Local Farmer's Markets with LOCAL produce
Many "Farmer's Markets" sell produce that is not actually local, but has been picked up at a central distribution point for imported produce.
We've researched several markets in the GTA that truly have only local produce:
NEW AND IN OUR OWN NEIGHBOURHOOD ...
Eglinton St. George's United Church ~ There will be an array of quality organic foods, produce, meats, cheeses and baked goods. The Market starts June 4th and will run every Wednesday from 3:00 -7:00 pm until the Fall. We be providing access to the freshest, locally produced food in the neighbourhood.
Location: 35 Lytton Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario, M4R 1L2 (at the corner of Lytton and Duplex)
IN THE GTA ...
Liberty Market ~ Canada’s first certified Farmers’ Market, featuring real farmers, selling only what they produce. Join close to 40 Ontario farmers selling their best fruits and vegetables: a wide range of vegetables such as: fresh asparagus, greenhouse tomatoes; rhubarb; honey; fresh bread; organic eggs; sweet potatoes; baking; Maple Syrup and Maple products; buffalo; Angus beef and, new this year, mouth-watering smoked beef on a bun.
Locations:
1. Liberty Village at King and Dufferin: Sundays 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Map
2. Sick Kids on University Ave: Tuesdays 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
3. Bloor and Borden at Lippincott Green: Wednesdays 3:00 to 7:00 pm
4. East Lynn Park on Danforth East: Thursdays 3:00 to 7:00 pm
Woodbine Market at the Woodbine shopping centre at Rexdale and Hwy 27 on Friday afternoons. Map
Markets in Cottage Country
Check out the list of farmer's markets in Ontario ~ especially if you're looking for something while at the cottage this summer:
http://www.farmersmarketsontario.com/Markets.cfm
See also: Food Boxes
