Loved the cottage industry ethnic food stands. Jamaican patties, pork rolls, fetta and spinach croissant, japonese hand helds, Korean vegetable pancakes. Ate too much before trying the sweet potato glass noodles. Crafts and artisans sold varied from bougie to rustic. ATM was ornery. But everyone has square . If driving come early (10) before parking fills read more

TL;DR/The Short Version: Popular Farmers' Market. Too crowded for me. A good variety of vendors, but I prefer the Halifax Brewery Market, personally. The Long Version: When my husband and I were in Halifax recently, we did 2 Markets back-to-back, this one and the Halifax Brewery Market and I personally liked the Halifax Brewery Market better, as it had more interesting foods and vendors and wasn't as crowded. My impression is that this Halifax Seaport Farmers' Market is more for tourists and the Halifax Brewery Market is more for locals, but I could be wrong. I got a Pancit Bihon for my husband and I to share at Pinoy's Best Halifax. It was $7 for a small serving. It tasted good and had this Liptons Chicken Soup smell that I loved, lol. Weird, I know. I just didn't like that they microwaved it in a plastic container. I would have preferred it if it was kept in metal warming trays and served into a cardboard container. My husband got a 4L jug of Maple syrup from Ripley's Maple ($58) for his sister. She was coming to Halifax too but not when the Halifax Seaport Farmers' Market would be open so she asked him to get it for her. He gave it to her in Halifax and she was driving home, so we cannot attest to whether the jug would survive a flight in checked baggage, it would be at your own risk, lol. I'm glad we checked out this market. If we were in the area again on future visits to Halifax I would drop by, but I wouldn't specifically plan to go to it like we did this time. (179) read more

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Lovely market for fresh produce lovers. Enjoyed walking and finding amazing Artifacts

Great spot to kill some time. Lots of free samples. Lots of room for strollers. Lots of variety. Doesn't feel too crowded. No dogs allowed I'm pretty sure. read more

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Early spring the offerings were understandably limited. Nice folks with pleasant smiles. Great location.

Second visit here. A lovely market of both food and artists. The artist's products were top quality, with very fair prices. There is a fantastic assortment of tantalizing foods, from simple to complex. The aromas are amazing. Both US and Canadian monies are accepted. read more

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We went on a Sunday. Calling this a farmers market is generous. There was one stall/table selling vegetables. And while there were a few stalls selling food items like bread, honey, etc. The majority of this market is artisan stalls. Which is fine, but not what I was looking for from something advertised as a farmers market. read more

This place is located just next to the Royal Caribbean dock. It is fully enclosed so the weather here is not much of an issue for shopping. Inside there are about 50 vendor stalls. Some selling jewelry, hot sauces, dog toys, vacation memorabilia, and so much more. As for food, you can dine on lobster rolls, indian cuisine, and so much more. Prices are reasonable for a tourist port. There was not as much fresh produce as you would think of seeing in a traditional farmers market. This place is more of just an indoor tourist market. read more

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Tons of fun! I enjoyed walking around the market very much. Some areas were closed but overall I got to see almost everything and there weren't too many tourists. Was very tempted to eat everything but knew I had to keep space to try other restaurants. But I did splurge and buy some flavoured pumpkin seeds (a maritime common snack I think because they popped up everywhere!) and they were delicious. read more

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What a great way to spend a day! Beautiful local produce, freshly baked goods, homemade hot foods from many cuisines around the world, neat handmade gifts, artisanal ice cream/gelato, and you can even get a massage here (my hubby did this!) - this is totally a must do on my list when visiting Halifax. Wish we could have gone back one more time before we left but alas it was not meant to be. Tip : make sure you visit on an empty stomach - so many delicious foods here to try!! read more

A Saturday visit to the farmers market is a MUST. Cannot describe the atmosphere. Hundreds of people shopping fresh veggies, apple cider, mushrooms, berries etc. The variety of bread and confectioneries drives you mad. It is a family friendly place with cute children having fun with their parents. We had a coffee and the yummy almond croissant. Also a blueberry tart (mouth watering!) You'll enjoy the walk on the pier after spending time at the market. We did buy some Halifax cider and also some chocolate. Make sure you have enough cash, no ATMs in the area and some take only cash. read more

