March 18, 2022

Seven Farmers’ Markets to Explore on Your Maritime Adventure

Experience the region’s best local cuisine, straight from the farm to your table

Your next Maritime adventure might begin with a ferry ride, but it certainly won’t end there! Whether travelling to Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, or Prince Edward Island, there’s an endless amount of local cuisine, culture, and colour to take in at one of the region’s many farmers’ markets. Here’s our list of seven fabulous farmers’ markets you have to visit as you make your way throughout the Maritimes!

The Saint John City Market

Saint John City Market vendors have been serving and delighting customers since 1785! Today, this vibrant hub and designated National Historic Site is a must-stop spot when you depart the Fundy Rose in Saint John. Not only does the market offer mouth-watering local foods and dishes, a self-guided tour through the Saint John City Market really showcases that you’re strolling through a piece of living history.

The Yarmouth Farmers’ Community Market

The largest farmers’ market in Southwest Nova Scotia, the Yarmouth Farmers’ Community Market is the perfect spot to grab some fresh, local food after arriving aboard The CAT. Every Saturday, local farmers and artisans set up shop in the historic Yarmouth Warehouse on Hawthorn Street to offer everything from meat and vegetables to soaps, coffee, candles, crafts, and more. You’ll even find dog treats for your furry friends!

The Historic Halifax Farmer’s Market

Located in downtown Halifax’s Brewery Square — a 200-year-old heritage building — the Halifax Brewery Farmers’ Market is bustling with activity every Saturday from 8 am to 1 pm. Take a trip back in time as you stroll through the courtyards full of local farmers and artisans selling fresh produce, crafts, and more! And when you’re done shopping, don’t forget to try a delicious snack from one of the market’s many food vendors.

The Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market

The oldest continuously operating farmers’ market in North America, The Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market has been a city staple since 1750. That’s nearly 300 years of serving locals and visitors alike! Located near Pier 21 — a National Historic Site of Canada — the Halifax Seaport Market hosts over 250 vendors all year round. Depending on the season, you’ll find a wide assortment of delicious local produce, food vendors slinging Nova Scotia staples, artisans offering products for people and pets alike, and more!

The Wolfville Farmers’ Market

The Annapolis Valley is one of Nova Scotia’s most abundant and fertile regions, thanks to the complex dyke system created by Acadian settlers in the 17th Century. Nowhere is this more evident than when you’re strolling through the stocked stalls of the Wolfville Farmers’ Market. Located in a beautifully transformed turn-of-the-century apple warehouse, this year-round market hosts over 60 farmers, chefs, and artisans every Saturday.

The Charlottetown Farmers’ Market

PEI is about more than potatoes, but you can bet you’ll find them in abundance at the Charlottetown Farmers’ Market. This community hub offers incredible seafood, homemade baked goods, a fine selection of cheeses, delicious freshly prepared dishes, and local crafts that make perfect souvenirs. The Charlottetown Farmers’ Market is open Saturdays year-round and Wednesdays from Mid-June through October.

The Fredericton Boyce Market

Since 1951, the Fredericton Boyce Farmers’ Market has been delighting visitors every Saturday morning from 7 am to 1 pm with its wide range of seasonal produce, local cuisines, international dishes, and locally created arts and handicrafts. With more than 200 vendors filling this vibrant community space, the Fredericton Boyce Market is a must-visit spot to start your weekend adventure on the right foot!

Let These Farmers’ Markets Fuel Your Next Journey

The Maritimes are home to many farmers’ markets, each offering a unique glimpse into the region’s vibrant communities. Planning to stop at a local farmers’ market is a great addition to any trip that includes a voyage onThe CAT, MV Fundy Rose, or the Northumberland Ferries. To learn more about adventures large and small awaiting you on Canada’s east coast, be sure to visit Explore the Maritimes today!