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A lively artisan market in historic Gastown, Vancouver, showcasing unique handmade goods and local vendors with shoppers browsing.

Top Independent Boutiques & Artisan Markets

In a city where Oakridge Park, a new lifestyle destination, will boast over 100 global brands by 2026, a historic 1903 building in Gastown still draws crowds for its meticulously curated home goods, a

Katerina Orlova·June 4, 2026

A diverse group of people happily shopping for fresh produce and local goods at a sunny outdoor farmers market.

Local Makers

8 Local Outdoor Farmers Markets Opening This Season

At the Bend Farmers Market, shoppers access a $20 weekly match for fresh fruits and vegetables via Double Up Food Bucks, plus a $10 Protein Perks match.

Katerina Orlova·June 3, 2026