St. Lawrence Market

A historic city market dating back to 1803, with more than 120 stalls. Its peameal bacon sandwich is a must-try, and National Geographic once named it one of the world's best food markets.

St. Lawrence Market sits in Toronto's old downtown and has served as a city market since 1803. The surviving South Building was converted from the 1845 City Hall, and the Market Gallery on its second floor showcases the city's history. The South Building has more than 120 stalls across two floors, including butchers, fishmongers, cheese shops, bakeries, shops specializing in Ontario maple syrup and icewine, and vendors selling spices and prepared foods from around the world. The must-try is the peameal bacon sandwich at Carousel Bakery on the ground floor: cured pork loin rolled in cornmeal, pan-fried and served in a bun. It is a signature Toronto food, about C$10. Other picks include the fish and chips and lobster roll at Buster's Sea Cove, the Montreal-style bagels at St. Urbain, and the frosted doughnuts at Uncle Betty's. The North Building completed its rebuild in 2025. It hosts a local farmers' market on Saturday mornings and an antiques market on Sundays. In 2012, National Geographic named it one of the world's best food markets. Visiting tips: Tuesday to Friday mornings are quiet, while Saturday from 8 to 10 a.m. has the best atmosphere. The lower level has more imported foods and seating. Nearby historic buildings include St. Lawrence Hall (1850), the Gooderham Building (1892, known as the 'Flatiron Building'), and trompe-l'oeil murals on the walls. The Distillery District is a 15-minute walk east. Getting there: about 8 minutes on foot from King subway station, or take the 504 King streetcar.

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Tue–Fri 09:00–19:00; Sat 07:00–17:00; Sun 10:00–17:00; closed Mondays (check the official website)

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St. Lawrence Market

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