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Skeena Valley Farmers' Market - River Mist Farm

You have to get to the Farmers' Market in Terrace pretty early if you want to have first pick of the produce. River Mist Farm is one of many booths at the Skeena Valley Farmers' Market that offers seasonal local produce. Charles owns a farm on Brauns Island and with the help of volunteers and part-time staff he is able to offer a large variety of vegetables and fruits. This includes: Onions, potatoes, swiss chard, cherry tomatoes, kale, broccoli, cauliflower, kohlrabi, pumpkin, corn, zucchini, cucumber, beets, and much more. 

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Skeena Valley Farmers' Market - Creations by Linda

Linda Carlson has been selling her handmade jewelry at the Skeena Valley Farmers’ Market for 3 years now. Her specialty and best seller is her Tree of Life jewelry made with crystals and gemstones. It is believed that the Tree of Life will help bring positive energy into your life. Linda started out making jewelry for Red Raven Art Gallery. The long time Terrace resident says “it’s very rewarding to be a member of the Farmers’ Market”.

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Skeena Valley Farmers' Market - Olan

Amy and Brenda sell a very impressive assortment of preserves as well as a large selection of textile products. They make their preserves using as much local produce as possible and no pectin and are slow cooked “the good old fashioned way”. Amy, a self-taught graphic design artist, does all the art for the preserves which really make them stand out. They also sell hats, purses, ties, and coffee cup sleeves. As much as possible they use recycled material that they either salvage from second-hand stores or have donated. They have been with the Skeena Valley Farmers’ Market for 11 years now and also sell their products at craft fairs and sidewalkers.

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Skeena Valley Farmers' Market - Elaurica

What started out as a fundraiser to get the cast Perfect Pie to Kamloops for a provincial theater competition became a popular baked goods booth at the Skeena Valley Farmers’ Market. Laura and Erica, or together – Elaurica, bake together during the week, making a large assortment of delicious treats to sell at the Farmers’ Market on Saturday. These ladies offer a large variety of treats including brownies, tarts, and cookies. Unfortunately, by the time we made it to their booth on Saturday they had run out of their very popular pumpkin spice cookies. In addition to baked goods, Laura makes and sells a variety of fun little crafts.   

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Women & Development

Women & Development is a Terrace based organization that has been operating in the area for over 25 years. Here they pose for a photo with one of our summer students at their Summer Book Sale Fundraiser. Their objective is to raise funds to support various projects in developing countries. On July 14th they are organizing a Garden Tour as a fundraiser which will be an educational self-guided tour featuring many local food and flower gardens. Tickets will be available at Misty River Books. 

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Skeena Valley Farmers' Market - JJ's WoodArt

Joerg Jung, or JJ, is a self-taught chainsaw carver who competes internationally with the best carvers in the world. After speaking with him it was obvious that he is very passionate about what he does and it definitely shows in his work. JJ has been carving full-time for four years now and has been selling his work at the Skeena Valley Farmers’ Market for three years. Be sure to stop by his booth the next time you find yourself at the Farmers’ Market.

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Skeena Valley Farmers' Market

Ella Vienneau and daughter Chris Vienneau pose at their booth at the Skeena Valley Farmers’ Market. Ella was involved in starting up the original Farmers’ Market almost 30 years ago and has been selling her homemade fudge there ever since. Her and her daughter now sell 11 different kinds of fudge including maple walnut and double-decker.  Recently Ella has started making and selling a variety of beautiful felt slippers. Chris and Ella are long-time residents of Terrace moving here in the fall of 1968.  Keep an eye out for more upcoming booth profiles from this year’s Skeena Valley Farmers’ Market.

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Just some of the interesting and informative things to see at the Kitselas Canyon Living Culture Centre located just east of Terrace, BC. This National Historic site is a must see for anyone interested in the history of the local First Nation's people or in seeing some breathtaking scenery. 

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Not sure what to do this Sunday for Father's Day? Well if you are heading through Terrace, BC be sure to sign you and your dad up for the Terrace Father's Day Street Hockey Tournament. Brought to you by All Seasons Source For Sports and the Terrace Downtown Improvement Area. Free family fun for all. More details and entry forms available at All Seasons Source For Sports. 

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SeaFest 2013

This Thursday marks the beginning of Prince Rupert's 35th Annual SeaFest. The 4 day-long celebration runs June 6th-June 9th and features everything from a parade to dragon boat racing. The list of events and competitions is pretty impressive, click here to see a full list Why not take the kids to the pancake breakfast and then catch the parade on Saturday? Or get a babysitter and check out the Metalshop Show? Whatever it is you fancy there will be something for you to enjoy at this year's SeaFest. Just be sure to bring your umbrella.

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Beautiful Prince Rupert, BC.

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Up Your Watershed! Skeena Tour is coming to Terrace, BC June7th. Come out to the R.E.M. Lee Theater and celebrate watershed stewardship in northern British Columbia. All ages are welcome and admission is free. 

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A rare sight, the majestic Kermodei bear leaves the dense forest to catch the last bit of sunshine. This picture was taken just outside Terrace, BC. iPhone photo by Graeme Linton.