The tradition of a Saturday Farmers' Market in Toronto began on this site in 1803. Over the years, the market has survived and thrived through many changes, including the Great Fire of 1849 and several reconstructions of the building. See the history of the Market for more detail.

Throughout the year, over 50 (and in summer, even more) Ontario growers and producers bring their seasonal produce to the Saturday Market. Experienced shoppers get there for the 5 a.m. opening to buy the freshest food in town. Shopping at the Market has information about what's for sale. You can see the layout of the Farmers' Market colour-coded for product category.

    
On Sundays, the Sunday Antique Market takes over the space in and around the North Market. From 5 a.m. to 5 p.m., you can browse for free the selection of collectibles provided by over 80 antique dealers.

    
Every other day, the 10,000 square feet of modern showroom space in the North Market building is available for promotional functions, flea markets, displays, large social gatherings, meetings and exhibitions. More information is available from the rental page. For pictures of the North Market, be sure to visit the Photogallery.

On the west side of the North Market, the St. Lawrence Snack Bar, Vital Planet health foods, and the Antique Market Shoppe offer their wares during the week.