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Sep 6, 2022
2 min

Barrie Farmers' Market

Barrie Farmers' Market Barrie, Ontario Vaughan - September 6th, 2022 - On a gorgeous Saturday in mid-July, I made my way to Barrie to check out the Barrie Farmers’ Market. I know it's a bit of a drive from home, however, I absolutely LOVE Barrie and wanted to take the opportunity to explore the downtown area on a summer Saturday anyways. So this plan was great - and the actuality was even better. When I arrived in downtown Barrie, I parked on Worsley Street then walked down t

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Apr 10, 2022
1 min

Sherway Farmers’ Market

Etobicoke, Ontario Vaughan - April 10th, 2022 - When I was living in Etobicoke last year, visiting the Sherway Farmers’ Market was EXCEPTIONALLY easy. Available on both Tuesdays and Saturdays, and about a 4-minute drive from home, I visited several mornings to purchase my weekly produce. The first time I visited, however, was on a Tuesday morning in July. Upon my arrival, I was surprised to see only one long tent set up in the parking lot of the Church on the Queensway. The t

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Apr 5, 2022
2 min

Brampton Farmers' Market

Brampton, Ontario Toronto - April 5th, 2022 - It was a gorgeous Saturday morning in September when I was extremely hungover, staring out the window and kicking myself for not getting up early and embracing the day. About 45 minutes into groaning and self-pity, I decided that the only way to turn the day around was to make my way to the Brampton Farmers’ Market as planned. Luckily, only a quick drive from Etobicoke, I arrived at Brampton City Hall around noon. I was shocked by

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Oct 29, 2021
2 min

Underpass Farmers’ Market

Toronto, Ontario Toronto - October 29, 2021 - Since the start of the Harvest Hunters, I’ve been looking for a market that breaks the boundaries of the traditional farmers market. In Toronto specifically, I have been looking for one that is trendy and cool, yet offers a selection of products that you would see at a larger market. And in this, God gave us the Underpass Farmers’ Market. This market is AWESOMELY located below the underpass on Bayview Avenue every Thursday through

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Oct 25, 2021
2 min

East York Farmers’ Market

Toronto, Ontario Toronto - October 25, 2021 - Growing up on the west end of the suburbs and practically living within those coordinates my whole life, traveling east has always been an adventure. From visiting ‘Greek Town’ on the Danforth with my family when I was young, to travelling 2.5 hours east to my university town of Kingston, Ontario. Needless to say, I have a sort of affinity for the east end as it always brings me the warm and fuzzies. That’s why I was exceptionally

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Oct 19, 2021
2 min

St. Jacobs Farmers' Market

Kitchener, Ontario Toronto - October 19, 2021 - On a gorgeous Saturday morning in August, I brought a special guest along with me to visit one of my favourite farmers markets. This market has been a family tradition in my family since I can remember - so who better to bring along than one of my cousins! This was her first time visiting the market, so I couldn’t have been more excited to act as tour guide and show her around. Because trust me, visiting this market for the firs

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Oct 13, 2021
1 min

North York Farmers Market

Toronto, Ontario Toronto - October 13, 2021 - I’ve come to a point now where I book appointments and get togethers around dates and times of farmers markets or farms that I want to visit. On this particular Thursday and August, I did the same for a doctor’s appointment. The clinic is located in North York, so I lined up my appointment with the North York Farmers Market that occurs Thursday’s from 9:00am to 1:00pm. Situated at Mel Lastman’s square, the North York Farmers Marke

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Oct 8, 2021
1 min

Ottawa Street Farmers' Market

Hamilton, Ontario Toronto - October 8, 2021 - On the final stop of my four stop tour on that gorgeous Saturday in August, I made my way to Hamilton’s Ottawa Street Shopping District. I was pretty tired after a long morning, but was excited to visit this last market (also, how lucky is Hamilton to have so many farmers markets!?). Ottawa Street was bustling with local traffic (both on foot and by car), and the sidewalks were busy with shoppers and diners. Looking around for a p

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Sep 17, 2021
2 min

Burlington Centre Lions Farmers Market

Burlington, Ontario Toronto - September 17, 2021 - I woke up on a Saturday morning in August with big ambitions to visit FOUR farmers markets in one day (all in which required quite a drive to get to, may I add). Feeling motivated and waking up with energy, I set sail (in my car) west on the Queen Elizabeth Way towards Burlington for my first stop: Burlington Centre Lions Farmers Markets. I know my descriptions of the markets I visit can be a bit iffy sometimes, and this one

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Sep 16, 2021
2 min

Annette Village Farmers Market

Toronto, Ontario Toronto - September 16, 2021 - There’s nothing like having access to a farmers market nearby to do last minute grocery shopping for dinner. That is definitely one of the perks of living in the city - weekly markets open at convenient hours, perfect for grabbing that lettuce you need for tonight’s side of salad. On a Wednesday late afternoon in August, I was able to do just this and visit the Annette Village Farmers Market. As I drove north up Jane Street towa

