We arrived around 11:00 am on Sat May 27 to the Burnaby City Hall parking lot. There were…read moreapproximately 20 local vendors in a blocked off area. People, some with their dogs are leisurely strolling in between the stalls examining handmade jewellery, handmade soaps, dog snacks, a cookie shop, fresh produce and Japanese pastries to name a few. Entertainment from a lone guitarist filled the air with a pleasant vibe. I really like the easy going, relaxed atmosphere of this artisan market.

Small but varied stalls of local produce, plants, foods and baked goods. Everyone is super…read morefriendly, and coming here is the perfect start to the weekend.

One of my favourite farmers markets in the lower mainland…read more Excellent variety of vendors for produce, meats and hot foods. Many times even live music. Chill crowd and not pretentious. Small parking lot near Main Street, however very walkable as the surrounding area is mainly flat.

We were on our way to Queen Elizabeth Park and noticed the farmers market, so we decided to check…read moreit out. There were a variety of vendors. The smell of the crepes was enticing. We strolled around, but didn't end up getting anything. It's a nice place for locals or a quick stop if you happen to be nearby.

Purchased a large frozen Indian desert. From the…read moreillustration on the packaging it appeared to be 12 individual servings for $9. Turn out it was one large tub and also when I aked if it was like Indian Ice cream the clerk said yes Its actually more like a custard.

Solid 3.5 stars; in a sea of way too many supermarkets, it's almost overkill, wished they had…read morebetter restaurants here, like a Greek one, but I digress. You know it's Indian-operated when they have their row of spice/flour bins ;) Fresh produce at the front, picked up 2 pineapples for $3 last Friday. One of the bigger ones here. You can also enter from the back since no direct parking in front, due to the inside lane, but lots of parking along Fraser. Credit cards ok, 2 cashiers, efficient service.

Living in Kits now, it's always fun to stroll up to Kits Farmer's Market. The line up moves…read morerelatively fast (15 minutes or less) and they've sorted out the directions you can go. They have cheese vendors, produce, eggs, meat, coffee, mushroom vendors, garlic vendors, bread, everything you need for cooking a slammin' local meal! A little disappointing that there aren't many jewelry, soap, or art vendors as I always like looking at these as well. Perhaps its because the footprint of this market is a bit small. Today I loaded up on some fresh garlic, sausages from Stapleton (my fave!), and buffalo feta cheese. I enjoy that there's a rotation of local food vendors though, as I've seen different ones there which makes it exciting to check out every once in a while so you'll get to support other local vendors too!

Kitsilano Farmers Market is located on 10th Ave and Larch Street…read more I didn't make to Nat Bailey on Saturday, therefore, I came to Kits to get my organic stuffs. It's a bit smaller than Riley Park one, but, the vendors are the similar even the same. As long as I get the organic produces and baked goods. I'm happy.

Love the market, it's a great way to buy Canadian produce, but we arrived today to find parking is…read morenow $15 - really, guys? That's steep for a 15-30-minute shop. Feels like a gouge, and like you don't want people coming here. 5 bucks, sure. 15 is out of line.

The Riley Park Farmer's Market, located in the parking lot of the Riley Park Community Center,…read moremight be small, but there are still plenty of local items to tempt your tastebuds. After purchasing some lovely looking organic zucchini's and onions, I wandered over to a gentleman who refers to himself as the 'Bean Boy', creator of several types of flavoured hummus. I practically live off of hummus, so this was exciting for me! I purchased a container of spicy black bean hummus and made my way to Bad Girl Chocolates, who, with her handmade confections and pretty packaging has created a truly unique product...oh and very yummy! There were fish-mongers (Fresh Off The Boat is the name of the company) as well as baked goods, fresh honey and quite a few different local organic produce vendors, selling many varieties of fab fruits and veggies as well as the seasonal gourds! I finished off my shopping with a trip to GoGo Java for a Rice Dream iced soy latte...the best I've had almost anywhere...! Support the locals!

