Many people move to Nova Scotia hoping for a slower pace of life. One of the things people often want to do is slow down and take the time to prepare fresh fruit, vegetables, and local meat. Shopping at local farmers’ markets where you can talk to and build relationships with the local vendors is a lovely part of living here.
Nova Scotia actually has the most farmers’ markets per capita! There are more than 40 certified Farmers’ Markets of Nova Scotia located throughout the province. You can use the interactive online map here, download and print one yourself, or ask for a copy at your local Visitor Information Centre.
As a resident of the Annapolis Valley, there are a few farmers’ markets in my usual rotation. The Annapolis Royal Farmers Market, operating outdoors on Saturday mornings throughout the summer and early fall, is a very popular market. The Wolfville Farmers’ Market offers three different experiences: a year-round Saturday market, an online store WFM2GO with twice weekly deliveries, and a Farm and Art Market Store.
There are also a number of smaller, unofficial farmers’ markets happening throughout the province. I sometimes swing by the Macdonald Museum Market in Middleton on Thursday afternoons, which typically has vendors selling a mix of fresh food, locally-made products, and artisan wares.
Want to get your hands dirty? You can always head out to a U-Pick! Check out this list of U-Picks in the Annapolis Valley.
