What's Happening in June

Burnaby Environment Week 2015

Mark your calendars for week-long fun and festivities!

Burnaby Environment Week is an annual week-long program of environmentally-themed community activities held end of May/early June to coincide with Canadian Environment Week.

The main environment festival:

Date: Saturday, May 30

Time: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Location: Burnaby City Hall, in the outer courtyard, 4949 Canada Way / Burnaby - map

‘Burnaby Food First’ will be there! You are invited to kick off the environment week by joining in for some interesting activities and information.

The celebration also offers an opportunity to visit the weekly Burnaby Farmers Market  as well as enjoy some live music, face painting and other kids activities and prize draws.

Detailed event and registration information is listed on the City of Burnaby's event website. All activities and events are offered free to the public. A variety of events are planned through the week such as a nature walk to explore the ecology of the Central Park, guided Canoe trips on the deer lake and many more.

Hats Off Day

Date: Saturday, June 6

Time: 9:30 am to 4:00 pm

The Hats Off Day celebration features a street parade beginning at Beta Avenue and proceeding down Hastings Street up to Boundary Road. This is a fest held on the first Saturday of every June when Heights merchants ‘take their hats off’ to their community and customers.

Come and visit the ‘Burnaby Food First Stall’ to learn about food security in Burnaby. Join us for some kids activities, free seedlings and learn more about our upcoming free workshops.

More information about the Hats Off Day can be found online: http://www.burnabyheights.com/events/hats-off-day/

17th annual BC Food Systems Gathering

Dates: June 25 to June 28

Time: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Location: Camp Friendship, Prince George, BC, in the traditional territory of Lheidli T'enneh First Nation

The BC Food Systems Network is a project of the Tides Canada initiatives with over 300 members including farmers, health practitioners, educators, and consumers across BC. It links and facilitates food security activities between over 20 community-based food security organizations and Food Policy Councils. 

This annual gathering will be about sharing knowledge, experience, and the celebration of food systems as well as traditional and indigenous food skills. Registration and call for workshops is now open. More information is available on the website including rates, workshop plans and other details.

GardenSmart Workshops

GardenSmart Workshops is a program of the North Shorth Recycling Program, the Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, the North Shore Neighbourhood House's Edible Garden Project, and Cultivate Projects. 

The Edible Garden Project works on creating edible gardens and landscapes across the North Shore to grow and share fresh local produce with the community. They support enthusiastic gardeners and teach farming/gardening/food preparation skills through their various workshops.

Workshop: Fantastic Ferments

Date: Wednesday, June 3

Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Location: St. Andrews United Church, North Vancouver
Cost: $8.25

Learn about how fermentation works to preserve food and the nutritional benefits of fermentation. Registration is required. 

To register or for more information, please visit the workshop Eventbrite page here.

Workshop: Daily Eggs 101, Keeping chickens in the City

Date: Saturday, June 6

Time: 10:00am - 11:30 am

Location: Queensbury Gardens, North Vancouver

Cost: $8.25

This workshop covers the basics of chicken care, safe coop construction, chicken nutrition, review of the by-laws. Registration is required. 

To register or for more information, please visit the workshop Eventbrite page here.

Farmers Markets

The Burnaby Farmers Markets offer a wide range of fresh local produce. Visit weekly to enjoy locally grown and/or freshly prepared food such as jams, honey, salsa and a varied selection of BC crafts including jewellery, pottery and much more.

Also visit the Coquitlam Farmers Market weekly on Sundays.

Poirier Street Farmers Market (Website)

Date: May 10 to October 25

Time: Sunday 9:00 am

Location: Dogwood Pavilion Parking Lot

Each week a wide variety of vendors gather to showcase their products – made, baked, grown, or raised in BC.

What's Happening in May

Lots of programs and workshops are happening around the Lower Mainland. Check out some of these events!

