The frenzy for ever-ripe food flown in from collosal farms thousands of kilometres away
is feeding an earth emergency. It?s time to embrace the seasons, heal
the planet and fuel regional economies by becoming true locavores. Here?s a
guide to doing it right, plus tips on ensuring local edibles earn their green cred.
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farmers? markets
Thursdays
DUFFERIN GROVE ORGANIC FARMERS’ MARKET, 875 Dufferin, south of Bloor, 416-392-0913 Toronto’s largest organic market is open from 3 to 7 pm year round in the park.
METRO HALL FARMERS’ MARKET, 55 John, at Wellington, 416-338-0338 8 am to 2:30 pm through October 25.
Fridays
BIRCHCLIFF VILLAGE FARMERS’ MARKET, 1512 Kingston Road, at Manderlay, 416-686-6528 Next to St. Nicholas Church, from 2 to 7 pm till October 19.
HIGH PARK FARMERS’ MARKET, beside Grenadier Restaurant, south of Bloor, 416-882-5140 Noon to 7 pm, plus Saturday and Sunday 9 am to 6 pm, till November 25.
Saturdays
BRICK WORKS FARMERS’ MARKET, 550 Bayview, south of Pottery, 416-596-1495 In the Don Valley eco centre 8 am to 1 pm till December 1.
FARMERS’ ORGANIC MARKET, St. George the Martyr Church, John and Stephanie, 647-226-2418 Toronto’s oldest organic gathering takes place from 9 am to 3 pm in south Grange Park year round.
ST. LAWRENCE FARMERS’ MARKET, 92 Jarvis, at Front East, 416-392-7219 In the North Market from 5 am to 5 pm year round.
VILLAGE MARKET, 9100 Bathurst, at Rutherford, 905-707-5771 Suburban organics at the Toronto Waldorf School from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm year round.
WITHROW PARK FARMERS’ MARKET, 725 Logan, at McConnell 9 am to 1 pm till October 27.
WYCHWOOD BARNS FARMERS’ MARKET, Church of St. Michael and All Angels, 611 St. Clair West, at Wychwood, 416-653-8546 2 to 5 pm till October 27.
Sundays
LIBERTY VILLAGE FARMERS’ MARKET, 34 Hannah, at East Liberty In the parking lot from 9 am to 2 pm till October 28.
Mondays
SUNSHINE GARDEN ORGANIC MARKET, CAMH Grounds, 1001 Queen West, at Ossington, 416-363-6441 10 to 11:30 am Mondays and Thursdays through October 18.
Tuesdays
RIVERDALE FARM FARMERS’ MARKET , Riverdale Park West, Winchester at Sumach, 416-961-8787 3 to 7 pm till November 27.
TRINITY BELLWOODS FARMERS’ MARKET, Dundas at Crawford, 416-350-9694 3 to 7 pm till October 30.
Wednesdays
TORONTO CITY HALL FARMERS’ MARKET, Nathan Phillips Square, Bay at Queen, 416-338-0338 Same vendors as Metro Hall’s, through October 17, 10 am to 2:30 pm.
COMMUNITY-SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE (CSA)
PLAN B ORGANIC FARM, 905-659-2572, www.planborganicfarms.ca Drop points throughout Toronto winter and summer shares.
