If your summer isn’t stitched together by the rhythm of local farmers markets, are you really living in Victoria?
From jam tastings in Sooke to sunset kombucha pours in Oaklands, Victoria’s weekly markets are more than shopping spots – they’re a full-on lifestyle.
Here’s your district-by-district rundown of where to find flavour, community, and maybe even your new favourite band.
Central Saanich
Peninsula Country Market
Date: Saturdays (June 7 – Oct. 11)
Location: 1528 Stelly’s Cross Rd. (Saanich Fairgrounds)
Time: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
This is what it looks like when a market leans into its rural roots – wide-open space, wide-smiling vendors, and no shortage of goats nearby. If you’re craving classic country charm, this is your Saturday spot.
Esquimalt
Esquimalt Farmers Market
Date: Thursdays (April 3 – Sept. 25)
Location: Memorial Park
Time: 4:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Equal parts produce fair and block party, this west-side gem delivers on both quality and character — and if you time it right, you’ll score live music with your kale. There’s a reason the line for sourdough stretches across the grass.
Esquimalt Farmers Market (Gorge Edition)
Date: Mondays (June 16 – Sept. 23)
Location: Gorge Park
Time: 4:30 – 7:30 p.m.
It’s a Monday, but it doesn’t feel like one when you’re market-bound by the water. This relaxed riverside setup trades traffic stress for live tunes and local honey, and the golden-hour light doesn’t hurt either.
Langford
Goldstream Station Market
Date: Saturdays (May 6 – Oct. 7)
Location: Veterans Memorial Park
Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Langford’s best-kept not-so-secret offers a crafty twist on the usual produce spread, serving up handmade wares and live music that echoes down Goldstream Avenue. It’s the kind of place where shopping feels like catching up with neighbours.
Metchosin
Metchosin Farmers Market
Date: Sundays (May 12 – Oct. 26)
Location: 4450 Happy Valley Rd.
Time: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Here, the parking lot is gravel, the neighbours all wave, and the pies are still warm when you buy them. It’s everything good about Sunday mornings in the country – slow, sweet, and soulful.
North Saanich
North Saanich Farmers Market
Date: Saturdays (June 7 – Oct. 11)
Location: 10990 West Saanich Rd.
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
This early-riser market is a small-town masterpiece, with local greens, baked goods, and the kind of personal touch you only get from growers who know your name. It’s quick, it’s close, and it feels like home.
Oak Bay
Oak Bay Village Night Market
Date: June 11, July 9, Aug. 13, Sept. 10
Location: Oak Bay Avenue
Time: 4 – 8 p.m.
Once a month, Oak Bay transforms its main street into a storybook scene – a lively festival of flowers, food, and friendly dogs. With sidewalk performers and local sips, the evening turns everyday routine into a cherished ritual. Oak Bay Village blossoms into a European-style street market, offering a wide range of fresh, local produce and delicious eats.
Saanich
PKOLS Market
Date: Sundays (June 29 – Sept. 7)
Location: Lambrick Park
Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Saanich’s newest market is making a bold entrance, bringing 28 vendors, local food, live music, and serious community vibes to Lambrick Park every Sunday this summer. Named after the traditional name for nearby Mount Douglas, PKOLS Market offers a lineup of farmers, food trucks, artisan crafters, and bakers, all set beneath the trees. With free admission and parking, it’s a fresh addition to the local market scene.
Sidney
Sidney Street Market
Date: Thursdays (June 5 – Sept. 11)
Location: Beacon Avenue
Time: 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
When the street shuts down, the party turns up. This is Sidney’s biggest bash – a market-meets-street-festival mashup that brings out vendors, visitors, and more than a few hungry night owls.
Sooke
Sooke Country Market
Date: Saturdays (April 26 – Oct. 11)
Location: 2225 Otter Point Rd.
Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
In Sooke, it’s all about roots – both in the ground and in the community. You’ll find fresh herbs, homemade scones, and stall-holders who’ve been here since before “local” was trendy.
Sooke Night Market
Date: Thursdays (June 5 – Aug. 28)
Location: 2070 Phillips Rd.
Time: 5 – 8 p.m.
This is the market that makes summer in Sooke sing. With a stacked roster of local makers, farm-fresh finds, and tunes that keep the vibe just right, the Sooke Night Market turns Thursday nights into something special – just be sure to arrive early to snag your favourite treats before they sell out.
Victoria
Bastion Square Market
Date: Thursdays to Sundays (Late April – early October)
Location: Bastion Square
Time: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
An artisan haven tucked between heritage buildings and harbour breeze, Bastion Square is where handcrafted meets downtown cool. On any given day, you’ll brush past leather goods, small-batch candles, and tourists learning what “real sourdough” tastes like.
James Bay Market
Date: Saturdays (May 3 – Oct. 4)
Location: Corner of Menzies and Superior Streets
Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
If you know, you know – James Bay hums with neighbourhood pride and the kind of energy that only a good fiddle tune and fresh cinnamon bun can provide. You’re just as likely to leave with produce as you are a new friend, plus a handmade treasure or two. They’re entering their 30th year of operation.
Moss Street Market
Date: Saturdays (Year-round)
Location: 1330 Fairfield Rd.
Time: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
This is the market that makes markets matter. With its legendary vendor lineup and down-to-earth vibe, Moss Street feels more like a weekly reunion than a shopping trip – and yes, there’s always a lineup for the bread.
Oaklands Sunset Market
Date: Wednesdays (July 9 – Aug. 27)
Location: 2827 Belmont Ave.
Time: 4:30 – 8:30 p.m.
It’s a midweek escape wrapped in picnic blankets and string lights, where parents sip kombucha and kids roam between cookie stalls and music sets. If you wander through once, you’ll be back every week.
Ship Point Market
Date: June 13-15, July 1, July 4-6, Aug. 1-3, Sept. 12-14
Location: Ship Point Pier
Time: Fridays 4 – 10 p.m., Saturdays 12 – 10 p.m., Sundays 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Tucked along Victoria’s Inner Harbour with a front-row view of the Causeway Marina, the Ship Point Market offers a summer experience unlike anything else in the city. It runs late into the night until 10 p.m. on weekends – making it the perfect spot to catch a sunset, soak in the glow of harbour lights, and wander into downtown’s nightlife.
Whether you’re hunting for fresh ingredients, unique crafts, or just a Sunday stroll with good vibes, Greater Victoria’s farmers markets offer a little something for everyone this season.