Artisan Farmers' Markets

It's spring -- time to eat your greens!
Photo Credit: Leanne Zmud

Lonsdale Quay
Location: Lonsdale Quay, East Plaza (123 Carrie Cates Court / North Vancouver - map)
Dates: May 2, 2015 to October 24, 2015
Hours: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm each Saturday

Burnaby Market
Location: Burnaby City Hall, North Parking Lot (4949 Canada Way / Burnaby - map)
Dates: May 2, 2015 to October 24, 2015
Hours: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm each Saturday

Ambleside Market
Location: 1500 Block Bellevue (15th Street and Bellevue Avenue / West Vancouver - map)
Dates: May 3, 2015 to October 25, 2015
Hours: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm each Sunday

Find a great selection of conventional and organic foods, from fresh produce to prepared food and handmade products. There's everything from jam, honey, and salsa to berries and greens!

The markets also host a book exchange, reading area, and activities table and live music.

In an effort to reduce plastic use, please bring your own plastic or reusable shopping bags.

Burnaby Food First - Apron Project

If you've been looking to get your hands on one of our fundraiser aprons, come visit the Burnaby Food First booth at the Burnaby location on May 2! Come meet some Food First members and say "Hello" to Emily, our new Events Coordinator!

For more information on these markets, including monthly market events, visit the Artisan Farmers' Markets website: http://www.artisanmarkets.ca/

The Flour Peddler

Location: Burnaby Public Library, Metrotown Branch (6100 Willingdon Avenue / Burnaby - map)
Date: Monday, May 25, 2015
Time: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

In 2008, a small-scale flour miller from Sunshine Coast created a handmande bike mill. From the rainforests of Roberts Creek, BC to the bustling streets of Kampala, Uganda, and finally onwards to the village of Panlang in South of Sudan, the Flour Peddler is the story of two community-minded entrepreneurs as they set out to build and deliver their bicycle-powered grain mill to a rural women's cooperative in a tiny village.

This Chris & Josh Hergesheimer presentation and siledeshow will explore the trends and issues of local food systems as well as the challenges and power of alternative food movements.

Event is FREE, but registration is required. Please phone (604) 940-8967 or register online.

For more information, visit the event page here.

Hands-On Cook Off Contest

Deadline: May 15, 2015

This video contest, brought to you by Fraser Health, is about bringing together food and fun in the kitchen. Two generations or two youth come together to demonstrate how to prepare a recipe. You can win some great prizes!

So, choose a recipe, grab your family, film your three-minute video, and upload it! Contest and submission information can be found here: http://www.bettertogetherbc.ca/contest/.

Richmond Community Seed Library

Location: Richmond Public Library, Brighouse (Main) Branch (7700 Minoru Gate / Richmond - map)
Dates: Wednesday, May 13, 2015 and Saturday, May 30, 2015
Time: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

The Richmond Community Seed Library will be available at the Brighouse Branch of the Richmond Public Library. Drop by, join the seed library, and start growing!

For more information, visit the Seed Library page here. 

Wild Salmon Caravan

Date: Thursday, May 14, 2015
Location: Vancouver Art Gallery (750 Hornby Street / Vancouver - map)
Time: 10:30 am

Traveling from Prince George/William Lake (on Sunday, May 10) to Vancouver (on Thursday, May 14), the BC Food System Network hopes everyone will join the caravan to celebrate the strength and resiliency of wild salmon.

There are different ways to get involved!
Event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/683957878397505/
YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIlXaCpilr0

Richmond Food Security Society Annual General Meeting

Location: Terra Nova Red Barn (2631 Westminster Highway / Richmond - map)
Date: Saturday, May 16, 2015
Time: 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Join new Executive Director, Anita Georgy, of Richmond Food Security Society for their Annual General Meeting! Find out more about the work they have done in the past year and what work is planned for the future.

For more information, visit the meeting page here.

All Things Vegetarian and Vegan at Veg Expo 2015 - May 31st 


Find out about new and tasty plant-based products to try at the largest Vegetarian and Vegan event in Vancouver!
 
Location: 999 Canada Place, Vancouver - map
Date: Sunday May 31, 2015
Time: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Visit website at:  http://www.vegexpo.ca/

What's Happening in October

Be sure to make the best of any remnant sunny weather and check out some of these cool events! It's the last month for most farmers' markets, so get out there and try some of their goodies!

