Public Markets

Get ready for Public Markets Week, June 15 to 21. Enjoy neighbourhood markets and guided tours, food tastings, live music and children’s activities at markets across the city. Showing your support for public markets is a great way to love local and strengthen neighbourhood vibrancy.

 

From farmers’ markets to neighbourhood bazaars, flea and vintage markets, public markets are central to communities. Toronto boasts more than 160 community-based public markets which support more than 3,000 urban and rural entrepreneurs. This ecosystem includes established and iconic spots like St. Lawrence Market, Kensington Market and the Ontario Food Terminal, as well as the regional wholesale market and non-profit organizations like FoodShare Toronto, which supports markets bringing affordable fresh food to underserved communities.

Toronto’s public markets serve as vibrant neighbourhood hubs where people can gather, shop, work and enjoy the city’s cultural diversity.

A women in front of a small temporary storefront placing products in a bag for a customer.

Public Markets Action Plan

Learn about the City's collaborative strategy to improve the creation, execution and awareness of Toronto’s public market sector.

Three people standing behind a table selling plants and other production at an outdoor market. A sign for their business hangs behind them.

Public Markets in Toronto

Explore the many markets that take place in Toronto's parks, civic squares and other City properties.