Last Chance for Vancouver's Farmer's Markets

Beyond getting to park your bike in the bike valet, there is no better way to eat or learn about what's local than visiting your nearby farmer's market. In the last five years, Vancouver's farmer's markets have become a lively and well supported institution where you can now buy local meat and seafood, cheese, bread, produce, crafts and more. Visiting the markets on a regular basis is also a good way to get to know your local producers. I've started to develop relationships with an apiary in Abbotsford and a farm in the Okanagan. This can give you a closer connection to your food and provide a real sense of trust in knowing where your food is coming from. That's not something you get when shopping at a big box grocer, or even a place like Whole Foods.

The summer Farmer's Markets are now winding down, but believe it or not, many are still open until the third week of October. There is also a winter long market (location: tbd) and a one day holiday market on December 11, 2010 at the Croation Cultural Centre. Check for locations and dates here.