Evergreen Brick Works Farmers Market

The Evergreen Brick Works Farmers Market takes place on Saturdays at 550 Bayview Avenue, in a restored early-1900s brick factory complex in Toronto's Don Valley. Run year round, the market focuses on Ontario growers, bakers and food makers, and it is one of the city's more established farmers' markets. Unlike general shopping, the goods are seasonal produce, eggs, meat, cheese, preserves, baked goods, honey and prepared food from producers who often sell their own products directly. Vendor quality is high and the market is geared toward local food rather than tourist souvenirs, so authentic regional products dominate. Prices are posted and bargaining is not customary. Most vendors accept cards and mobile payments, but cash remains useful at smaller stalls. Ontario's 13 percent HST applies to some prepared items, and Canada does not offer a general tourist tax refund. The market is set in the large industrial sheds of the Brick Works, with stalls arranged along covered aisles and open areas, and the surrounding site includes walking trails, a conservation area and gardens. Must-visit corners include the baked goods and bread stalls, the produce growers during summer and early autumn, and the prepared-food vendors that provide breakfast and lunch. The atmosphere is relaxed and family friendly, with communal seating and a busy mid-morning peak. Food options on-site are plentiful and range from coffee and pastries to hot meals, with snacks and produce typically costing CAD $5 to $25. Visitors should note that the site sits in a valley and is not directly on the subway, so planning transport is part of the visit. Seasonal availability changes significantly, with summer offering the widest produce selection and winter focusing on storage vegetables, baked goods and preserves. Hours are generally 8am to 1pm on Saturdays, but visitors should verify on the Evergreen website before travelling.