Markets and independent shops in Canberra

56 markets, bookshops, record shops and makers in Canberra.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first. Showing the top 40 of 56.

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Asia Bookroom
A world-renowned, highly specialized independent bookstore. It deals extensively in new, second-hand, out-of-print, and ancient rare books and academic texts covering the entire Asian continent. The staff are exceptionally knowledgeable research experts.
Tue–Fri 10AM–5:30PM, Sat 10AM–5PM (closed Sun Mon)
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Bestore Asian Grocer
This large, modern Korean-focused supermarket features an excellent array of imported Japanese and Korean specialty items, frozen dumplings, hard-to-find sauces, a dedicated vegan mock-meat section, and a boutique liquor corner stocking authentic soju and sake.
Tue–Sun 8AM–6PM (closed Mon)
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Book Passion
Operating since 2000, this fiercely independent, privately owned bookshop is a sanctuary for local readers. Helmed by a former early childhood educator, the store places a massive specialty focus on children's literature, young adult fiction, and unique dyslexia-friendly titles. Alongside mainstream new releases, the shop prides itself on an eclectic, highly curated mix of remaindered bargains, local Canberra authors, and indie graphic novels. The staff are incredibly passionate and offer excellent tailored recommendations.
Wed–Sat 9AM–5:30PM, Sun 9AM–5PM (closed Mon Tue)
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Bunnings Canberra Airport
A giant hardware store that serves as a critical asset for road-trippers needing emergency tools, electrical adaptors, camping gas canisters, or caravan maintenance equipment. Features a comprehensive indoor nursery and building supply yard. Locally famous for hosting traditional charity community sausage sizzles out front every Saturday and Sunday.
Mon-Fri 6:30AM-9PM, Sat Sun 7AM-7PM
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Canberra Antiques Centre
Over a dozen professional dealers, both local and interstate, offer a top variety of antique and retro furniture, funky vintage clothing, vintage fabrics, militaria, numismatics, pottery, vintage needlework tools & accessories, electricals, silver, art glass, quality bric-à-brac and designer items. Well presented with great music playing and a nice vibe throughout.
Daily 10AM-5PM
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Canberra Centre
Canberra's second largest shopping mall covering a large section of Canberra's shopping district. It includes the usual range of stores you'd find in major Australian malls. These include department stores (large branches of both David Jones and Myer), a food hall and eateries, and specialty shops for adults and kids fashion both upmarket and basic. There are also electronics, books, souvenirs and Australian-made products.
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Canberra Outlet Centre
A spacious single-storey outlet mall with 124 stores, primarily brand-specific ones.
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Capital Food Market
formerly Belconnen Fresh Food Markets
Formerly the Belconnen Fresh Food Markets, this historic site has been completely transformed into a state-of-the-art, European-inspired indoor market pavilion. The precinct houses over 40 artisanal traders, including organic fruit and vegetable providores, premium butchers, local fishmongers, and specialty delis. A dedicated casual dining corridor features all-day eateries, cafes, and bakeries. Includes 2 hours of free undercover customer parking.
Wed-Sun 8AM-6PM (some stores are open 7 days a week)Free entry
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Capital Region Farmers Market
An exceptional fresh food market with products being sold direct from the producer. Stalls sell fruit, vegetables, meat, seafood, honey, preserves, cakes, wine and plenty more. Be sure to come early for the freshest produce and grab a coffee or something to eat from one of the pop up stalls. It is a fair distance from Civic, but the trip is well worth it if you can make it.
Sat
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Coles Belconnen
A high-volume mall supermarket perfect for travellers needing to quickly stock up on standard groceries, fresh fruit, pre-made salads, and travel toiletries late into the evening.
Daily 7AM–10PM
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Coles Jamison
A massive, full-line supermarket. This location stays open exceptionally late, making it the most reliable spot in the district for late-night supply runs. Features an on-site bakery, hot roast chicken counter, and an attached Liquorland.
Daily 7AM–11PM
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Cooleman Court
A shopping centre with about 80 specialty stores, though as it is not a mall, don't expect the range to be as great as what you'd find in a mall. There are a couple of cafes in the shopping centre, though the range is not the best. If you are looking for a better range, some of the nearby malls will have a better range.
