5 public markets that stand out

Updated on Jul 8, 2025

A visit to one of the region’s public markets is all it takes to experience the freshness and quality of our local products. Here are a few that are sure to make you want to fill your bags!


The Marché Champêtre De Melbourne, Country Market

The Marché Champêtre de Melbourne stands out through its amazing variety of organic products, of which, vegetable and meat of L'Agneau Maraîcher or the Écologique Coop d'Ulverton farm. Besides the many fresh food products, you also discover the amazing creations of the region’s artisans. After completing your provisions at the sales counter, you can also enjoy the delicious dishes concocted by the area producers.

  • The market is open Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m, may to october.
  • Nearby you’ll find: the Richmond County Historical Society Museum and Bleuetière Harmonie Nature’s blueberry production.

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Val-des-Sources Public Market

Located at Place de la Traversée, discover a welcoming market in a unique setting. Stroll among the colorful containers housing booths from local producers and artisans. Once you've finished your shopping, settle on one of the two furnished terraces and enjoy a panoramic view of the Val-des-Sources mining well.

  • The market is open on Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m until October 25, 2025.
  • Nearby, you’ll find: a free RV rest area and the Moulin 7 microbrewery.

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Compton’s Evening Market

Thursday evening is the perfect time to ease into the weekend. Take a stroll through the Compton evening market and enjoy a festive, welcoming atmosphere. Picnic tables are ready for you, several producers offer delicious ready-to-eat meals, and music sets the tone. As for the kids, they’ll have plenty of space to run around the park and enjoy the playground. It’s a friendly, flavourful evening full of great local finds and good company!

  • The market is open on Thursday evenings from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. (until 6:30 p.m. starting in September), through to September 18, 2025.
  • Nearby, you’ll also find Domaine Ives Hill and the La Station cheese factory — perfect stops to round out your visit!

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Locavore Market in Racine

In addition to finding eco-responsible and tasty fruits and vegetables, the warm atmosphere that reigns there gives life to the Racine Locavore market! Here, we take our time. We walk between the colorful displays, we chat with the producers and above all... we taste the best the terroir has to offer us.

  • The market is open Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
  • Nearby, you’ll find: The Nouvelle France Cheese factory, The Musée de l’ingéniosité J. Armand Bombardier and The Asinerie les ânes en culotte.

The Frelighsburg Farmers, Market

The Frelighsburg Farmers’ market stands out with its dynamic ambiance. You can fill your baskets with supplies while following the beat of their musical selections. You’ll experience a truly great moment in one of Quebec’s most beautiful villages.

  • The market is open Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00p.m. until October 11, 2025.
  • Nearby, you’ll find: Au Coeur de la Pomme Orchard, vineyards from La Route des vins and Alpagas Sutton.

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