Healthy Food Shopping at Toronto’s Markets
As a follow up to my previous post on pesticides I’d like to point out some great places to slow down the pace and shop for delicious foods: Toronto’s Organic and Farmers’ Markets. In the summer they are held outdoors, while in the winter a few continue indoors. Check them out…
Organics Galore:
Dufferin Grove Organic Farmers’ Market
Thursdays 3-7pm. Dufferin Grove Park.
all year long
Riverdale Farm Farmers’ Market
Tuesday 3-7pm, in front of Riverdale Farm
May to October
Sunshine Garden Organic Market
CAMH Grounds at 1001 Queen St W. (w. of Ossington), 416-363-6441,
Monday and Thursday 10am-11:30am. Closed on holidays.
July to October
Local Farm Food with Organic Vendors Also:
High Park Organic Market
Inside the park, beside Grenadier Restaurant, 416-882-5140
Fridays 12-7pm, Sat-Sun 9am-6pm
May to October
Don Valley Brick Works Farmers’ Market Located off of the Bayview Extension (550 Bayview Ave)
Saturdays 8am-1pm,
June to end of October
St. Lawrence Farmers’ Market
92 Front St. E. (at Jarvis), 416-392-7219
Birchcliff Farmers’ Market
St. Nicholas Church Garden, 1512 Kingston Rd (near the Scarborough Bluffs).
Fridays 2-7pm
June to October
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Another really convienient way to get organic (and often local) produce is to get it delivered to your door! In Toronto, Front Door Organics and Green Earth Organics can deliver fruits and veggies weekly or every second week to you. What I love about this is that it encourages you to try different types of fruits and veggies (since they give you a mix of whatever’s in season).
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Thanks for the comments.
Jessica: The organic delivery services are a great way to try new foods. It ends up being a little more expensive than buying at the markets but has both the creativity and convenience factor going for it.
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