We stopped at this great little market for the first time after driving past many times on the way…read moreup island without checking it out. We had an excellent soup and sandwich at the cafe, which has seating right in the market! After eating we did a bit of shopping and were very glad we did. We found several nice local products that we had never seen before, bought a couple interesting and delicious salads from the deli to take home, and the friendly young man working the deli counter introduced us to a wonderful prosciutto-like ham from Austria which he said was his favorite. This kind of friendly, personal service you will never get in a large grocery store! We are very glad we stopped in, and can't wait until our next visit when we will purchase some lovely AAA Canadian beef steaks from the attractive meat case(and probably some local pork sausage as well). Highly recommended!!!!

From the owner: Great Greens Farm Market is a locally owned & operated, family run business nestled in the Cowichan…read moreValley. We are a full service, specialty grocery store that offers farm fresh, local produce along with dairy, in-house baked goods, specialty breads, grocery items, deli, meat, frozen foods, bulk foods, health & vitamins, gift items, floral bouquets and grab 'n' go foods if you need a healthy, quick lunch or dinner options. We have many Organic, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Non-GMO, Vegetarian and Vegan options as well!

An absolutely amazing farmer's market. This was our wild card spot on our recent trip to Victoria…read moreand probably the best stop of the trip. This farmers market packed in the feels (you will get a real countryside feel visiting this one) watching the locals and with the local bands playing Scottish music. The vendors are unique and the products they carry even more unique. You would feel drawn to almost every single tent. The tenants are warm and welcoming. The market is held on a community school backyard with a playground at the back. So if you are visiting with kids, plenty of options to manage the little tyrants. I got my toddler a very nice wooden bow & arrow and he loves it! We got wine, cheese, chocolate and everything was so good. I cannot explain but this market had that warm, happy, community vibe to it and that feeling is amazing. This will be my stop on every single visit to Victoria.

I love this farmer's market. Love the fresh , organic produce and handmade baked goods. They also…read morehave a corner for some delicious foods. So cool! I appreciate the focus on local and eco-conscious products. There's also live music, food trucks, and a warm community atmosphere that makes it great. Highly recommend stopping by if you're in Victoria on a Saturday

It is always worth a wander in downtown Duncan for the Farmers' Market. As even in the winter…read moremonths, there's a considerable amount of vendors outside ranging from baked goods to handmade items. My more recent stop during the long weekend was with my friend & we enjoyed lunch (she grabbed a smokie & I grabbed an empanada) at one of the benches throughout the market area between our random shopping adventure. If you can't find a bench right in the market area, continue down the street (that isn't closed off to traffic with booths) & you'll find an urban park with cement & wooden benches. It seemed like there was a lot of families stopping there to enjoy their fresh finds & quick snacks. By the time I walked out of the market, I had found honey, frozen empanadas, coffee beans, bread, saskatoon scones & cinnamon buns. I also chatted with the vendor that makes corded flint items & a few other vendors. My friend had her shopping bag equally filled up with various goodness to enjoy during the week. As the sun was out, the market was hopping at noon with families, couples, & friends gathering, plus dog walkers. It definitely feels like the community supports the market very well here & I am always impressed to see so many devoted farmers' market shoppers out when it's raining. One challenge with the farmers' market is finding parking close by. If you're lucky you can grab a spot along the tracks. otherwise you have to search for street parking (some of it is paid parking too) or go all the way to the edge of downtown where there's a bigger lot (not sure if that's also 2 hr free parking like along the tracks). I'm looking forward to further wanders through the market as more vendors return for Spring.

We were in town from Texas and loved walking around this market on a Saturday afternoon. Good food,…read moreproduce, jerky etc. Wish we lived here!

Alex Campbell, the founder of "Thifty Foods". Well, his son owns these markets. Very busy with lots…read moreof fruits, vegetables, dairy, bakery, and meat section with butcher.

