Old Strathcona Farmers' Market

The Old Strathcona Farmers' Market in Edmonton is one of the city's biggest charms. Enjoy the cozy atmosphere and live entertainment from local musicians while you browse products from over 130 local vendors.

You can find pretty much anything here. There is the expected local farmers (including organic) selling produce, dairy and honey. There is also a wide variety of gourmet foods, including pasta, pesto, ready-to-eat dinners, deserts and dips. Local artisans also sell paintings, wood work and handmade glass items and gorgeous handmade silk purses.

A few of my favorites are Olive Me, who make decadent stuffed Olives. Another must-visit is the Cheese Factory - you will find it difficult to go back to the grocery store after sampling. Finally, seek out Aroma Health's natural skin care products and aromatherapy oils.

A few tips: Arrive early to avoid the crowds and to find the best products before they sell out. There are about 10,000 people (!) who come to the market each Saturday. Second, bring your appetite. There are plenty of samples and food made on the spot to enjoy.

The Old Strathcona Farmers' Market is open Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is located at 10310 - 83 Avenue.

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12 Responses to “Old Strathcona Farmers' Market”

Jaymz Says: April 14th, 2007 at 7:49 am

This has got to be the WORST farmer's market In Cnada I have seen.....firstly, it is small, too small for a city of about a million people,....you could have checked out everything there within an hour....secondly, because of its small size, it is always too crowded....and thirdly, this is suposed to be a "farmer's" market? Hardly even HALF of the stalls/booths actually sell any farm produce, there is a large selection of vendors selling other items though (e.g candles, quilts, etc etc), and, although these items are still hand-made and quaint usually, a farmer's market (at least from what I see in the rest of Canada) is supposed to be selling PRODUCE...which is what is hardly sold at this venue....if you are in the Edmonto area and are hoping to get a good sampling of the local foods and produce in the area DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME HERE!!

edmontonblogger8 Says: April 14th, 2007 at 9:26 pm

Hi Jaymz, It is always good to get a variety of views. I've been to different markets across Canada as well. Yes, this one is smaller, but I find it friendly and charming. To each his own. Thanks for responding!

Ms. K Maves Says: November 12th, 2007 at 11:25 am

On November 10, 2007 I went to the Old Strathcona Farmers Market, this is a Market I have been going to for the last 7 years or so. I have enjoyed the venture down to the Old Strathcona Market on Saturdays to purchase my Veggies, Qillos, Pasta, Preserves, Honey, Baking, Chia Tea, Cabbage Health Salads and usually Lunch at the Canteen. This past Saturaday (Nov. 10, 2007) started off with my usual visit to the Canteen for Lunch. I purchased a bowl of Pea Soup my favorite and a Drink. When I sat down to eat my soup, I soon realized after a spoonful or two, the soup was ice cold, not even warm. I went back to the Lady on cash, and I mentioned that the Pea Soup was cold, the Lady repleid extremely rudely and very abuseively, to me by saying to me (What the Hell was my problem today, she continued to raise her voice to me. I was so embarased at this point, and was close to tears as this Lady continued to be little me in front of so many people. I finally asked this Lady her name and she said (MARIA) and that she was the (MANAGER). MARIA then proceeded to throw money down on the counter, I told her I was not asking for a refund, I was just saying the soup was cold; and could it be heated up in the kitchen for me. MARIA continued to be abbusive towards me. This experience was so upsetting to me, that I just left the market without getting anything. I will never come back to this market again. I usually spend over $1500.00 per year there. It is so awful when you have a (MANAGER) acting this way and treating customers so abusively. I should alos mention, I drive up from Calgary, AB.

Ms. K. Maves

J Dawson Says: April 28th, 2008 at 1:25 pm

I absolutely love this Market and from what I've seen so does everybody else! The Market is popular with locals as well as with tourists! I go there every Saturday to buy my fresh veggies and meat. The atmosphere is unbeatable and I'm shocked to hear these negative comments about it. The Market is a great place, don't listen to the naysayers!

j_oo_ls Says: April 28th, 2008 at 1:28 pm

The buskers r grrrrrrrreat

smacklips Says: May 9th, 2008 at 3:51 pm

BEST GREEN ONION CAKES IN THE CITY

Roger Moore Says: May 9th, 2008 at 4:39 pm

Old Strathcona is the liveliest neighbourhood in Edmonton and the Farmers' Market is a jewel in our crown!

Gendrick, K Says: May 14th, 2008 at 1:50 pm

Everytime I come to the Market their is something new and exciting to see! My daughter absolutely adores the facepainter - she won't leave without having her face painted! And the Hutterite tomatoes are the most delicious, succulent vegetables I have ever tasted.

Grace McKinnon Says: May 16th, 2008 at 3:30 pm

I luv Whyte Ave and the Market!!!

Sara Says: May 27th, 2008 at 7:18 pm

It's a great place to buy locally produced items and the vendors really make you feel like you're part of one big happy family!!

Judy H Says: June 23rd, 2008 at 9:17 pm

I would like to know how to get a venue at the Strathcona Market. Any one out there who knows please leave a blog and I will read it, have left many messages but usually find the mailbox full Thanks

Catherine Says: July 20th, 2008 at 2:17 pm

I have to agree with the other poster who said the building this farmer's market is located in is MUCH too small for the kind of crowds it attracts. My husband and I have been there several times, each time thinking maybe we'll have a better experience than the last. Even getting there as soon as it opens, it's already so crowded we can't even stop to look at anything without being shoved around and pushed constantly. For us, anyway, this market has a horrible atmosphere, and I think we've pretty much given up on going there.

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