Skeena Valley Farmers' Market

These twice-weekly markets have been in operation for over 19 years, and have really grown in the last eight. Terrace is the furthest point north in BC where fruit trees can be grown, and the wares of the 70 vendors aptly reflect the products of the fertile Skeena Valley. Everything at this market is home-grown, -made and -baked, and coming here of a Saturday morning is the social thing to do—think of it as a community living room! Products run the gamut: fresh veggies; breads; lots of ethnic foods from local multicultural residents; fresh fish; canned foods; artworks; crafts and much more. One regular vendor is an organic farmer, another has a greenhouse and in the Fall there's lots of garden produce. Unique heritage-type bedding plants are available in Spring. One of the artisans makes very distinctive knives out of power-saw blades and scrap metal. The market promotes local musicians—buskers often entertain—and there are community tables for fundraising and/or community information, and kids' activities are sometimes offered, too. The market is comfortable and welcoming to seniors, and a few of the vendors are seniors, including one gent who's over 90. Interestingly, many market vendors have moved on from here to start their own successful businesses.

The "Christmas Sale" in November is always a big draw, featuring many regular market wares along with lots of Christmassy selections (baking, crafts, etc.). This sale takes place indoors at the Arena banquet room, which is also close to George Little Park. The Terrace markets are always busy, as both locals and tourists come to buy and socialize.