Ottawa Markets Launches Producers-Only York Street Farmer’s Market

March 18th, 2021 

OTTAWA, ONTARIO - Marché d’Ottawa Markets launches the York Street Farmers’ Market on Saturdays in ByWard. Starting in May and running through to October 9th, 2021, Ottawa is invited down to rediscover the historic heart of the City and experience some of the best produce our region has to offer! 

Artisans, Crafters, and Canadian produce will still be available 7 days a week starting in May, but Saturdays at the York Street Farmers’ Market is FARMERS and local producers. In an effort to reenergize the ByWard, Marché d’Ottawa Markets is launching a brand-new producer-only market on Saturdays in the heart of the capital region on York Street.  

Farmers will be selling locally grown produce and products weekly on Saturday’s from May to October. Featured products at the York Street Farmers’ Market will grow and change as the season progresses. 

Some of the new Farms joining us to launch this new initiative include: 

• Rutabaga Ranch

• Vintage Soil Farm

• Burrell Farms

• Ferme L'eau du ruisseau
  
  “Grab a mask and your reusable bag and get ready to shop Saturdays on York Street this summer! We need to create new opportunities and try new approaches if we are to move the market forward and build towards our 200th anniversary in 2027! We believe the launch of our new market venue and our increase of over 150 vendor applications demonstrates that we’re regaining momentum” added Zachary Dayler, Executive Director of Marché d'Ottawa Markets.
  
  “We want to cultivate the idea that having a family farmer should be equally as important as having a family doctor” mentioned Jaymie of Rutabega Ranch. “Let’s share the abundance of the season and form a more meaningful connection to our food together.”
  
  Ottawa Markets entered 2021 with a vision to reenergize the ByWard Market by offering renewed markets that will increase traffic and offer a chance for Ottawans to learn about locally sourced product, while experiencing a taste of Canada in one location!

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