10 farmers’ markets to visit in Durham this summer

If you’re looking to shop local for fresh produce, including fruits and vegetables and homemade treats like pies, tarts, jams, and preserves, you might want to check out these ten farmers’ markets in Durham that are open for the summer.

Pickering Farmers’ Market

When:  Every Tuesday  from June 18th until October 8th
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: 1867 Valley Farm Rd – North Parking Lot.

As of today (July 16), this market is temporarily closed. Visitors are asked to check online for updates.

Mobile Farmers’ Market

Ajax Market

When:  Every Wednesday from May 22nd until October 9th
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: Ajax Community Centre– 75 Centennial Rd. ( North parking lot.)

Whitby Market

When: Every Friday from May 24th until October 11th
Time: 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: Whitby 55+ Recreation Centre – 801 Brock St S.

In case of bad weather, the markets will move inside the buildings.

Whitby’s Farmers’ Market

When: Every Wednesday from May 15th until October 23rd. 
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: Whitby Public Library – 405 Dundas St W.

When: Every Saturday from June 8th until October. 
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: Municipal Lot 9 – 3 Vipond Rd, Brooklin.

North Oshawa Farmers’ Market

When: Every Saturday from June 29th until October 11. 
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: Delpark Homes Rec. Centre – 1661 Harmony Rd. N (South-west lot.)

Oshawa Centre Farmers’ Market

When: Every Friday from June 2nd until October 6. 
Time: 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: Oshawa Centre– 419 King St. W (South-west parking lot.)

Orono Farmers’ Markert

When: Every Friday from June 14th until October 6. 
Time: 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where: Orono Fairgrounds— Centreview St.

Clarington Farmers’ Market

When: Every Sunday from May until October.
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: New Castle Memorial Arean —1780 Rudell Rd.

Bowmanville Farmers’ Market

When: Every Friday from May 17th until October 18th. 
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex—2440 Durham Regional Hwy 2 (parking lot.)

Port Perry Lakefront Farmers’ Market

When: Every Saturday from May 17th until October 14th.
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: Port Perry Waterfront— 081 Water St.

Uxbridge Farmers’ Market

When: Every Sunday from May 5th until October 27. 
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: Second Wedge Brewing Co.— 14 Victoria St.