I'm a fan of the Halifax Seaport Farmer's Market. I like that it's open during the week and I can buy just about anything I want here. I'm more of a weekend browser, heading down with friends and wondering around on a sunny summer weekend aimlessly. Sorry to anyone who comes here to shop regularly and I'm that guy slowly walking around and looking at everything, constantly in your way. I'm one of many, so I'm at peace with that. I use to run down here to buy my milk from Foxhill farms regularly. It's so delicious and I love the idea of getting my mill refilled in glass jars. I say I use to becuase I don't really drink enough milk to justify buying it, but I do keep my glass jar for exchange for when I'm feeling like a big tall glass of milk. I love grabbing coffee here and spending time at the market. It has that fantastic shop local feel, and I love supporting local farmers and businesses. There is a great butcher counter here, tons of delicious local preserves and jams (another thing I like to pick up) fruit, veggie, you name it. The market's got it. read more

Halifax, Nova Scotia in Canada was one of ports of call on our cruise down the Eastern seaboard. Our ship docked right where the Halifax Seaport was. The Halifax Seaport Farmers Market was fine. First noticed it when we were walking to downtown to pick up our car rental. After church, we made a quick stop here for some snacks before heading on to Peggy's Cove. I was hoping to grab a Lobster Roll from Maritime Lobster Shack! Their little place was the first spot that grabbed my attention when we walked into the Halifax Seaport. Unfortunately, they were not ready to serve food yet. We walked around the farmers market first in hopes that the lobster roll would be ready soon. There was a bunch of empty spots. I suppose that they are not too busy on Sundays. From what we saw, there are a variety of vendors here. You could buy just about everything here. There was many food vendors and many crafts vendors. Well after about 15 minutes of quick browsing, we decided to just buy some bakery items from Julien's. Thought there would be plenty of time to check out more of the farmers market when we returned from Peggy's Cove. Our ship was not leaving til 5 pm! It was about 9:30am that we left the Seaport. We returned to the Seaport about 3:20pm. To my dismay, everything was already closed or closing!!! I never did try the lobster roll or most of the other yummy looking food from other vendors there!! Talk about disappointing. Gives me reason to return one of these days. read more

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Ah the oddly controversial new Farmers' Market...how could I have waited so long to have my own first-hand experience with you? I went through a phase of maniacal loyalty to the old one in the Keith's brewery built on Saturday morning Cinnamon Buns from Mary's, and gorgeous smoked tofu from..uh...the tofu place. But once I moved out to the suburbs, well, it was just hard to build in the extra travel time into an already early Saturday morning routine. But that's all besides the point. First off? The new market makes for a much easier parking situation. Second? It looks gorgeous, modern, and unique on the exterior and it open, airy, and vibrant on the inside. With the added space, light, and layout, it's easy to see how the new venue brings our old market-yes, yes yes, the one that was full of unique Halifax character-up to par with the other great city markets out there i the world. Third? The vendors seem happy and excited with all the opportunity ahead in their new space. These perks are all of course outside of the already incredible selection of booths, tables, and food stands on site. Soap, jewelry, gelato, lattés, vegan bars, raw chocolate, samosas, kettle corn, veggies, flowers, crepes-I mean, just how many delights you can find there is outrageous. Growing pains? Well, the obvious one is that people still don't know to move to the side before they randomly stop walking in the middle of the 'track' to text people. But that's hardly the market's fault. The big one is that there are only two ATMs and during my visit they were both broken. Combined with the fact that most stands don't take electronic payments, well, the shopping portion of my trip really didn't go very well. Overall though, I can't wait to go back especially now that the crowds are a little more manageable, and nothing is as picked over for later visitors as I found it would be in the old location. I'm bringing the Saturday market ritual back! read more

