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• False Creek Fisherman's Wharf Public Fish Sales Float
  Vancouver: at 1505 West 1st Avenue (at the foot of Fir Street)
  Dates: daily, year-round (dependent on availabilities)
  Hours: dawn to dusk
  Special Feature: Located close to the entrance to Granville Island, the fish sales here include (seasonally) shrimp, salmon, tuna, rock cod, shark and more. Shrimping was scheduled to open July 16th--we suggest that you call first to confirm dates and stock availabilities. Fishers can only sell what they're allowed to catch, and there's no wholesale mark-up when you buy direct from them so the prices are more than reasonable. Check out the False Creek Harbour Authority website at www.falsecreek.com or call their office at (604) 733-3625 for info.

• Fisherman's Dock Fish Sales Float at Steveston Landing
  Steveston: at Bayview and 2nd Avenue
  Dates: daily, year round (dependent on availabilities)
  Hours: dawn to dusk
  Special Feature: This is the place for fresh fish, or fish flash-frozen on board the boats. Dependent on the season, you'll find shrimp, prawns, Dungeness crab, tuna, salmon, rock cod and more. What you won't see are any prepared products (like smoked salmon) or bi-valve mollusks. For info call the Steveston Harbour Authority at (604) 272-5539.

• Coquitlam Farmers' Market
  Coquitlam: 624 Poirier Street (Coquitlam Rec Centre parking lot)
  Dates: Sundays from June 6 to October 10
  Hours: 9:30am to 1:30pm
  Special Feature: Rewarding the efforts of the vendors by keeping cottage industries going strong is what the Coquitlam Farmers' Market is all about! In its third year now, the theme of this market is make it, bake it or grow it. Predominantly a farmers' market with fresh fruits and vegetables, there are also prepared foods like home-baking (muffins, pies, cookies, tarts), pickled and canned goods, and jams later in the season. Crafts include stained glass, woodworking, garden ornaments, soap and candles. Once a month (every second Sunday), master gardeners from VanDusen Gardens are available to answer all your gardening questions. For info call (604) 461-5387.

• East Vancouver Farmers' Market
  Vancouver: 3350 Victoria Drive (Trout Lake Community Centre parking lot)
  Dates: Saturdays from May 15 to October 11
  Hours: 9:00am to 2:00pm
  Special Feature: This market is made up exclusively of vendors who grow, make or bake what is sold. You'll find organic and conventional produce; heritage apples and tomatoes; Okanagan fruits; farm-fresh eggs; high quality greenhouse tomatoes and peppers; specialty greens; pickles and preserves; delicious baked goods; honey; fresh nuts; potted and fresh-cut herbs; nursery plants and hanging baskets; fresh-cut flowers and master gardeners on-site. New this year are meat products (and some free-range meats) and dairy products. As well, there are lattes and lemonade; local quality crafts; live music and entertainment; community information and a toy exchange. The community centre is at Victoria Drive and East 15th Avenue. For more info call (604) 879-FARM (3276).

• Granville Island Farmers' Market
  Vancouver: 1585 Johnston Street, Granville Island (Arts Club Theatre parking lot)
  Dates: Thursdays from mid-April through October
  Hours: 9:00am to 6:00pm (unless vendors sell out earlier)
  Special Feature: Fresh produce at Granville Island often includes specialty tomatoes and heritage apples, plus seasonal produce and greens; organic cherries; strawberries; figs and honey. Plants are sometimes available, too. The local growers sell their fresh, farm-direct wares right from their trucks. For info call (604) 666-6477 (Granville Island Market admin office).

• West End Farmers' Market
  Vancouver: 1100 Bidwell Street (Lord Roberts Elementary School parking lot)
  Dates: Saturdays from July 10 to Oct 9
  Hours: 9:00am to 2:00pm
  Special Feature: Almost anything that grows or is made in BC is available at this market! You'll find salad greens; strawberries, cherries and raspberries; organic cheese from Saltspring Island; cow's milk; meats from the Fraser Valley (pork, beef, chicken, lamb); possibly apricots; greenhouse tomatoes from the Okanagan; peppers; wild mushrooms (primarily morels); honey; herbs; strawberry baskets; hanging baskets; patio plants; some crafts (locally-made); baked goods and prepared foods (sweets, pickles, bread). One out-of-province product is Quebec maple syrup: one of the producers at this market gets it from her father's maple syrup farm in Quebec. There's also live music and community information. It's strongly advised that you walk, cycle or take transit to this market, as parking is by permit only. For more info call (604) 879-FARM (3276).
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