Farmers’ market season is officially upon us! I love going to the farmers’ market, and over the past few years it has become a ritual of mine. It is also one of my favourite ways to shop. I personally love farmers’ markets because it is a way to connect with, and support local farmers as well as an opportunity to enjoy food that is better for the environment, healthier and often tastier.
Compiled below are my Top 10 Favourite Farmers Markets in Toronto!
1) THE STOP FARMERS’ MARKET
The Stop Farmers’ Market | Wychwood Barns
Organizers: The Stop Community Food Centre
Address/Intersection: Wychwood Barns, 601 Christie St. , Christie + St. Claire
Day + Time: Saturdays, 8:00am-1:00pm
2) EVERGREEN BRICKWORKS FARMERS’ MARKET
Evergreen Brickworks Farmers’ Market
Organizers: Evergreen
Address/Intersection: 550 Bayview Ave.
Day + Time: Saturdays, 8:00am-1:00pm
3) SORAUREN FARMERS’ MARKET
Organizers: West End Food Coop
Address/Intersection: 50 Wabash Ave. , Dundas + Lansdowne
Day + Time: Mondays, 3:00pm-7:00pm
4) DUFFERIN GROVE FARMERS’ MARKET
Dufferin Grove Organic Farmers’ Market
Organizers: Independent Farmers
Address/Intersection: Dufferin Grove Park, 875 Dufferin St., Dufferin + Bloor (south)
Day + Time: Thursdays, 3:00pm-7:00pm
5) TRINITY BELLWOODS FARMERS’ MARKET
Trinity Bellwoods Farmers’ Market
Organizers: Initiative of Friends of Trinity Bellwoods Park
Address/Intersection: Trinity Bellwoods Park, Dundas + Shaw (north west end of park)
Day + Time: Tuesdays, 3:00pm-7:00pm
6) ST. LAWRENCE FARMERS’ MARKET
St. Lawrence Market, Farmers’ Market
Address/Intersection: St. Lawrence Market North Building, 93 Front St E, Front St. + Jarvis
Day + Time: Saturdays, 5:00am-3:00pm
7) LESLIEVILLE FARMERS MARKET
Organizers: Independent
Address/Intersection: Jonathan Ashbridge Park, Queen + Woodward
Day + Time: Sundays 9:00am-2:00pm
8) CABBAGE TOWN FARMERS MARKET
Organizers: A Seed by Seed Project
Address/Intersection: Riverdale Park West, Sumach St. + Winchester
Day + Time: Tuesdays, 3:00pm-7:00pm
9) JUNCTION FARMERS’ MARKET
Organizers: Independent/Community organized
Address/Intersection: 2960 Dundas St. West, Keele + Dundas West
Day + Time: Saturdays, 9:00am-1:00pm
10) MY MARKET
My Market | Three locations
Address/Intersection/Day/Time
Bloor + Borden, Wednesdays, 3-7,
East Lynn Park, Thursdays 3-7
Liberty Village, Sundays 9-2
I hope this list inspires you to try out a new farmers’ market this summer.
Any other farmers’ markets in Toronto that you love? Let me know!
-SG