Vancouver Island, British Columbia - Local Farm Markets.org

Looking for a local, true farmer's market in Vancouver Island, British Columbia? Scroll down this page and you will see the farm markets, farm stands, roadside stands, produce markets, even garden fruit and vegetable stands and seasonal community farmer's markets in Vancouver Island, British Columbia, sorted by county. Markets offering organic or sustainably grown produce are identified by the words "organic" and/or "sustainable" in Green, next to their name. If they have a website, the name will be in blue and underlined; click on it and it will open their website.

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What's in season in April 2024, and other timely information:

April brings with it cold weather winter crops, like kale, spinach, some lettuces, peas, kale, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, leeks and early onions, and from southern areas, like Florida and southern Texas, strawberries, oranges, sumatras, grapefruit.

Vancouver Island, British Columbia Farmer's Market Listings in 2024, by county

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Alberni-Clayoquot

Capital

• Naesgaard's Farm and Market -  Wide variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables, Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables,
  5681 River Road, Port Alberni, BC. Phone: 250-723-3622. Email: [email protected]. Open: Daily from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm. We also have a great selection of fruits and vegetables picked fresh from our fields and from local suppliers. In our garden centre we have a compelling selection of flowers and plants. Naesgaard's Farm and Market facebook page. Pick up pumpkins of all sizes at NAESGAARD'S MARKET. Why not support your local pumpkin grower!!! ����. Great selection mini pumpkins, squash, coloured corn, potted mums & flowers for fall decor.
• Skylark Farms - Farm stand / farm market on a farm, Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, all produce is sustainably grown, all produce is grown using IPM (integrated pest management),
  6435 Oldfield Road, Saanichton, BC V8M 1X8. Phone: 250-652-8357. Email: [email protected]. Open: 7 days a week during the picking season, from 8am until 3pm or until sold out. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. (ADDED: February 03, 2012) (UPDATED: January 27, 2013)

Cowichan Valley

• Fruit Forest Farm - Roadside stand, all produce is sustainably grown, all produce is grown using IPM (integrated pest management), Uncovered outdoor market, Fresh local eggs, apples, beans, beets, blueberries, cherries, cucumbers, currants (red and black), figs, flowers, grapes, herbs/spices, lemons, other berries, pears, peaches, plums, raspberries (red), strawberries, tomatoes, walnuts, Fresh eggs, farm animals
  802 Aros Road, Cobble Hill, BC V0R 1L4. Phone: (250) 888-0843. Email: [email protected]. Open: Monday to Saturday, from 9 am to 3 pm, June 15 to October 15. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Market updates: Click here for updates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. We are Certified naturally grown for all crops. Payment: Cash, Cheque, PayPal. Click here for our Facebook page. Heritage and cider apple varieties including Bulmer's Norman, Belle de Boskoop, Bramley's Seedling, Yarlington Mill, Priam, Prima, Sabina, Liberty, Dabinette. autumn olive, cider apples. (ADDED: November 10, 2020)
• Uder the Oak Farm - Uses natural growing practices, Roadside stand, beans, blackberries, carrots, figs, herbs/spices, lavender,
  7185 Bell Mckinnon Road, Duncan, BC V9L 6B5. Phone: (403) 969-7205. Email: [email protected]. Open: Hours and availability of crops varies considerably; please call or email for current availability. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Payment: Cash, only. I will pick and blanch Stinging Nettle for you upon request (spring only) Chicken and duck eggs. (UPDATED: January 20, 2019)

Nanaimo Area

• Nanoose Edibles Farm - Farm stand / farm market on a farm, Wide variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables, Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, Wide variety of seasonal, fruits and vegetables (some locally grown), some produce is certified organically grown, Indoor market, Covered outdoor market, Fresh local eggs, Baked goods, Preserves, jams, jellies, apples, beans, beets, blackberries, blueberries, broccoli, carrots, cucumbers, currants (red and black), eggplant, flowers, grapes, herbs/spices, melons, onions, pears, peas, peppers, plums, raspberries (red), raspberries (Spring, red), summer squash, winter squash, strawberries, tomatoes,
  1960 Stewart Road, Nanoose Bay, BC V9P 9E7. Phone: (250) 468-2332. Fax: 250-468-2324. Email: [email protected]. Open: Summer hours, Wednesday to Sunday, 10am to 5pm Winter hours, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 10am to dusk (3pm). Directions: From the Island Highway E, turn onto Northwest Bay Road. Turn onto Stewart Road and the farm is on the right side. There is our sign at the front and banners. Click here for a map and directions. Please check out Facebook site for what is in season. Payment: Cash, Cheque. Click here for our Facebook page. Our family u-pick season is very popular for people who want to come and pick their own produce. Pick fruits and veggies to freeze or provide an education to your children about where food comes from. (ADDED: May 04, 2017)

