Farmers' markets across Canada

Ontario
Toronto
St. Lawrence Farmers' Market
92 Front St. E.
Open: Saturdays, from 5 a.m.
stlawrencemarket.com
The early bird catches the worm -- or at least the choicest fruits and veggies at this downtown market. Tip: Leave the car at home; parking is tough to come by, even at the crack of dawn.

St. Jacobs, Ont.
St. Jacobs Farmers' Market
878 Weber St. (Intersection of Weber Street and King Street North, north of Waterloo).
519-747-1830
Open: Saturday and Thursday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., as well as Tuesdays 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. from June to September.
stjacobs.com
Local sausages and pure maple syrup are brought to this market the old-fashioned way, via horse and buggy by the region's Mennonites. If it grows on an Ontario farm, you're likely to find it at this famed farmers' market.

Manitoba
Winnipeg
The Exchange District's Farmers' Market
204-942-6716
Old Market Square, corner of King and Bannatyne
Open: Saturdays in August and September, 9 a.m to 3 p.m.
exchangedistrict.org
Delightful home-baked goods, Manitoba-grown produce and meats, plus crafts are what you can expect at this new outdoor marketplace in Old Market Square.

Saskatchewan
Regina
Regina's Farmers' Market
19 Block Scarth St.
306-949-8353
Open: Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
reginafarmersmarket.ca
Spend a nice Wednesday or Saturday morning checking out this ever-popular market. It's the place to snag the freshest of ingredients for dinner, or even bedding plants for your garden.

Alberta
Calgary
Calgary Farmers' Market
4421 Quesnay Wood Drive SW
Currie Barracks Hangar
403-244-4548
Open: Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
calgaryfarmersmarket.ca
An emphasis on organic fruits and veggies is fast becoming the main draw here. Plus, you'll find artisanal cheese, cakes, ice cream, fresh flowers and more.

Edmonton
Old Strathcona Farmers' Market
10310 83 Ave. N.W.
780-439-1844
Open: Saturday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
oldstrathcona.ca

The fun, historic neighbourhood of Old Strathcona plays host to a farmers' market on Saturdays, in a old bus garage now brimming with farm-fresh produce, jewellery, and crafts.

British Columbia
Vancouver
Granville Island Market
1661 Durnaleau St.
604-666-5784
Open: Monday to Sunday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
granvilleisland.com/en/public_market
Visiting this Granville Island locale is a must-do for visitors and locals alike, where you can stock up on local farmers' goodies, seven days a week.

Duncan
Duncan Train Station Farmers' Market
11 Station St.
250-743-7055
Open: Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
bcfarmersmarket.org/directory/downtownduncan.htm
This large and vibrant market offers eggs, tomatoes, peppers, squash and way more, including preserves, specialty meats and even lawn furniture.