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James Bay Community Market

494 Superior St · Victoria, BC

Why you should go…

The James Bay Community Market runs every Saturday from early May to early October at the corner of Menzies and Superior streets in Victoria's James Bay neighbourhood, near the Parliament Buildings. Around 60 vendors sell produce grown on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands, baked goods, prepared food and food-truck meals, plus handmade jewellery, pottery, woodwork, clothing and body care. Local musicians play through the day. Hours are 9am to 3pm, rain or shine.

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  • #artisans
  • #saturday market
  • #james bay
  • #victoria

Good to know

General shopping guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Vendor hours are their own thing

    Market stalls and independent sellers keep shorter hours than the building around them, and quiet days end early.

  • Bring a tote and a little cash

    Smaller sellers do not all take cards, and bags are rarely free.

  • Weekdays browse, weekends buzz

    Pick the weekday for a proper look at the shelves and the weekend for the atmosphere.

  • Ask about shipping

    If something will not survive the suitcase, plenty of sellers will send it home for you.

What's around here?

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