I always look forward to going here on Saturday mornings! They've got a good selection of vendors…read moreincluding fruits and vegetables, cheese, meats, eggs, honey and maple syrup, baked goods, and even more trendy offerings like kombucha and sprouts. Not a lot of organic vendors though, if that's what you're looking for. I think Lauray Farms is the only one. If you're picky about buying local, always read the signs for the produce and/or ask the vendors if their produce is local because some just pick up their produce from the food terminal.

Lots of vendors! Fresh produce, baked goods, canned goods, kettle corn, cheese, eggs, meat and dog…read morebones. Plenty of parking available, child and dog friendly.

This is a mid-size, fully-stocked outdoor market that caters to the mostly condo-dwelling crowd…read more Great local produce is the star of the show; from fresh berries and peaches, to unusual micro-greens or gigantic leafy veggies, it's all affordable and beautiful. There's also a good variety of non-produce items, from both startups and a few established brands: Discover small-batch hummus and dips, vegan cookies, kombucha, fair-trade chocolate, maple syrup, jam, honey, and empanadas. Most Saturdays, Great Lakes Brewery, Reid's Distillery, and Pilliteri Estates Winery are also on site. The pretzel bread tent usually has a long line that moves quickly. Definitely get in this line! Known for authentic plain, sweet or savoury pretzels, the vendor also offers buns, focaccia, custard tarts, butter tarts, donuts and more. Hungry already? There are few onsite takeaway vendors for BBQ, momo, tacos, Caribbean plates, smoothies and even popsicles. Loads of parking very nearby. If you really took your time, you could spend an hour here and skip the grocery store for the week.

So this is a tough one because I'm impartial to this gem but this year has been hard to judge with…read morereduced access and less vendors . Normally this is. a great market with about 20-30 vendors including a great butcher, Cheese boutique , baked goods, even a portable knife sharpening shop. there are now more vendors selling cooked food options but Leslieville market is still better for that I'd your looking for that. Mad Mexican, Momo's, Empanadas are at both of these markets actually. the huge upside to this market is ita location with lots of pre and post walking and activity to be had in this area..and LOTS of parking.

The market was okay but it was expensive and super crowded. We made the mistake of going on a…read morereally hot day when the 2 closest parking lots were under construction. The few items we did buy were melted by the time we got back to the car. I also expected more artists. Definitely a foodie market.

It has taken me quite a while to face up to the task of writing this review -- which is much how I…read morefeel about actually going to the Guelph Farmers' Market. Saturday mornings involve the girding of the loins, preparatory to doing battle in order to put food on the table... easy to sympathize with the viking raiders. I'm a locavore. The farm-to-table movement is enormous where I come from -- fresh, local, seasonal foodstuffs full of nutrients and flavor, without the huge carbon footprint of long-distance shipping, while keeping my money in the community and supporting my local growers, blah blah blah... lots of reasons I went this direction. Having become horribly spoiled by the Farmers' Markets in Oregon (Willamette Valley, end of the Oregon Trail and all that), and having learned that Guelph is in the middle of the big growing area in Ontario, I had high hopes when I moved here. Enter, disillusionment. First thing: parking is a beast. Even with a handicapped placard (people often disregard the handicapped only sign). And even though most people don't file into Harvey's for a hamburger before noon (which is when the Farmers' Market closes), the Harvey's people are out there patrolling their empty parking lot, to make sure none of those damn hippies going to the Farmers' Market don't park there. OK... did you catch that the Farmers' Market is open one day a week, for half a day (7-12)? Seriously? The Market has its own building, so what gives on the miserly hours? Oh and P.S. -- most good stuff sells out by 10 AM. Next thing I noticed: everything is cash only, and there are no ATMs (sorry... ABMs in Canada) anywhere nearby. The aisles are entirely too narrow for the ravening hordes packing the building. I mean, there must be some major breakage of the fire marshall's codes. Trying to move from one seller to the next involves appalling invasion of personal space, squeezing up against total strangers, tripping over their double-wide strollers (strollers? Here?), stepping on their feet and breathing in their faces. I feel like I ought to get an introduction first. Or at least a drink. But here's the kicker: the majority of sellers are reselling foodstuffs imported from far, far away (mostly the U.S. and Mexico). So, in summary: no parking, no convenient ways to pay, no convenient hours, miserably crowded... for very nearly what you'll find at your local supermarket. There are a few noteworthy exceptions, which is the only reason I still attempt the Market, from time to time: Thatcher Farms (http://www.thatcher-farms.com) -- local, naturally-raised beef, pork, lamb and chicken, delicious meat pies, and THE ONLY nitrite/nitrate-free bacon to be had ANYWHERE in Guelph. (Sorry; as a veterinarian, I just know entirely too much about what those chemicals do on a cellular level. Not interested. I'll do without bacon, first.) Did I mention that the meat pies are truly delicious? Mmm, Irish stew. Funky Maven crocheted (and felted) hats (http://www.funkymaven.com/2010/11/monster-hats-or-why-i-havent-been.html). (Yes, you all know I have a weakness for hats, by now.) Wonderful, creative, warm -- and Charlene gives terrific advice on making hats, if you're a DIY sort (which I occasionally am). She gives lessons, too! I'm hoping to catch up with her in the new year, to learn felting. Brantview Apples & Cider (http://www.brantviewapples.on.ca). No, they're not organic. They will, however, bend your ear about minimal spray (if you ask). They feature a pretty large selection of apple varieties, and grow my all-time absolute favorite -- the Honeycrisp (ripe in early fall). Their fresh-pressed unfiltered cider is the bomb, and their apple mustard is dynamite on roast beef or sausages. (And hey, if you let the cider go bad, it makes for some spectacular cider vinegar.) River's Edge Goat Dairy (http://www.goatmilkproducts.ca). Fan-freakin-tastic chevre -- plain, dill, or garlic blossom (OMG). And very mild, creamy goat milk. Backyard Bounty (http://www.backyardbounty.ca) -- wonderful fresh veggies and fruit grown on converted back yards around Guelph. What a wonderful use of land! Down with useless, water-guzzling grass! (And the veggies are mighty tasty, too!) Cedarvale Farm -- beautiful fresh brown eggs, inexpensive boneless/skinless chicken thighs (superior to breasts, in my book), and delicious whole roasting hens (I brined and roasted one of their birds for christmas, and it turned out juicy and tender). And the lovely people at Shepherd's Watch Sheep Dairy Farm (http://www.recipestoexperience.com/index.cfm?page=member&name=shepherdswatch) who always offer not only delicious, no-antibiotic lamb, but gorgeous soft skeins of spun wool. (Look out, once I learn to felt hats and slippers!)

