The Best Food Flea Markets In Vancouver

The best way to experience the food and culture of a new city is to visit the markets. Try the local produce, fresh baked goods and smell the flowers that can only be found in the area. Here is a list of markets in Vancouver that you absolutely must visit.

Granville Island

The colorful stalls of the Granville Island Market are full of a large variety of homemade products and local food. All of the ingredients are sourced fresh from either the ocean and the field, and the baked goods leave their delightful aromas wafting along the breeze to entice curious visitors to have a taste. Open daily 9am-7pm, 7 days a week.
Granville Island, 2, 1661 Duranleau Street,, Vancouver, BC V6H 3S3, Canada

Main Street Market

Located near a bustling commuter intersection, it isn’t hard to find the Main Street Market. The stalls offer a variety of meats, cheeses and baked goods for visitors to take home or sample. Many of the sellers cook food onsite, inviting visitors to spend dinner at the market while watching some of the many chefs demonstrate their skills. Open Wednesdays 2-6pm from June to October.
Main St Market, 1100 Station St, Vancouver, BC V6A 4C7, Canada

Yaletown Market

The European set-up of the Yaletown Market encourages visitors to imagine walking the streets of distant countries, smell the delicious scents, and take in all the sight and sounds. Located in the historic Yaletown district, visitors not only get a glimpse of Vancouver’s history, but the chance to try some of the local country produce. Open Thursday 2pm-6pm from May to October.
Yaletown Market, st 5p2, 1195 Mainland St, Vancouver, BC V6B 5P2, Canada

West End Market

A simple, relaxed market, the West End is located near Nelson Park and several beautiful gardens. The market features a large variety of local produce, prepared foods and handmade crafts, and is a fun (dog-friendly) place to visit on Saturday mornings for fresh fruits and bread to make a delicious breakfast. Open Saturdays 9am-2pm from May to October.
West End Market, 1100 Comox St, Vancouver, BC V6E 1K5, Canada

Vancouver Flea Market

Affectionately called the “Big Red Barn” by locals, the Vancouver Flea Market is a large barn that holds an assortment of collectibles, household items, and even things that you never knew existed or that you needed. The building is over 40,000 square feet and can hold up to 4,000 people at one time, making it an ideal location for weekend thrift shopping or the regular antique shows. Open Saturday and Sunday from 9am-5pm.
Vancouver Flea Market, 703 Terminal Ave, Vancouver, BC V6A 2M2, Canada
By Riley Londres

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Riley Londres

Riley is a recent graduate from the George Washington University with a major in Anthropology and a minor in Communication, and currently lives outside Philadelphia. An aspiring travel writer and editor, she has a passion for learning about cultures and loves food, rock climbing and cycling.