Find an Ontario farmers market near you
Peterborough Market
The friendly, bustling experience of shopping at a farmers’ market in Ontario continues to date.
From outdoor summer markets to indoor markets that operate year-round, stock up on seasonal produce, artisan-crafted jams, jellies, honey, craft-cured meats, baked goods, craft beers, ciders and wines. You’ll also discover handmade crafts and enjoy local buskers or musical entertainment.
Here’s a list of some of the best farmers’ markets; find more at Farmers’ Markets Ontario. From apples to zucchini, check the Foodland Ontario guide to see what fruits and vegetables are in season.
Southwestern Ontario
Covent Garden Market
Serving London since 1845, the Covent Garden Market features over 50 indoor merchants selling local produce, cheese and foods, a weekly outdoor farmers’ market, dozens of restaurants and fun events.
When: Operates year-round, Monday to Sunday, except on public holidays.
Where: 130 King Street, London
Kitchener Market
Established in 1869, the Kitchener Market is a great place to find seasonal produce and artisan-crafted foods, as well as fun events like cooking classes and craft workshops. Visit the Food Hall for home-style breakfast and lunch options.
When: Operates year-round on Saturdays.
Where: 300 King Street East, Kitchener
Downtown Windsor Farmers’ Market
The Dutton Farmers’ Market features fresh, locally grown food and is a welcoming, family-friendly environment with activities such as arts and crafts, face painting, live music, ice cream sundaes and more, making it an enjoyable destination for all ages.
When: Operates Sundays from May 31 to October 4, 2026.
Where: Pelissier Street and Maiden Line West, Windsor
Dutton Farmers' Market
The Dutton Farmers' Market features fresh, locally grown food and is a welcoming, family-friendly environment with activities such as arts and crafts, face painting, live music, ice cream sundae days and more, making it an enjoyable destination for all ages.
When: Operates seasonally on Sundays.
Where: Dutton Community Centre parking lot, 1 Scotland Street, Dutton
Niagara Region
St. Catharines Farmers’ Market
For over 160 years, the St. Catharines Farmers’ Market has offered fresh foods and handmade items from the local area. Shop for farm fresh produce, baked goods, pasture-raised, hormone-free meats, local honey, preserves, cured meats and cheeses at Market Square.
When: Operates year-round on Saturdays and Thursdays (Saturdays only in January).
Hamilton, Halton and Brant
Hamilton Farmers’ Market
Located in the heart of downtown Hamilton, beside Jackson Square and the Hamilton Public Library, this market dates back to 1837. Find a wide variety of baked goods, flowers and artisan-made crafts from over 50 vendors.
When: Operates year-round from Wednesday to Saturday.
Where: 35 York Boulevard, Hamilton
Paris Farmers’ Market
Find everything from spices to fresh and organic produce, baked goods, maple syrup and handmade preserves from local farms, greenhouses and farmsteads. On rainy days, the market moves from the parking lot to inside the Syl Apps Community Centre.
When: Operates seasonally, every Thursday from June to Thanksgiving weekend.
Where: 51 William Street, Paris
Brantford Farmers’ Market
Established in 1848, this cherished market continues to deliver a bountiful selection of seasonal produce, breads, baked goods, honey, maple syrup and fresh-cut flowers directly from local farms, bakeries and gardens.
When: Operates year-round on Fridays and Saturdays; outdoor market operates mid-May to mid-October.
Where: 79 Icomm Drive, Brantford
Huron, Perth, Waterloo and Wellington
St. Jacob’s Farmers’ Market
One of the most renowned farmers’ markets in Canada, the St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market in Waterloo is also the nation’s largest year-round market.
With hundreds of vendors selling everything from seasonal fruits and vegetables to meats, wine, beer and ciders, home décor, and an array of foods and antiques, the market offers a full spectrum of shopping options.
When: Operates year-round on Thursdays and Saturdays.
Where: 878 Weber Street North, Waterloo
Georgetown Farmers’ Market
Since its beginning in 1993, the Georgetown Farmers’ Market has become the local go-to for a variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables, honey and bee products, maple products, locally made jams, cured meats, crafts and hand-made soaps.
When: Operates seasonally on Saturday mornings from June to October.
Where: 66 Main Street South, Georgetown
Guelph Farmers’ Market
For over 190 years, the Guelph Farmers’ Market has brought farm-fresh fruits and vegetables, along with baked goods, cheeses, flowers, preserves and other local goodies to the heart of Guelph.
During warmer months, the market spills out of the market building into the parking lot, while in winter, most vendors operate indoors. Use the vendor map to plan your visit.
When: Operates year-round on Saturdays and seasonally on Thursdays, from June through October.
Where: 2 Gordon Street, Guelph
Greater Toronto Area
Dufferin Grove Farmers’ Market
Located in the heart of Toronto’s west end in Dufferin Grove Park, this market features a revolving list of vendors from southern Ontario. Each week, visitors fill their baskets with local meats and dairy products, organic produce, baked goods, craft-made kombucha and specialty preserves.