This is a decent place to stop for veggies, & prepared items. As it is a bit of a speciality store…read moremixed with local farm items & items from other locations. If you're like me with variable mobility days, this store is the perfect size to get in, shop & still leave before your too broken from a grocery trip in the winter. The vegetables & fruit are in the open but covered area & the rest, from speciality sweets, local products (I really enjoy grabbing That's My Jam & Hardy Honey) to a little deli of prepared items & meat choices. With a smaller store means there's limited options if you're shopping later at night. So do keep that in mind as well as that there is a bit higher cost to shopping here. I do that trade off with where my mobility days are in winter & distance to drive to the other grocery stores. There looks to be an enclosed seating area beside the deli (but I'm never there early enough to see if that's for customers or only staff), a pizza place just outside the market, beside (but associated with the market) is the cafe with delicious ice cream & doughnuts. And on the side of the cafe, a thrifting shop & outdoor area to sit. both buildings are friendly for all mobility aids entering but inside both places, I wouldn't want to navigate with a walker or wheelchair if it was busy. These places are smaller, so layout is tight. Cane users, just be aware you might need to side shuffle on the busier days & times. There always seems to be plenty of parking in the narrow but long parking lot. I also noticed people do park along the side road too. I can't say I ever see n handicap parking stalls closer to the market itself but there's clear ones by the cafe. Access off the main highway is quick & if you're on the outskirts of Duncan, this would be your first grocery option going into the city. If you're into randomly fun photo opps, there's some neat vintage tractors outside and the market is decorated with all sorts of things. Just be watchful of the traffic as the place is quite busy in the daytime. Last note. But for us disabled folks, a good heads up. I don't know if I randomly walk in the wrong doors or they really hide the baskets well, but never seem to notice where the baskets are placed. That fact itself doesn't bother me as I prefer to shop with my cloth bags being that it's easier for me to carry /I bump less things or people while using my cane & shuffling around. Plus, I avoid triggering my back pain pushing a random cart in a smaller space that often can be crowded. However, instead of ever being offered a basket to use or any help shopping, I have found myself to be subject of some very obvious watching. The last shopping experience (in fall 2025) was so beyond obvious that it reached the point being clearly cut off by staff while I'm trying to reach & look for items. Instead of ever just being asked to switch to a basket while shopping (this particular staff member seemed to have a lot of time on their hands & could of brought me one if they truly just wanted to keep an eye on what I was shopping for), I eventually was given really poor attempt of an apology at the till as I was packing up my paid items (apparently "there's a guy" that comes in randomly with the same bag that tries to shoplift & yet I had 2 bags, interacted with the few other staff & was thoughtfully choosing items from my list while moving at my very limpy pace...). Truthfully, I haven't been back since as it left a bad taste in my mouth. It's not the first time I'm profiled wrongly as a disabled person (my cane is my aid for over 6 years) but this was probably the worst level of assumption (& actions by what I think was even the manager the way he was talking). However, I have to say the regular market staff are always kind & helpful for any questions I have. Most offer to help me with searching for items if I'm standing too long in one spot (which I sometimes do for pain management reasons or to make sure my balance is ok before bending for something). Sometimes staff even get really excited about a product I'm looking at buying. The quality of premade items ranges from good to very tasty. I like there's an assortment of local, Canadian & international items. The market has a few short rows of random goods & treats in the far corner with international highlighted which is always fun to browse. They even support a lot of local initiatives, including selling the cookies from group of disabled bakers. Which comes full circle to how I'm confused to rate this place. So I'll leave it at 4 stars & I'm sure later on during my Island wintering time I'll revisit this market & add to my review.

We stayed at The Landmark Hotel and lucky enough to just walk over to Orcas Island Farmers Market…read more It was a cool and breezy July day. There were at least a dozen food stalls selling anything from home baked bread, cookies, donuts, Mexican food, and Asian. There were stalls selling arts and crafts which are unique to Orca's. We picked up some lunch and enjoyed as the local band sweet music on the stage. A few folks and their kids got off the ground and started dancing. What a scene, as if it's out of a movie scene. It was truly magical.

