We Heart Local, a year-round initiative that encourages consumers to sample, identify, enjoy and celebrate local BC food and agricultural products, is hosting the Livin La Vida Local contest! They want to see how you are Livin La Vida Local and are offering the chance to win a $250 prize package which includes gift cards […]

Step off the SkyTrain at Surrey City Centre after work on a Wednesday afternoon this summer and you can pick up locally-grown produce and ingredients for dinner on your way home at the Surrey Urban Farmers Market. Surrey Urban Farmers Market Where: North Surrey Rec Centre Plaza (10275 City Parkway, Surrey) When: Wednesdays until October […]

It was a gloriously (rare) sunny weekend in April when John and I hopped into the Ford Fusion Energi to go on an adventure. First stop, the farmers market for picnic provisions. Next stop, a local park with trails, streams, and a spot to eat our locally-acquired lunch. I recently had the opportunity to take […]

Got Craft? is Vancouver’s largest indie craft fair and this spring is its 10th anniversary, marking 21 events over the last decade. Returning to East Vancouver with over 75 handmade makers including almost 40% new vendors to the show. Vendors will showcase home décor, toys, clothing, greeting cards, accessories, delicious edibles, art, bath products and […]

100 makers and pop-up shops will participate in the 11th Refresh Market, one of BC’s best showcases of local designers and brands. Returning to the West Coast Railway Heritage Park, it’s the market’s first two-day event of 2017. Refresh Market – Spring 2017 What: Refresh Market When: Friday, April 28th 4:00pm to 9:00pm & Saturday, […]

As if our local farmers markets don’t already supply an abundance of deliciousness throughout the year, they just launched the 6th annual Food Truck February! Food Truck February Starting Saturday, February 4th at the Nat Bailey market, and Sunday, February 5th at Hastings Park, you’ll find double the number of food trucks on site where […]