Your guide to Victoria’s farmers’ and artisan markets this summer
Photo via Gorge Farmers Market.
Victoria has a wide variety of markets year-round that sell everything from crafts and jewelry to fresh produce and baked goods. With so many options, it can be overwhelming — but the Martlet has you covered with this helpful guide.
Shop local this summer, and check out these six weekly markets!
Gorge Farmers Market
Overlooking the Gorge Waterway, the Gorge Farmers’ Market takes place on Mondays in Esquimalt Gorge Park. There’s live music and rotating food trucks, plus tents with vendors selling flowers, fruits and vegetables, candles, jewelry, and lots more. The market runs from 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. until Sept. 1, then 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. from Sept. 8 to 22.
Oaklands Sunset Market
The Oaklands Sunset Market runs until Aug. 27, and is held every Wednesday from 4:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the Oaklands Community Centre. Every week there are over 30 local vendors selling food, crafts, and more, along with four food trucks and live music. They have a few themed markets in August, including ‘Dog Days of Summer’ with the SPCA and Victoria Cat Rescue on Aug. 6, and a ‘Farm & Flowers’ market with a beginner gardening workshop on Aug. 20.
The market’s featured sponsor is Hoyne Brewing, so once you’re done shopping you can visit the Hoyne Beer Garden for a cold one.
Sidney Street Market
Every Thursday evening, the town of Sidney hosts a night market on Beacon Avenue. They announce the vendor list for each market on the Sidney Street Market Instagram and Facebook a few days in advance, but there are always food and beverage options, along with art, jewelry, and other locally-made goods. Visit the Sidney Street Market Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. now until Sept. 11.
James Bay Market
The James Bay Market is entering their 30th year of operation in the 2025 season. The market runs every Saturday from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. until Oct. 4 on the corner of Menzies Street and Superior Street. They have tents with everything from produce and baked goods to clothing, jewelry, and art.
Curious who will be there? The vendor map is updated weekly on their website. They also have live music every week to enjoy while you shop.
Moss Street Farmers Market
Join the Moss Street Market at Sir James Douglas School this summer for their 34th season. They have a variety of vendors, including farmers, artisans, food and beverages stalls, and more. The market runs year-round, but from May to October it’s open Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Parking is limited, but it’s accessible from several bus routes.
PKOLS Market
Looking for a market close to UVic? Visit Lambrick Park on Sundays for the PKOLS Market. The vendors vary a bit week to week, but there is a wide assortment of goods, from fresh produce and baked goods to soaps and ceramics. If you’re craving a snack, you can also usually find up to three food trucks nearby. The PKOLS Market is on Sundays from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. until Sept. 7.
