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) 392-7120
Official Website: St. Lawrence Market
St. Lawrence Market Reviews
Rated out of 5
If you would love to visit local market as a tourist, this is the place to go! It has nice market atmosphere and I see long queue at many shops in the market by locals. It also cater both raw and ready to eat food. So you can buy beef steak to cook in your homestay or buy ready to eat food. Variety range from meat to seafood to fruits to bread to tarts to desserts and even maple syrup! Beautiful atmosphere and nice yummy food.... A nice brunch place and market!
Gem Nugget - a month ago
I absolutely love this market because it offers an amazing and wide variety of delicacies. For me, the biggest highlights are the desserts and the oysters — they are always fresh and incredibly delicious.
I should mention that the prices are not the lowest, and there are places where you can find things cheaper. However, the atmosphere, the design, and the overall vibe of this place fully justify the cost. The food quality is excellent, and the staff is always polite and friendly.
Pros: a large selection of products, everyone can find something they like, friendly staff, availability of a restroom.
Cons: the restroom can be a bit dirty at times.
Real Reviews - in the last week
St. Lawrence Market is a beautiful and vibrant place to visit, offering a wide variety of food, fresh products, and unique vendors. There’s so much to explore, from pastries, bakery and meats to local specialties. It does get very busy during peak hours, so it’s best to go early if you want to avoid the crowds. A must-see spot in Toronto! 🤩
Alicia Riveros - a week ago
Pretty much every visitor to Toronto knows this market.
It's in a class of its own among public markets. Think about the scale, the vibe, the amazing selection and quality of products. You can even eat and drink while you shop—how great is that?
On a nice day (if it's not too cold), the outdoor patio is the place to be. It's spacious, with pigeons wandering around, and another market is just across the street. Picture this: you're eating a lobster roll or pasta, feeding the pigeons, enjoying the scenery, and chatting with friends. What a fantastic scene!
Summer Zhang - 3 weeks ago
Family and I went to this amazing St.Lawrence Market and it was so many shops inside for whatever you need. It had amazing Food options and so many Meats options also. What are the unique thing is how different culture kind of meat and cheese and fruits that were in this Market.
The food was so fresh anywhere you tried to eat because it was made fresh right away. We try the pizza place and it was very delicious.
The only reason why I give it a four star is because it would have been nice to see some Halal Options in Market as it had None and we had to find Cheese pizza to eat. Also bathroom could been cleaner!
Overall Very Amazing and Unique Market to visit.
Kamran - 2 months 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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