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Trinity Bellwoods Host To Newest Farmer's Market

Posted by Kari / May 14, 2007

sprout02.jpgMy garden is sprouting and I'm excited for fresh vegetables in a few weeks. Until my veggies are ready to eat, though, I always like going to a farmer's market. I found out that this summer, there's going to be an addition to Toronto's line up of fresh veggie vendors.

The Friend's of Trinity Bellwoods have announced that the park will host a farmer's market every Tuesday, beginning on June 5th. The market will be set up in the North West end of the park, along Dundas Street W. between Shaw and Crawford Streets. Ride your bike, walk in or take the Queen or Dundas streetcars (and bring your own bags) to round out your green shopping experience.

The nice thing about the Trinity Bellwoods Farmer's Market (let's just call it the TBFM) are the hours. They're going to run from 3pm to 7pm. Some other local markets only operate in the morning/early afternoon, like the one at City Hall and the Metro Hall market. This makes a quick drive by on my bike possible after work, which is key, as I'm not an early riser.

Expect 12-20 booths at the TBFM, selling organic, local goodness. Participating farms include the Plan B Organic Farm, the Quinte Organic Farmer's Cooperative, and the Twin Creeks Farm and Garden.

Other new markets around the city include the Brick Works, Withrow Park (on the Danforth between Logan and Carlaw) and Wychwood Barns (611 St. Clair West). No matter where you are, you'll be able to pick up every fresh ingredient you need to eat healthy, and equally as important, locally!

Discussion

6 Comments

Jonathan / May 15, 2007 at 10:08 am
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Right now I live next to Riverdale Farm which also has a Tuesday evening market.

I'm moving soon near Dundas West and it's great news that there will be another market close by.
Tanja / May 15, 2007 at 11:13 am
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This is fantastic news! Thanks for letting us know!
myparkdale / May 15, 2007 at 01:28 pm
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There's also going to be a market in the Liberty Village that is for Ontario's 'Certified Local' farmers. They are only selling food grown in Ontario and it has to be sold by the farmer who grew the food in the first place.

It's going in the parking lot at Liberty and Atlantic near the old Irwin Toy Factory. Sunday mornings, beginning in early June.

Hi Kari (waves)
Kari / May 15, 2007 at 04:02 pm
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A market in Liberty Village?!? On a Sunday morning? That's just so ideal, I can't even take it.
Chris / May 16, 2007 at 04:28 am
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A market right before the circle is very excellent.
Daniel / June 6, 2007 at 11:01 am
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I was at the park on June 5th and didn't see any vendors. It was pretty cold - maybe they shut it down early? Does anybody know the normal hours for this market?

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