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Alright everyone... I know this time in our lives is being met (as change is often met) with: trepidation, curiosity, interest, and a smidgen of that angst-y nostalgia and distaste for anything that pulls us away from the comforts of that which we already know and love. What is this thing in time I am speaking of? Why the opening of the Halifax Seaport Farmers' Market o'course! Now don't get me wrong, I love love love the Brewery Market place. Yeah, it was a bit of a crowded labyrinth and definitely a fire marshals worst nightmare but the place just had... charisma. You love it the way you'd love that gnarly/Charlie Brown Christmas tree that definitely doesn't hold as many ornaments as last years but has the personality to make up for it's practical shortcomings. So with this inevitable shift away (some vendors are staying on at the old market just FYI) I headed on over for opening day at the Halifax Seaport Farmers' Market. The market could not have had a better birthday weather wise! August 7th was a beaut! I was very happy to see so many of you enjoying this new addition to our shore front and also delighted to see so many of my favorite vendors in this new locale. A couple neat advantages about the new market: It has the capacity to (eventually) be open multiple days/week, so you won't necessarily have to stave off that samosa craving or make do with imported herbs from the grocer if that's not your game; the market is also extremely sustainable throughout with notables being solar powered heating, a bio wall/air filter and the capacity for roof top community gardens. wow! I for one was really impressed to see the way the seaport market has turned out! The wall of plants on one side and the glass paneling allow for some pretty sweet views and many of my favorite artisans, crafters, bakers, deli operators, and of course farmers all seemed to have taken the leap forward into this new chapter in the life of the Halifax farmers market (run continuously in various locations since 1750). I can't wait to pop in and see what advancements have been made since I was initially there! Check out the Farmers' Market Investment Cooperative link on yelp if you're interested in getting more involved in the market or if you think you'd like to store some o'your cash in this here market of ours! read more

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This is the biggest heartache I had about moving from the South End. The best market in town was directly across from my house. It was ten minutes away from my front door! I had the freshest meats and the best baked breads. I had all-day breakfasts and just-picked produce. Now I'm a half an hour away from that glory, and it's awful. It's so, so awful. Bedford, get a farmers market. I am dying here. There are two empty milk bottles on my fridge that make me sad every time I look at them. I miss the beautiful felt bags, the avocado fudge, the double smoked bacon, spreadable Gouda, and Nova 7. I miss the flowers and plants, the soft lambskin rugs, the musicians by the doors - It's all too much! You don't know what you've got 'til it's gone, people. Cherish your loved ones. Cherish them. read more

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I love the music! I love how local musicians haul their fiddles and guitars (and voice boxes?!) down to the market at 6 or 7am on a Saturday morning and serenade us with traditional Nova Scotia tunes! It totally sets the mood and makes the whole experience even better! Dear Musicians - I thank you for this! I love the food selections! Every Friday is international food day at the market. I'm very fortunate to work very, very, close, so I get to enjoy international food for lunch! Usually, okay every time, I get the butter chicken, rice and Naan bread from "India"! I'm not sure of the nice man's name who works at that table, but he is so kind and makes amazing food! On Saturday/Sunday they have a lot of food selections as well! I always bring home a bun of fresh bread from Julian's Bakery and specialty goat cheese from Ran-Cher Acres; the blueberry and sugar is delicious!! The dessert choices usually blow my mind, so I get whatever I'm feeling at the time, but it's always something good! If you go to the market you must get a Crepe from the Creperie Mobile. Either the sweet or savory, whatever your taste buds are calling for, you cannot go wrong. Sometimes it is a bit of a wait, but it's worth it. And they make them right in front of you, so it is kind of, sort of, entertaining as well. I love the home made jewelry and crafts! I love seeing the tourists and the whole atmosphere of the market! I don't love the way the conveners try to convince me to buy their goods. It is so pushy sometimes, I feel guilty stopping and looking - like I have to buy something or I'm going to have a crazy voodoo spell cast on me. Although, I was once successfully approached and "convinced" to try some wine from Blomidon Estate Winery. I don't know if he was a good salesman or if I just really enjoyed the wine (which I did!), but both me and my friend bought a bottle! One red and one white! I don't like how packed it can get in there. Sometimes it is very overwhelming, and annoying - people pushing through the crowd, almost knocking you over. I once yelled at a guy who was pushing a trolley through the isles, almost running people over, not even taking into account that we can only walk as fast as the people in front of us - Ps; I like my feet, please don't run over them! There are not very many seating or tables options to enjoy your food - if you do plan on eating there (which I really do suggest!) But if it's a nice day... they have a beautiful rooftop patio/garden with amazing views of the Halifax Harbour and Georges Island - and you can certainly eat up there :) So to end my Yelping... I love the Halifax Farmers Market! read more

