Farm Fresh Food...
...and other food producers.
Fort Saskatchewan and Strathcona County have deep roots in agriculture and the area remains home to some world-class food producers. When you shop local, not only are you feeding your family the freshest food possible, you are supporting your neighbors and the people that help you make our community great.
Farmer's Markets
Peak market season is summertime, of course, but we have some local year-round markets. We've listed the larger markets in the region, some of the hamlets also organize seasonal markets. Farmer's markets sell everything from locally grown produce to unique crafts and gourmet delicacies. Everything is homegrown or homemade.
- Summer
- Tuesdays
- 4:30 - 7:30 pm
- Ardrossan Memorial Hall
- May - October
- Wednesdays
- 4 - 8 pm
- 390 Baseline Road
Deville Market, North Cooking Lake
- Year-round
- Tuesdays
- 4 - 8 pm
- Deville North Cooking Lake Hall
Fort Saskatchewan Farmers Market
- June - September
- Thursdays
- 4:30 - 7:30 pm
- CN Train Station on 99th Street
- Year-round
- Thursdays
- 4 - 7:30 pm
- Salisbury Greenhouse
- Year-round
- Wednesdays
- 4 - 8 pm summer 3 - 7 pm winter
- Summer - Emerald Hills Canadian Tire
- Winter - 160 – 201 Festival Way
Local Food Producers
Concerned about chemicals, what’s IN your food and what you are feeding your family? Then there is no better way to shop than straight from local food producers. Besides supporting your local farmers and other food producers, buying your food locally makes sense for the economy, for the ultimate freshness and it’s better for the environment.
Bakeries, Sweets and Other Treats
- A Hint of Sweet [Fort Saskatchewan] Custom cakes, cupcakes and cookies
- Caught in the Cookie Jar [Fort Saskatchewan] COOKIES! The most delicious gifts or take home delights
- Choclination [Sherwood Park] Homemade chocolates (including sugar or gluten-free!) and gifts
- Confetti Sweets [Sherwood Park] "Totally awesome cookies" is their motto
- Jacek Chocolate Couture [Sherwood Park] Designer of fine, fashionable chocolate and tasting parties
- Miller's Ice Cream [Fort Saskatchewan] Local favourite ice cream shop
- Sherwood Park Bakery [Sherwood Park] Local favourite donut shop
- Sugar Bear Baking [Sherwood Park] Home based business offering cakes and baked creations
- SWEET Creations [Sherwood Park] Local bakery featuring the standard + Filipino delicacies
- Teresa's Custom Cakes [Sherwood Park] Dream cake creations and cake night parties
- The Cotton Candy Shoppe [Fort Saskatchewan] Premier cotton candy maker
- What the Dip? [Fort Saskatchewan] Appetizer dips and delicious creations
- Wow! Factor Desserts [Sherwood Park] Mouth-watering desserts, retail & wholesale
Eggs
- Cabbage Town [Ardrossan]
- Pumpkin Hill Farm [Ardrossan]
Grains & Seeds
- Herbal Roots [Strathcona County]
- Strathcona Stoneground Organics [Strathcona County]
Honey Producers
- Beanstalk Honey [North Cooking Lake]
- Beaver Creek Honey [Strathcona County]
- Hanneman Honey [Fort Saskatchewan]
- Oldman Creek Apiary [Sherwood Park]
- Rosie’s Natural Honey [Sherwood Park]
Meat & Protein Suppliers
- Butcher Block & Smokehouse [Sherwood Park] Butcher shop offering locally sourced products
- Charlie's Place [Sherwood Park] Family-run meat shop & catering company using locally sourced proteins
- Fin's Select Meats & Seafood [Sherwood Park] Obviously, the seafood is shipped in, but the beef is local
- Freson Brothers Fresh Food Market [Fort Saskatchewan] Alberta grocer, featuring locally sourced products
- Kastelen Sausage & Fine Meats [Ardrossan] Custom curing and processing, specializing in sausage
Produce
- Northline Farms [Strathcona County] Fruit, veggies, flowers and herbs.
- Pumpkin Hill Farm [Strathcona County] Seasonal veggie boxes, pumpkins and squash.
- Vertical Roots [Strathcona County] Locally grown, hydroponic greens. Free of chemicals and picked fresh on day of delivery!
What happens to grapes when you step on them? They wine.
Orchards, Wineries and U-Picks
"Berry" delicious opportunities to pick your own fruit, enjoy a winery tour or even plan some events in a pretty little orchard.
- Attracted to Apples - U-Pick apples near Fort Saskatchewan
- Barr Estate Winery - Winery tours & tastings (by appointment) just south of Highway 14, near Sherwood Park
- Boreal Harvest Farm - Honeyberries and U-pick Christmas trees. Just north of Highway 16, near Elk Island National Park
- Creekside Berry Farm - U-Pick berries, just north of Greenland Garden Centre on the north side of Highway 16
- Prairie Berry Farm - U-Pick berries, just north of Highway 14, between South Cooking Lake & Hastings Lake
- The Berry Farm - Berries, jams and strawberry plants for sale in Colchester. Some U-Pick is available, as are seasonal products
Didn't find what you're looking for? Try these great sites...
- Local County. Connecting Local (Alberta) Producers with Local Buyers.
- The Organic Box. Delivering Alberta & BC's organic products to your door.
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