Old Bus Depot Markets

For a bit of fun while in Canberra, I visited the Old Bus Depot Markets, hoping to score some good local produce. What I found was a large, well laid out market spanning across two big, industrial spaces.

In the first hall, there was a well-curated collection of artisan handicrafts, clothes, art, jewellery and homewares, with very little in the way of mainstream junk brands like Jamberry Nails and Scentsy. At the rear of this hall, you can take a staircase down into the second big air space. You arrive in the centre of a food court. It’s not your average food court either, with Ethiopian and Jordanian food stalls sitting alongside your more expected South-East Asian offerings. Having ...read more

I love going to these markets, always something to see, eat and do.

Definitely worth a visit if you're in Canberra - one of the classic 'things to see & do' on the Southside. Wide range of stalls in a beautiful old warehouse type space. Open every Sunday from 10-4 and some Saturdays too in the Christmas period. Things don't tend to change much from week to week, but the quality is excellent. Great if you're looking for a special gift! My food favourites - kita bread at "Fekerte's Ethiopian Cuisine", the amazing dips at "Taste of Turkey" and some of the best coffee in Canberra at the OBDM-owned stall. Enjoy!