GardenSmart Workshops

Location: Various (check website)
Cost: $8.25

Learn how to grow your own food, support your local ecology, and reduce waste in your own backyard. GardenSmart Workshops are brought to you by the North Shorth Recycling Program, the Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, and the Edible Garden Project.

Registration is required. To register or for more information, visit the workshop Eventbrite page here.

Upcoming Workshops
 
October 25: Backyard Rainwater Harvesting

Homesteader's Emporium

Location: Various (check website)
Cost: Starting from $5

Check out some of these workshops hosted by the Homesteader's Emporium! For times, details, and registration for individual workshops, visit their Workshops page: http://www.homesteadersemporium.ca/calendar/

Upcoming Workshops

October 8: Kombucha 101
October 15: Crispy Fermented Pickles
October 16: Growing Great Garlic
October 22: Fermented Sodas
October 29: Tempeh

UBC Apple Festival

Location: University of British Columbia (2329 West Mall / Vancouver - map)
Dates: October 18 to 19, 2014
Cost: $4

A family event for all ages, the UBC Apple Festival celebrates one of British Columbia's favourite fruits. From children learning about the diversity of apples to those who remember tasting heritage apples in their youth, the Apple Festival is a great opportunity to not only discover more about this delicious fruit, but have a whole lot of fun doing it!

For more information, visit the event page here: http://www.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/apple-festival

Ripe 2014 Dinner Celebration and Fundraiser

Location: Roundhouse Community Centre (181 Roundhouse Mews / Vancouver - map)

Date: October 19, 2014 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Cost: $65/$75 adults; $15 children

As VFM’s signature fundraiser, RIPE pairs farm-to-table chefs and restaurants with our farmers and producers to bring Vancouver an amazing evening of local food.

Along with a fantastic roster of farm vendors, RIPE 2014 will also feature our new breweries, distilleries, and wineries. Long Table Distillery and Odd Society Spirits will be on hand mixing seasonal cocktails, R & B Brewery plan to brew a signature RIPE keg for the event, and BC Wine Studio will present a selection of their Okanagan wines.

For more information, visit the Ripe 2014 website: http://eatlocal.org/ripe2014/

Artisan Farmers' Markets

Lonsdale Quay
Location: Lonsdale Quay, East Plaza (123 Carrie Cates Court / North Vancouver - map)
Dates: May 3, 2014 to October 25, 2014
Hours: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm each Saturday

Burnaby Market
Location: Burnaby City Hall, North Parking Lot (4949 Canada Way / Burnaby - map)
Dates: May 3, 2014 to October 25, 2014
Hours: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm each Saturday

Ambleside Market
Location: West Vancouver Police Station, Parking Lot (14th Street and Bellevue Avenue / West Vancouver - map)
Dates: May 4, 2014 to October 26, 2014
Hours: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm each Sunday

Find a great selection of conventional and organic foods, from fresh produce to prepared food and handmade products. There's everything from jam, honey, and salsa to berries and greens!

The markets also host a book exchange, reading area, and activities table and live music.

In an effort to reduce plastic use, please bring your own plastic or reusable shopping bags.

For more information on these markets, including monthly market events, visit the Artisan Farmers' Markets website: http://www.artisanmarkets.ca/

Vancouver Farmers' Markets

Trout Lake Market
Location: John Hendry Park, North Parking Lot (East 13th Avenue @ Lakewood and Templeton / Vancouver - map)
Dates: May 10, 2014 to October 18, 2014
Hours: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm each Saturday

Kitsilano Market
Location: Kitsilano Community Centre, Parking Lot (2690 Larch Street / Vancouver - map)
Dates: May 11, 2014 to October 19, 2014
Hours: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm each Sunday

West End Market
Location: 1100 Block of Comox Street across from Nelson Park (Mole Hill / Vancouver - map)
Dates: May 31, 2014 to October 18, 2014
Hours: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm each Saturday

Yaletown Market
Location: Mainland Street between Davie Street and Helmcken Street (Yaletown-Roundhouse / Vancouver - map)
Dates: May 1, 2014 to October 2, 2014
Hours: 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm each Thursday 

Vendors include farmers, fishers, artisans, food preparers, and more! The markets this year will also feature a great list of events and activities, as well as the upcoming Fun With Food stations, getting people of all ages involved in food literacy education. Click here for more information on events at the markets.