Mon–Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
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Costco Wholesale
Costco Majura Park
A massive 13,500-square-meter membership warehouse. Ideal for long-term travellers and campervan holidaymakers looking to buy bulk foodstuffs, heavy-duty outdoor camping gear, electronics, and cheap automotive supplies. The complex also features an incredibly cheap membership-only fuel station on-site and a budget-friendly food court serving oversized pizzas and hot dogs.
Mon–Fri 10AM-8:30PM, Sat 9:30AM-6:30PM, Sun 10AM-6PM
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Dan Murphy’s Canberra Airport
A high-capacity, warehouse-style liquor retailer. It features an impressive, dedicated walk-in cellar showcasing premium local wines from the surrounding Canberra District wine region (such as Murrumbateman Rieslings and Shiraz), alongside thousands of domestic and imported beers, craft ciders, and international spirits.
Mon-Wed 9AM-8PM, Thu-Sat 9AM-9PM, Sun 10AM–7PM
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Dymocks Belconnen
A massive, well-organised branch of Australia's oldest family-owned commercial bookseller. This store is locally franchised and boasts an incredibly comprehensive inventory spanning all major genres, including massive contemporary fiction walls, biography aisles, history texts, and an extensive travel and stationery pavilion. Features a very active local book club program and frequently hosts weekend book-signing events for domestic Australian authors.
Mon–Thu 9AM–5:30PM, Fri 9AM–9PM, Sat 9AM–5PM, Sun 10AM–4PM
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Dymocks Canberra
While part of a fairly unexciting national chain, this branch of Dymocks is much better than average as it has well-chosen stock.
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Farmer Brown's Free Range Eggs
One of Farmer Brown's self-serve outlets that entirely sells free-range eggs. The hens here have a lot of room (for those concerned about animal ethics) and whilst it may be a bit pricey, they do taste great.
BuySouth Canberra
Fyshwick Fresh Food Markets
Fyshwick Markets
Fresh produce, including fruit, vegetables, meat and fish. Sunday afternoons are a good time to pick up some bargains.
Thu-Sun
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Gallery of Small Things
An art shop that sells all sorts of small but yet unusual small things as the name of the shop says. Several of their products incorporate elements of indigenous art, but the products are known to be very pricy.
Thu–Sun
BuyNorth Canberra
Gorman House Market
Every Saturday in Braddon, just north of the city (easy walk). Crafts, second-hand items, antiques, international food in a lovely, grassy setting.
BuyNorth Canberra
Haig Park Village Markets
A small but vibrant community market with lots of diverse goods available.
Sun 9AM–2PM
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Harry Hartog
An independent bookshop with a good range, though focused mainly on fiction.
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Hartley Hall Markets
The historic village hosts a monthly market that raises money for local charity Hartley Lifecare. There are hundreds of stalls selling gifts, art, craft, baked goods, plants, furniture, clothing, pottery, and children’s toys.
First Sun of month (except Jan)$2-5
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Hops and Vine
A small but diverse store that has over 200 different varieties of Australian craft beer, mainly from the ACT and the immediate surrounding areas such as the Yass Valley or the Snowy Mountains. The building that it's located in formerly served as the town's village hall (yep, Hall's hall) and cinema; there are still some occasional workshops and events in what's now the former village hall.
Tue–Sat; Sun
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IKEA Canberra
A massive, state-of-the-art flat-pack furniture and home accessories showroom. Extremely useful for regional visitors looking to furnish accommodation or travelers looking for smart, compact storage containers and travel utilities. Features a large on-site Swedish restaurant serving budget-friendly meatballs, salmon dishes, and cheap filter coffee.
Mon-Thu 10AM–6PM, Fri 10AM-8PM, Sat Sun 9AM–6PM
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Jamison Plaza
A bustling, older-style open-air neighbourhood plaza located a short drive south of the main town centre. Highly favoured by locals for its practical, uncrowded layout, it is heavily anchored by major retailers, pharmacies, travel agents, and essential community health services.
Daily 7AM–10PM (store hours vary)
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JellyBug Treasures
A small shop full of Australian-made homeware products such as pots, tins, clocks, frames, or candles, just to name a few.
Thu–Mon
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Kippax Fair
A smaller, single-storey community shopping strip serving the westernmost suburbs of Belconnen. Established in 1974, the complex has a retro, nostalgic design but houses around 60 practical stores including pharmacies, bakeries, newsagencies, a discount variety shop, and a local library branch.
