FOOD AND GROCERIES

You’ve just pulled into town and you’re hungry. You need to stock up on food in your RV or vacation rental … where do you go? Here’s some suggestions we think will help!

GROCERY STORES

We urge you to buy local if you can! Here’s some options for you:

SHOPPING FOR GROCERIES IN VICTORIA,BC

Being a fairly large city, there are many options for grocery shopping in Victoria. We try to 'shop local' for as much as we can so I'll list the local stores first, and try to

CHINATOWN

A great place to wander through if you have an hour or two is Victoria's Chinatown. It's the oldest Chinatown in Canada and the 2nd oldest in North America behind San Francisco's Chinatown. Located on

BIG BOX STORES

Costco There is one Costco in Victoria - located in the community of Langford off Highway #1 (Trans Canada Highway). (See the map for location) Costco Langford Opening Hours Monday 10:00 am - 10:30 pm

FARMER’S MARKETS OR DIRECT FROM THE FARM.

This is by far the best way to shop local – always fresh – always tasty!

OAK BAY INDOOR FARMER’S MARKET

Sunday, October 4th, Sunday November 4th and Sunday December 9th, 2018 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Where: Monterey Recreation Centre 1442 Monterey Avenue Local farmers, food producers, families & artisan

SALTSPRING SATURDAY MARKET

SATURDAYS ... March 31 - October 27, 2018 From approximately 9:00am - 4:00pm, rain or shine. During summer months, watch for vendors setting up closer to 8am. Where: Oceanside at

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 –

ESQUIMALT FARMERS MARKET

DATES: January 25, 2018 to September 13, 2018 VENUE: Esquimalt Farmers Market Outdoor Market at Memorial Park in Esquimalt TIME: 4:30-7:30 pm ADMISSION: FREE The outdoor season will run weekly from May 24th – September 13th 2018

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

METCHOSIN FARMER’S MARKET

May (Mother's Day) to the last Sunday in October 2018 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

CRAIGFLOWER SCHOOLHOUSE MARKET

FINISHED FOR 2017 No info yet for 2018 ... will keep checking! The Schoolhouse Market is a monthly market at the Craigflower Schoolhouse in Victoria, BC. We have a variety

PENINSULA COUNTRY MARKET

June 2 - October 6th, 2018 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

BREAKWATER MARKET

FINISHED FOR 2017 Unfortunately, the Breakwater Market will not be operating in 2018.

OAK BAY NIGHT MARKET

June 13, July 11, August 8 and September 12, 2018 Once a month on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. From 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Beginning in June and continuing

GOLDSTREAM FARMER’S MARKET

Every Saturday from May - October 2018 May 12? Will keep you posted when I find more information! from 10 am to 2 pm. Saturdays during summer, in the heart

JAMES BAY COMMUNITY MARKET

May 5th – September 29th, 2018 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

Direct from the Farm

There are numerous local farms around Victoria and area that offer seasonal produce/products at their source. One road that has a great deal of farmers selling products is Oldfield Road.

PUBLIC MARKET AT BASTION SQUARE

Sunday, May 6th and runs every Sunday from 11 am – 4 pm through September. A unique and exciting place to shop for some local crafts and food items is the Public Market