This lively area, which looks out on the Inner Harbour, is full of historic charm, restaurants and pubs, and the Maritime Museum of BC. It is steeped in Victoria’s rich history and is quite a welcoming destination to discover the unique character of Victoria. In the summer, its many outdoor patios and seasonal artisan market and local farmer’s market make it an ideal spot to visit!
The Bastion Square Public Market officially opens this Thursday, May 3rd! Following the grand opening, it will run every Thursday-Saturday from May until the end of September. For great handmade, local, and unique products, this is the place to visit! (Market hours are 11 am – 5:30 pm). And new this year, a special Sunday Market in Bastion Square, featuring a large selection of farm vendors and fresh foods as well as completely different vendors from the regular market, will take place every Sunday from May 6 – September 30!
The first market date of 2012 is just two weeks away and it’s a scramble to get everything together in time! We’ve got some remarkable vendors this year, who’ve been a pleasure to work with, and some product that has to be seen to be believed. Handmade, completely unique crafts – including jewellery made from recycled forks, pressed seaweed, juggling equipment, hand-carved walking sticks, and more. And that’s not even including the remarkable selection of foodstuffs and produce lined up for the Farmer’s Market on Sundays!
The official dates for the Bastion Square Public Market – and the new Sunday Market at Bastion Square – have been announced. Starting in May, this beautiful and historic square hosts Vancouver Island artisans, hand-crafted merchandise, and more! Every Sunday, the market features locally-grown foods and produce. Check out the listings for more information!
A repeat of last year’s popular Celtic Fest event is being planned for this March! The date, times, and bands are still being worked out, and the information will be posted on this site as soon as it’s known. In the meantime, though, here’s a video of last year’s Celtic Festival.
Fort Victoria had two fortified log towers, called bastions, when it was founded in 1843 by the Hudson’s Bay Company. A boomtown grew around the fort during the gold rush in 1858 and stores, saloons, and a jail were soon built beside one of the towers.
Bastion Square was born.