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St. Lawrence Market

93 Front St E · Toronto, ON

Why you should go…

Housed in a market building dating to 1803, with the current south market hall built in the 1840s and 1850s, St. Lawrence Market has been named one of the world's best food markets by National Geographic. Vendors sell everything from fresh produce to the famous peameal bacon sandwich at Carousel Bakery. The Saturday farmers' market and Sunday antique market add to the draw.

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  • #food-stalls
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  • #peameal-bacon

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General shopping guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Vendor hours are their own thing

    Market stalls and independent sellers keep shorter hours than the building around them, and quiet days end early.

  • Bring a tote and a little cash

    Smaller sellers do not all take cards, and bags are rarely free.

  • Weekdays browse, weekends buzz

    Pick the weekday for a proper look at the shelves and the weekend for the atmosphere.

  • Ask about shipping

    If something will not survive the suitcase, plenty of sellers will send it home for you.

What's around here?

The closest stops to St. Lawrence Market, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

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    Hockey Hall of Fame

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  • Eat & Drink
    Date Night

    Canoe

    $50+

    Contemporary Canadian fine dining on the 54th floor of the TD Bank Tower, with skyline views to match.

    0.5 mi awaySwitch it up: Eat & Drink

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Distillery District

    Free

    Cobblestone lanes threaded through a preserved Victorian-era distillery, now full of galleries, cafes, and boutiques.

    0.6 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Tours
    Free

    Toonie Tours

    Free

    Guide-led, tip-based walking tours of downtown Toronto, plus e-scooter tours and bike rentals.

    0.7 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Tours
    Local Gem

    Steam Whistle Brewing

    Under $25

    Tour a working brewery inside a restored 1929 railway roundhouse steps from the CN Tower.

    0.8 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Shopping
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    Kensington Market

    Free

    A scruffy, colorful grid of vintage shops, spice stores, and street murals with a proudly independent streak.

    1.5 mi awayMore like this