The St. Lawrence Market
About: St.Lawrence market is a gem in Toronto that is popular among locals and tourists. The market traces its origins all the way back to 1803. This is a historic building with tradition and amazing foodie atmosphere. It’s a market with many vendors that specialize in their own particular field: seafood, meats, cheeses, vegetables, etc. On the main floor are the vendors and self-service restaurants. The restaurants serve items such as fish and chips, peameal bacon sandwiches, hotdogs and various other delicious items. In the lower level (basement), there are more restaurants that serve delicious meals. On certain days there are farmer’s markets. For complete information, check their website for details.
Trivia Fact: The current building, prior to becoming the “St.Lawrence Market”, was the municipal city hall from 1845-1899.
To visit their website, click |here|.
Tips: Make sure to double-check their operating hours before visiting. Also, on certain days vegetables are sold at discount.
GPS: 43.64921, -79.37173
Address: 92-95 Front St. E
Toronto
Nearby: Distillery District (20 minute walk)
Other Tourist Landmarks Nearby: Gooderham Building (known as the Flatiron), Berczy Park.
How to Get There: TTC King Street car, get off on Jarvis and King.St East. Walk South on Jarvis. Use GPS or Maps if unsure.
