The public market in Pointe‑aux‑Trembles marked its 15th anniversary in June 2026, celebrating a decade and a half of weekly Saturday gatherings that draw thousands of visitors to the neighbourhood. Organized by local food producers, the market continues to serve as a regular venue where vendors display and test new products for residents.
The market originated after a petition signed by neighbourhood residents who sought to revitalise the area. The community‑driven effort succeeded in establishing a permanent Saturday market, which opened its doors fifteen years ago and has remained a fixture ever since.
Each Saturday, the market hosts a rotating roster of local farmers, bakers, cheese makers and other food artisans. Producers use the space to introduce seasonal items, gauge customer response and build direct relationships with shoppers. Attendance figures regularly reach the thousands, underscoring the market’s role as a social and economic hub.
Since its launch, the market has become more than a place to purchase groceries; it functions as a gathering point where neighbours meet, children play and cultural exchange occurs. The sustained popularity of the Saturday market reflects the original goal of the petitioners to inject new life into Pointe‑aux‑Trembles, and the event remains a key element of the community’s weekly rhythm.
The Saturday market also offers local producers a direct sales channel that bypasses larger retail chains, allowing them to retain a larger share of revenue and maintain close contact with their customer base. This arrangement supports small‑scale farming and artisanal food production within the borough, contributing to the economic vitality of Pointe‑aux‑Trembles while reinforcing the community‑focused spirit that sparked the original petition.