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Essentials
fresh veggies or handmade crafts. Expect
food from a broad range of cultures,
including cheesy Ukrainian perogies, spicy
Korean kimchi, fresh Greek tzatziki, and
yummy Chinese dumplings.
Once the Shopping’s Done: Head down to
Whyte Ave. to enjoy boutique-style shops
and great brunch spots, including New York
Bagel Café and DaDeO.
124 GRAND MARKET
Where: 108 Ave. & 124 St., 780-463-1144,
124grandmarket.com
When: Through Oct 4: Thursdays 4 pm–
8 pm
While There: Visit the abundant vegan
vendors, enjoy the local music, and munch
on some tasty eats from the city’s hottest
food trucks.
Once the Shopping’s Done: Grab a
signature craft cocktail and share some
appies at Bodega 124 Street or Solstice
Seasonal Cuisine.
TO MARKET, TO
MARKET, TO HAVE
A GREAT TIME
A trip to the farmers’ market is always a treat, but there’s
something magical about visiting in the fall. The boulevards are
lined with golden trees, the vendor stalls are brimming with
produce, and the kettle corn is extra irresistible. Ready for a treat?
A great day starts here.
CITY MARKET
Where: Through Oct 6: Along 104 St., north
of Jasper Ave.; Oct 13 – May: City Hall, 1
Sir Winston Churchill Sq., 780-429-5713,
city-market.ca
When: Saturdays 9 am–3 pm
While There: Enjoy a stroll down the lanes
with a refreshing iced drink, or lean back
on one of the many picnic benches with
some fresh kettle corn, and listen to a
busker. You’ll find everything from gourmet
food and clothing to beauty products and
artwork .
Once the Shopping’s Done: Head north to
Edmonton’s Historic Warehouse District to
grab a bite of deliciousness at some of the
city’s favourite restaurants, including Mercer
Tavern and Rostizado.
OLD STRATHCONA FARMERS’
MARKET
Where: 10310-83 Ave., 780-439-1844,
osfm.ca
When: Saturdays 8 am–3 pm
While There: Though this market is super
popular, you’ll never line up long to buy

ST. ALBERT FARMERS’ MARKET
Where: St. Anne & St. Thomas
St., St. Albert, 780-458-2833,
stalbertfarmersmarket.com
When: Through Oct 6: Saturdays
10 am–3 pm
While There: Here at Western Canada’s
largest outdoor farmers’ market, you’ll
discover fresh fruit and veggies, homemade
baking and preserves, as well as woodwork,
pottery, food trucks, and live entertainment.
SPRUCE GROVE
Where: 120 Railway Ave.,
Spruce Grove, 780-240-5821,
sprucegrovefarmersmarket.weebly.com
When: Through December: Saturdays
9:30 am–1:30 pm
While There: Enjoy your fill of homegrown,
home-baked, and homemade items,
including clothing, stationery, vegetables,
and treats.
SHERWOOD PARK
Where: 401 Festival Lane,
Sherwood Park, 780-464-3354,
sherwoodparkfarmersmarket.ca
When: Wednesdays 4 pm–8 pm
While There: Find a plethora of fresh, local
produce, meat, and baking among artisan-
made crafts at this weekly market.
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