I discovered this awesome Farmers' Market while visiting my brother this past summer (2012). Even…read morethough the market is an outside market, it runs year round. Now I am visiting in January I can't wait to go back this Friday and Saturday to see which of the hearty vendors show up year round! When I was there in July, there were numerous veggie vendors, a few bakers, and some interestingly unique products like home made ice cream that apparently sells out every time the vendor is there! I regret that I walked by the ice cream vendor, not understanding how high quality it was. I'll have to return in the summer so I can indulge :) Lots of parking available, in a nice, up and coming if not already trendy area of Ottawa Street North. Highly recommend checking out the small local businesses while you're in the area, perhaps go for lunch or coffee and enjoy the walkability of the area.

I frequent the Ottawa Street Market for my cooking needs. It has been a real treat to get to know…read morethe vendors. During the cooler months the market can be slow on Wednesday but it is always busy and full of goods on Saturdays. Be sure to buy meat at the market. I am very pleased with how amazing all of the meat tastes

Love this place! They are the nicest people, and the baked goods and coffee are fantastic. Grab a…read morebutter tart, apple turnover, or scone (or all three) and a cup of their home-roasted, fair-trade coffee, sit under the trees, and just enjoy the day. It's pretty magical.

Amazing coffee, scrumptious pastries including butter tarts and beautiful people! Highly…read morerecommended!

My first farmers market visit of the year! Got lots of lovely fresh produce such as:…read moreVeg: - eggplant, zucchini, cucumbers, tomatoes, green beans Fruit: - cherries, peaches, golden plums And much more seasonal produce. I love to support local farmers who work hard to provide us with these tasty and Ontario grown fruits and veg! The location is perfect as it is a short distance from square one in central mississauga. Can't wait to go back.

Oooooh-Emmmmm-Geeeeee!!! Sooooooo happy is me!…read more On my way home from work this morning I stopped by the market and now I'm absolutely on a sensory high!!! Some of the stands aren't actually from farms (from what I hear) but just people that buy large quantities of produce and go to market to sell it. I didn't buy anything from those guys. I DID, however, buy from a bunch of different families/farmers. It was so wicked cool! I was really overwhelmed by the size of the setup and the number of stands. I most appreciated the guys that offered samples of their fruits and veggies. In fact, I wound up just saying "yes" to buying everything they fed me as I took each euphoric bite. I'm not gonna lie... not all of the vendors are very friendly. I actually felt that the majority were not so. That was a bit of a letdown. But I spent enough time passing through the lanes and chatting with a handful of people that I still had a warm and welcoming experience. The market is open Friday and Sunday from about 7 or 8 am until about 4 or whenever they pack up and will run to October. I know where I will be doing my shopping for the next couple of months!

I really enjoy this market. This year they have moved the vendors inside the small arms building…read more It is nice to be out of the hot sun. Inside it is cool, spacious, naturally lit, and has accessible inclusive washrooms. There is a nice selection of premium produce, baked treats, meats, cheeses, local distilleries, and local craft artisans. I believe some vendors rotate every other wk. We regularly get the cookies and scones from Happy Baker. I love the fresh strawberries and cherries when they are in season. We enjoy samples too and picked up some fancy cheeses. They have room for more vendors inside. Aside from coffee and cookies, the food is mainly for take home. It would be nice to have brunch options because the backyard is a beautiful shady picnic spot. There is plenty of parking and the lake is a short walk away.

