Island Roots Farmers' Market
Nanaimo's year-round farmers' market, every Wednesday 3:00–6:00 PM. For the winter season (Oct 21 – May 5) the market is indoors at the Centennial Building in Beban Park, beside Frank Crane Arena. This row covers the Wednesdays in the current harvest window; the market runs year-round. The separate Holiday Market is on Sun Dec 20.
Plan your visit
🅿️ Parking: 2 options listed near Beban Park Centennial Building — nearest: Beban Park on-site parking, 1 min walk.
🍽️ Eat nearby:
- Smitty's — Family Style · ⭐ 4.1 (39 reviews) · 🚶 13 min walk
- Wendy's — Fast food · ⭐ 4.0 (2 reviews) · 🚶 14 min walk
- Alexandra's Bistro — Bistro · ⭐ 4.7 (57 reviews) · 🚶 4 min walk
Parking and restaurant details as published by their providers — please confirm before you go.
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