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My first visit to this market and I am very pleased with it. Great variety ranging from Chinese, Japanese and Thai cuisine, to breads and other baked goods to various works of art. I ended up buying an espresso chocolate chip cookie, maple Italian gelato ice cream, ginger beer, an organic peanut butter cookie, apple juice with nothing but the juice of apples, a soy cappuccino from Java Blend, and a bag of about 15 locally grown ambrosia apples for as little as $5.00. Both cookies were really delicious and rich in flavor along with the ginger beer which was generously sweet and powerfully gingery, and the Italian ice cream which was relaxing and sweet. The apple juice was naturally sweet and refreshing (this coming from a person who hates juice). The $5 bag of apples was a great buy for me it happens to be my favourite fruit and for how many you get and the fact that it's locally grown, how can you seriously pass up the deal? 15 apples for 5 bucks here or 6 apples for 4.99 at a supermarket. I highly recommend this market if your looking for baked goods or just about any type of food or art. Such a great lively atmosphere with great products. read more

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WOW, I had high hope's going into the Halifax Seaport Farmers Market. Very disappointing. A Mish Mash of " artisans and crafts and vendors. Most displays were ramshackle and half filled. The shop keeper's were more texting than talking. I was looking for some cuisine but what few food vendors they had, again had half their racks and cases emptied (no they didn't sell out they were simply not filled ). What was supposed to be ethnic or artisan was blah looking and unappetizing. The station with India food is where I witnessed the vendor dipping a yellow liquid sauce from an igloo beverage cooler that has been more than one time to many to the beach. I'd give this a pass and hid to Peggys Cove. read more

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Love love LOVE the new digs for "North America's Oldest Farmers Market". I was a longtime fan of the the old location at the Keiths brewery, and I was skeptical (like everyone else) of the fancy, modern new home of the market. But on a beautiful saturday morning visit to the new location, I can say without a doubt that the new Seaport market is fab-u-lous. Sure, I miss the charming character of the winding, cavernous and historical corridors at the former home....but this new one is ALOT easter to get around in. Especially with a group! Trying to find each other in this place is easy! Hustling, bustling, and not an empty vendor stall in sight, I truly enjoyed my hour at the Seaport market. I sampled local fare, oogled at beautiful handmade goods and genuinely perked up from all the happy chitter chatter surrounding me. The views from the new building are stunning. What's better than a floor-to-ceiling view of our sparkling harbour? I could go on, and on. This beautiful new market makes me sad that I don't live in my hometown of Halifax anymore. The residents of this city are lucky to have it! read more

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I'm a HUGE fan! I love the ability of a market like this to bring together people from all over in celebration of local food, liqueur, soda, jewlery, and other small business's! I go on Saturday specifically because my favourite bakery is in town! The German bakery from Annapolis royal! (I've been to her shop and I fell in love! Now I'm excited she comes up) I adore her pastries, because unlike the other bazillion bakery booths, hers is german! (The rest are more French/American) My other regular stop is jitterbug! I'm addicted!!! (This week I bought 3...) try mixing the flavours! You won't regret it! If your not sure, ask her what she thinks! Strawberry cream and sassy saspililla, DO IT! My other regular spots are both noggins, and elmridge! I go to both because one has things the other doesn't, and it supports two farms instead of one! Elmridge has delish tomatoes, beets, and corn! Noggins carries mushrooms, and peppers, things no one else carries, but Noggins does have a large apple orchard! If I feel appley I buy from them!! There are a few other booths that randomly pop up that I stop at based on what they have! (Heirloom tomatoes, apple cider, herbs..) My only problem with this space is the fact people stop in large clumps and have a conversation, causing people to have a hard time getting around.. If you are interested in catching up, please do it out if the main traffic lanes, I see a perfect spot upstairs for it! read more

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Great selection of local products, including lots of vegan stuff. Check out companies like Fruition, CrowBar Real Foods, Gali's Healthy Kitchen, Rawthentic Chocolates, The Main Squeeze, Jitterbug Sodas, The Kind Cookie, Osha Mae Soaps, Little Red Kitsch'n and of course the many vendors with fresh produce. read more

