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In Season: Kimchi Soup

In Korean cuisine, kimchi is not only a condiment or pickle; it is also used as an ingredient in many cooked dishes! This hearty winter dish comes from Ms. Lee’s Natural Foods, makers of local authentic kimchi that is packed with probiotic benefits. You can find Ms. Lee’s Natural Foods at the Riley Park Winter […]

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New this year at the Winter Markets

The air is decidedly chillier these days, which can only mean one thing: winter is coming, and so are our fabulous winter markets! Starting this Saturday November 2, fans of fresh can bundle up and shop for the best selection of local food in wintertime at Riley Park and Hastings Park Farmers Markets. Alongside a […]

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Halloween fun on the farm

Looking for a fun family outing to the pumpkin patch, or something scarier to get you and your friends in the Halloween mood? A handful of our vendors are offering harvest and Halloween activities this year on their farms – everything from hay rides and apple cider making to pumpkin cannons and haunted corn mazes. […]

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Have your say on the future of Trout Lake Farmers Market

  As we move into the final week of the season for Trout Lake Farmers Market, we are asking our friends and supporters in the community to add their voice to the discussion happening now around the future of this market. The Vancouver Park Board is currently seeking input from the community to refine and […]

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In Season: Bone broth for optimal health

  Starting to feel autumn’s chill creeping into your bones? Warm up and get healthy this season with bone broth, that age-old staple of traditional diets that is both nutrient-dense and deeply hydrating. The following nutritional info and recipes come from Andrea Potter, RHN, who teaches a wide range of whole foods cooking classes both […]

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October Membership Drive

Our October Membership Drive is on now – sign up or renew your Market Membership this month and get exclusive benefits: Receive a $5 market money when you sign up or renew in October Free market money transaction upon sign up or renewal ($2 value) Weekly draws for VFM merchandise for new sign ups A […]

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Downtown Market Relocation September 26th

Hey Downtown Market Shoppers! This week (September 26th) the Downtown Market will be relocating to the Easy Park lot across the street at 688 Cambie. You will be able to spot us from the šxʷƛ̓exən Xwtl’a7shn Square (formerly Queen Elizabeth Theatre Plaza) but you can also look out for our red market directional signs plastered […]

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Happy Organic Week

It’s Organic Week! Vancouver Farmers Markets prides itself on having one of the best selections of local, certified organic products in the city, brought to you weekly by the actual grower themselves. Organic certification is one of the most traceable programs available when it comes to figuring out where your food comes from – here’s […]

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