Published 2 November 2026 · By Jatin Dua, Broker of Record, RE/MAX Quantum Realty
My top five farmers markets in the GTA for 2027 are Evergreen Brick Works and St. Lawrence Market in Toronto, both open year-round on Saturdays, plus the Dorval Crossing Civitan market in Oakville (May to November), the Brampton Farmers’ Market and the Main Street Markham Farmers’ Market. The last two ran until 10 October in 2026.
This guide is for GTA families who want fresh local food every week, including through the winter, and for buyers who like the idea of living near a good market. You get my five picks across Toronto, Peel, York and Halton, with the schedule each one has posted, what to expect in 2027, and what homes cost in each city.
Which GTA farmers markets are open year-round?
Two of my five run all year: the Evergreen Brick Works Saturday Farmers Market and the Saturday Farmers’ Market at St. Lawrence Market, both in Toronto. The other three are seasonal. Oakville’s Dorval Crossing Civitan market runs into late November, while the Brampton and Main Street Markham markets ran from spring or early summer to 10 October in 2026 and will post their 2027 dates in the new year.
| Market | City | Day and hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen Brick Works Saturday Farmers Market | Toronto | Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Year-round; indoors November to end of April |
| St. Lawrence Market Saturday Farmers’ Market | Toronto | Saturdays; check the market’s site for hours | Indoors in the North Market building |
| Dorval Crossing Civitan Farmer’s Market | Oakville | Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. | May to end of November (open until 28 Nov 2026) |
| Brampton Farmers’ Market | Brampton | Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. | 2026: 13 June to 10 October |
| Main Street Markham Farmers’ Market | Markham | Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | 2026: 9 May to 10 October |
Source: Evergreen, City of Toronto, Dorval Crossing Civitan market, City of Brampton and Markham Village BIA pages, checked 10 November 2026. Hours can change; confirm before you go.
How did I choose these five markets?
A market is only useful if you know when it is running. So every pick here has a current schedule on an official page: the market operator, the city or the local business improvement area (BIA). I also wanted a spread across the region rather than five markets in one corner of Toronto.
I left out markets I have already covered in my guide to farmers’ markets in west Toronto, such as Sorauren, Dufferin Grove, Montgomery’s Inn and Port Credit. I could not find a 2026–27 schedule on an official page for a Durham Region market, so none made this list. The order below is my judgement, not an official ranking.
1. Evergreen Brick Works Saturday Farmers Market (Toronto)
What it is like
Evergreen, the non-profit that runs the Brick Works site, calls this Toronto’s biggest year-round farmers market. It started in 2007 with 25 farmers and producers, and Evergreen says it now supports more than 100 local farmers, food producers and small businesses each year. Every vendor is based within 205 km of the site, so what you buy is local in a real sense.
Winter plan
This is the one to know for the cold months. From November until the end of April, the market moves indoors to Building 16, the TD Future Cities Centre. It runs every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., snow or shine. Dogs other than service animals are not allowed inside the buildings during the indoor season.
Getting there and who it suits
- Address: 550 Bayview Avenue, Toronto.
- Transit: Evergreen runs a free shuttle bus between the Brick Works and Broadview subway station, with more frequent trips on Saturdays.
- Bring your own containers if you can; Evergreen says vendors will fill them, and reusable containers can be borrowed at the market.
It suits anyone in the city who wants a dependable weekend market from January to December, and families who want to pair shopping with time outdoors on the Brick Works grounds.
2. St. Lawrence Market Saturday Farmers’ Market (Toronto)
What it is like
The St. Lawrence Market District has three buildings: St. Lawrence Hall, the South Market and the North Market. The City of Toronto says the North Market is best known for its Saturday Farmers’ Market. After nearly a decade under a temporary tent, the market moved into the new five-storey North Market building at Front and Jarvis streets. The City says the building hosted its first Saturday market on 5 April 2025.
Why it is worth the trip
You get two markets in one visit. Across the street, the South Market is open six days a week with more than 60 specialty vendors selling produce, meat, fish, baked goods and dairy, according to the City. On a Saturday you can buy direct from farmers in the North Market and then fill the gaps in the South Market.
Practical notes
- Day: Saturdays, in the North Market building.
- Hours and holiday closures: the City points visitors to the St. Lawrence Market website, so check there before you go.
It suits downtown condo owners and anyone who wants a market they can reach without a car.
