Comox Valley Farmers Market

At Coastal Trek we aspire to inspire our guests to lead balanced, healthy lifestyles. For us, one element of this lifestyle includes supporting our local farmers and producers. Our bi-weekly farmers market (Saturday and Wednesdays) gives us access to unbelievably fresh food. We feel privileged to be able to choose from an abundance of items ranging from farm fresh eggs to wasabi greens, buffalo mozzarella to smoked tuna, fresh baked bread to bison burgers and so on...

Our Saturday morning hike ("warm up day") often includes a stop at the market where guests can see first hand the bounty our beautiful valley has to offer. While strolling through the market our guests witness first hand the great sense of community pride producers and consumers alike feel while supporting one another. It is not uncommon to bump into Chef Kathy and/or Shayne (tamales in hand) and I (chai latte in hand) and the kids (gingerfolk in hand) as we buy our weekly fare for the both the lodge and home. Once you've made the switch nothing can compare to local fresh food. I encourage you to go find your local market and find out for yourself...

Here is one of our favourite Farmer's Market snacks:

1 package of Smoked Tuna from Mandala Holdings.

1 jar of Lavender jelly from Bite Size Speciality foods.

1 multi grain baguette from Little Orca Bakery

your choice of soft cheese from Natural Pastures cheese company.

Thinly slice the baguette and toast in a hot oven until crispy. Top with cheese, thinly sliced smoked tuna and a bit of the lavender jelly. 

www.comoxvalleyfarmersmarket.com