Lots of unique vendors with homemade food options... Come hungry! There's something for everyone, from perogies to Indian food to "Halifax style" bagels to jerk chicken to vegan treats. Don't forget to pick up some fresh produce too, which are often sold at a great discount (2 bags of honey crisp apples for $7 whaaat). There are washrooms and plenty of seating available inside and outside. Upstairs there is also a brunch cafe if you're looking for something more formal. The market was renovated 7 years ago and now looks amazing with big glass windows allowing lots of natural light to come through. The building is also connected to the waterfront trail, so it's a great place to start or end a morning walking excursion. read more

A convenient collection of small vendors from trinkets to poutine. You'll have a number of choice to grab a quick bite, there even meat/veg merchants. read more

As we walked back to the cruise terminal, we decided to stop here since it was along the way, and a couple blocks away from where we needed to be at. The entrance was along the sidewalk that brought you towards the HarbourWalk. The exterior of the building wasn't very decorative. Since I came here by foot, I couldn't comment on the parking situation. This place consisted of vendors that sold various fruits and vegetables, breads and pastries. There were also those that sold various drinks and sandwiches for you to eat as you go. Aside from the foods, there were also vendors that sold souvenirs, personal crafts, and homemade soup bars. There was even one vendor that sold their own, handcrafted jewelry with the utilization of Swarovski crystals and elements. Very interesting. I went in on a weekday. It wasn't very crowded. I also saw some vacant spots in this place, compared to the one in St. John. I'm guessing certain tenants come out only on weekends so they could attract more visitors? This place was also smaller than the St. John City Market, therefore I didn't see as much as I hoped. The prices here were quite high. While everything looked interesting, we didn't feel that it was worth what they were asking for. Don't expect to find any sale here. But if you don't mind the high prices, then you may enjoy this place. Overall I didn't see anything unique about this place. This review is as long as it will go for a small place like that. read more

Coming from the Toronto area I was admittedly a little snobbish about what a Farmers market in Halifax could offer over some of the ones back home. I'm fine with admitting I'm wrong, because I was... there is A LOT! While the selection of fresh fruit and veggies was a little less than I was used to due to the time of year of my visit, where they bested every Ontario farmers market was their selection of beef, chicken and of course Seafood. Really, if I had to choose between a farmers market that had veggies or one that had meat and seafood, the latter wins 9.95 times out of 10. Salmon, trout, PEI beef, Oysters, most already damn near sold out by the time I got there!! What else made this place great was the sit down breakfast joint that doubled as a mushroom and local foraged produce market. I had a breakfast with handmade sausage and bacon and eggs, amazing! The market is filled with the food stands and nick nack stands you'd come to expect so that was par for my expectations Overall, this is great spot to visit for both tourists and locals! Next time I'm back in Halifax I'll be coming here again (this time earlier) read more

There are lots of things I like about this market, so I'll get that out of the way first. The location and physical space is very cool. Watching the sailboats passing while munching on some lunch is really great. The Caribbean food from the two wonderful ladies whose names I should know by now is excellent, and pretty much our standard Saturday lunch order.The Dee Dee's ice cream is delicious, and a must after lunch. Bramoso's breakfast pizza is also a firm favourite, for the days when I just drag myself out of bed. The coffee is not awesome at any of the places selling it, but that's a more general gripe about the coffee in Halifax. Ok, by now it might be clear what I'm NOT mentioning, and what really should be the focus of any market - the produce. And this is my big problem with the Seaport market. It's not that there isn't some lovely local produce here. There is. But even for a city of this size, there is far too little of it, and it's far too expensive. It feels too boutique and too gourmet. If you don't have a lot of money to spend, don't bother. I realise I'm looking at this from the point of view of someone from Melbourne, Australia who has also lived in Europe, but a market for me should be piled high with a wide variety of fresh produce, it should be cheap - certainly cheaper than a supermarket, and it should be a place where I can buy the bulk of my fresh food for the week. Well, it's none of these things. The Seaport market is a great place to spend a couple of hours looking around, getting some lunch, socialising with friends, but for me it's not a market in a classical sense. P.S. Can someone explain to me why, in a place that prides itself on it's seafood, there is no seafood market in the centre of the city? The one seafood outlet at the market is not much, and yes, I know there is one in Bedford, but that's not exactly conveniently located. I don't understand why Halifax wouldn't have a massive seafood market presence in the centre of the city selling lots of fresh seafood and seafood dishes to the tourists and the locals alike. Just my 2 cents. read more

