Old Bus Depot Markets
Australian Capital Territory
The Old Bus Depot Markets are a popular weekly market held every Sunday in Canberra's suburb of Kingston, housed in the former government transport depot known as the Eastlake Garage. This historic industrial building, notable for its early use of steel welded portal frame technology from 1940, has been repurposed as a vibrant marketplace since 1998. Visitors can explore a diverse range of stalls offering handcrafted wares, clothing, jewellery, art, and a variety of international and local foods, including Ethiopian cuisine. The markets are celebrated for their lively atmosphere, rich colors, and sounds, making them a cultural hub that reflects Canberra’s creative community. The location itself is part of Kingston’s heritage precinct, which preserves early 20th-century architecture and community history. The Old Bus Depot Markets not only provide a shopping experience but also serve as a social and cultural gathering place that highlights local artisans and food producers.
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Astuce: Visit the markets on a Sunday for the full experience of vibrant stalls and food offerings. Arrive early to avoid crowds and secure parking. Tickets are not required as entry is free, but purchasing directly from stallholders supports local artisans. Check the official website for special events and seasonal market themes. The markets are accessible by public transport and offer a unique shopping experience in a heritage-listed building.
Faits intéressants
- •The Old Bus Depot Markets are housed in a building featuring one of the earliest large-scale uses of fully welded steel portal frame technology in the world, dating back to 1940.
- •The markets have been operating since 1998, transforming a former government transport depot into a vibrant community marketplace.
- •Kingston, where the markets are located, is Canberra's oldest suburb and contains several heritage-listed precincts preserving early Canberra architecture and history.
Histoire
The building housing the Old Bus Depot Markets was originally constructed in 1940 as the Eastlake Garage, serving as Canberra's central government transport depot until 1992.
It is notable for its early use of a fully welded steel portal frame roof, a pioneering engineering feat at the time.
After its closure as a depot, the building was repurposed and opened as the Old Bus Depot Markets in 1998.
The markets are located within the suburb of Kingston, one of Canberra's oldest suburbs, which was originally developed in the 1920s as part of Canberra's early urban planning.
Kingston's heritage precinct preserves much of the area's early 20th-century architecture and community history, including the Causeway cottages and the former ACTION bus depot building itself.
Guide du lieu
Main Market Hall1940
The central space of the Old Bus Depot Markets, featuring a wide variety of stallholders offering handcrafted goods, art, clothing, and jewellery in a lively atmosphere.
Food and Beverage Stalls
A diverse selection of food vendors offering international cuisines including Ethiopian dishes, local produce, and artisanal treats, providing visitors with a rich culinary experience.
Art and Craft Stalls
Dedicated areas where local artists and craftspeople display and sell pottery, crochet, macrame, woodwork, and original artworks, highlighting Canberra's creative community.
Contact
Téléphone: (02) 6295 3331