I love their fruit samples! It's like going to a farmers market. Not only does it make me more…read morelikely to buy, free food makes for a very happy Steph :) They even had a guy blanching some corn outside and giving out samples. It was some of the sweetest corn I've ever tasted. Compared to the nearby Extra Foods, Kin's has a much larger selection and you can tell they put a lot more care into their produce from the way they are carefully stacked. The quality tends to be better too. Prices are a little steeper here, but most of the time it's worth it. Last time I was here I bought figs, blueberries, strawberries, cherry tomatoes, heirloom tomatoes, and basil. I also love that they label where the produce comes from. I try to buy local when I can to support BC farmers. Having moved to California, it just seems wrong to buy produce from Cali when I'm back home in Vancouver. (Though it also seems wrong that local strawberries were more than twice the price of California strawberries...)

Definitely beats the pants off of Extra Foods for selection and pricing. Not to mention it's pretty…read moremuch got a monopoly in the neighbourhood seeing as nothing else is around that even offers the amount of produce and fresh fruit they do. Parking can be a bit of a pain, but if you live within walking distance it's the best place to shop. Lines are efficient and the produce rotates quick here, which I really like. Fresh is great.

This company gets 10 stars customer service and 10 star's quality products! I've used these…read moredelicious spices for years and when COVID happened they were no longer at Granville island where I used to go . The amazing news is that they are back and now I can order online and not only get the products fast but the personal service was something I haven't seen in years . Thank you for making everything I make even better ! I've shown my three favourites .

I'm obsessed with food. Primarily eating it, but I also enjoy cooking it. And due to the latter I'm…read morealways on the lookout for interesting spice blends. From Herban Farm in Pike Place, I got their Pike Place Herbs. When I was in Budapest, I went to the Great Market Hall and got two paprika tins and a taco seasoning blend from the spice shop there. So while doing a lap around Granville Island Public Market and seeing a spice stall with a huge variety of salts and spices, I had to stop by. And I had to restrain myself given how much bag space I had left. Jean-Pierre Coté will warmly greet you as you approach, giving you a rundown of what he has. All of the salts and spice blends are handmade, and the packaging is top notch, featuring the ingredients, a tasting note, and then recommendations on what to cook. They all come in a variety of sizes, from the small 28 gram tins, 50 gram sqaures, to 100 gram bags, 250 gram bags. It will take you some time to consider what you want, and I highly recommend you keep talking with Jean-Pierre about his selection. I was looking for blends I couldn't get anywhere else, and the ones he pointed out were: Turmeric saffron sea salt - hard to miss the bright yellow salt, which he points out you should add a pinch to your rice to really bring out a nice, Mediterranean flavor. I've done so, and it really does change up the flavor profile. English Garden salt seasoning - you most likely will pick up this mix of pink and purples and wonder what is in there. You really need to read this fascinating mix of ingredients featuring vanilla, potatoes, blueberries and a whole lot more, which he points out is amazing on everything from salads to tempura! Egyptian Style Seasoning - This spice blend really stole the show for me. I'm a big fan of cumin, but the hazelnut, coriander, mint and more really stands out. I was so exited by this once I made it home I found a great instant pot recipe for Egyptian lamb stew and I used this as the seasoning. WOW! I was eating it for 3 days (it was a big recipe), but the flavors did not disappoint. If you live in Vancouver or just visiting and love food, or know someone who does, I cannot recommend Maison Cote enough. You are sure to wow yourself or a loved one with one of his blends.

Today I met the man, Uncle Jack, himself. It was around 2pm…read moreon Sunday and they were the last market to sell out of blubes along No. 5 road. We got there just in time. Well, maybe not. Uncle Jack had just sold out and all he had left was 10 lb frozen blueberry boxes. We decided to go ahead and pick up a box, despite our long drive home on another hot Vancouver summer day. Uncle Jack gave us the rest of the fresh blubes that he had at the bottom of his boxes for free. (Easily a couple of pints worth!) He's just as sweet as his August harvest blueberries! :)