The Market is a regular event from March to December at which local designers and artisans can sell their creations directly to the public.
It was established in August 2006 by Carlie Smith, a graduate of Royal Roads University who, after living in London, England for two years, wanted to bring the European style market atmosphere to her home town.
It currently takes place at Creekside Community Centre (1 Athlete's Way, Vancouver) in the Olympic Village/False Creek area.
The inaugural market was attended by some 3,000 shoppers and had 92 vendors selling local fashion and art products.
After consultation with local artists and designers and the general public, the January and February Markets were determined to be unpopular, predominantly as a result of the consistently inclement weather in the region during those months.