Things to See and Do

Over 65 vendors span multiple categories, including produce from local farms, fresh flowers, cheesemakers, butchers, fishmongers, bakeries, coffee roasters, packaged and preserved foods, chocolate makers, breweries, and, of course, local artisans and crafters.  

The winding space features original stone walls and archways. It’s an excellent shopping destination for gifts and groceries, and a great spot to grab coffee, breakfast, lunch, or snacks with friends. Take your time here, listen to live music, and enjoy the unique atmosphere.

Come hungry and grab a table—or a seat on the steps outside the Halifax Room—where a collection of hot and cold food vendors serve everything from sushi to perogies to bánh mì. In the summer, don’t miss the outdoor vendors on the Lower Water Street sidewalk.  

Planning Your Visit

What to bring

• Plenty of reusable bags.

Transit/Parking

• Salter Lot, accessible from Lower Water Street, is directly across from the market. It offers free parking from 6 am to 3 pm, supported by Build Nova Scotia. Just head over to the Information Booth upon arrival to register your license plate.  
• Additionally, there is free street parking on Saturdays, with entrances from Salter, Lower Water, Hollis and Bishop Streets. There are also bus stops nearby, and the Halifax Ferry Terminal is about a 10-minute walk from the market. 

Insider Tips

If you don’t have much cash on you (some booths are still cash-only) you can purchase “Market Money” with a card at the Information Booth and use it like cash. 

Interested in the history of the building and the historic Keith’s Brewery? Book a tour while you’re in the building and return later that day to the Upper Courtyard.