In an effort to reduce plastic use at the market, please bring your own shopping bags.

For more information on the market, including transportation and parking at the site, please visit their website: http://www.eatlocal.org/

What's Happening in November

Looking for something to do as our hours of daylight shorten? Check out some of these cool events! Whether you want to curl up somewhere warm or get outside to enjoy the sunny autumn day, there's plenty going on this month.

Table Matters: A North Shore Discussion About Food Security and Urban Agriculture

Location: West Vancouver Community Centre (2121 Marine Drive / West Vancouver - map)
Date: November 5, 2013, from 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Cost: FREE (Registration required)

Table Matters is a dialogue, networking, and information sharing event to engage North Shore government, community, non-profit organizations, and businesses in working towards sustainable agriculture and food security on the North Shore.

Registration is required. Space is limited to 100 participants.

To find out more or to register, visit the event website here. (PDF)

Vancouver Winter Farmers' Market

Location: Nat Bailey Stadium, East Parking Lot (4601 Ontario Street / Vancouver - map)
Dates: November 2, 2013 to April 26, 2014 (Closed December 28)
Hours: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm each Saturday

Thought the start of winter meant the end of locally grown and made goodies?

The winter market hosts over 60 vendors -- nearly as many as the three main Vancouver summer markets combined! -- offers a range of foods, from local produce to homemade chocolate and maple treats.

In an effort to reduce plastic use at the market, please bring your own shopping bags.

For more information on the market, including transportation and parking at the site, please visit their website: http://www.eatlocal.org/

How We Grow, Share, and Eat Lecture Series

Location: Online (or The University of Winnipeg)
Dates: September 26, 2013 to March 20, 2014
Cost: FREE

For those gross, rainy days (or if you happen to live in Manitoba), check out this lecture series on sustainable food and farming systems. The public lectures will be posted on their website.

To find out more about the lecture series, visit the Menno Simons College event website: http://www.mscollege.ca/foodsecurity/schedule/

What's Happening in September

As fall kicks in and we send our school-aged children back to learn, the weather may be cooling down, but there are still interesting events around the city to check out!

Philosophers' Cafe: The GMO Issue

Location: False Creek Community Centre, Lounge (1318 Cartwright Street / Vancouver - map)
Date: September 11, 2013 from 7:00 pm
Cost: FREE

Genetically modified organisms have been around awhile now, but general concern about their impact on food crops as well as human and animal health peaked recently when genetically modified wheat that Monsanto developed and destroyed in the 1990s reappeared on a farmer’s field in the United States.

Join Luis Sojo, an adjunct professor in SFU's Department of Chemistry, for a discussion on the public understanding of GMOs, their origins, the science behind them, and the policies that may or may not control their use.

For more information on the event, visit their website: http://www.sfu.ca/continuing-studies/events/2013/09/the-gmo-issue.html

11th Annual FarmAde

Location: UBC Farm (3461 Ross Drive / Vancouver - map)
Date: September 13, 2013 from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Cost: FREE

FarmAde brings together UBC community members of all ages to celebrate community, local food and local Vancouver talent. The event also connects organizations and movements in support of sustainability, local food, and raise awareness about food security issues.

For more information, visit the event website: http://ubcfarm.ubc.ca/get-involved/events/the-11th-annual-farmade/

UBC Markets

Wednesday Campus Market
Location: IK Barber Learning Centre (East Mall and Agricultural Road / Vancouver - map)
Dates: July 3, 2013 to October 16, 2013
Hours: 11:30 am to 1:30 pm every Wednesday

The UBC Farm Wednesday Campus Market features an assortment of fresh UBC Farm produce. This mid-week market in front of the IK Barber Library offers students, staff, and faculty members a convenient opportunity to purchase UBC Farm produce.

