Last Winter Market: St. Patrick’s Day!
March 13, 2012 by admin
St. Patrick’s Day is a great way to celebrate our last winter market! Are you wondering where to get some of your St. Patrick’s Day food accessories? Skip down to Market Square this Saturday March 17th and fill up your pot of gold (reusable grocery bag) at our foodie farmers market! It’s spring time in more »
Love a Farmer – March 14th
March 5, 2012 by admin
Support Local Food, Farmers…and Beer! Come join the Victoria Downtown Public Market Society on March 14th, at Canoe Brewpub for an evening of great film, farm-folks, and local food and beer! The VDPMS has paired up with Canoe Brewpub (450 Swift Street) to show a great new documentary on the rise of the local food more »
Now in season: Our market!
February 28, 2012 by admin
Our organized market has multiple vendors and extensive selections of local food. Experiencing food at its best can encourage even the pickiest eater to try a few bites. We have prepared food such as Cowichan Pasta, which serves up three different delectable pasta dishes out of their pasta truck. Or if you are in the mood more »
CRFAIR/Community Social Planning Council Local Food and Agriculture Champion!
February 27, 2012 by admin
The Victoria Downtown Public Market Society is so pleased that our chair leader Philippe Lucas won the CRFAIR Community Social Planning Council Local Food & Agriculture Champion award! Philippe is a strong supporter and champion of urban farming and agriculture. We want to recognize Philippe and thank him for all of his time and dedication to more »
Pop up winter market – Vic High this Sunday!
February 23, 2012 by admin
Guess what! We have been invited to a charity market this weekend. On Sunday February 26th, some of our VDPMS winter market vendors will be participating in the Vic Highs 2012 Grad class farmers market and bake sale from 11-4. Come out and support this worthy cause and stock up on some of Vancouver Islands more »
Spring is in the air!
February 15, 2012 by admin
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
February 14, 2012 by admin
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…
January 31, 2012 by admin
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!
January 16, 2012 by admin
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!
January 2, 2012 by admin
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 »
