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
Value Village 1810 Store Street. All types of merchandise & clothing Salvation Army 3948 Quadra, #2-990 Hillside, 1551 Cedar Hill X Rd., 525 Johnson, 307 Island Hwy, 777 Goldstream Ave., 7177 W. Saanich Rd., Brentwood
THRIFT STORES PRIVATELY OWNED/RUN
My Sister’s Closet – #5 – 1516 Fairfield Rd. Clothing The Patch – 719 Yates Clothing/Vintage Duchess & Duke – 1824 Government St. Clothing/vintage Flavour Vintage (2nd floor)– 581 Johnson St. AND: 113 - 3500
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! A
YARN SHOPS
If you love to while away the time knitting, crocheting, cross-stitching or embroidering ... 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: Bib N' Tucker
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!
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 WESTERN SPEEDWAY CLOSED FOR 2019 - CHECK BACK IN THE SPRING OF 2020 Sundays: April 1 – September 30 Hours: 6:30am – 12:00pm Weather Permitting Prices Shoppers: $2.00, 14 & under free
METCHOSIN FARMER’S MARKET
JUNE 2020 Sundays from 11 am to 2 pm **NOTE: FARMER'S MARKET DURING LOCKDOWN** Markets are only allowed to sell essentials, which includes produce, liquor, and prepared foods. This means that craft vendors won’t be there.
PENINSULA COUNTRY MARKET
**INFORMATION FOR 2020 PENDING** 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
OAK BAY NIGHT MARKET
2020 DUE TO COVID-19 WE'RE NOT SURE THE MARKET WILL RUN THIS YEAR. I KNOW THEY'RE TRYING TO MOVE THE MARKET OFF THE STREET ... WHICH MAY WORK. KEEP CHECKING FOR UP-DATES. From 4:00 p.m.
SIDNEY STREET MARKET
June 6th to August 29th, 2019! FINISHED FOR 2019 ... CHECK BACK IN 2020! Every Thursday night 5:30 to 8:30 pm Sidney’s Street Market has been a holiday highlight on Vancouver Island for over 17
ESQUIMALT FARMERS MARKET
Esquimalt Farmers Market's 7th Season runs on Thursdays from April 1- September 16 from 4:3 - 7:30pm in The Township of Esquimalt's Bullen Field at 527 Fraser Street. Join us in celebrating small business and
PUBLIC MARKET AT BASTION SQUARE
Saturday & Sunday: 11 AM - 4:30 PM (April - September) A unique and exciting place to shop for some local crafts and food items is the Public Market at Bastion Square. ** July 8,
JAMES BAY COMMUNITY MARKET
May 4th – September 28th, 2019 FINISHED FOR 2019 - CHECK BACK IN 2020 FOR DATES AND TIMES Every Saturday rain or shine Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM The Grassy area on the Corner
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 – 11am – 6pm SUNDAY – 11 a.m.
MOSS STREET MARKET
November through April, every Saturday, 10am to 1pm. Indoors through until March, in the Garry Oak Room (1335 Thurlow St) and Sir James Douglas school gymnasium. Outdoors in April, rain or shine. Regular Season Markets: