Montreal is not only famous for its fast-food scene but also for its farmers’ markets with fresh produce at reasonable prices. Read Here!
Best Montreal Farmers Markets
Farmers’ markets are the most widely visited places for people to purchase fresh produce, including vegetables, fruits, plants, and flowers. Unlike grocery stores, Montreal farmers’ markets are lively and festive, thanks to the affordable seasonable produce and related products. Today’s article will list the ten best Montreal farmers’ markets. Read on!
1. Concordia Farmers’ Market
Concordia farmers’ market drives hundreds of people during the winter season. The market opens every Wednesday between September and April, allowing people of all ages and walks of life to buy fresh produce.
In addition to veggies and fruits, this farmers’ market also has various food establishments to taste the most delectable food made from organic greens. We recommend eating vegan desserts.
2. Marche Jean-Brilliant
Marche Jean-Brilliant is near the Cote-des-Neiges, boasting a comfortable environment, thanks to the white-and-green striped canopy and tents. Here, you can find and purchase fresh produce, including green veggies, fruits, and flowers.
The best thing about this farmers’ market is buying apples sourced directly from the orchard. It is one of Montreal’s oldest farmers’ markets, serving the community for decades. It also has kiosks to enjoy delicious food made of pumpkins and try the maple syrup. Don’t forget to buy homemade honey.
3. Marché Solidaire Frontenac
Marche Solidaire Frontenac is a community farmers’ market in Montreal, boasting a wide range of items, including fresh produce like fruits and green veggies, seasonal products, food establishments, and workshops, such as pizza making, gardening, and food-centric essentials. The best thing about these workshops is that they are free to join.
4. Marche Saint-Jacques
Marche Saint-Jacques is a crowded place that drives people from all over Montreal and nearby regions to shop for groceries and fresh produce, including veggies, fruits, flowers, and plants for gardening. You will interact with vendors in their shops set up under the canopies. We recommend visiting the market’s official website to know details of unique festivals and events.
5. Lachine Market
Lachine Market is famous for fresh vegetables, fruits, and flower blooms. Visiting this market is the best thing to do during the summer season because you will see different floral arrangements and flowers hanging from low-roofed spaces.
6. Maisonneuve Market
Maisonneuve market is the best place to buy fresh fruits, such as cherries, plums, and peaches. You will also find cucumbers, tomatoes, and peppers. All these items are ripe, field-grown, and fresh. Don’t forget to pick up cinnamon and vanilla at Merci and cheeses at Aux Champetreries.
7. Atwater Market
Atwater Market is a versatile place to visit in Montreal. It is the oldest market in the city and has been operating for more than nine decades. Visiting the market allows you to relish the picturesque views of the Lachine Canal and shop for offal, wild tuna, and yellowfins. You can also find fresh produce at affordable prices, including seasonal veggies and fruits.
8. Marche des Possible
Marche des Possible is another market to visit in Montreal. Unlike other farmers’ markets in Montreal, this one is slightly different because it offers culturally diverse weekend events with food stalls, vegetable and fruit shops, and local musicians playing live music. You will also find artisan and movie stalls.
9. Jean Talon Market
Jean Talon Market is the best place in Montreal to shop for artisanal Quebec Cheese and honey, olive oil, and wine. The place has numerous stalls and shops, allowing visitors to buy seasonal fruits and vegetables.
10. Birri
Birri is a family-owned farmers’ market in Montreal. It has been serving the local community for more than five decades, offering a wide range of local products, including fresh vegetables and fruits. In addition, you can shop for plants, seeds, flowers, etc. Visiting Birri is a must-go for everyone, including locals and tourists.
Final Words
Farmers’ markets have fresh veggies and fruits at the peak of the growing season. So, if you want to buy and taste something fresh, visiting these markets in Montreal is worth your time and money. Until Next Time!
- Article based on personal opinion, experience and research.
- Photos from Unsplash & canva.
