markets from British Columbia to Nova Scotia — with seasonal produce charts, grower profiles, and practical notes on navigating open-air markets across the country.

Browse Markets Seasonal Guide

140+

Markets indexed across Canada

Provinces covered

Seasonal charts published

2026

Current market season data

Regional Markets Directory

A cross-country overview of well-established open-air markets organized by province, including typical operating seasons and days.

Market Name	Province	City	Season	Days
Granville Island Public Market	BC	Vancouver	Year-round	Daily
Victoria Public Market	BC	Victoria	Year-round	Thu–Sun
Calgary Farmers' Market	AB	Calgary	Year-round	Fri–Sun
Old Strathcona Farmers' Market	AB	Edmonton	Year-round	Sat
Regina Farmers' Market	SK	Regina	May–Oct	Wed, Sat
Winnipeg Farmers' Market	MB	Winnipeg	May–Oct	Sat
St. Lawrence Market	ON	Toronto	Year-round	Tue–Sat
Ottawa Farmers' Market	ON	Ottawa	May–Nov	Sun
Jean-Talon Market	QC	Montreal	May–Nov	Daily
Marché du Vieux-Port	QC	Quebec City	May–Oct	Thu–Sun
Boyce Farmers Market	NB	Fredericton	May–Nov	Sat
Halifax Seaport Farmers' Market	NS	Halifax	Year-round	Sat–Sun

Market schedules are subject to change. Confirm hours directly with each market before visiting. Sources: Farmers Markets Canada.

What's in Season

Seasonal availability varies by region, but this chart reflects typical patterns for Southern Ontario and the BC Interior — two of Canada's most productive growing zones.

Produce

Spring

Summer

Autumn

Winter

Strawberries

Late

Peak

—

Tomatoes

—

Peak

Early

—

Sweet Corn

—

Peak

Early

—

Apples

—

Peak

Storage

Root Vegetables

—

Early

Peak

Storage

Leafy Greens

Peak

Available

Second crop

Greenhouse

Squash

—

Peak

Storage

Blueberries

—

Peak (BC)

—

Chart reflects temperate zones in Southern BC and Ontario. Northern and Maritime regions may differ by 2–4 weeks. Greenhouse produce extends availability year-round.

From the Archive

Notes, guides, and reference material on Canadian farmers market culture and seasonal shopping.

Farmers market stalls with fresh produce

How to Find the Best Farmers Markets in Canada

A region-by-region breakdown of what distinguishes a well-run market, how to locate them, and what to look for when visiting a new one for the first time.

May 8, 2026

Seasonal Guide

Seasonal Produce Guide: What to Buy and When

Month-by-month notes on what Canadian growers typically bring to market, organized by growing zone and adjusted for real harvest windows rather than grocery-store logic.

April 22, 2026

Growers

Building Relationships with Local Growers

Notes on how regular market shoppers develop ongoing connections with specific vendors — and why those connections change the quality and variety of what ends up on the table.

April 5, 2026

Get in Touch

Questions about a specific market, corrections to existing listings, or notes on regional produce availability. Use the form or reach out directly.

Email: info@dailywillowmarket.org

Phone: +1 (604) 555-0194

Address: 375 Water St, Suite 410, Vancouver, BC V6B 5C6

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Information on this site is for general reference only. Market schedules and produce availability may vary. Last updated: May 2026.