Canada-wide reference

Farmers Markets & Fresh Produce

Details on where to find farmers markets across Canada, what produce is available by season, and how direct relationships with growers affect the quality of food on your table.

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Cambridge Farmers Market, Ontario — an indoor market hall with vendor stalls

Recent Articles

Practical reference material on farmers markets, seasonal availability, and buying directly from Canadian producers.

Cambridge, Ontario farmers market exterior
Markets

How to Find Farmers Markets in Canada

A breakdown of directories, apps, and regional resources for locating year-round and seasonal markets from British Columbia to Nova Scotia.

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Fresh fruits and vegetables displayed at a market
Seasons

Seasonal Produce Guide for Canada

What grows when and where — a province-by-province breakdown of harvest windows for common vegetables, fruits, and greens.

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Fruit and vegetable vendor at St. Jacobs Farmers Market, Ontario
Producers

Buying Directly from Local Producers

What to expect when purchasing food at source — from vendor stalls to farm gate sales and community-supported agriculture arrangements.

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By the Numbers

Figures from Statistics Canada and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada on farmers markets and local food in Canada.

600+ Farmers markets operating across Canada
$3.1B Annual direct-farm sales in Canada (AAFC, 2023)
10 Provinces All have active farmers market associations
May–Oct Peak outdoor market season in most provinces

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