Fair Trade and Artisan Market
Are you interested in shopping locally and purchasing ethically made products? Begin your Christmas shopping by visiting the Fair Trade and Local Artisan Market at Trinity Grace United Church on Saturday, November 1st, 10 a.m. til 4 p.m. Attendance is free.
Check out our list of vendors who will be selling a variety of both local items and products from around the world, including Christmas ornaments, jewelry, cards, textile products, and food items.
There will also be a lunch and snack concession. Come for the shopping, stay for lunch while enjoying the music of local musicians!
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A variety of delicious lunch items, snacks and drinks will be available for purchase. Local musicians will be performing throughout the day, adding to the festive atmosphere. In addition, homebaking will be available.
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There are 2 hour parking spots in the neighbouring streets and Trinity Grace has a parking lot in the back.
Check out How to get here in our Contact Us page.
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Entry to the market is free, but all items in the market are for purchase. Cash, Debit and Credit are acceptable forms of payments.
Highlights of some of the Vendors
Deadline for registration to vendors: October 1, 2025
Vendor Registration
Seedy Sunday
Join us for a special Seedy Sunday event where we'll work together on our community garden while commemorating Palestine Land Day. This gathering combines gardening, community building, and cultural awareness.
See Palestine Together: Islamophobia, Anti-Palestinian Racism, and Antisemitism
Join us for a panel of speakers exploring the intersection of Antisemitism, Islamophobia and Anti-Palestinian racism.
Doors open at 6pm
Event begins at 6:30pm
Friday Night Jazz Vespers
Join us for a special evening with Quintessential Jazz. We’ll also be featuring the poetry of 20th century monk, mystic and writer Thomas Merton.
RSVP below
About the band:
Quintessential Jazz has entertained appreciative audiences at venues ranging from ballrooms to festivals to house concerts to corporate events to packing out the local bistro and more. Their music has been featured on CBC, CKUA, and Jazz Radio.com. Enjoy great live music from a band that loves to play jazz for people! Quintessential is based in Vancouver, Canada
FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ VESPERS AT TGUC:
This is a casual, alternative "cabaret-style" service where jazz takes center stage, accompanied by short, inspiring reflections.
Hosted by Rev. Sandra Nixon (TGUC’s Coordinating Minister).
Doors open at 7pm for mingling and refreshments. Freewill offering at the door
Nourish your spirit through the spirit of jazz!
Progressive Faith Discussion Group
Looking for a place to learn or talk about Progressive Christianity? Wondering how its various expressions may fit with your evolving faith and how you show up in the world?
TGUC’s new discussion group welcomes anyone who’s interested in talking about “faith outside the box”. Bring your curiosity and your questions!
3 sessions this Spring: March 19, April 16, May 21