About Seaport Market
North America's oldest continuously operating farmers market (since 1750), with 100+ vendors of local produce, artisan crafts, and global cuisine at the Halifax Seaport.
Features & Highlights
Detailed Information
Halifax Seaport Market
The Halifax Seaport Market at 961 Marginal Road (Pavilion 23) traces its charter back to 1750, which makes it the oldest continuously running farmers' market in North America. More than 100 vendors set up across the weekend, selling Nova Scotia produce, baked goods, artisan crafts, and ready-to-eat food from a restored warehouse on the harbour. Saturday morning is the busiest slot, and the second-floor seating fills up by mid-morning.
Practical Information
The market runs year-round on weekends, and the details below are stable from season to season.
- Address & Contact: Find the market at 961 Marginal Road, Pavilion 23, in the historic Halifax Seaport District. For direct inquiries, you can call 902-492-4043 ext. 101 or email welcome@halifaxfarmersmarket.com.
- Hours of Operation: Saturdays from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM and Sundays from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Keep an eye out for special events like the Merry Makers' Market, which can sometimes feature extended hours.
- Cost & Booking: General admission is free, with no tickets or advance booking required to browse the 100+ vendor stalls.
- Parking: Convenient free parking is available on-site during the market's operating hours on both Saturdays and Sundays.
- Accessibility: The main vendor floor and the lower-level food court are at street level in Pavilion 23, and the crafts stalls sit on the upper level. For specifics on mobility access, call 902-492-4043 ext. 101 or email welcome@halifaxfarmersmarket.com before your visit.
Must-Try at the Market
With 100+ vendors spread across two floors, the Seaport Market can overwhelm on a first visit. These are the stalls and categories regulars head for first:
- Lobster rolls & fresh-shucked oysters: The seafood stalls near the harbour entrance serve some of the freshest Atlantic shellfish in the city — look for the raw bar and the lobster roll stand that almost always draws the longest queue.
- Getaway Farm & Meatery: A long-standing market favourite for house-cured bacon, sausages, and deli meats raised on Annapolis Valley farms — their bacon has a loyal local following, and the stall is a reliable anchor on the main aisle.
- Acadian & global street food: The lower-level food court is one of Halifax's most diverse, with Syrian, Lebanese, Filipino, and Acadian vendors dishing up rappie pie, falafel, dumplings, and empanadas. Treat it like a self-guided international lunch crawl.
- Annapolis Valley produce & cheese: Farm stalls along the main aisle sell seasonal fruit, greens, and artisan cheeses — arrive early on Saturday for the best pick of the day's harvest.
- Handmade crafts & jewellery: The upper level is the spot for ceramics, textiles, candles, and local jewellery — ideal for an edible or wearable souvenir.
The Seaport Market is best on a Saturday morning, when the farmers' stalls are fully stocked and the lower-level food court is at its liveliest — go early, and budget an hour to browse the upper level's crafts before lunch.
