COVID-19 Update on the Winter Markets: April 10
April 10: The Riley Park and Hastings Park Winter Markets are rolling into their 4th week of operations during the COVID-19 crisis. You can view this week’s Riley Park Market Map here, and Hastings Park Market Map here. Please note that while we aim to update these maps by noon each Friday, vendor schedules can […]
Read moreGet some flowers in your life!
Photo credit: River & Sea Flowers Looking for some spring beauty to brighten up your home during this period of self-isolation? While the Winter Markets have become food-only during the COVID-19 crisis, our flower vendors are offering other ways to get their blooms out of the field and onto your table this month. Read on […]
Read moreShop, don’t stop! Safe market shopping during COVID-19
It’s hard to believe that it’s already been a month since our Winter Markets have been operating as essential services during the COVID-19 crisis. We miss the hustle and bustle of regular market life, but are grateful that our work with municipal and provincial officials has allowed us to stay open to serve the community […]
Read moreCOVID-19 Update on the Winter Markets: April 2
April 3: The Riley Park and Hastings Park Winter Markets will remain open as essential services this weekend (April 4 & 5). View this week’s Riley Park Market Map here, and Hastings Park Market Map here. We are pleased to announce that starting this Saturday, April 4 we are now able to offer a dedicated […]
Read moreCOVID-19 Update on the Winter Markets: March 26
March 26: We were heartened to learn today that the BC Ministry of Public Safety has designated farmers markets an essential service during the COVID-19 crisis. We can also confirm at this time that our municipal partners have approved both Riley Park and Hastings Park Winter Markets to remain open again this weekend (March 28 […]
Read moreWhat you need to know before shopping at the Winter Markets
MARCH 22: Hastings Park Winter Market is open today from 10am-2pm. In order to maintain proper social distancing and the safety of our shoppers, vendors, and staff, we will be implementing the following protocols: Stall spaces will be reconfigured to ensure shoppers have plenty of space to select and purchase products. The market will have […]
Read moreCOVID-19 Update on the Winter Markets: March 19
March 19: We have been working closely with municipal and provincial officials this week and can confirm at this time that both Riley Park and Hastings Park Winter Markets have been approved to remain open as a fresh food access point this weekend (March 21 & 22). As many businesses close around us during the […]
Read moreCOVID-19 Update on the Winter Markets – March 13
March 17, 2020: We are currently working with our municipal partners to determine whether the Riley Park and Hastings Park Winter Markets will be open as an essential food service this weekend (March 21 & 22). Please check our homepage and social media channels for further updates throughout the week. March 13, 2020: As of this […]
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