Toronto's best farmers markets — Evergreen Brick Works, St. Lawrence, Trinity Bellwoods, Wychwood Barns, and more. Fresh Ontario produce, artisan food, and community markets.
Toronto's best farmers markets include Evergreen Brick Works Saturday Market (the largest and most diverse), Trinity Bellwoods Farmers' Market (Tuesday evenings, local and social), Wychwood Barns (Saturday, arts + food), and the St. Lawrence North Market Saturday Farmers' Market (historic, downtown). For seasonal markets, the Junction Flea and Leslieville Flea are weekend highlights.
Toronto farmers markets run on different days: Evergreen Brick Works is Saturday 8am-1pm. Trinity Bellwoods is Tuesday 3-7pm. Wychwood Barns is Saturday 8am-12:30pm. St. Lawrence North Market is Saturday 5am-3pm. The Junction Flea runs Saturday-Sunday May-October. Dufferin Grove is Thursday 3-7pm. Most markets operate May through October, with some (Evergreen, St. Lawrence) running year-round indoors.
Farmers markets are generally not cheaper than grocery stores for staples, but they offer better value for fresh, in-season produce that's harvested within 24 hours. The quality difference is significant — tomatoes, berries, stone fruit, and greens at a farmers market are often vastly superior to supermarket equivalents. Prepared foods, baked goods, and specialty items are typically priced at a premium but are artisan-made.
Buy what's in season — Toronto markets excel at Ontario produce from May through October. June strawberries, July peaches and tomatoes, August corn and berries, September apples and squash, October root vegetables. The prepared foods (artisan bread, preserves, cheese, cured meats) are also exceptional and often unavailable elsewhere. Bring cash, though most vendors now take cards.
Yes — most Toronto farmers markets have ready-to-eat food vendors. Evergreen Brick Works has the best food vendor selection (tamale stands, wood-fired pizza, Ethiopian, and more). Trinity Bellwoods and Dufferin Grove both have excellent food trucks and prepared food stalls. The Junction Flea and Leslieville Flea function as food festivals as much as markets. Many markets also host live music and community events.
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