Ringside Market is a cozy little spot with a nice variety of shops, cafés, and local businesses. It has that community feel where you can stroll around, grab a coffee, and find unique items you don’t usually see in bigger shopping centres. The atmosphere is laid-back and welcoming, and service from the small businesses inside is definitely 5/5 — friendly, personal, and attentive.
The reason I’m giving 4 instead of 5 stars is that the space itself is on the smaller side, so the selection is limited, and during busy times it can feel a bit crowded. Parking can also be a bit tricky depending on the time of day. Still, it’s a charming market with character and a great place to support local shops.
Brian Tobin
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May 28, 2025
Unique marketplace on Hornby Island with a good selection of food and craft and clothes stores. It's centrally located between Tribune Bay, Ford's Cove and Helliwell Provincial Park.
Monica Glez
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May 15, 2023
This is the unique area in the island where you can find stores.
Groserie store, ice cream, cafeteria, souvenir store, 1 bakery and 1 restaurant.
If you cross the Street will find a gas station, fish restaurant and pizzeria.
On weekends there is a little market that sale stuff.
The restaurant open until 10 am
The bakery is close the weekend.
Makena long
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June 26, 2024
So so cute. Pretty much a one stop shop for everything. Clothes, food, flowers, souvenirs.
Tracy Diane
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August 27, 2025
Vegan real fruit ice cream in the nursery is amazing! Had to go back for ice cream for breakfast before we left.
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Ringside Market is a cozy little spot with a nice variety of shops, cafés, and local businesses. It has that community feel where you can stroll around, grab a coffee, and find unique items you don’t usually see in bigger shopping centres. The atmosphere is laid-back and welcoming, and service from the small businesses inside is definitely 5/5 — friendly, personal, and attentive. The reason I’m giving 4 instead of 5 stars is that the space itself is on the smaller side, so the selection is limited, and during busy times it can feel a bit crowded. Parking can also be a bit tricky depending on the time of day. Still, it’s a charming market with character and a great place to support local shops.
Unique marketplace on Hornby Island with a good selection of food and craft and clothes stores. It's centrally located between Tribune Bay, Ford's Cove and Helliwell Provincial Park.
This is the unique area in the island where you can find stores. Groserie store, ice cream, cafeteria, souvenir store, 1 bakery and 1 restaurant. If you cross the Street will find a gas station, fish restaurant and pizzeria. On weekends there is a little market that sale stuff. The restaurant open until 10 am The bakery is close the weekend.
So so cute. Pretty much a one stop shop for everything. Clothes, food, flowers, souvenirs.
Vegan real fruit ice cream in the nursery is amazing! Had to go back for ice cream for breakfast before we left.