Szilvia GombolaVancouver's Night Markets
August 7th 2008 06:23
"T-shirt $5," shouted the stall holder at the Night Markets in Chinatown Vancouver. I went over and had a look, it seemed like good quality I bought it, although later I was told I should have haggled.
Chinatown in Vancouver is the third largest in North America (behind San Francisco and New York). It is centred on Pender St although the main activity is around Main Pender and Keefer Streets.
Every weekend during the summer months Keefe Street and Pender Street become an open-air evening market, with stalls and tables set up and piled high with cheap trinkets.
The market was heaving with people on the night we visited in June. We were surrounded by people who were shouting and bartering, which is the name of the game in this market. There were all sorts of items available to buy, from CDs to watches, to computer accessories and clothing, and all at bargain basement prices.
The best part though is the food stalls. There was food that I had never heard of before let alone tried, for example Bubble Tea. I have to say I was sceptical when the stallholder suggested I try some of the white mixture, but it was very tasty. A cold milky drink full of tapioca pearls, it is very sweet, and very refreshing on a hot summer evening. He also convinced me that the Enoki mushrooms were good, and he was right. Make sure you go with a good appetite.
The Chinatown Night markets operate from the end of May to Mid September. They run Friday to Sunday evenings from 6.30pm – 11pm. For more information see: Really Long Link
In 2000, a much larger Asian night market opened in the Richmond area. The Markets in Richmond sell the same sorts of items as their Chinatown counterpart, but on a much larger scale.
There are around 400 stalls selling mostly Asian Cuisine, and merchandise. Again, you will find anything from clothing to household items at bargain prices. There are also games, rides and fortunetellers ensuring there is something for everyone.
Again, I have to rave about the food. There is a mixture of everything from Chinese to Japanese to Vietnamese. The food is fabulous, try a curried fish ball on a stick or gyoza.
Unfortunately, due to running costs, the Richmond Markets have been cancelled for summer 2008, but promise to be up and running again in 2009!
Chinatown in Vancouver is the third largest in North America (behind San Francisco and New York). It is centred on Pender St although the main activity is around Main Pender and Keefer Streets.
Every weekend during the summer months Keefe Street and Pender Street become an open-air evening market, with stalls and tables set up and piled high with cheap trinkets.
The market was heaving with people on the night we visited in June. We were surrounded by people who were shouting and bartering, which is the name of the game in this market. There were all sorts of items available to buy, from CDs to watches, to computer accessories and clothing, and all at bargain basement prices.
The best part though is the food stalls. There was food that I had never heard of before let alone tried, for example Bubble Tea. I have to say I was sceptical when the stallholder suggested I try some of the white mixture, but it was very tasty. A cold milky drink full of tapioca pearls, it is very sweet, and very refreshing on a hot summer evening. He also convinced me that the Enoki mushrooms were good, and he was right. Make sure you go with a good appetite.
Come with a good appetite
The Chinatown Night markets operate from the end of May to Mid September. They run Friday to Sunday evenings from 6.30pm – 11pm. For more information see: Really Long Link
In 2000, a much larger Asian night market opened in the Richmond area. The Markets in Richmond sell the same sorts of items as their Chinatown counterpart, but on a much larger scale.
There are around 400 stalls selling mostly Asian Cuisine, and merchandise. Again, you will find anything from clothing to household items at bargain prices. There are also games, rides and fortunetellers ensuring there is something for everyone.
Again, I have to rave about the food. There is a mixture of everything from Chinese to Japanese to Vietnamese. The food is fabulous, try a curried fish ball on a stick or gyoza.
Unfortunately, due to running costs, the Richmond Markets have been cancelled for summer 2008, but promise to be up and running again in 2009!
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