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The St. Lawrence Market<\/strong> is a large market located in the heart of Toronto. St. Lawrence Market is a tourist’s haven for the fresh produce of Toronto. This huge market has everything from poultry to baked goods to cheese and homemade souvenirs. The market is a great place to find produce, meats, cheeses, wines, baked goods and international foods. <\/p>\r\n\r\n

Exploring the St. Lawrence Market<\/h2>\r\n

There is quite a lot to explore the St. Lawrence market. The market features two floors of very varied cultural vendors, including baked goods, fresh produce, seafood, home-made products, natural products, and so much more. While exploring the market, you will be greeted by many wonderful and interesting smells alone with fresh food options which include meat, fish, cheese, fruit, soups, sandwiches, and baked goods.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

The St. Lawrence Market on Saturdays<\/h2>\r\n

Visiting this market on Saturday is an absolute must-do. Saturday is the busiest day for the St. Lawrence market and there’s quite a lot to do. Saturday mornings in particular is action-packed, with the market getting busy as early as seven o’clock in the morning. There are many stores that only open on the weekends, and plenty of unique items that you can only find at the market on Saturdays. During Saturday’s, the North market is open and some of the best defenders are located on. The South market is also quite impressive, but it features mostly meat, seafood and specialty items. There are also plenty of food samples and free tastings on Saturdays.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Gourmet food at the St. Lawrence Market<\/h2>\r\n

Food and Wine magazine<\/strong> has named the St Lawrence Market as one of the 25 best food markets in the world<\/strong>. The market is home to several meat and deli stands, produce shops and fish stands, all filled with gourmet food. On the weekends in the summer, there are a lot of festivals at the Market, some of which include Woofstock and Buskerfest to name a few.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Visiting the St Lawrence Market<\/h2>\r\n

The St. Lawrence market is open year-round, five days a week (the market is closed on Sundays and Mondays). Cash is the preferred type of payment and the only one that is accepted by ALL<\/strong> the vendors in the market. The St. Lawrence market is delightful for both locals and visitors alike. If you are a foodie, so we have to stop at the St. Lawrence market. <\/p>\r\n\r\n

Images of the St. Lawrence Market<\/h2>\r\n\"crowds\r\n

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