Ontario has some seriously excellent farmers markets—the kind where you show up for produce and leave 2 hours later carrying pottery, a jar of wildflower honey, and a butter tart you can’t wait to get to the car to eat.
Whether you’re staying in the city or willing to make a proper day of it, here are 5 farmers markets worth the trip.
1. St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market—Woolwich
The largest year-round farmers market in Canada, St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market draws over one million visitors annually with 300+ vendors spread across three buildings and a sprawling outdoor retail space.
St. Jacobs sets itself apart with an impressive selection of artisan home goods—from hand-carved wooden furniture to pottery, quilts, folk art, and one-of-a-kind Mennonite jewelry.
878 Weber St N, Woolwich | 1.5 hrs Drive From Toronto | Open Thursdays & Saturdays, year-round, and additionally open on Tuesdays in the summer
2. St. Lawrence Market—Toronto
Established in 1803 and once named the world’s best food market by National Geographic, St. Lawrence Market is a Toronto landmark.
With over 120 vendors offering foods like peameal bacon sandwiches and handmade pasta, and a popular Saturday antique market, there’s tons to explore.
92–95 Front St E, Toronto | Union Station (5-min walk) | Tuesday – Saturday
3. ByWard Market—Ottawa
Founded in 1826, Ottawa’s ByWard Market stretches across four blocks near Parliament Hill, filled with produce stalls, independent restaurants, and galleries.
It’s a great reason to visit the nation’s capital, especially during peak season from May to October.
55 ByWard Market Square, Ottawa | 4.5-hour drive From Toronto | Daily; outdoor market May–October
4. Kingston Public Market – Kingston
Kingston Public Market is Ontario’s oldest continuously operating farmers market, running since 1801.
Located on the waterfront behind Kingston’s City Hall, the market offers seasonal produce, baked goods, and handmade crafts.
216 Ontario St, Kingston | 2.75-hour drive from Toronto | Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays, April–November
5. Evergreen Brick Works Farmers’ Market – Toronto
Toronto’s largest farmers market at Evergreen Brick Works operates inside a restored heritage brick factory in the Don Valley.
Over 100 local producers set up every Saturday year-round with seasonal produce, craft preserves, and ready-to-eat dishes.
The industrial setting makes it one of the most aesthetically pleasing markets in the province.
550 Bayview Ave, Toronto | In Toronto (Don Valley) | Saturdays, 8 a.m.–1 p.m., year-round
If you’re looking for a getaway from the city, these farmers markets prove that the best day trips often start with a basket and an appetite.