The Wednesday market only accepts cash, and customers are asked to bring their own bags.

For more information, visit the UBC Campus Market website here.

UBC Farm Public Market
Location: UBC Farm (3461 Ross Drive / Vancouver - map)
Dates: September 7, 2013 to November 9, 2013
Hours: Every Saturday from 9:00 am

The UBC Farm opens up every Saturday to share its amazing variety of food grown right on the UBC campus!

In addition to over 250 varieties of fresh, organically grown produce, drop by for live musicians, craftspeople, hot prepared food, bakers, and other young farm vendors.

Free public tours are also held at 11:00 am.

For more information, visit the UBC Farm Saturday Public Market website here.

Vancouver Farmers' Markets

West End Farmers' Market
Location: 1100 Block of Comox Street at Mole Hill (map)
Dates: June 1, 2013 to October 19, 2013
Hours: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm each Saturday

Main Street Station Market
Location: 1100 Block Station Street along Thornton Park, Main Street Skytrain Station (map)
Dates: June 5, 2013 to October 2, 2013
Hours: 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm each Wednesday

Kerrisdale Village Farmers' Market
Location: East Boulevard between 37th and 41st Avenue, near Kerrisdale Arena (map)
Dates: June 15, 2013 to October 12, 2013
Hours: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm each Saturday

Trout Lake Market
Location: John Hendry Park, North Parking Lot (East 13th Avenue @ Lakewood and Templeton / Vancouver - map)
Dates: May 11, 2013 to October 19, 2013
Hours: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm each Saturday

Kitsilano Market
Location: Kitsilano Community Centre, Parking Lot (2690 Larch Street / Vancouver - map)
Dates: May 12, 2013 to October 20, 2013
Hours: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm each Sunday

Vendors include farmers, fishers, artisans, food preparers, and more! The markets this year will also feature a great list of events and activities, as well as the upcoming Fun With Food stations, getting people of all ages involved in food literacy education. Click here for more information on events at the markets.

In an effort to reduce plastic use at the market, please bring your own shopping bags.

For more information on the market, including transportation and parking at the site, please visit their website: http://www.eatlocal.org/

Artisan Farmers' Markets

Lonsdale Quay
Location: Lonsdale Quay, East Plaza (123 Carrie Cates Court / North Vancouver - map)
Dates: May 4, 2013 to October 26, 2013
Hours: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm each Saturday

Burnaby Market
Location: Burnaby City Hall, North Parking Lot (4949 Canada Way / Burnaby - map)
Dates: May 4, 2013 to October 26, 2013
Hours: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm each Saturday

Ambleside Market
Location: West Vancouver Police Station, Parking Lot (13th and 14th Street and Bellevue Avenue / West Vancouver - map)
Dates: May 5, 2013 to October 27, 2013
Hours: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm each Sunday

Find a great selection of conventional and organic foods, from fresh produce to prepared food and handmade products. There's everything from jam, honey, and salsa to berries and greens!

The markets also host a book exchange, reading area, and activities table and live music.

In an effort to reduce plastic use, please bring your own plastic or reusable shopping bags.

For more information on these markets, including monthly market events, visit the Artisan Farmers' Markets website: http://www.artisanmarkets.ca/

What's Happening in July

The sun is out, and it's a good thing, because there are lots of outdoor events and activities this month! (And some indoor ones for when you need some shade.)

UBC Farm Tours

Location: UBC Farm (3461 Ross Drive / Vancouver - map)
Dates: Every Saturday, at 11:00 am
Cost: FREE

Interested in exploring the UBC Farm and learning about different community programs or work being done? Or maybe you're just curious to see urban agriculture in action?

Join UBC Farm staff for a free public tour of the farm during the farm market.

Want to find out more about the UBC Farm? Check out their website: http://ubcfarm.ubc.ca/about/

Also make sure to visit their Public Events and Workshops page for information on their workshop series and children's programs.

