Here are the most popular farmers’ markets in the BC and Alberta Rockies:

Revelstoke Community Farmers Market

Revelstoke Community Centre (Grizzly Plaza)
600 Campbell Ave, Revelstoke, V0E 2S0
250-832-0682

Downtown’s Grizzly Plaza, surrounded by heritage buildings interspersed with views of snow covered peaks, comes alive with colourful awnings, crowds of people & a vibrant market atmosphere. Takes place May to October & December too. Saturday 8:30 am – 1 pm, Winter market: Rec. Centre, No: Thurs 12-5 pm

Revelstoke Farmers Market

Mackenzie Ave, Revelstoke,
250-836-0018

Fresh local fruits & vegetables (both conventionally grown & organic); eggs; local honey; baking; preserves; locally made crafts; knitting; fresh flowers; unique metal & woodworks; food vendors & much more. Saturdays mid April – early October

Farmers & Artisan Market – Golden

10th Avenue N, Golden, V0A 1H0
50-344-7125

Visitors to the Golden Farmers’ Market will find a selection of fresh fruits & vegetables from several local growers. Artisans’ wares include pottery, soaps, jewellery, art photography, woodwork & more. Locally produced honey is a popular choice for market-goers. Artisan breads & home made pies are another favourite. The smell of hotdogs with fried onions from vendors add to the fun. Every Wednesday in the summer from mid June to mid September.

Invermere Farmers’ Market

760 Cooper Road (Downtown Invermere )
250-342-8819 or 250-342-0030

Since 2001. This colourful downtown Market straddles two closed streets with something for everyone. All items handcrafted or grown. Musicians most market days. Saturday 9 am – 1 pm, from June 24th to Labour Day

Creston Saturday Market

Millennium Park, Creston, BC
250-866-6842

Crafts, art, produce, flowers, plants, wood products, baked goods, freshly roasted coffee, live music, breakfast, all made, baked or grown in the Kootenay area. Saturday 9 am – 1 pm, from June to September.

Fernie’s Mountain Market

Rotary Park, Fernie, BC
250-423-7799

With the spectacular scenery of the Lizard Range, vendors and market–lovers from the Elk Valley and beyond. Sunday 10 am – 2 pm. from Canada Day to Labour Day

Nelson Outdoor Markets: Cottonwood and Josephine Street

Cottonwood Falls Park in Nelson,
Josephine Street in downtown Nelson
250-354-1909

The West Kootenay Community Eco Society runs two weekly markets in Nelson. Cottonwood Market is famous for the unique setting—being beside a waterfall and park as well as the atmosphere of live music and diverse people and products. Up to 40 vendors. Cottonwood Outdoor Market: Saturday 9:30 am – 3 pm, May to Thanksgiving. Josephine Street Market: Wednesday 9 am – 2:30 pm, Open May to Thanksgiving

Canmore Mountain Market

Downtown Canmore – 7th Avenue
Canmore AB

The Canmore Mountain Farmer’s Market is a summer tradition for over twenty years. Rain or shine, this market showcases a variety of locally and regionally produced items including fresh fruits and vegetables (with seasonal Alberta and B.C. options when available) elk meat, fresh poultry, and baked goods. Thursday from 10am-6pm June 11th to October 15th