MORE SHOPPING IDEAS FOR THE CRAFTERS, BARGAIN HUNTERS & SEEKERS OF LOCAL WARES IN VICTORIA, BC!
THRIFT SHOPS, 2ND HAND, CONSIGNMENT STORES
If you love shopping, but don’t love the high prices these days, or perhaps you just love the idea of re-use and re-cycle. Whatever your reasons, Victoria has a lot of great options for ‘less than new’ clothing/merchandise. Here are some ideas:
THRIFT STORES RUN FOR – BY CHARITIES
1. Value Village 1810 Store Street. Hours: ?? Hard to track down! Week days from 9am – 10pm All types of merchandise & clothing 2. Salvation Army 6 locations: 3948 Quadra, #2-990 Hillside, 1551 Cedar
THRIFT STORES PRIVATELY OWNED/RUN
1. My Sister’s Closet – #5 – 1516 Fairfield Rd. Hours: Mon – Sat 10 – 5:30, Sun 12-5 Clothing 2. The Patch – 719 Yates Hours: Mon – Sat 10-8, Sun 10-6 Clothing/Vintage 3.
USED DVD’S AND CD’S
If you're looking for cheap entertainment, something to consider is used DVD's or used CD's. When we travel for extended periods in our RV, we always have a big stack of DVD's as we don't
CRAFT SUPPLIES
Do you have any hobbies that you’d like to keep up with while visiting in Victoria? Here’s some ideas for buying supplies.
BEADS AND JEWELRY MAKING
If you love making jewelry and beads are your passion ... it's always fun to check out the merchandise in a new city that you're visiting. Check out where to find beads in Victoria! BEADWORLD
YARN SHOPS
If you love to while away the time knitting, crocheting, cross-stitching or embrodering ... here are some places you might find more/new/unique yarns or threads: (Also check out our post on Fabric Stores ... some
FABRICS, SEWING, QUILTING SHOPS
If you like to sew ... or simply need to replace a zipper or repair a rip in your shirt, here's some places that supply all the necessary items you might need: Fabricland - 3170
STREET MARKETS, FLEA MARKETS AND CRAFT SALES
Vancouver Island and Victoria in particular have no end of talented artists and artisans. A good way to find locally made products and locally grown produce is to visit the many street markets, flea markets and craft sales which can be found all over town!
SIDNEY STREET MARKET
JUNE 6 - AUGUST 29 EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT - 5:30 - 8:30 About the Market Sidney’s Street Market has been a holiday highlight on Vancouver Island since 1999. Every Thursday night from June to August, the
SALTSPRING ISLAND SATURDAY MARKET
APRIL THROUGH OCTOBER 2019 When: Each Saturday, from either the first weekend in April or Easter weekend (whichever comes first) through the last Saturday in October. From approximately 9:00am - 4:00pm, rain or shine. During summer months,
SWAP AND SHOP
April 7, 2019 OPENING DAY FOR 2019! WESTERN SPEEDWAY Sundays: April 1 – September 30 Hours: 6:30am – 12:00pm Weather Permitting Prices Shoppers: $2.00, 14 & under free Vancouver Island’s largest Swap & Shop is
METCHOSIN FARMER’S MARKET
May (Mother's Day) to the last Sunday in October 2019 Sundays from 11 am to 2 pm Metchosin Municipal Grounds 4450 Happy Valley Road metchosinfarmersmarket@gmail.com Metchosin Farmers' Market is open on Sundays from 11am to 2 pm from
PENINSULA COUNTRY MARKET
June 1st - October 12th, 2019 Saturdays 9 - 1 Saanich Fairgrounds, 1528 Stelly's Cross Road, Saanichton This year’s market opens June 2 in Pioneer Park, part of the Brentwood Bay Festival organized by the
BREAKWATER MARKET
Unfortunately, the Breakwater Market is no longer in operation! ??
OAK BAY NIGHT MARKET
Stay tuned for the 2019 dates .... From 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Beginning in June and continuing to September, between 4 and 8 pm on the second Wednesday of the month, Oak Bay Village
SIDNEY STREET MARKET
June 6th to August 29th, 2019! Every Thursday night 5:30 to 8:30 pm Sidney’s Street Market has been a holiday highlight on Vancouver Island for over 17 years. Every Thursday night from May - August, the
ESQUIMALT FARMERS MARKET
2019 Winter – Spring Indoor dates: Markets are on Thursdays 4:30-7:30pm, inside Esquimalt Rec Centre, 527 Fraser Street: January 24 February 7 & 21 March 7 & 21 April 4, 11, 18 & 25 May
PUBLIC MARKET AT BASTION SQUARE
Stay tuned for the 2019 schedule! A unique and exciting place to shop for some local crafts and food items is the Public Market at Bastion Square. Bastion Square is located in the heart of
JAMES BAY COMMUNITY MARKET
May 4th – September 28th, 2019 Every Saturday rain or shine Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM The Grassy area on the Corner of Menzies and Superior between the Parliament buildings and the James Bay
VICTORIA PUBLIC MARKET AT THE HUDSON
Public Market at the Hudson The Victoria Public Market at the Hudson (#6 – 1701 Douglas Street) Public Market Hours of Operation MONDAY – SATURDAY – 10am – 6pm SUNDAY – 11am – 5pm
MOSS STREET MARKET
Regular Season Markets: May through October, every Saturday, 10am to 2pm , rain or shine. Winter Markets: November through April, every Saturday, 10am to noon. Indoors, in the Garry Oak Room (1335 Thurlow St) through March. Outdoors