When: Operates year-round on Thursdays.
Where: 875 Dufferin Street, Toronto
Eglinton Way Farmer’s Market
Heading into its ninth season, Eglinton Way Farmer’s Market is set to deliver a summer market of fresh produce, handmade crafts and good vibes all around. Kids and pets will have a blast at this farmers' market with a plethora of outdoor games, activities and live music. Eglinton Way truly provides a market for the whole family to enjoy.
When: Operates seasonally, June 7 to June 25, 2026
Where: 125 Burnaby Boulevard, Toronto
The St. Lawrence Market
First established as a public market in 1814, this downtown Toronto heritage site on the southwest corner of Front Street and Jarvis Street was once named the world’s best food market by National Geographic. The attraction features several buildings, including a brand new north building to host the market indoors.
When: Operates year-round
York, Durham and Headwaters
Hillcrest Farmers’ Market
Held in the parking lot of Richmond Hill’s Hillcrest Mall, this seasonal market is brimming with farm produce, artisan-produced honey products, fresh baking, locally cured meats and many other locally made goods. The market is located at the mall’s Carville Road Entrance—keep an eye out for the vendor booths.
When: Operates seasonally, Sunday from May to mid-October.
Bruce, Grey and Simcoe
Wiarton Farmers’ Market
The Wiarton Farmers’ Market connects visitors with authentic local growers and producers who offer a true farm-to-table experience with seasonal fruits and vegetables, local meats, maple syrup and even garden plants.
When: Operates seasonally, Fridays from Victoria Day weekend in late May to Thanksgiving in mid-October.
Where: 590 Berford Street, Wiarton
Barrie Farmers’ Market
Originally established in 1846, the Barrie Farmers’ Market is older than Canada. For over 150 years, the market has sold the best local food and artisan goods Barrie has to offer.
When: Operates year-round on Saturdays.
Where: 70 Collier Street, Barrie
Creemore Farmers’ Market
Stop by this farmers’ and craft market in the quaint Village of Creemore.
Various vendors and products are available each weekend from local farmers, artisans and businesses.
When: The summer market runs from mid-May to the end of October. From December until April, the Creemore Farmers’ and Craft Market moves indoors at the Station on the Green, with a cozy shopping experience on the second Saturday of the month, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Kawarthas and Northumberland
Peterborough Farmers’ Market
Held for over 190 years, the Peterborough Farmers’ Market is one of the oldest in Ontario. Featuring upwards of 100 vendors, it’s a great place to find everything from seasonal fruits and vegetables to maple products, deli and prepared foods or locally-made crafts, all while listening to the sounds of local musicians.
When: Operates year-round from May to October inside the Morrow Building parking lot, and from November to April inside the Morrow Building just south of the parking lot.
Where: 136 Lansdowne Street, Peterborough
Peterborough Regional Farmers’ Market
Shop for fresh produce, baked goods and crafts at the Peterborough Regional Farmers’ Market.
When: It operates seasonally on Saturdays from May to October in Quaker Foods City Square. Between November and April, it is held on Wednesdays at 360 George Street North.
Where: 215 Charlotte Street, Peterborough
Lindsay Farmers’ Market
Established in 1859, the Lindsay Farmers’ Market is another long-running market in Ontario.
Visit either of the two locations to shop for local produce and meats, maple syrup, jam and jellies, flowers and shrubs. Hand-made jewelry, paintings, wooden furniture and other crafts made by local artists are also available.
When: Operates seasonally on Saturdays, from May to October.
Where: Victoria Avenue, Lindsay
When: Operates seasonally on Thursdays, from May to October.
Where: Wilson Fields, Lindsay
Southeastern Ontario
Memorial Centre Kingston Farmers’ Market
This market is 100% producer-run with vendors selling what is grown or produced within roughly 100 kilometres from the market. Visit over 30 local food and craft producers for fresh produce, meats, cheeses, prepared foods and artisan items.
When: Operates year-round every Sunday, except the first two Sundays after Christmas and Easter Sunday.
Where: 303 York Street, Kingston
Kingston Public Market
Located at Springer Market Square, behind City Hall in historic downtown Kingston, the market has been at the heart of the community since 1801, making it one of Ontario’s oldest markets.
When: Operates year-round, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
Where: 216 Ontario Street, Kingston
Gananoque Farmers’ Market
From fresh berries to juicy tomatoes and artisan meats, the Gananoque Farmers’ Market at Town Hall Park offers only locally produced produce, crafts, foods and other goods—sold by the same people who grew or made them.
Pick up everything you need, including prepared foods, and have a picnic in the park while listening to live music at the bandstand.
When: Operates seasonally, on Thursdays from June to October.
