Winter Market Schedule: A Breath of Fresh Air
The Winter Farmers Market is coming back in a BIG way, the wait is nearly over! Our Winter Market is like a breath of fresh air to people who value wholesome, locally grown food. The first and third Saturdays of every month starting November 3rd, stroll around the sheltered booths and displays at Market Square. Get more »
Giving Thanks! Our Last Summer Market this Wednesday
You can get everything for the Thanksgiving table right here at our last Summer Farmers Market in Market Square this Wednesday from 12-4! Sample fresh fall fare while you do your shopping, like a turkey and cranberry ravioli - Thanksgiving stuffed into one bite from Cowichan Pasta or get hooked on delicious honey both natural more »
Almost Too Good to Eat!
Highlighting our farmers: As summer wanes in the Northern hemisphere, our summer farmers market is bursting with the fruits of local farmers’ labor. Brilliant, jewel-colored fruits and vegetables brighten days that are quickly getting shorter. Peppers, tomatoes, eggplant, squash, herbs, leeks, figs, cantaloupe, blackberries, plums, potatoes and a host of other produce overflow the stands, more »
Eat Here Now Local Food Harvest Festival: This Sunday!
Local Farms, Food & Families! EAT HERE NOW, Victoria’s third annual Harvest Fest, will showcase local farmers, processors, and small businesses who are contributing to food security in our region, and encourage Victoria citizens to shop locally and make the connection to where their food comes from. This is a FREE, family-friendly event with an interactive more »
El Guapo! Tasty Chorizo!
Highlighting El Guapo: SAMPLE THE ULTIMATE CHORIZO SANDWICH! This artisan food cart serves chorizo sandwiches made from high quality local Berkshire pork - smoky, paprika-packed sausage topped with fresh arugula and juicy roasted red pepper, on a chargrilled olive oil-dressed bun, served straight from the sizzling grill. This week they are featuring local extra sweet corn more »
It’s all about pasta!
Highlighting Cowichan Pasta: Cowichan Pasta was born from a simple idea, great pasta made from 100% Vancouver Island ingredients. Every single ingredient from the wheat and eggs in the pasta to the beef, seafood or cheese in the filling comes from Vancouver Island. Even the salt comes from our local waters! All of the pasta is more »
Vancity Grants $59,000 Towards Downtown Public Market Project
Vancity enviro ™Visa* cardholders helped raise $1 million in grants this year by using their Visa credit cards for daily transactions. In keeping with the credit union’s philosophy to serve its members long-term well-being by building sustainable communities, this year’s grants support a range of environmental initiatives focused on creating a sustainable food system. We want to thank more »
Let’s Go Salsa!
Highlighting René “Sans” Salsa! René offers a cilantro-based salsa using the finest natural ingredients without any additives or preservatives. This tasty salsa is vibrant green in colour and freshly made with locally grown tomatoes, Serrano peppers, cilantro, garlic, fresh lime juice and salt. Let us count the many ways you can use salsa! Salsa makes more »
THREE New Vendors: lamb, flowers & seafood!
Olde Country Sheep: This week we are really excited to have market lamb, raised on pasture available for purchase at our market. You can order by the cut or whole lamb! Green Girl Gardens: There is nothing more lovely than a field of flowers in blossom and Green Girl Gardens would like to bring some more »
Peace Lovin’ Granola
Highlighting Peace Lovin’ Granola: 2 brothers began making granola for their family and friends just a year ago and everybody loved the sweet, crunchy, chewy creation! Sourcing only the best ingredients, extensive research and a lot of granola eating, they perfected their recipe. Peace Lovin’ Granola upholds only premium standards while providing customers with both the more »
