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The days may be shorter and the rainfall totals much bigger, but in Metro Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­we still have a few options for getting our hands on farm-fresh ingredients and locally-made food products in the cooler months.

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Farmers Markets (Facebook)

You can always find fresh veggies and a staggering array of regionally-produced goods and fantastic eats at the Granville Island Public Market all year, but this year we say goodbye to the White Rock winter-only market (they've opted to run their regular market through the end of October instead).

These five winter farmers' markets happening in Metro Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­from October through April will help you keep in touch with your farmer and what's in season on your plate.

Vancouver

1. (November 5, 2017 - April 29, 2018)

Where: Hastings Park - Centregrounds (between the Forum and the Agrodome on the PNE grounds)

When:  Sundays 10 am - 2 pm (except December 24 & 31)

2. (November 4, 2017 - April 21, 2018)

Where: 4601 Ontario Street

When: Saturdays 10 am - 2 pm (except December 30)

Port Moody

3. (November 5 - April 29, 2018)

Where: Port Moody Recreation Complex - 300 Ioco Road, Port Moody

When: Sundays 10 am - 2 pm

White Rock Farmers’ Market (Facebook)

Richmond

4.  (October 15, 29; November 12, 26; December 3, 10, 17, 2017; January 28; February 11, 25; March 11, 25; April 8, 22, 2018)

Where: Gulf of Georgia Cannery Historic Site - 12138 Fourth Avenue, Richmond

When: Select Sundays from 10 am to 3 pm

New Westminster

5. (Select Saturdays November- April)

Where: Belmont Street between Sixth and Seventh streets, New Westminster

When: 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month from November to April from 11 am to 3 pm; check website for dates)