The best place in town to buy fresh fruit and veg. I am a dedicated Safeway shopper but always buy my perishables at the Farm Market. Locals avoid the place on weekends when it is overrun by tourists.
Eva B.
Place rating: 4 Vancouver, Canada
This market has a really great selection of fresh produce. The barn style building makes one feel like they are purchasing groceries right from the farmer without the dirt or fertilizer odours. There is a nice little deli in the back if required. This market also offers a number of other essentials including a nice selection of breads, coffee, plants and sweets. If I lived closer this would be an easy win over the run of the mill super market. The Old Farm Market is located right beside the Island Highway so it would be pretty difficult to miss.
Patty S.
Place rating: 4 Seattle, WA
A plesant place to be sure!
Jenny R.
Place rating: 4 San Francisco, CA
I have always loved the Old Farm Market, they have really good quality produce, and it has a lot of charm. Their produce is incredibly reasonable– I have walked out of there with a huge box of food(they re-use produce boxes if you prefer that over plastic bags) and been shocked at how little I have spent! They have a deli that sells yummy soups and sandwiches. I also know that they sell local farmers’ produce because my dad sold them purple potatoes one year when he got a bit carried away and planted too many!
Scott P.
Place rating: 4 Lake Cowichan, Canada
Every trip up to Vancouver Island usually includes a stop here. They are a year round farmers market. In addition they have a great butcher/deli and carry your charcuterie, cheeses and some of the staples. The prices are reasonable and the quality pretty good. Like any farmers market you want to try and get what is in season. Always busy with locals which to me is a great sign!