Strathcona

Victoria Area

• Bounce Back Farms - Garden stand on a residence (which is NOT on a farm), Farmers market (multiple stalls or vendors), Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, all produce is sustainably grown, Uncovered outdoor market, apples, beans, beets, blackberries, broccoli, carrots, cucumbers, herbs/spices, lavender, onions, pears, peas, summer squash, winter squash, strawberries, restrooms, picnic area, weddings and wedding parties
  3082 Washington Avenue, Victoria, BC V9A 1P6. Phone: 250-361-5548. Email: [email protected]. Open: Sundays, starting in May from 11am until 4 pm!. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Bounce Back Farms uses organic farming methods, though is currently uncertified as they just started this year 2012)! Come support three young farmers make the world a little greener and a lot yummier! You can find them at the Bastion Square Market in Sundays, or on the farm any other day of the week!. (ADDED: March 24, 2012)
• Fieldstone Farm Raspberry - Raspberries and Cherries.
  6325 Oldfield Road, Saanichton, BC V8M 1X8. Phone: 250-652-1968. Email: [email protected]. Fieldstone Farm has raspberries and cherries available. Directions: We are only 20 minutes drive from Victoria and within the 100 mile Diet for southern Vancouver Island. Look for the Fieldstone Farm Raspberry sign. The farm is about 1 mile south of Keating Cross Road, and you can access Keating from the Pat Bay Highway. We have on the farm parking and shady spots to sit and rest. Cherries: Sorry we no longer have U-pick at Fieldstone Farm. Cherries and raspberries are available by order for 10Ibs and larger. Sour cherries are available to harvest at the farm by special request. Please phone ahead for more details. Raspberries are grown in a small patch so quantities may be limited. Please phone ahead for orders. Our cherries are no spray, unless we have to spray for the Spotted Wing Drosphila and then we use a more organic based spray and you can ask us about that. (UPDATED: May 6, 2017, JBS) (ADDED: July 30, 2013, from their website)
• Meadowbrook Farm - blueberries, already picked
  205 Meadowbrook Rd, Victoria, BC v9e1j5. Phone: 250479-7166. Email: [email protected]. Open: call for hours. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. We do not offer u-pick. Our store front is open from 9am-6pm 7 days a week during our blueberry season. For more information call us or visit our official website. (UPDATED: July 28, 2013)
• Michell’s Farm Market - Pumpkins, pie pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, farm market,
  2451 Island View Road, Saanichton, BC V8M 1W3. Phone: (250) 652-6770. Email: [email protected]. Open: Tuesday to Sunday 9 am to 5 pm. We grow over 50 varieties of fruits and vegetables as well as hay and pasture raised beef. In the fall, visit our U-Pick Pumpkin Patch! Since it was originally established, Michell's Farm has grown from a 100 acre farm to its current 400+ acres which produces over four thousand tonnes of produce annually!
  Located on the Saanich Peninsula. Michell’s Farm Market Facebook Page.
• Ocean View Estates - Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, Roadside stand, pumpkins, summer squash, winter squash, strawberries, school tours
  7979 Central Saanich Road, Saanichton, BC V8M1T7Email: [email protected]. Open: July to October from 11am to 5 pm on all days. Directions: our family farm is located on patricia bay highway . the entrance is on central saanich road from mount newton cross road. come on in going to or from ferry . Click here for a map and directions. strawberries ; 15th June to end july Corn maze : September/October. We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals. Payment: Cash, only. (UPDATED: July 05, 2018)
• Theos Blueberries - No pesticides are used, Garden stand on a residence (which is NOT on a farm), Farmers market (multiple stalls or vendors), Uncovered outdoor market, Preserves, jams, jellies, blueberries,
  6410 Old West Saanich Road, Saanichton, BC V8M 1W8. Phone: 604-992-7501. Email: [email protected]. Open: Every Saturday starting in June. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. We do not use pesticides on the crops. Payment: Cash, only. (ADDED: April 16, 2015)