Ottawa Region
Ottawa Farmers’ Market
Interact with farmers, hear local musicians and buskers, sample local wines and have lunch at one of Ottawa’s five producer-run farmers’ markets.
Main Street Farmers’ Market
- When: Operates seasonally, Saturdays from May 16 to October 31, 2026.
- Where: Grand Allee Park, 185 Main Street, Ottawa
Westboro Farmers’ Market
- When: Operates seasonally, Saturdays from May 16 to October 31, 2026.
- Where: Byron Linear Park, 579 Byron Avenue, Ottawa
Lansdowne Farmers’ Market
- When: Operates seasonally, Sundays from May 3 to October 25, 2026.
- Where: Aberdeen Pavilion, 1000 Exhibition Way, Ottawa
Orléans Farmers’ Market
- When: Operates seasonally, Thursdays from May 21 to October 29, 2026.
- Where: Orléans Market, Ray Friel Recreation Complex, 675 10th Line Road, Ottawa
Barrhaven Farmer’s Market
- When: Operates seasonally, Sundays from May 31 to October 25, 2026.
- Where: Nepean Woods Park and Ride, Ottawa
Metcalfe Farmers’ Market
This community-driven farmers' market with over 50 local producers operates seasonally, rain or shine, from May to October, with free parking. Look out for special holiday markets and night markets.
When: May to October
Where: 2821 8th Line Road, Metcalfe
Haliburton Highlands to the Ottawa Valley
Almonte Farmers’ Market
In operation since 1989, the Almonte Farmers’ Market offers a wide array of fresh Ottawa Valley produce, locally raised meats, maple and honey products, preserves and the like, along with various food vendors and baked goods for a quick bite to eat.
When: Operates seasonally, Saturdays from Victoria Day weekend in late May to Thanksgiving in October.
Where: 155 High Street, Almonte
Haliburton County Farmers’ Market
Meet passionate growers, bakers and makers at two locations in the Haliburton area. Shop, eat and engage with the local community. Throughout the market season, you’ll find farm-fresh fruit and veggies, as well as cheese, baked goodies, honey, jam and unique crafts.
When: Operates seasonally, Tuesdays from early-May to October.
Where: Head Lake Park, Haliburton
When: Operates seasonally, on Saturdays from mid-May to mid-October.
Where: Milne Street and Pritchard Lane, Minden, behind the Minden Township office
Muskoka, Parry Sound and Algonquin Park
Rosseau Farmers’ Market
One of the rare farmers’ markets where you can arrive by boat or plane, the Rosseau Farmers’ Market brings fresh produce and arts and crafts right to the waterfront. The summer market is held at the end of Short Street off Highway 141 on the Lake Rosseau waterfront. The Thanksgiving Market is held at the Community Town Hall in the village of Rosseau.
When: Seasonally on Fridays, from the last Friday in June to the third Friday in September.
Where: 2-98 Short Street, Rosseau
Northeastern Ontario
Sudbury Farmers’ Market
The Sudbury Farmers’ Market is home to locally grown produce, baked goods and handmade crafts. Vendors include growers who sell products from within 150 kilometres, providers selling third-party grown produce and artisans with locally crafted products.
When: Operates on Saturdays, with seasonal indoor, outdoor and hybrid markets.
Where: 40 Elm Street, Greater Sudbury
North Bay Farmers’ Market
Your source for fresh local produce, meat, cheese, eggs, baked goods and hand-crafted artisan products.
When: The summer market operates on Saturdays and Wednesdays from May to October.
Where: 100 Ferguson Street, North Bay
When: The winter market operates on Saturdays from October to May.
Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma
Soo Market
Formerly known as the Mill Market, the Soo Market offers fresh food and a variety of products from the Algoma Region’s many farmers, ranchers, fishermen, artists and artisans.
When: Operates year-round on Saturdays.
Northwest Ontario
Thunder Bay Country Market
Find the best local produce and baked goods and meet makers, crafters and entertainers at this lively market.
When: Operates year-round on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Where: 425 Northern Avenue, Thunder Bay
Matiowski Farmers’ Market
One of the largest markets in Northwestern Ontario, the motto of the Matiowski Farmers’ Market is “Make It, Bake It, Grow It”. The market is home to over 100 vendors selling handmade crafts along with farm-fresh meats, locally grown fresh produce, delicious baked goods, breads, dips and spreads.
When: Operates seasonally, on Wednesdays, from June to October.
Where: Jarnel Contracting Pavilion, Bernier Drive, Kenora
Supporting your local farmers’ market has many amazing benefits. Health-wise, you’ll be feeling your best with organic produce farmed with love and care. Socially, farmers’ markets provide a great platform for interacting with like-minded individuals and bonding over delicious food. And physically, outdoor markets are great for boosting vitamin D intake and meeting daily step goals.
It’s all happening here in Ontario.
Last updated: June 19, 2026