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

This is a decent place to stop for veggies, & prepared items. As it is a bit of a speciality store mixed 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. read more

The diving cow beef dip is AMAZING and a fantastic price! I LOVED it. 10/10 recommend. Would love to come back but was just visiting. Employees were super kind and store had a great vibe. read more

The Old Farm Market - Diving cow beef dip - Fruits & Veggies Near Me - Duncan, British Columbia

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First time stopping in. They had lots of produce that all looked good. Much of it is local when seasonality lends itself. Lots of alternative dairy options, also good tofu selection and very good butchers. They have a deli counter in the back and a large menu of different sandwich and soup offerings. read more

This market has a really great selection of fresh produce. The barn style building makes one feel like they are purchasing groceries right from the farmer without the dirt or fertilizer odours. There is a nice little deli in the back if required. This market also offers a number of other essentials including a nice selection of breads, coffee, plants and sweets. If I lived closer this would be an easy win over the run of the mill super market. The Old Farm Market is located right beside the Island Highway so it would be pretty difficult to miss. read more

First of all, my husband likes this place because it reminds him of the days of family trips to roadside veggie markets. I don't like this place very much because there is a sparse amount of organic produce which usually looks old and nasty. There are plenty of produce items from Mexico and California available. For these items, prices are reasonable. The market has a wide selection of crackers, cheeses and deli meats. The ambiance is farm market. There is an obvious attempt to create a buy local atmosphere. In the summer, the place is filled with families and tourists, stopping for ice cream. The turn for the market from the highway comes quick, so be prepared for the turnoff. If you miss it, don't worry. You weren't really missing anything, anyway. read more

Every trip up to Vancouver Island usually includes a stop here. They are a year round farmers market. In addition they have a great butcher/deli and carry your charcuterie, cheeses and some of the staples. The prices are reasonable and the quality pretty good. Like any farmers market you want to try and get what is in season. Always busy with locals which to me is a great sign! read more

Stopped as usual on our way up island Saw a sign for oranges Good price so we tried to purchase Lady came & said it was wrong price meant to be apples Funny way to spell apple So we left Don't believe signs they could be wrong Will stop in there in a year or two Not the place it was before new owners read more

Located right off the highway - can't miss it. It's where the locals go! A great market to shop for produce from surrounding farms and Okanagan, Fraser Valley etc. Prices are very reasonable. Quality and farm fresh. Also sell a variety of goods inside like locally made pies etc. My partner enjoys the deli in the back especially the simple, no-fuss sandwiches. Nice to sit outside and enjoy the chickadees and birds nesting in the bushes and feeding on the seeders. I couldn't get over how pretty and full their hanging baskets are! Feels better to support a local business versus a generic grocery chain. Can get busy especially on weekends with visitors (like me!). A pitstop whenever passing through Duncan to gather up picnic-hiking-adventuring snackies... read more

I have always loved the Old Farm Market, they have really good quality produce, and it has a lot of charm. Their produce is incredibly reasonable- I have walked out of there with a huge box of food (they re-use produce boxes if you prefer that over plastic bags) and been shocked at how little I have spent! They have a deli that sells yummy soups and sandwiches. I also know that they sell local farmers' produce because my dad sold them purple potatoes one year when he got a bit carried away and planted too many! read more

Generally very helpful, and I like that they have local produce/fruits in the summertime! Always way less expensive than the grocery stores. And their pumpkin pile at Halloween is one not to miss! read more

The best place in town to buy fresh fruit and veg. I am a dedicated Safeway shopper but always buy my perishables at the Farm Market. Locals avoid the place on weekends when it is overrun by tourists. read more

love this place.. local produce that's important to me. staff are great and best of all, Great prices! I'm a faithful shopper.

This place used to be old fashioned neighbourly friendly. It used to be 10 stars out of 5. Since the new owner's improvements it is not a market. It is a store. The first thing the many new young cashiers say is "box or bags", not "hello" and they do not look at the customers and have conversation with us. It does not have the constant cozy friendly feeling now. I will shop there because of the low prices and local produce but I don't enjoy my time there. read more