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FARMERS ’ MARKETS |
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CITY MARKET Where : May - Oct : Along 104 St ., north of Jasper Ave .; Oct - May : City Hall , 1 Sir Winston Churchill Sq ., 780-429-5713 , city-market . ca When : Saturdays 9 am - 3 pm Getting Here : Ride the LRT to Bay / Enterprise Square Station , or on Saturdays , park beneath City Hall for $ 0.50 / hour . While There : During summer months , enjoy a leisurely stroll down the lanes with a refreshing iced drink , or lean back on one of the many picnic benches with some fresh kettlecorn and listen to a busker . You ’ ll find everything from gourmet food and clothing to beauty products and artwork .
OLD STRATHCONA FARMERS ’ MARKET Where : 10310-83 Ave ., 780-439-1844 , osfm . ca When : Saturdays 8 am - 3 pm Getting Here : Free parking is available in the lot just east of the market on 83 Ave . & 103 St . While There : Though this market is very popular , you never have to wait to buy your fresh vegetables or handmade crafts . You ’ ll discover food from a broad range of cultures ,
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with ethnic treats such as cheesy Ukrainian perogies , spicy Korean kimchi , fresh Greek tzatziki and yummy Chinese dumplings .
124 GRAND MARKET Where : 108 Ave . & 124 St . ( Thu ); 102 Ave . & 124 St . ( Sun ), 780-463-1144 , 124grandmarket . com When : May 10 - Oct 4 : Thursdays 4 pm - 8 pm ; Jun 3 - Aug 26 : Sundays 11 am - 3 pm Getting Here : Street parking and lots are available along 124 St . While There : Visit the abundant vegan vendors ,
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enjoy the local music and munch on some tasty eats from the city ’ s hottest food trucks .
You ’ ll appreciate the quiet atmosphere as you peruse the eclectic local goods .
ST . ALBERT FARMERS ’ MARKET Where : St . Anne and St . Thomas St ., St . Albert , 780-458-2833 , stalbertfarmersmarket . com When : Jun 9 - Oct 6 : Saturdays 10 am - 3 pm While There : You ’ ll find fresh produce , homemade baking , preserves , woodwork , fruit , pottery and much more in the over 250 vendors here at Western Canada ’ s largest outdoor farmers ’ market .
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PHOTOGRAPHS : BY JENNIFER LINFORD ; ADRIEN GUYOT |
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