I find nothing is truly better than getting local products. Hand-made in small batches in ensure a quality you can only get with loving hands-on care throughout the process. As the weather starts to warm and the beautiful mountains that surround us in the Vancouver and Fraser Valley feel like that hug from Canada itself, we start to embrace all that is around us and the bounties we can harvest to share with those in the community.
It’s why my girlfriend and I love to check out the local markets are our Spring and Summer adventures take us on, coming back home to make a mouth-watering pie with a vast selection local fruit from B.C., taking in the delights of pastures from our diverse cultures that call Canada home. We are lucky enough to taste a Canadian spin on famous international classics. As we all start to feel the impact of international relations, and the Tariff wars it feels even more important to support and celebrate local businesses. So, elbows up you glorious Canadian’s and visitors to our country!
Can you believe the Squamish Farmers Market has been running for more than 20 years? In 2025 the market takes place April 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th. The Squamish Farmers Market is a medium-sized farmers market in the Sea to Sky region. The market takes place at the corner of Victoria Street and Cleveland Avenue in Squamish. Look at the various vendor, typically features close to 50 vendors selling everything from fresh produce to homemade preserves, baked goods and art.
Hours of operation are from 10:00 am until 2:00 or 3:00 pm every Saturday between April and mid-December. It’s also open every other week on Saturdays during the months of February and March.
The market like most Lower Mainland farmers markets, the Saturday markets in Squamish usually feature a musician providing background entertainment each week. After your done at the market there are a ton of great activities to visit nearby like Porteau Cove on the water, Shannon Falls, rugged Stawamus Chief and picturesque Alice Lake. All are beautiful and impeccable places for a stroll, hike or picnic. Other tourist attractions in the area include Britannia Mine a historic copper mine museum, the Sea to Sky Gondola for sightseeing and rides up the mountain and the West Coast Railway Heritage Park with its historic trains and artifacts.
So do yourself an absolute favor and look up the market and surrounding area and take in the beauty that Canada and our fellow citizens has to offer with a trip there today!
Brian Smith
bsmith288@my.bcit.ca