After a couple of wintertime visits to Orcas, I was really looking forward to a summer trip. That…read moreexcitement was enhanced, even more than I would confess, by the prospects of seeing what the farmers market looks like here. Orcas has a long and rich agricultural history and I've seen plenty of farms and roadside farm stands that stood vacant in Decemeber. I was stoked for summer. Cue COVID.... Well, I'm happy to report that the market was still happening. I'm glad they didn't throw in the towel on it, though from what I'm told it was vastly different this year. Oh, you can imagine that in previous years there wasn't a mandatory handwashing station at the entrance. And I imagine there weren't dots on the ground to indicate where you should wait in order to approach each booth one party at a time. But more importantly, I'm told that the market, even though it's small and mighty in its biggest years, was only very teeny this year. There were probably 7-8 booths there, and that made for a quick visit. Still, we bought some flowers at one booth, and a bar of locally made soap at another, so we did our best to support the vendors who are making an effort despite the restrictions. I have nothing but love for a farmers market, and nothing but admiration for the participants. Though we were only here for a little bit, I'm glad we made it.

Fabulous market rich with local folk and their wares. Tons of parking. Very accessible for the…read moredisabled. Fruits, vegetables, crafts, jewelry, and more. Pleasant musical entertainment with lots of seating. Not to be missed. Easily found on the way to Sidney.

Came to the market a rainy saturday after a long weekend. It was quaint sleepy perfection :)…read moreAtmosphere was fun as there was live music. Walked away with fresh hops, braided local garlic, local nettle tea, some adorable knitted toys for my niece and nephew, and a lavender linen spray. All the vendors were kind and proud of their wares. Delicious baked goods, beautiful heirloom tomatoes, paintings and pictures, smoked fish, soaps, knits. It was all gorgeous and great pricing! :)

Local crafts and food, support the locals.. Organic farmed & baked food, organic and not organic…read moreartists and crafts, the market location is in the middle of a field close to ferry terminal... is a must stop on summer saturdays 10-2pm

Great little market with live music on our experience here. Lots of offerings from coffee to plants…read moreto beautiful wooden furniture to stunning local photography. We especially enjoyed the photographer who also captains a whale watching boat. Really wonderful captures of our favorite San Juan islands features. Go! It's fun.

Very cute and small but well done in the area with indoor and outdoor areas for booths. More crafts…read morethan produce but we didn't know what to expect. Quick walk from the ferry area

A great coffee shop for quick bites before your ferry or just to start your day on the island…read more The place is 10' away from the ferry terminal and open quite early for people with early ferry ride. Their breakfast sandwich is fresh and delicious and they also have a tons of island food goods. They are known for their coffee and they also sells the coffee beans there. They do have sitting both inside and outdoor and if you have a dog, you could sit with your dog in their patio. They also have a small goat farm there that you can go see. The goats are cute and nice. We will definitely come back when visiting the island again.

Holy Moly this place is amazing! Their breakfast sandwiches are top notch. They look like a typical…read moresandwich in the window but let me tell you, the flavors pack a punch! The spinach and whipped feta egg sandwich was mind-blowing. I scarfed it down before I got a photo. Went back a few days later and they had a different selection. Got the egg sandwich with prosciutto, mozzarella, and sun-dried tomato spread and it did not disappoint. Cute little shop to order to-go and friendly service- it's Canada, everyone is friendly eh.

Very small market but with decent prices. Only had about 10 stalls with 3-4 produce, jam, honey, 2…read morebaked goods, meat and tea along with a couple of craft stores. The honey vendor was great with pollen but wish they had combs. Also had wine tasting from cowichan. Value 4/5 Atmosphere 2/5 Service 3/5 Quality 3/5 14/20