Beyond the Menu:
Sourcing Healthy, Local Food in New Brunswick
As the new year begins, many of us renew our commitment to health. The most impactful changes often start in our own neighbourhoods. This is the perfect time to explore the wealth of nutritious options right here in New Brunswick!
Whether you're looking to revolutionize your home cooking with the freshest local produce from community grocers or seeking convenient, healthy dining options at local restaurants, NB offers incredible resources.
Let's make this year our healthiest yet by eating well and supporting local!
Stocking Your Pantry with Neighbourhood Goods
Moving beyond the standard supermarket can transform your diet and your community impact. Local grocers and specialty markets are treasure troves of fresh, often seasonal ingredients.
Find unique offerings available right around the corner! We’ll guide you through the best local spots to source everything from vibrant produce to artisanal pantry staples, proving that eating healthy can be both convenient and exciting.
Discover NB's Best Specialty Grocers:
- Spice Box Comestibles - St. Andrews
- Cochran's Country Market - Rothesay
- The Victory Meat & Produce Market - Fredericton
- Dolma Food - Moncton
- Épicerie Frenette - Beresford
- Peters Meat Market - Fredericton
- Rinzler's Market - Moncton
- Pearson's Corner Market - Sussex Corner
- Dans Country Market - Saint John
- Kredl's Corner Market - Hampton
- Hardy's Produce - Moncton
Greens, Grains & Goodness: A Local Healthy Foodie Guide
Finding delicious, healthy food when you decide to eat out often feels like a chore. You want flavour, convenience, and something that aligns with your wellness goals!
Discover the best local NB restaurants that serve genuinely good-for-you fare. We are diving into the hidden gems in New Brunswick where fresh, wholesome ingredients take center stage. Get ready to explore vibrant salads, hearty grain bowls, and nourishing meals that taste incredible and leave you feeling great.
Your personal map to eating well and supporting local:
- Calactus - Moncton
- The Abbey - Fredericton
- Innata Espace Sante - Tracadie
- The Cinnamon Cafe - Fredericton
- The Vibe Juicery - Moncton
- Zensation - Fredericton
- Gulliver's World Cafe - Gagetown
- Namaste Bistro - Sackville
- Blue Olive - Dieppe
- Harvest Clean Eats - Moncton
- The Squeeze - Fredericton
Where Quality Meets Community
Ever found yourself in the grocery store, looking at produce and wondering exactly where it’s been or how long ago it was picked? There’s a better, fresher way to fill your kitchen!
Welcome to our deep dive into the heart of our community: the local farmers' markets.
This isn't just about buying fruits and vegetables; it's about connecting with the dedicated people who grow our food, discovering peak-season flavours you won't find anywhere else, and truly experiencing the vibrant rhythm of local agriculture.
Get your reusable bags ready—it’s time to shop fresh and shop local!
- Woodstock Farm and Craft Market - Woodstock
- Kingston Farmers Market - Kingston Penninsula
- Queen Square Summer Market - Saint John
- Saint John City Market - Saint John
- Sussex Farmers' Market - Sussex
- Bathurst Community Market - Bathurst
- Sugarloaf Community Market - Campbellton
- Restigouche Farmers' Market - Dalhousie
- Water Street Farmers' Market - Miramichi
- Newcastle Farmer's Market - Miramichi
- Fredericton Boyce Farmers' Market - Fredericton
- Taymouth Community Market - Taymouth
- The New Maryland Market - New Maryland
- Bouctouche Farmers' Market - Bouctouche
- Dieppe Market - Dieppe
- Moncton Market - Moncton
- Salisbury Farmers and Artisans Market - Salisbury
- The Old Church Farmers Market - Hilsborough
- Market 37 - Shediac
Ready to make those new year resolutions stick?
The easiest change you can make isn't a complex diet or a strict gym routine; it’s simply shifting where you shop and dine. Supporting our local independent grocers, bustling farmers' markets, and dedicated healthy restaurants is the ultimate lifestyle upgrade. This practice strengthens the local economy, supports sustainable agriculture, and ensures that we have access to the freshest ingredients possible.
Make this the year you feel great while doing good—start with your next meal.
