Plastic Free Challenge - Day 22

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Today's challenge is to "visit a Farmer's Market - shop local". Not only will shopping local eliminate the transportation footprint, but most times these items are not wrapped in single-use plastic, and as a bonus you are supporting farmers and local merchants. Here are a few local markets in PEI:

Kent Street Market - open 7 days a week
Riverview Country Market - open Monday to Saturday
Charlottetown Farmers' Market - open Wednesdays and Saturday
Downtown Farmers' Market - open Sundays - July-September
Summerside Farmers Market - open Saturdays

Please let me know in the comments below if there are any local markets I missed and I will add to the list.




Founders' Food Hall & Market - opening summer 2019
Experience mouth-watering Island flavours in the heart of downtown Charlottetown. Founders’ Food Hall & Market is a welcoming centre for all visitors offering some of the best of Prince Edward Island. Here is a list of the local vendors:


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