Coming into our 29th year, the Market has grown and changed by leaps and bounds since its creation back in 1995. Saturday mornings now see a gathering of 50 plus tents bustling with excited vendors with their colourful displays of fresh local fruits, vegetables and farm produce along with baked goods, locally brewed beverages, prepared foods and preserves. Our crafters offer you a large selection of art, woodworking, clothing, body care products, jewellery and more!
Along with your shopping bags make sure to bring along your dancing shoes and appetite as we’ll have three sets of free live music for your listening enjoyment and food trucks to tempt your tastebuds. Come say hi to all your favourite vendors and meet some new ones, too!
Locals and visitors alike can grab a cup of coffee at our Info Booth, gather their weekly veggies and prepared foods for mealtime and do some gift shopping while soaking up the live music and community spirit.
Note: Covid regulations are now suspended, but your safety and the safety of our vendors, volunteers and customers is still our top priority, so please remain careful, vigilant and respectful of all. We will continue to follow all directives from the BC Centre for Disease Control.
Did you know that dogs (and pets) are welcome at the James Bay Market? Just make sure they’re feeling social, well-behaved and on a leash so everyone feels safe and secure!
Please make sure to keep them away from the foods and clean up after them!
At the James Bay Market, we are constantly amazed at the level of talent and expertise our community of Makers, Bakers, Brewers, Growers and Musicians bring each week.
If you are a returning vendor or interested in joining us, please click the link below for information and links to the applications. Thanks!
Our Volunteers are the backbone of our Market and Community! There are a variety of Volunteer positions that you can be involved with. The link below will take you to more information and how to apply!
Want to see who will be at the James Bay Market? Check out our interactive map below that is updated each week with the scheduled Vendors.
Please keep in mind that sometimes life happens and last minute cancellations happen. You can also visit our LokoBuzz for more on the vendors.
The James Bay Market is made possible by the passion and dedication of our wonderful local vendors, along with the amazing volunteers and board members, all to whom we give our thanks.
Thank you to the wonderful James Bay Community for supporting the James Bay Market. We appreciate your support, assistance and attendance in making our Market such a success!
A special thank you to our landlord, the Province of British Columbia, for permitting us to use extra areas to carry on the Market during COVID 19 and for providing a free parking area for our customers during construction of the Superior Street bike lanes.
Dates: Every Saturday rain or shine – from May 4th – October 5th, 2024
Time: We are open from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Location: Watch for our tents on the Corner of Menzies and Superior, Victoria
MAILING ADDRESS:
James Bay Market Society
547 Michigan Street
Victoria, BC, V8V 1S5
NOTE: Our mailing address is different from the Saturday James Bay Market location listed below.
We acknowledge that we are on the traditional territory of the lək̓ʷəŋən people, the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations.
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