Canada

15 Best Markets in Canada

The markets travelers rate highest across Canada, with what makes each worth the trip.

Order reflects review volume from real travelers in Canada. Refreshed monthly.

  1. St. Lawrence Market

    Market · TorontoFree entry

    St. Lawrence Market is a beloved Toronto institution in the Waterfront Communities-The Island area, consistently ranked as one of the world's best food markets.

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  2. CF Rideau Centre

    Market · OttawaFree entry

    CF Rideau Centre is a premier shopping destination in the heart of Ottawa, situated in the vibrant Byward Market neighborhood.

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  3. Le Dolci Culinary Classroom

    Market · Toronto

    Le Dolci Culinary Classroom is a top-rated cooking school and market located in Toronto's Little Italy neighborhood.

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  4. Aberdeen Centre

    Market · RichmondFree entry

    Aberdeen Centre is a premier Asian shopping destination located in the City Centre area of Richmond, British Columbia, just south of Vancouver.

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  5. St. Lawrence Market South

    Market · Toronto

    St. Lawrence Market South is a major public market building in Toronto, at the southwest corner of Front and Lower Jarvis Streets.

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  6. Cheese Secrets

    Market · Niagara-on-the-LakeFree entry

    Cheese Secrets is a delightful market located on Market Street in the picturesque town of Niagara-on-the-Lake.

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  7. CF Sherway Gardens

    Market · TorontoFree entry

    CF Sherway Gardens, located in the Etobicoke district of Toronto, is a large, upscale shopping mall that offers a diverse range of retail experiences.

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  8. Kingston Olive Oil Company

    Market · KingstonFree entry

    Kingston Olive Oil Company is a boutique market located on Brock Street in downtown Kingston, Ontario.

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  9. The Local Kitchen

    Market · SaskatoonFree entry

    The Local Kitchen is a bustling indoor market located at 123 Ave B South in Saskatoon's historic Riversdale neighborhood.

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  10. Victoria Public Market at the Hudson

    Market · VictoriaFree entry

    Victoria Public Market at the Hudson is a lively indoor market located in the historic Hudson's Bay Company building on Douglas Street.

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  11. Cynthia Findlay Fine Jewellery & Antiques

    Market · TorontoFree entry

    Cynthia Findlay Fine Jewellery & Antiques is a treasure trove for collectors and romantics alike, nestled on King Street West in Toronto's vibrant downtown.

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  12. Just Christmas

    Market · Niagara-on-the-LakeFree entry

    Just Christmas is a charming specialty store located at 34 Queen Street in the historic town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario.

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  13. Evoolution - Brewery District

    Market · EdmontonFree entry

    Evoolution - Brewery District is a bustling market held in the historic Brewery District of Edmonton, Alberta.

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  14. Hamilton Farmer's Market

    Market · HamiltonFree entry

    Hamilton Farmer's Market is a bustling indoor market located in the heart of downtown Hamilton, Ontario.

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  15. Kingston Public Market

    Market · KingstonFree entry

    Kingston Public Market is a beloved farmers' market held in Springer Market Square, the heart of downtown Kingston, Ontario.

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Good to know

What is the best-known of the markets in Canada?

St. Lawrence Market in Toronto is the most reviewed, with 14,075 traveler reviews and a 4.5 rating. That makes it the safe choice if you are only fitting in one.

Which of Canada's markets is worth going out of your way for?

Le Dolci Culinary Classroom in Toronto rates highest at 5.0 out of 5 across 274 reviews. Smaller crowds than the headline entry usually explain the gap.

Which city in Canada has the most markets?

Toronto, with 5 on this list, ahead of Niagara-on-the-Lake on 2. The list spans 9 cities in total, capped at three per city so one big city cannot crowd out the rest of the country.

Are any of these markets free to visit?

Yes, 13: St. Lawrence Market, CF Rideau Centre, Aberdeen Centre and others. That is based on each place's own visiting information, not an assumption about the category.

How is this list of markets ranked?

By how many travelers reviewed each place, filtered to those rated well enough to be worth your time, drawn from 1,122 tracked places in Canada. No one pays to appear on it, and the order is refreshed monthly as new reviews land.

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