With spring in full swing, it is time to start hitting up the local farmers markets! Support BC farmers, enjoy local gatherings and special events, and above all, follow the mantra of the food network: “cook fresh and cook local!”

Here is where to go:

Trout Lake Farmers Market
Saturdays, May – October ( May 16 – October 10 )
9am – 2pm
15th Avenue & Victoria Drive in the Parking Lot of Trout Lake Community Centre

East Vancouver Farmers Market
Saturdays, May 13 – Oct 7
9am – 2pm
Victoria Dr. And E 15th Ave

West End Farmers Market
Saturdays, June – October, June 6 – October 24
9am – 2pm
1100 Block of Comox Street across from Nelson Park at Mole Hill

Main Street Station at Thornton Park (moved from Wednesday Market at Riley Park )
Wednesdays, June – October, June 10 – October 21
3pm – 7pm
Thornton Park across from the VIA Rail Station and near the Main St Skytrain Station

Kitsilano Farmers Market
Sundays, June – October, June 7 – October 25
10am – 2pm
10th Avenue and Larch Street, Parking Lot of Kitsilano Community Centre

ON THE WEB:
www.eatlocal.org
www.bcfarmersmarket.org
www.islandfarmfresh.com – Vancouver Island

Photo Credit: roland on Flickr, CC-BY