Every year, the festive season brings together families and friends to celebrate over a meal, upholding the traditions we look forward to sharing with one another.
Over the past 50 years, Canberra has changed almost beyond recognition, as have the city’s residents. The Fyshwick Markets have been part of Canberra’s evolution for over 50 years. The traditions of delis, independent butchers, fishmongers and bakers continue at the Markets while so many of Canberra’s neighbourhood stores have been lost. Canberra’s dynamic and diverse food culture is reflected in the range of what is on offer at the Fyshwick Markets.
The Fyshwick Markets began as Canberra’s very first farmers market, where farmers – many of them Italian and Greek immigrants – would gather every Friday to “circle the wagons” and sell their produce off the back of trucks.
In 1967, the Markets were permanently established and began building on the Mildura Street location we know today.
Fifty-four years later, the Markets are still Canberra’s trusted source for the freshest ingredients, from the heart of the community, with all the stalls independently owned by local Canberrans.
The stallholders continue to source products from the local region, maintaining relationships with suppliers that go back decades, as well as supporting new producers from Canberra and its surrounding areas.
This festive season, the Markets invite you to invest in the Canberra community by shopping from local suppliers for your end-of-year celebrations.
A one-stop shop for anything you might need, the Markets offer fruit and vegetables, seafood and meat, deli items, baked goods, health foods, beer and wine, and plenty of places to enjoy coffee and lunch when you need a break from the holiday preparations.
Get your cherries, seafood, lamb, turkey, Christmas tree, flowers for the Christmas table, and your beer and wine all in one trip.
What’s new at the Fyshwick Markets?
Colosseum Italian Street Food has graduated from the Niche Markets and now has a larger space within the Fyshwick Markets line-up. Pop in and say hi to Mariangela and Sonia, and enjoy fresh, authentic Italian street food.
Booklovers Lane has moved and opened a bigger space within the Niche Markets. Lifeline Canberra proudly offers booklovers a permanent store filled with their usual Bookfair stock of books, DVDs, CDs, puzzles, comics and more. All funds raised go directly to their 13 11 14 Crisis Support Service.
KX Pilates recently opened above the Markets, offering a combination of traditional Pilates with the strengthening and toning aspects of circuit training. Their methodology is founded upon the ‘Kaizen Xperience’ – delivering long-lasting results through small, continuous improvements to fitness, creating change for the better. Their workouts are always dynamic, always tailored, and always 50 minutes.
UBX Boxing & Strength has also opened above the Markets, delivering a unique mix of boxing and strength training across a 12-round circuit in under 45 minutes. Co-founded in Australia by four-time world champion boxer Danny Green and fitness and tech entrepreneur Tim West, UBX now has over 90 boutique gyms across Australia.
All year round, Fyshwick market goers can enjoy a Pilates or boxing class in the morning, head downstairs to one of the cafés for a scrumptious breakfast, and still get in their weekly shop! A uniquely Canberra way to spend a Thursday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday morning.
Extended Christmas trading hours:
Wednesday 21 December 6am-5.30pm
Thursday 22 December 6am-5.30pm
Friday 23 December 5.30am-5.30pm
Saturday 24 December 5am – early close
Explore the Fyshwick Fresh Food Markets at 36 Mildura Street, Fyshwick or visit fyshwickmarkets.com.au to find out more.
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