Farmers markets take place on Thursdays in New Westminster and Vancouver at False Creek. At them you can find all kinds of fresh produce and artisan products.
There also used to be a Downtown Vancouver Farmers Market and one on Granville Island on Thursdays too. The downtown one now takes place on Wednesdays, however, and the one on Granville Island hasn’t happened for a number of years.
Vancouver Farmers Markets on Thursdays
Looking for a great way to buy fresh produce and support local farmers? Then take your shopping bags and check out the following markets.
New West Farmers Market
The New West Farmers Market is a fair-sized market, with up to 50 vendors on a busy day. In the summer it can be found at Tipperary Park at the corner of Royal Avenue and Fourth Street (or 315 Queens Avenue) in New Westminster between 3:00 and 7:00 pm.
In 2024 the New West Farmers Market runs March 28th until November 7th.
In addition to the summer farmers market, there is also the New West Holiday Market run by the same organization in December. The market took place on December 9th and 10th in 2023 outside of City Hall.
Port Coquitlam Farmers Market
The Port Coquitlam Farmers Market offers lots of fresh produce. There are also artisan goods on sale most of the time. The market is held at Terry Fox Hometown Square, which is just outside the Port Coquitlam Community Centre at 2150 Wilson Avenue in Port Coquitlam.
The market runs from 3:00 to 7:00 pm on Thursdays from June 6th until September 26th, 2024.
For the latest information visit the Farmers and More website.
False Creek Farmers Market
The False Creek Farmers Market runs in Concord Community Park every Thursday from June until early October.
It’s not one of the largest markets, as there are around a couple dozen vendors. However, the False Creek Market is a great place to get fresh fruits and other produce as well as more pre-prepared meals.
In 2024 the market is open from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm every Thursday from June 6th to October 3rd.
Note: Market details are subject to change. To avoid disappointment, check each market’s website for exact times, dates and locations.
Other Markets on Different Days
For an extensive list of farmers markets throughout the week in other parts of the Lower Mainland, check out Metro Vancouver’s Farmers Markets. Or, for farmers markets on specific days, check out the following:
- Wednesday Farmers Markets: Downtown, Main Street and Whistler.
- Friday Farmers Markets: North Vancouver’s Shipyard Night Market.
- Saturday Farmers Markets: Abbotsford, Burnaby, Fort Langley, Maple Ridge, Squamish, Surrey, Trout Lake and the West End.
- Sunday Farmers Markets: Ambleside, Brentwood, Clayton Heights, Cloverdale (Flea Market), Coquitlam, Kitsilano, Ladner (bi-weekly), Mt. Pleasant, Steveston Village, White Rock and Whistler.
Also, check out Lower Mainland Winter Markets for farmers markets taking place in the late fall, winter and early spring.
