Suggested visit
Day 1
Saturday farmers' market · Distillery lunch
Day 2
South Market food crawl · waterfront
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St. Lawrence Market Weekend
Toronto, Ontario Every weekend · Saturday farmers' market
National Geographic's #1 food market — a Toronto institution since 1803.
Type
Markets
Family Friendly
Yes
Setting
Indoor
About This Event
The story of St. Lawrence Market Weekend
National Geographic's #1 food market — a Toronto institution since 1803.
The historic South Market houses 120 vendors of cheese, charcuterie, seafood, and prepared foods, while Saturday's North Market Farmers' Market brings Ontario growers into the city.
Why travelers love it
Reasons to go
What makes St. Lawrence Market Weekend unforgettable.
01
Peameal-bacon sandwich
02
120+ specialty vendors
03
Saturday farmers' market
04
Historic 1803 site
Best areas to stay
Where to stay
Curated accommodations across price tiers and neighbourhoods.
- Omni King Edward
- One King West
Explore beyond the event
Things to do nearby
Make Toronto the start of a wider Canadian adventure.
- Distillery District
- Sugar Beach
- Union Station
Make the most of your visit
Suggested itineraries
Plans for every length of stay — from a single day to an extended adventure.
Know before you go
Local insider tips
Editorial advice from on-the-ground travelers.
Weather
Pack for the season and check the forecast the week of.
Transit
Use public transportation where possible — venues fill quickly with festival traffic.
Arrive early
Marquee events draw crowds — give yourself 60 minutes of buffer.
Cash
A small amount of cash speeds up small-vendor and food lines.
Photography
The hour before sunset gives the best festival light.
Photo gallery
A visual taste
A glimpse of St. Lawrence Market Weekend and the surrounding destination.
Editorial photography curated by The Canadian Explorer.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Nearby
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Parks, campgrounds and road trips within reach of Toronto.
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Related destinations
Continue the journey from where the festival ends.
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