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Sep 13, 2021
2 min

Grimsby Farmers Market

Grimsby, Ontario Toronto - September 13, 2021 - It was a gorgeous Thursday afternoon when my phone and emails were unusually quiet. Taking advantage of the last month of summer, I decided to get in my car, soak up the sun, and take a drive south past Hamilton to visit the Grimsby Farmers Market. The Grimsby Farmers Market is about 5 minutes off of Queen Elizabeth Way. This drive south is one of my favourites, and one I have done numerous times whether it be a weekend in Niaga

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Sep 9, 2021
2 min

Uxbridge Farmers Market

Uxbridge, Ontario Toronto - September 9, 2021 - My favourite kind of Sundays are the ones where I have zero plans and let the wind move me where it may. On Sunday, August 1st, I woke up with this exact blissful feeling, and after checking the weather I hopped into my car and headed north towards Uxbridge. I’ve heard the city name several times before, but I have never ventured to Uxbridge myself. I will start off by saying that the long drive is absolutely worth it - after ta

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Sep 7, 2021
2 min

The Met Farmers Market

Toronto, Ontario Toronto - September 5, 2021 - It was an overcast Sunday morning in August as I drove east on the Gardiner Expressway towards Old Toronto. Though I prefer driving up north through farms and fields, I cannot deny how beautiful the drive into the city is - through the tall buildings with the reflection of the lake sparkling off of the surrounding glass structures. As I made my way towards the Bay Street exit, the sun peeped through the clouds giving that extra m

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Aug 31, 2021
2 min

Sorauren Farmers Market

Toronto, Ontario Toronto - August 31, 2021 - Something I have learned through the Harvest Hunters explorations thus far is that you can find a farmers market any day of the week. However, of all days, Mondays offer the least options. I’m not sure why exactly this is, but I am happy that it gave me the opportunity to explore a wonderful Toronto market - Sorauren Farmers Market. Located in Roncesvalle in the beautiful Sorauren Park, the farmers market is situated amidst a gorge

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Aug 27, 2021
2 min

The Leslieville Farmers Market

Toronto, Ontario Toronto - August 27, 2021 - There has been one Toronto market in particular that has been on my bucket (read: market) list since the beginning of the Harvest Hunters. One of my friends has been ranting and raving about the market to me, and encouraging me to visit it as a part of my journey whenever I could. On the morning of Sunday, July 25th, I woke up to a warm sunny day. With nothing on my agenda for the morning, I packed my tea for the car ride and made

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Aug 23, 2021
1 min

Etobicoke Civic Centre Farmers Market

Etobicoke, Ontario Toronto - August 23, 2021 - The final stop on my west-of-the-GTA tour on July 24th was the Etobicoke Civic Centre Farmers Market. Located at the Etobicoke Civic Centre at the corner of Burnhamthorpe Road and The West Mall, the market was hard to miss as I merged off of Highway 427. There was a lineup of cars turning into the driveway of the Civic Centre, with complimentary parking on site. I was accompanied by groups of people as I walked over from my car t

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Aug 18, 2021
2 min

Oakville Civitan Farmers Market

Oakville, Ontario Toronto - August 18, 2021 - Following my first stop to Port Credit Farmers Market, I drove west on Queen Elizabeth Way towards Oakville to visit the Oakville Civitan Farmers Market (also known as the Dorval Crossing Civitan Farmers Market). Though the Port Credit Farmers Market set the bar high for the day, this market did not fall short whatsoever. I can go on to talk about the same things I usually do, the atmosphere, the traffic flow, the variety of vendo

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Jul 27, 2021
2 min

Village Market (at Waldorf)

Thornhill, Ontario Toronto - July 27, 2021 - As a long time resident in Vaughan, I was shocked to be directed onto a hidden, unnamed road while following my GPS south on Bathurst. As I made a right onto the road, I was in awe of the sight of only trees up ahead. As I continued to drive and make my way down the winding road, suddenly, a gorgeous brown building that is Toronto Waldorf School appeared and I saw the Village Market. The parking lot lining the building was bustling

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Jul 8, 2021
2 min

Orangeville Farmers’ Market

Orangeville, Ontario Toronto - July 8, 2021 - As the calendar struck June, I felt adrenaline flow through my veins as it was officially peak season for farming in Ontario. Early on the first June date of Harvest Hunting, I made my way north up Highway 10 to Orangeville to attend the farmers’ market. If there’s one thing I’ve learned about farmers’ markets thus far is that you should plan your visit earlier to the start time of the market. Or else, you will likely be too late

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Jun 17, 2021
2 min

The Aurora Farmers' Market

Aurora, Ontario Toronto - June 17th, 2021 - It was a Saturday morning in late May as I drove north towards Aurora. Following the past weekend visiting the farmers’ market in Milton, I was so excited to visit the next market of the season: the Aurora Farmers’ Market. Though excited, I didn't know of the beauty that laid ahead. On Wellington Street, a main artery in Aurora, I made a quick right on an almost-hidden road. I was taken aback by the quaintness and elegance of this l

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