About
The Victoria Downtown Public Market Society was formed in August 2010 to raise awareness, support and funds for the establishment of a permanent year-round marketplace in the downtown core of the City of Victoria, BC.
The market will focus on local food producers at every level -farmers, fishers, butchers, bakers, cheesemakers, preservers, brewers, vintners, florists and restaurants. It will be a meeting place where producers can share ideas with one another and their customers. A place for education as much as it is for business.
Such a market will improve the island’s food security by increasing accessibility to island grown, fished and processed products during every season. A downtown public market will help small island businesses sustain themselves by increasing their customer base and building interconnection. The market will also provide a hub of food-related community education, commerce and creativity.
The Downtown Public Market Society will achieve its goals by holding events such as Eat Here Now: Victoria Harvest Fest, seminars and other community activities, while building partnerhsips with grassroots, business and government organizations.
Mission
- Enhance the health and community life for greater Victorians and visitors alike.
- Act as a permanent hub of values-based, local food and artisan businesses.
- Generate economic vibrancy throughout the entire region.
- Support and increase regional food capacity.
- Foster First Peoples and multicultural food-related initiatives and practices.
- Be accesible, active and responsive to community needs.
- Act to compliment both business and residential neighbours.
- Be financially viable.
Contact
Victoria Downtown Public Market Society
Administrator: Maryanne Carmack
Phone: 250 884 8552
Email: marycarmack@victoriapublicmarket.com
For all vendor inquiries:
Contact: Corry Matechuck
Phone: 250 508 3533
Email: corry@victoriapublicmarket.com
