Your Guide to the Best Farmers' Markets in the East (and Winnipeg)
Unlike pumpkin patches and berry farms, farmers' markets aren't a one-season affair — every market below runs year-round in some form, moving indoors or adjusting hours for the winter. That makes this guide useful twelve months of the year.
Every market below can be found in the Northern Harvest Farms directory — the most complete farm directory in Canada, connecting visitors directly with growers, orchards, and markets from coast to coast.
Top 10 Farmers' Markets
1 – Halifax Seaport Farmers' Market
Halifax, NS · Sat–Sun, year-round
Why Visit: North America's oldest continuously operating farmers' market (est. 1750), now at Pavilion 23 on the Halifax waterfront with 250+ vendors. Annapolis Valley produce, seafood, cheese, baked goods, wine and artisan crafts — a busy weekend destination for locals and visitors alike.
Wolfville, NS · Sat 8:30AM-1PM, year-round
Why Visit: A small-town Saturday market in the heart of the Annapolis Valley with 50+ local vendors, plus WFM2Go online ordering and a year-round Farm & Art store on site. Pairs perfectly with a valley winery day.
Lunenburg, NS · Thu 8AM-12PM, year-round
Why Visit: A 30-year community tradition on the South Shore with local producers, artisans and live music every week. Seasonal produce, eggs, honey, goat cheese, salmon, maple syrup, plants and baked goods.
4 – Fredericton Boyce Farmers Market
Fredericton, NB · Sat 7AM-1PM, year-round
Why Visit: Founded in 1951, Fredericton's original and largest farmers' market with 200+ unique food and craft vendors — named one of Canada's Top 10 Community Markets. Fresh produce, cheese, meats, seafood, baked goods and ethnic foods, plus an on-site restaurant.
5 – Marché de Dieppe / Dieppe Farmers Market
Dieppe, NB · Sat 8AM-1PM, year-round
Why Visit: A bilingual year-round market near Moncton representing 25+ nationalities and cultures. Exceptional local produce, Acadian and international foods, cheeses, meats, seafood, bakery, NB wine, wild blueberry juice, plus crafts and live Acadian music.
Saint John, NB · Mon-Sat, year-round
Why Visit: Canada's oldest continuously operating farmers market (est. 1876), a National Historic Site under one timber roof in Uptown Saint John. Butchers, fishmongers, bakers, dulse and Maritime specialties, chowder, resident artists and dozens of food vendors.
7 – Charlottetown Farmers' Market
Charlottetown, PE · Sat 9AM-2PM, year-round
Why Visit: PEI's biggest farmers' market, run as a not-for-profit co-op with 60+ local vendors — a beloved Saturday-morning ritual. Fresh Island produce, Island-raised meat, seafood, cheese, baked goods, coffee, preserves, plants and artisan crafts. Note: currently at a temporary location on North River Road — check the website before visiting.
8 – St. John's Farmers' Market
St. John's, NL · Sat 9AM-4PM, year-round
Why Visit: A beloved community hub run by a nonprofit co-operative of vendors and consumers. Fresh seasonal NL produce, hot prepared food, baked goods, crafts and handmade goods, with live music and all-ages family activities on market Saturdays.
9 – St. Norbert Farmers' Market
Winnipeg, MB · Sat, year-round
Why Visit: Manitoba's largest farmers' market, a not-for-profit cooperative running 30+ years with 200+ Manitoba makers, bakers and growers. Everything sold is made, baked, crafted or grown in Manitoba — from field-fresh produce to jams, baking and crafts.
10 – Downtown Winnipeg Farmers' Market
Winnipeg, MB · Thu 10AM-2PM, year-round
Why Visit: A year-round Thursday lunch-hour market in the heart of downtown. Local fruits and veggies, meats, crafts and artisan foods from Manitoba vendors, drawing ~1,800 shoppers per summer market. Indoors at Cityplace in winter, outdoors on Graham Avenue in summer.
Farmers' Market 101: How to Shop Like a Regular
1. Go early for the best selection
Popular items — berries, sweet corn, fresh bread — sell out fast. Arrive in the first hour if you want first pick. Go late if you want deals; some vendors discount produce in the final 30 minutes.
2. Bring cash, a tote, and a cooler
Most vendors take cards now, but cash is still faster at busy stalls. A sturdy tote (or two) and a cooler bag for meat, cheese and dairy will make the trip home much easier.
3. Ask what's in season
The best thing about a farmers' market is eating with the seasons. Ask growers what's at its peak — and what to come back for next month. They'll remember you.
4. Don't skip the prepared foods
Beyond produce, these markets are full of small-batch gems: wood-fired bread, artisan cheese, honey, preserves, dulse, wild blueberry juice. Budget a little extra for discoveries.
5. Check winter hours before you go
All ten of these markets run year-round, but several move indoors or change hours in winter. Always check the market's website or socials before heading out in the off-season.
Plan Your Next Market Morning
Whether you're in Halifax, Fredericton, Charlottetown, St. John's or Winnipeg, there's a great farmers' market near you — and most weekends of the year, one of them is open.
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