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4 reviews for Harbourview Weekend Market
4 reviews in English
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Review from Kirk F.
I'll be upfront with you: there's a lot of stuff here that you would consider useless crap.
Alternatively, there is a ridiculous number of hidden gems.
The "hidden gem to useless crap" ratio is quite high. High enough that I think you should check this place out.
Combining elements of a yard sale, flea market, farmer's market and antique store, there isn't anything else quite like the Harbourview in HRM. You should definitely check it out, at least once. Before you do, let me set your expectations.
You will probably have to hunt for whatever it is that you're seeking. There are many, many booths. Some are repetitive (movies, board games, video games, cheap candy) but there are many unique spots (e.g., rubber ducky place, an actual Tupperware booth, an ink cartridge place). This has pros and cons; if you're looking for games - hey, there's tons. If you're not, it'll seem annoyingly repetitive. Just move on. Maybe you'll find that piece of antique furniture you've been hunting for or a rare piece of vinyl. Or maybe you'll stop and get a haircut (no, really, that's an option - there's a barber!).
The parking is ample and it's free on Saturday ($1 on Sunday). It's rarely crowded and most of the prices are quite reasonable (but varies wildly depending on what type of thing you're buying).
A unique and interesting addition to downtown Dartmouth.Listed in: Dartmouth rocks!
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Review from John R.
3/17/2012
I went to the Harbourview Weekend Market with high expectations and because of that I was extremely disappointed.
Nothing in here really interested me except a baked goods booth that had some no sugar added goods and the Time Machine Candy Shop which had some tasty looking fudge. I regret not buying anything from either booths but will probably return again just for them. -
Review from Tiffany T.
Halifax, NS
10/9/2011
Well, I think I expected something much better. Maybe that's my fault, maybe not.
I mean there isn't a whole lot of things in there. Wait.. correction. There is tonns of stuff in there, but it's all the same. This market consists of the following:
1. Video games - tonns of video games. Newer ones, and old ones. Really old ones.. Atari anyone?
2. Books - really old, facisnating, smelly books.
3. Jewellery - hand made jewellery, and cheap, ugly jewellery.
4. A Rubber Ducky kiosk, with.. you got it.. tonns of rubber duckies! Neat. A star for the duckies! We bought 2.
This market could be much better, if there was a little more variety. 8 booths with video games? Really?
Maybe it was an off day, or an off time.
Nope. Not going back.Listed in: 30 Day Yelp Challenge
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Review from Krista P.
Halifax, NS
11/20/2010
The Harbourview Weekend Market is unique in that it is not simply a flea market, craft sale, or farmer's market, but has elements of all these, and more. There are people selling previously used items they no longer want or need, craft merchants, local farmers with produce and meats, even local businesses, or entrepreneurs looking to get their idea off the ground, will set up booths here. There really is something for everyone, it seems, even a barber if you're looking to get a hair cut.
There is a great used bookseller, with quite a bit of variety, and I have found some real gems here in the past. Also, just to name a few other vendors, there is a table selling knives and swords, another offering stone and wood carvings, and a local comic and gaming shop sets up a few tables every weekend. There are knitted goods, handmade soaps and cosmetics, jams and preserves, children's clothing, and much, much more.
Just remember, this is not strictly a flea market and the prices at some tables will reflect this. Since a number of the sellers are local business owners selling new and/or handcrafted wares, they might be charging a bit more for their merchandise. Sometimes this is warranted (and possibly sometimes not...value, like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder). That said, the nice thing about this market is the variety of sellers and what they have to offer. There seems to be something for every budget.
Finally, if your belly starts rumbling, there is a canteen which offers a variety of items, from breakfast specials, to sandwiches and burgers, to ice cream. To put the icing on the cake (sorry for the pun, I couldn't resist...), a local bakery sets up shop here selling coffee and, of course, various baked goods also.
