Eat, Shop and Be Entertained
Nothing is better than stopping at Algoma’s fresh food markets during the summer to grab a bite to eat or pick up some produce for a delicious dinner. Fresh fruits, vegetables, meats and baking are in abundance from the local farmers, bakers and butchers. Talented artisans sell their wares at the markets, where you can purchase a unique gift for that special someone. Most of the markets have live entertainment for your enjoyment.
Soo Market, Sault Ste. Marie
The Soo Market is a year-round market. It’s located at 73 Brock Street. Featured at the market are healthy home-grown produce and products, artisan crafts, and local entertainment. The Market hours are Saturdays from 9 am to 2 pm year-round. Updates regarding Soo Market can be found on Facebook.
Algoma Farmers’ Market, Sault Ste. Marie
The Algoma Farmers’ Market has been in business since 1901! The Algoma Farmers’ Market has a summer location at the Roberta Bondar Pavilion, 70 Foster Drive and is open Wednesdays from 8 am to 1 pm starting in July and Saturdays from 12 noon to 5 pm from June to Thanksgiving. The market offers 100% Algoma products from Farm Vendors, Prepared Food Vendors, Artisan and Craft Vendors, and hosts Community, Charitable and Non-Profit groups and Musicians. Updates regarding the Algoma Farmers’ Market can be found on Facebook.
Hilton Beach Farmer’s Market, St. Joseph Island
The Hilton Beach Farmers’ Market is located on the waterfront marina in Hilton Beach, St. Joseph Island. It is open from mid-June to the end of September on Saturdays from 9 am to 1 pm. Bring your bag to this market as it is appreciated to help with the environment. Enjoy the view of the marina while you shop for fresh island mushrooms, bread, baking and beautiful artisan crafts. Many of the vendors at this market participate in the annual Country Road Open House in October. Updates regarding the Hilton Beach Farmers’ Market can be found on Facebook.
Johnson Farmers’ Market, Desbarats
The Johnson Farmers’ Market is located at 1 Cameron Avenue, Desbarats, Ontario. The market is situated on the grounds of the Johnson Township Community Centre. The summer hours are from June to Thanksgiving, from 9 am to 2 pm. Fall hours begin in September from 10 am to 2 pm. This market sells produce, products and baking from local farmers in the area and the Mennonite Community. You will enjoy shopping and the sight of horses and buggies tied up behind the pavilion. It is a very relaxing atmosphere. Click here to find out more about the vendors. Updates regarding the Johnson Farmers’ Market can be found on Facebook.
Desbarats Country Produce, Desbarats
Desbarats Country Produce is a market located at 4378 Government Road in Desbarats. This market is a country co-op operated by the Mennonite Community. The hours are from June to Thanksgiving, Monday to Saturday from 10 am to 5:30 pm and closed on Sundays. The market products are naturally grown and GMO-free. Local products include vegetables, fruit, preserves and meat. Wood products such as bat- and birdhouses are available, and wood drying racks for clothes. Handmade leather belts are also available for purchase.
A Saturday morning visit to the farmers’ markets in Algoma is a family ritual of ours. Get out, take a ride, enjoy the countryside and see what Algoma has to offer. You won’t be disappointed. Happy Eating in Algoma!
Farmers’ Markets Resources
- Buy Algoma, Buy Local has a comprehensive list of vendors to buy fresh food in Algoma.
- Sowerby Farmers’ Market
- Iron Bridge Farmers’ Market