This review gives me anxiety. So I'm really not going to say much except that I LOVE the market. Atmosphere, location, the vendors,... I love it all. If it's your first time to Halifax it's the perfect place to go slap a little local on your face. If you live in Halifax and haven't gone yet, slap your own face. My favorite vendors: Wrap So D Noggin's Fox Hill Annapolis Seeds Getaway Pat's Preserves Maritime Pasty Co My only pet peeves? Only 1 bank machine (Yes I should be prepared prior to) and no crosswalk right in front of the market. Of course, drivers are usually nice to stop for you but I'd rather not get clipped on sunny saturday. read more

Hmmmmmm, ever go somewhere and think "oh man I need to review this place" and then forget all about it even though you go to the place over and over (and over) again? Yhea that's what happen with the Halifax Seaport Farmer's Market. I just figured I wrote a review for this place a long time ago cause well I practically live here... Here's a couple of things to know about HSFM: The busiest day is Saturdays (usually mid morning). If your'e going on the weekend, plan to go early (before 9). Anytime after 9 and it's a madhouse. Plan ahead on what you want to leave with so you know to hit up those places first. For me it's usually a stop at Sweet Williams Sausage for baked Donair meat, Rose Lane farms for landjaeger, Oakview and Noggin farms for veggies and of course Java Blend for the morning coffee stop. The market is open during the week but so few vendors are there it's only really good for stopping in for Lunch. Want to get in a little walk park down by historic properties and walk the harbor front to the market. Besides your weekly supply of meats and veggies you'll find plenty of wares to peruse for your shopping pleasure: jewelry, wood work, specialty wines, local artwork and that must have screen printed shirt are all waiting to empty your wallet! Don't forget to check out Little Red Kitsch'n for the best "oh my god, get in my face right now" treat...you'll find her right in front of Selwood Green at the end of the market! read more

I used to live next to the Jean Talon market in Montreal and went there almost everyday. It was crowded on Saturdays but they had enough space to not make me have to take valium before and after a trip there. The Pier 21 market is good in terms of the stuff and vendors, who are friendly. But it's insanely crowded, even if you go when it opens at 7am on Saturday, the only day all the vendors are there. If you don't like hardcore crowds of hipsters and yuppies walking around aimlessly or if you don't like parents who have no idea how to control their children, you might want to reconsider the market. It's too small!!!! Parking is a hassle too. What can I say, if you love massive crowds of rude people, rock the market. If not, just go to the superstore. read more

I'm guilty. I visited the Seaport Farmer's Market for the first time this summer. Too long a wait I know. I'm also guilty of loving it! What an incredible amount of variety! I love coming here with friends because everyone can find something they like. Two floors of selection with some of the best local eats in the city. Last time we visited I had beer and cheese buns at The Seaport Beard Shop. The smells coming from the bakery are divine. Actually the smells coming from all the vendors are incredibly enticing. My friends had amazingly tasty wraps from Wrap So D, and picked up preserves from Pat's. I also visited the Cake Lady for some amazing carrot cake. I've heard there is pineapple in it, but the ingredients are a closely guarded secret. My imagination wants me to believe her cakes and treats are filled with magical fairy dust and happiness. The building is absolutely incredible. We took the stairs up to the third floor and enjoyed the view while we snacked. I love the local flora rooftop garden. The green onions have a wonderful scent when mixed with the salt air. It's a great destination to end up at after a long waterfront walk. read more

This market forms part of our Saturday morning routine. Get there early to get the best produce and avoid the largest crowds, or head down a bit later for a coffee and breakfast and people watching. Don't forget to stop into the old farmer's market in the Keith's Brewery as well, to get the old experience! read more

Definitely worth a visit! There's so many different food vendors, my favorite being the german meat one, reminds me of home! To be fair though, I'm usually not able to find much and the vendors have been the same every time I went. I still enjoy walking through the market though and every now and then there's something fun going on! read more