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3. Dorval Crossing Civitan Farmer’s Market (Oakville)
What it is like
The market describes itself as the longest-running farmers’ market in the Town of Oakville. It is run by the Oakville Civitan club, and all proceeds from stall rentals go to local charities. Recent beneficiaries listed on its site include the Kerr Street Mission, the Oakville Public Library and the Women’s Centre of Halton.
Season and hours
It runs every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. from May until the end of November. Its homepage says it is open until 28 November 2026, which makes it one of the last outdoor-season markets still running in the GTA this year. The site also mentions a winter market at Sheridan Nurseries in January 2027; check the market’s homepage for the exact dates.
Getting there
It is in the Dorval Crossing East Plaza at the southeast corner of North Service Road West and Dorval Drive, just off the QEW. That makes it easy for anyone living in Glen Abbey, Bronte or Old Oakville, and a short drive for Burlington and west Mississauga households.
4. Brampton Farmers’ Market (Brampton)
What it is like
Run by the City of Brampton, this is a big downtown street market. For 2026 it moved to a new location along Main Street South, from Queen Street to Wellington Street, and Queen Street East, from Main Street to Chapel Street. The City also uses market days to bring residents together with its own staff, such as the parks team’s pollinator plant giveaway and Brampton Transit.
2026 season and what to expect in 2027
The 2026 market ran every Saturday from 13 June to 10 October, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine. The City has not posted 2027 dates yet. Based on 2026, expect a June start, and check the City’s news releases in late spring.
It suits families in central Brampton who can walk or take transit downtown, and anyone weighing a move to the older neighbourhoods near the core. My guide to the best Brampton neighbourhoods for 2027 covers those areas.
5. Main Street Markham Farmers’ Market (Markham)
What it is like
This weekly market is organized by the Main Street Markham Village Business Improvement Association. It sits in historic Markham Village, so a market trip easily turns into a walk along the main street.
2026 season and what to expect in 2027
The 2026 season ran every Saturday from 9 May to 10 October, 23 weeks in all, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine. The market set up in the parking lot at the southwest corner of Main Street and Robinson Street, using 101 Main Street North for directions. The BIA posts each new season’s dates and vendor application on its website, so look there in early 2027.
The BIA has also warned vendors about fake emails and a fake social media account pretending to be the market. If you are a vendor, apply only through the BIA’s own website.
It suits York Region families who want a small-town market feel. If you are comparing Markham areas, see my guide to the best Markham neighbourhoods.
What do homes cost near these farmers markets?
Being near a good market is a lifestyle bonus, not a pricing factor on its own. Still, buyers often ask what it costs to live in these cities. These are year-to-date medians for the whole city or district, not for the streets around each market.
| Market area | Geography used | Home type | Median sold price, Jan–Oct 2026 | Change vs 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Lawrence Market | Toronto C08 | Condo apartment | $565,000 | -7.4% |
| Dorval Crossing, Oakville | Oakville | Detached | $1,625,000 | -3.0% |
| Brampton downtown | Brampton | Detached | $950,000 | -8.9% |
| Markham Village | Markham | Detached | $1,420,000 | -6.5% |
Source: TRREB MLS data via REALM, January–October 2026 vs the same period of 2025. City or district-wide medians only. Toronto C08 is the downtown east district.
Across the whole GTA, TRREB reported 5,603 sales in October 2026, down 7.9% from a year earlier, with an average price of $1,024,108. Buyers still have room to negotiate, which matters more to your budget than which market is down the street.
When clients tell me they want to be near a market, I ask how often they would really go. A weekly Saturday market is pleasant, but it is open for four or five hours a week. I would pay for walkability to groceries, transit and schools first, and treat a nearby farmers’ market as a bonus. In Oakville, for example, my Oakville neighbourhood guide weighs those everyday factors first.
How do you get the most out of a GTA farmers market visit?
- Go early. Popular stalls sell out of the best items first, especially at the indoor winter markets where space is tighter.
- Bring bags and containers. Evergreen actively encourages zero-waste shopping, and reusable bags make any market easier.
- Check the day before. Holiday weekends, weather and special events can change hours. Each market posts updates on its own site.
- Plan for the off-season. From mid-October to May, the seasonal markets in Brampton and Markham are closed. Evergreen and St. Lawrence fill that gap.
Do not plan a 2027 outing, or a vendor booking, around 2026 dates. Brampton and Main Street Markham had not posted 2027 seasons as of 10 November 2026, and markets sometimes move. Brampton moved to a new downtown location in 2026. Confirm the date and location on the official page each spring.