EPIC Sustainable Living Festival

Location: VanDusen Botanical Garden (5251 Oak St / Vancouver - map)
Dates: July 6 and 7, from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm
Cost: Tickets

In its 7th year, EPIC Fest has moved from the Vancouver Convention Centre to an all-new venue, the VanDusen Botanical Garden. The Festival combines its sustainable living marketplace with live outdoor entertainment, food and drink tastings, gardening workshops, documentary screenings, and dozens of speakers on various sustainability and environmental topics.

Please bring your own bags with you. Parking, while available at the Gardens, is also limited; consider taking public transit or biking. The Bike Valet will be on site to check in bicycles.

For more information on the event and ticketing, visit the EPIC Fest website here.

Bread Baking Workshop

Location: East Vancouver (address to be disclosed at registration)
Date: July 13, 2013, from 1:00 pm 4:00 pm
Cost: $35

Join other foodies and learn tricks for baking satisfying, chewy, no-knead bread at home! No experience is necessary.

To register, send an email to The Homesteading Mamas. Pre-payment can be made by email money transfer or cheque.

For more information on The Homesteading Mamas, visit their website here.

Grandview-Woodlands Food and Gardening Workshops

Canning Basics: July 15, 2013, 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm ($10)

Winter Garden: July 17, 2013, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Fruit Tree Pruning: July 18, 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm ($15)
Fertilizing Naturally: July 24, 2013, 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm ($15)
How to Eat Your Way Out of Stress: July 28, 2013, 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm ($12)

For a complete listing of workshops, locations, more information, or to register, visit the Grandview-Woodlands website: http://gwfoodconnection.wordpress.com/workshops/

Vancouver Farmers' Markets

West End Farmers' Market
Location: 1100 Block of Comox Street at Mole Hill (map)
Dates: June 1, 2013 to October 19, 2013
Hours: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm each Saturday

Main Street Station Market
Location: 1100 Block Station Street along Thornton Park, Main Street Skytrain Station (map)
Dates: June 5, 2013 to October 2, 2013
Hours: 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm each Wednesday

Kerrisdale Village Farmers' Market
Location: East Boulevard between 37th and 41st Avenue, near Kerrisdale Arena (map)
Dates: June 15, 2013 to October 12, 2013
Hours: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm each Saturday

Trout Lake Market
Location: John Hendry Park, North Parking Lot (East 13th Avenue @ Lakewood and Templeton / Vancouver - map)
Dates: May 11, 2013 to October 19, 2013
Hours: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm each Saturday

Kitsilano Market
Location: Kitsilano Community Centre, Parking Lot (2690 Larch Street / Vancouver - map)
Dates: May 12, 2013 to October 20, 2013
Hours: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm each Sunday

Vendors include farmers, fishers, artisans, food preparers, and more! The markets this year will also feature a great list of events and activities, as well as the upcoming Fun With Food stations, getting people of all ages involved in food literacy education. Click here for more information on events at the markets.

In an effort to reduce plastic use at the market, please bring your own shopping bags.

For more information on the market, including transportation and parking at the site, please visit their website: http://www.eatlocal.org/

Artisan Farmers' Markets

Lonsdale Quay
Location: Lonsdale Quay, East Plaza (123 Carrie Cates Court / North Vancouver - map)
Dates: May 4, 2013 to October 26, 2013
Hours: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm each Saturday

Burnaby Market
Location: Burnaby City Hall, North Parking Lot (4949 Canada Way / Burnaby - map)
Dates: May 4, 2013 to October 26, 2013
Hours: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm each Saturday

Ambleside Market
Location: West Vancouver Police Station, Parking Lot (13th and 14th Street and Bellevue Avenue / West Vancouver - map)
Dates: May 5, 2013 to October 27, 2013
Hours: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm each Sunday

Find a great selection of conventional and organic foods, from fresh produce to prepared food and handmade products. There's everything from jam, honey, and salsa to berries and greens!

The markets also host a book exchange, reading area, and activities table and live music.

In an effort to reduce plastic use, please bring your own plastic or reusable shopping bags.

For more information on these markets, including monthly market events, visit the Artisan Farmers' Markets website: http://www.artisanmarkets.ca/