I was a little disappointed with the Halifax Farmers' Market. First, there were not a lot of farmers. We probably went on the wrong day? Maybe it's one of those "farmers markets" that is all farmers one day, and lots of crap the other days. If so, we got lots of crap. It was a lot of prepared foods. We did buy some delicious local hard cider, but otherwise I don't even think we could find fresh fruit or vegetables. There was a bakery, however, which was the busiest place there. Compared to farmers' markets in Toronto, Montreal and Madrid, Halifax can't compete. Big space with not a lot filling it. It was easy to get there, even on foot. We walked from our hotel. read more

I always have a blast at the market! The fresh veggies and bread are to die for. The workers are always super friendly and will always help you find the best thing for you specifically. However there are a few vendors that are super pushy - it kind of feels like a fair (especially the peanut guy who is always shoving large scooping spoons in your face. The food is always delectable and if you love people, the atmosphere is so much fun. The children running around and loving every second is beautiful. There is a lack of seating in my opinion, especially on very large weekends (like Canada day when there's also so much else going on) or when it's raining and you can't sit on the boardwalk. It's definitely one of my favourite Saturday treats :) I'd recommend anyone visiting to try it once (or twice). I recommend the curry from any of the lovely places or Susie's cupcakes for a nice treat. read more

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My first trip to the new location of the Halifax Farmer's Market was this weekend and I liked it. Really liked it in fact. I'm going on record as saying I loved the uniqueness of the previous location and still do; however, the openness of the market now is great. You can go upstairs and get the lay of the land, there are places for the musicians that give a little more opportunity to gather around for a listen. I felt I could linger a little more to truly get a feel for what was there for the offering. It is still busy and space is still tight at times. Found some tasty salsa from the Naked Pickle, grass-feed ground beef, some veggies. Not to mention a great view of the harbour including George's Island. read more

I always enjoyed the farmers' market when it was in its old location but did find it a bit claustrophobic. I do agree with critics that it's lost a little bit of its charm with its new modern space. I think the increased space and accessibility more than counters that, however. The market's still evolving as well. At some point in the last few months, they got rid of the central staircase; splitting it into two with a seating area. It's a brilliant idea. The real design flaw of the market was that it sort of assumed people would enter, walk around, and leave. People like to linger. There are so many food stands that it's a natural extension of the experience to grab a drink and a bite and sit and do some people watching. The only downside to this was the loss of the living wall. Being a morning person but with friends who are a mix of morning/not-morning, I've had the chance to see the market a loads of different times of day. If there's a truly "slow period," I've yet to find it. Except Sunday. The Sunday market is always so much slower. That may have something to do with the fact that there are far fewer vendors. If you're thinking about going, make sure to have cash on hand (there's almost always a lineup at the bank machine), bring some bags to carry things and either come hungry (so much delicious food!) or eat beforehand so you're not buying out of hunger. read more

OK, let's get this out of the way first - I did really like the original market in the Keith's brewery. I was a longtime fan and frequented it often. But y'all? I'm all about the Seaport now. It's so easy to navigate, I can inspect produce easier than before, talk to local vendors and discover booths I haven't noticed before. I definitely find that I buy more than I did at the old market - it just seems as though the tables are set up in a way that makes it easier for me to get what I want, pay, and move on. The market itself, of course, is a delight. There's so much to choose from, from fresh produce to gorgeous jewelry to delicious baked goods. I love grabbing a coffee and a treat and enjoying it up on the fantastic rooftop space. I love this spot, and I'm really proud of Halifax for developing this kind of space. Check it out, bring cash and reusable bags, and go home with lots of tasty goodies. read more

Love this market!!! Always love the different kinds of vendors that are there but really love how I can go to downtown Halifax and get the same amazing produce from the best little place from Wolfville. Not only that they have the best pastry & meat place right by the 2nd entrance/exit. Will be back on a weekend for sure!!!! read more

I really enjoyed the market, especially the friday international market day. I had really delicious gluten-free food there. And the apples from Noggins are to die for. I like the atmosphere of the new market too, which is nice. The fact that there isn't enough buses is unfortunate. The Brewery Market still has vendors, go there if you want to find food, local crafts and some other things that the Seaport market doesn't have. read more