St. Lawrence Market
St. Lawrence Market is one of the world's most renowned food markets
In Toronto the historic St Lawrence Market is a very friendly and personable place to shop for fresh local produce and many other items in a wide variety of speciality shops. The vendors are really knowledgeable and passionate about their products. This incredible market is over 200 years old and was titled The 'World's Best Food' market in April 2012 by National Geographic.
If you are visiting on Sunday there is an antique market that is a must see if you like collectables, antiques or unusual things with unique character. Such items include a range of expensive antiques to chic retro. The St. Lawrence Market is so large that it is housed in three different buildings- St. Lawrence Hall, the north market and south market.
In the South Market you will see some hand crafted jewellery and other accessories such as beautiful hand-bags, novelty gift items, clothing, flower shops, meat shops, seafood, fruits and vegetables, cheeses and other dairy items, eggs, organic as well as bulk foods, coffee and other drinks all for sale.
This market has a second floor and is wheelchair accessible with an elevator making it possible for everyone to visit. On the top floor you will enjoy viewing the gallery market where you might feel as though you have just stepped into the past. Here you can view City Council Chambers as it used to be as well as the remnants of the City Hall that once stood on this spot between 1845-1899.
The North Market is the location where the farmers market first opened and operated weekly on Saturdays starting in 1803. Now Many antique dealers come and display their goods on Sundays. Admission is free.
The St. Lawrence Hall was built in 1850. This beautiful structure has retail businesses on the main floor and city offices on the second floor. On the third floor there is the Great Hall which with additional rooms that are rented out for special events.
When visiting the St. Lawrence Market it is important to note that most, but not all, vendors accept Interact or credit cards. However, they do all accept cash. There are a number of restaurants through-out the market ranging in a huge variety of different dishes such as fish n chips or other seafood, gourmet dishes containing prime meats or poultry, freshly made sandwiches and pastries, crepes, sushi, pizza and so much more.
Be sure to check out the video near the bottom of the page for a great overview.
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: NoSt. Lawrence Market Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Saturday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Address: Toronto, ON M5E 1C3, Canada
Phone: (416) 392-7219
Official Website: St. Lawrence Market
St. Lawrence Market Reviews
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A visit to Toronto cannot be complete without a visit to the amazing St. Lawrence market. This is a place were one can spend easy spend half a day just browsing all the stands. There are so many foodstands and shops. So much to eat and see and just to enjoy. I would surely recommend a visit tot the St. Lawrence market.
VincenzoMaxpower - a week ago
Nov 2024 SOUTH BLDG Indoor heritage building housing 2 levelled market spaces with dining and retail spaces.
A number of well placed sections for fresh and some local market produce as well as dry goods.
Do check out the lower levels for provision marketing.
Ideal for weekday visits as tourists often visit during weekends and seasonal days.
Oliver Pe - a week ago
I had an incredible experience at St. Lawrence Market in Toronto! I tried the fresh fruits, bakeries, and crepes, and everything was amazing.
The market is massive, and I was really impressed with its layout and how beautifully it's built. I also had a meal there, which was absolutely fantastic. From the vibrant atmosphere to the variety of fresh, local products, it’s a great place to explore and enjoy some delicious food.
Highly recommend visiting for anyone in Toronto, it’s a must-see spot!
Valsaraj R - a month ago
Directions
| TTC Subway Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| Yonge-University-Spadina | King Street Station | 7 Minutes |
How to get to St. Lawrence Market by TTC Subway
Exit the subway at King Street, walk east along King Street to Market Lane and turn right. St. Lawrence Market is in the large buildings along the left of the lane and on the far side of East Front Street up ahead. If you see an eastbound 504 Streetcar approaching you can take it to Jarvis Street and save a few minutes off your walking time.
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