Daily 7AM–9PM
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Majura Park Shopping Centre
A massive, exceptionally convenient single-storey sub-regional shopping plaza. It houses a large Big W department store, Toymate, a high-volume Chemist Warehouse, and over 30 specialty lifestyle, fashion, and electronic stores. Includes a 160-seat air-conditioned food court and Lollipop's Playland for families traveling with children. Ample free parking makes it an excellent supply pitstop.
Mon–Fri 9AM–5:30PM, Sat 9AM–5PM, Sun 10AM–4PM (major anchors and supermarkets trade significantly longer)
BuyAirport and East
Majura Valley Farm Gate
Majura House Farm Shop
A wonderful agricultural farm shop operating on a heritage site farmed since the 1820s. The shop operates entirely via automated, self-service tap-and-go checkout terminals. Locally famous for fresh free-range eggs, grass-fed local lamb, organic compost, and local honey. In autumn (typically around March), the farm opens its spectacular interactive Sunflower Maze.
Daily 8AM-8PM
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Marketplace Gungahlin
Though the shopping precincts's name says "Marketplace", it's not a market, nor does it even resemble like a market. Instead, this two-storey shopping centre with 84 stores has become the district's local mall, though not overly large. There's also a food court inside, which is actually quite large for a mall of its size.
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Meet Gather Collect
A beautifully curated boutique gift and lifestyle store showcasing independent Australian designers, artists, and regional makers. The bright, inviting interior is packed with handcrafted ceramics, boutique jewelry, indie fashion pieces, contemporary homewares, and custom furniture. It also features a fantastic children's corner with unique timber toys and Australian-themed books. A brilliant place to track down a high-quality, authentic souvenir or a piece of local art.
Tue–Sat 9:30AM–4PM, Sun 9:30AM–2PM (closed Mon)
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Muse
This combined bookshop and cafe runs a busy program of literary events, often featuring high-profile authors.
Mon-Fri 6:30AM-10PM, Sat 7AM-10PM, Sun 7AM-3PM
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National Library of Australia Bookshop
Not surprisingly given the venue, this store stocks an excellent range of Australian books. The price range tends to be a bit higher than other places, but it's worth for the range found here.
BuySouth Canberra
Old Bus Depot Market
As the name would suggest, the markets are in a rundown bus depot that is no longer in use. Most of the stalls sell a wide variety quality arts and crafts, with a few food and produce stalls in the mix. There is often live music being played and occasionally they run theme days to keep the markets interesting.
Sun
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Paperchain Bookstore
A medium-sized independent bookstore with a good range. Popular with journalists and politicians.
Mon–Sat, Sun
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Rodney's Plants Plus & Pialligo Food Emporium
Rodney's Garden Centre
Spanning 5 acres of beautifully curated indoor and outdoor pavilions, it stands as the city's largest garden and homewares lifestyle centre. Directly attached to the nursery layout is the Pialligo Food Emporium, a boutique deli space packed with hard-to-find international treats and hyper-local gourmet provisions—including cured meats, artisan smallgoods, regional wines, and handmade cheeses. Features a large kids' playground and the brilliant, alfresco 'Kitchen Garden' courtyard cafe.
Daily 9AM-5PM
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South.Point Tuggeranong
Tuggeranong Hyperdome
A major enclosed shopping mall in the Tuggeranong town centre. The mall features a K-mart, a Target, supermarkets, a food court, and numerous specialty clothing stores.
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Southside Farmers Market
While most markets are in the north or Canberra Central, this one is more conveniently in somewhere-not-the central or north. In this market, the sellers are the producers and all stalls are all food related.
Sun 9AM-noon
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The Cook Grocer
An absolute goldmine for foodies. While this family-run corner store stocks standard travel essentials, its real drawcard is its massive selection of premium local and regional gourmet products. It functions as a showcase for Canberra-district food producers, packing its shelves with artisanal wood-fired sourdoughs, handmade small-batch chocolates, regional honeys, boutique farm cheeses, and one of the largest curated organic and natural wine walls in the territory. Perfect for putting together a picnic basket to take to the lake.
Mon–Fri 7:30AM–7PM, Sat Sun 8AM–6:30PM

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