Spring is in the air!

There is something to be said about longer brighter days, seeing the rain through the sunshine, daffodils poking through the soil, rhubarb making a reappearance and spring greens being planted. When you buy into the “buy local” movement, you’re supporting farmers and producers in your community and your local economy. It’s also an opportunity to more »

Public Market Stakeholder Consultation Recap

Thank you to everyone that attended and spoke at our key stakeholder consultation and luncheon last Friday February 10th at Ambrosia Event Centre. It was a very lively discussion and we gathered heaps of information and feedback bringing us one step closer to our goal of establishing a year-round, indoor public market that will support more »

A Step Back in Time…

Built in the late 1800s at a time when Victoria was enjoying rapid growth and prosperity, Market Square teemed with sailors and gold prospectors seeking adventure and fortune. The Square was home to bustling hotels, saloons, and shops that outfitted thousands of miners on their way to the Klondike gold fields. Market Square was a more »

Getting Back to the Basics!

Going back to that old-world style of shopping where you know your butcher, your baker, the person who grows your vegetables and the chickens that lay your eggs is what the Victoria Downtown Public Market Society winter markets are all about. Handcrafted, homemade and small-batch products are superior, the craftsmanship and attention to detail make more »

Farmers’ Market in January, Come Grow With Us!

Farmers’ markets are community-gathering places where local producers sell their goods directly to the public, and where residents can enjoy the talents of local musicians, socialize with their neighbors and connect with and learn of the resources available within their community. Once you get to know our farmers’ market, shopping and cooking this winter season more »

Local & Farm Fresh: A few reasons to warm up to Christmas

The Victoria Downtown Public Market Society winter market is about celebrating and sharing all that’s great in local food. Our market this Saturday will be full of the normal goodies as well as some extra festive treats! This is one of the best places to get hold of fresh and tasty Vancouver Island delicacies necessary more »

Tis the season: December 3rd winter market

Tis the season: Join us at our winter markets to celebrate the spirit of giving Bundle up the whole family this Saturday and come join us! This upcoming market we are pleased to have the Island Ukulele Players and Tuba Christmas providing us with a background of holiday cheer. Market Square will capture your winter more »

Vendor Announcement for Nov 19th Farmers Market

The Victoria Downtown Public Market Society is really excited about our upcoming farmers market in Market Square this Saturday November 19th from 11-3. A special thanks goes out to our loyal vendors and to our volunteers who take the time and effort to be a part of our winter markets. We deeply appreciate the overwhelming more »

Meet our NEW winter farmers market manager: Corry Matechuk!

The Victoria Downtown Public Market Society would like to thank former board member, volunteer and market manager Tim Trebilcock for his hard work and dedication to the VDPMS team and for helping us move a few steps closer to a permanent year-round farmers market in downtown Victoria. Although Tim was offered the opportunity to return more »

First Winter Market: November 5th

While the weather outside might be frightful, it only makes a winter farmers’ market all the more delightful! For those who are more than just fair weather foodies, you can get fresh, local food twice a month on Saturdays at our Winter Farmers’ Market in Market Square. And yes, there are definitely seasonal goodies this time of more »

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