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St. Lawrence Market South
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St. Lawrence Market South is a major public market building in Toronto, at the southwest corner of Front and Lower Jarvis Streets. The upper floor has over 50 vendors selling fruits, vegetables, meats, and cheeses, plus stalls for sandwiches, coffee, and tea. The lower floor includes non-food vendors, craft and art sellers, and kitchen supplies. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the building.
Don't miss
- Over 50 vendors selling fresh produce, meats, and cheeses on the upper floor
- The Market Gallery, a city-run exhibition space in the former 1845 city council chamber
- A cooking school called The Market Kitchen on the mezzanine floor
- Remnant of the old City Hall visible in the front facade's yellow brick outline
- Free Wi-Fi provided by Wireless Toronto throughout the building
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit St. Lawrence Market South
You can wander St. Lawrence Market South on your own. A guide is worth it for knowing what to look for and what to order, and a tour can combine it with nearby sights.
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- Try the staple back bacon sandwich, available from several stalls.
- Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the South Market building.
- Seating and tables are available on the mezzanine surrounding the building.
A bit of history
The building was originally Toronto's first permanent city hall and jailhouse, built in 1845 and designed by Henry Bowyer Lane. It served as city hall until 1899, when the city moved to a new building. The old city hall was then renovated into a marketplace, opening in 1902. The building was restored in the 1970s, and the former council chamber became the Market Gallery in 1979.
Common questions
What is the Market Gallery?
It's a gallery operated by the City of Toronto, opened in 1979, with changing exhibitions on Toronto's history, art, and culture. It's located in the former 19th-century city council chamber.
Is there a farmers' market?
Yes, the North Market (temporarily located south of the South Market) hosts a farmers' market each Saturday with 43 indoor vendors and numerous outdoor cart vendors, plus an antiques market on Sundays.
What kind of food can I find?
Fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses, sandwiches (including back bacon), coffee, tea, and beverages. There are also craft and art vendors and kitchen supplies.
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