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One of the best things about summer is the variety of different farmers markets that pop up around the city!
Every year more and more Torontonians are choosing farmers' markets for nature's best produce, where the food is fresh, high in quality and the next best thing to harvesting it yourself.
Here are our picks for our fave farmer's markets this summer in Toronto:
Dufferin Grove Organic Farmers' Market
Thursdays - Open Year Round
Dufferin Grove Park
875 Dufferin Street
South of Bloor Street / Across from the Dufferin Mall
http://www.dufferinpark.ca
Every Thursday from 3:00pm until 7:00pm shoppers can check out the Dufferin Grove Organic Farmers Market. It's definitely one of our faves in the city! This summer the market has been hopping as local farmers and city-based food producers bring in an amazing variety of products each week. Think every imaginable fresh veggie you can. Of course the best thing about this farmers market is it is open year round! Through the summer months shopper can head right to the park area, through the fall on the skating rink pad and then inside the rink buildings throughout the winter months.
East Lynn Park Farmers' Market
Thursday June 4 -Thursday October 29, 2009
East Lynn Park
1949 Danforth Avenue
Bring your own bag and check out this certified farmers market just south of the Danforth every Thursday from 3:00pm until 7:00pm. The market prides itself on selling only what they produce right there in East Lynn park. Everything from local fruits and veggies, to Angus beef and organic eggs.
East York Farmers' Market
May 19 - November, 2009
East York Civic Centre
850 Coxwell Avenue
Coxwell Avenue and Mortimer Avenue
Another great farmers market, this one in the north-east end of the city, is the East York Farmers' Market. Every Tuesday from 9:00am until 2:00pm you can support local farmers, enjoy delicious baked goods, savor fresh produce, and reduce your carbon footprint!
Nathan Phillips Square Farmers' Market
Wednesday June 3rd - Wednesday October 14th
Nathan Phillips Square
100 Queen Street West
Queen Street West and Bay Street
http://www.toronto.ca
From Wednesday June 3rd to Wednesday October 14th, vendors will be set up and selling fruits, veggies, cut flowers, herbs, baked goods and many more at the Farmer's Market by City Hall. If your in the neighbourhood or on a lunch break make sure you stop by this popular farmers market every Wednesday from 8:00am to 2:30pm.
Riverdale Farm's Farmers' Market
May - October, 2009
Riverdale Farm
Winchester Street at Sumach Street
http://www.friendsofriverdalefarm.com
Good news for Riverdale residents! The Riverdale Farm Farmers' Market returns this summer for it's eighth season. The Market is open from 3:00pm until 7:00pm every Tuesday from May to October. Market is located in Riverdale Park West Keep your eyes open for some of TO's "celeb" chefs… Many of them frequent this popular farmers' market.
Sherway Gardens Farmers' Market
May - October, 2009
Sherway Gardens Shopping Centre
Etobicoke
At Highway 427 and The Queensway
http://www.sherwaygardens.ca
It's open rain or shine! The Sherway Farmers Market is open from 8:00am - 2:00pm every Friday until the end of October. Head to the west end of the city to the Sherway Gardens Farmers Market (in the north parking lot across from Holt Renfrew) to check out tons of fresh Ontario grown fruit, vegetables, baked bread, pies, eggs, honey, cheese and more.
Sorauren Farmers' Market
May 26 - October, 2009
Soauren Park
At Sorauren and Wabash Avenue
http://www.westendfood.coop
It's the fist season for the Sorauren Farmers' Market which is taking place in Sorauren Park. The new market features greenbelt produc, fuit, meat, cheese, breads, grains and more. Every Monday from 3:00pm until 7:00pm.
Trinity Bellwoods Farmers' Market
Tuesday May 12 - Tuesday October 22, 2009
Trinity Bellwoods Park
1053 Dundas Street West
http://www.trinitybellwoods.ca
Another fantastic community farmer's market with a mandate to support and promote local and urban sustainable agriculture. Every Tuesday shoppers can find tons of healthy, local organically grown produce, meats and dairy.
Withrow Park Farmers' Market
May - October, 2009
Withrow Park
725 Logan Avenue
1 block south of Danforth Avenue / between Logan and Carlaw
http://www.withrowpark.ca
Each Saturday from May to October the great Withrow Park Farmers' Market showcases fruits and vegetables at their peak of perfection. Be sure to check it out from 9:00am to 1:00pm.
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