You’re on a mission to find a spot with all the fresh farm produce, meats, cheeses, pastries and breads you crave. Large windows, an oceanfront view and a low carbon eco building would be an added bonus.

Direct your search to the most recent incarnation of the historic Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market. The oldest continuously running market in North America, generations of visitors have perused its vendors’ stalls since 1750. 

The waterfront location opened in 2010. Everything from chocolate and lavender products to handmade clothing and arts and crafts can be found.

If you’re planning a Saturday morning market mission, arrive early and hungry.  Start the operation with a hot coffee, smoothie, or a fresh warm pastry. Market Waffles is a treasured stall - their piping hot, baked to order vegan waffles are well worth the wait.

Once fortified, pull out your canvas bag and start the charge. Organic and free range meat, seafood, preserves or herbs could play a starring role in your next feast. 

In the summer, colourful boxes of fresh raspberries, blueberries and strawberries are nestled next to handpicked peaches and plums – all ready to march straight into your puff pastry. During harvest season, tables practically groan under the weight of a cornucopia of farm-fresh veggies. 

Canvas bag a bit heavy on the shoulder?

Mission complete.