[Apostrophe talk - start] I got this listing changed from…read moreFarmer's Market to Farmers' Market. As of late, I have been thinking about apostrophes and there are two correct methods here: - Farmers' Market (genitive), which is how Lakeview Farmers' Market employs the apostrophe. A bunch of farmers belong to this market. - Farmers Market (attributive). Farmers may not all own the market, but the word acts as an adjective to identify the market type. Farmer's Market would indicate that it's a market for a single farmer, which is usually not the case. Or, it could be my friend, Mr Farmer, who owns this market. He doesn't, though. He's still in the IT field! [Apostrophe talk - end] Last Sunday, I dropped by Lakeview Farmers' Market and did some damage during the brief hour that I was here. It was rare for me to be out on a Sunday, but I'm so glad that I did. This market is open from May 30 to October 10, 2021. Its hours are from 10 am till 2 pm. It's roughly fifteen minutes by car from my workplace. It's simply driving southbound on Dixie Road until there isn't any road left. I got there at 1 pm. I didn't have any difficulty finding a prime parking spot steps away from the entrance, likely because I got here towards the end of its Sunday operation. There were many volunteers present. One was waving me into the market itself as I drove in. It puzzled me. I actually asked him whether he was signalling me to park in the first row, because his hand gesture was saying something totally different. He confirmed my suspicion. I backed into a spot and then headed over to the market. There is an informational booth with pretty flowers. You can pick up details about local events and more there. Art of Bean sells coffee and proceeds to go running the market. I love that concept. It's too bad that I'm not a coffee drinker to support that cause more. Instead, I'm definitely a shopper and bought more stuff than I had anticipated! This market has quite the variety, from whiskey and beer, to jams and samosas. It's a small market compared to some that I have visited, but it's mighty in quality and heart. I racked up the following goodies on my market visit: - A bottle of blackcurrant kombucha from Cathy's kombucha - Chanterelle and oyster mushrooms from Fresh and Tasty Mushrooms - Lemon shortbread cookies from Shanny's Shortbread Cookies - A chocolate croissant from Tatsu's Bread - Low-sugar peach jam from Joanne's Urban Pantry I have consumed everything. Top notch. So good. I need to return! I'm out of most items and the week's not over! Perhaps I enjoyed this visit more because I hadn't been to a market in a while. It's quite the gem in Mississauga. I'm so glad that I dropped by and hope to again soon. (293)

Real farmers with local produce. This time of year (August) strong selection of large ears of cornread more

Every Saturday at the Etobicoke Civic Centre there is a small but wonderful farmers market. I've…read morebeen going there every weekend this summer and I've developed great relationships with actual farmers and enjoyed the fresh Ontario harvest. Like most farmers market recently, there are some resellers here. I would say there's only 2 stalls here that are 100% resellers and have no idea how food gets to their hands. There are probably 4 other stalls that sell repackaged vegetables and half their crops. From my experience, there are 4 real farmers that are phenomenal. My favourite vegetable stall that is owned by an actual farmer is against the southern part of the lot and right beside the chicken/egg farmer. He specializes in leafy vegetables and the occasional root vegetable. I love his baby spinach. It's ridiculously fresh (the spinach still has the damp earth on it from being picked the day before). I normally hate spinach but I found this spinach to be tender and almost sweet in taste. It didnt have that awful bitter taste or that awful rough film on left on your teeth. I guess only old spinach does that. Their Boston lettuce is HUGE and actually flavourful. They also sell rainbow beets in the spring and early summer. When roasted, it's nearly candy sweet and it has that really neat zebra stripe orange and white appearance. There is a fruit only farmer closest to the corner of East Mall and Burnhamthorpe. She specializes in stone fruit and her peaches are so sweet and juicy. She pretty much sells seasonal tree fruits. I've bought pears, plums, nectarines, and peach from her. Each time I'm amazed how much better they are compared to the stores. Its so much juicier. Another fruit only farmer is right in front of the deli truck and in the centre aisle. I really love this one as I've bought strawberries, blueberries, cherries, peaches, nectarine and tons of apples... pretty much any and all fruits here. I love this vendor because they're so personable. If you're not sure, they even let you try the fruit before buying. Often they have specials and they'll be the cheapest than any other farmer (and sometimes even much cheaper than supermarket). Once in a while they'll have something unusual and it's great to see. They have fresh walnuts (even with the natural shell), quince, gooseberries, and chestnuts. There's also a little deli truck outside the library steps and it's manned by a cute Eastern Euro couple and they smoke and cure everything themselves. Their pancetta is perfect and so is their bacon. An honourable mention goes to one of the resellers actually... though they are not farmers, their prices and vegetable offering are better than supermarket. It's just as fresh as any other farmer stall but their prices are more inline with supermarket prices. They also are super generous with their sizes and they always remember me. Their service is always warm and friendly. I really love this place and I'll continue to come back to support the Ontario farmers. Though it is not the cheapest option, my tastebuds love it!