What to do next
- Pick a Saturday this winter and try Evergreen Brick Works or St. Lawrence, the two markets on this list that run all year.
- Bookmark the City of Brampton news page and the Markham Village BIA site to catch the 2027 season dates.
- If you are house hunting, map your weekly errands, transit and school runs first, and let a nearby market be the tie-breaker.
- Check what your own home is worth now with the estimator above before you decide whether to move.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best year-round farmers market in Toronto?
Evergreen Brick Works runs what Evergreen calls Toronto’s biggest year-round farmers market, every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. From November to the end of April it moves indoors to Building 16, the TD Future Cities Centre. The St. Lawrence Market Saturday Farmers’ Market, in the new North Market building, is the other strong year-round choice in Toronto for 2027.
Are there farmers markets open in the winter in the GTA?
Yes. In Toronto, the Evergreen Brick Works Saturday market runs indoors from November to April, and St. Lawrence Market’s Saturday Farmers’ Market operates inside the North Market building. Oakville’s Dorval Crossing Civitan market runs until 28 November 2026, and its site mentions a winter market at Sheridan Nurseries in January 2027. Most suburban GTA markets close from October to spring.
When does the Brampton Farmers Market start in 2027?
The City of Brampton had not announced 2027 dates as of 10 November 2026. In 2026 the market ran every Saturday from 13 June to 10 October, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., on Main Street South and Queen Street East downtown. Expect a similar June start in 2027 and check the City’s news releases in late spring.
When is the Main Street Markham Farmers Market?
The Main Street Markham Farmers’ Market runs on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. In 2026 it ran for 23 weeks, from 9 May to 10 October, in the lot at the southwest corner of Main Street and Robinson Street. The Markham Village BIA posts each new season’s dates on its website, usually early in the year, so check there for 2027.
Where is the St. Lawrence farmers market now?
The St. Lawrence Market Saturday Farmers’ Market is inside the new North Market building at Front and Jarvis streets in downtown Toronto. The City of Toronto says the building hosted its first Saturday market on 5 April 2025, after years under a temporary tent. Check the St. Lawrence Market website for current hours and holiday closures before you visit in 2027.
Is there a farmers market in Oakville in November?
Yes. The Dorval Crossing Civitan Farmer’s Market in Oakville runs every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. from May until the end of November, and says it is open until 28 November 2026. It is at the Dorval Crossing East Plaza, at North Service Road West and Dorval Drive. Stall rental proceeds go to local Oakville charities.
How do I get to Evergreen Brick Works without a car?
Take the free Evergreen shuttle bus from Broadview subway station on Line 2. Evergreen says the shuttle runs more often on Saturdays, which is market day. The Brick Works is at 550 Bayview Avenue, and the Saturday market runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. year-round, indoors from November to April.
Does living near a farmers market raise home values in the GTA?
There is no published data showing a price premium for being near a farmers market in the GTA. Weekly markets operate a few hours a week, so buyers usually pay more for everyday walkability, transit and schools. As of January to October 2026, detached medians fell in most GTA cities, including Brampton (-8.9%) and Markham (-6.5%), per TRREB data via REALM.
Can I bring my dog to a GTA farmers market?
It depends on the market and the season. Evergreen Brick Works does not allow dogs, other than service animals, inside its buildings, which applies while the market is indoors from November to April. Outdoor street markets set their own rules, so check each market’s website before bringing a pet in 2027.
Sources
- Evergreen: Saturday Farmers Market
- City of Toronto: St. Lawrence Market
- CBC News: St. Lawrence farmers market opens in new north building
- Dorval Crossing Civitan Farmer’s Market, Oakville
- City of Brampton: Farmers’ Market returns June 13 for the 2026 season
- Main Street Markham: 2026 Farmers Market application and season
- TRREB Market Watch, October 2026
Related reading
- Top 5 Best Neighbourhoods to Live in Mississauga in 2027
- Top 5 Best Neighbourhoods to Live in Brampton in 2027
- Top 5 Best Neighbourhoods to Live in Markham in 2027
- Top 5 Best Neighbourhoods to Live in Oakville in 2027
About the author — Jatin Dua, Toronto and GTA real estate broker
I am Jatin Dua, Broker of Record and co-founder of RE/MAX Quantum Realty Inc., Brokerage, Unit 101, 799 The Queensway, Toronto. I work with buyers and sellers across Toronto and the GTA and have helped more than 100 families sell. Four-plus years of active GTA transactions and over $100 million in sales volume.
Reach me at [email protected] or 833-330-1925, or book a call.