The Stop’s Farmers’ Market
About
The Stop’s Farmers’ Market is one of the few farmers’ markets in Toronto that is open year-round, rain or shine!
We are proud to host over 35 farmers and prepared food vendors who center their work around sustainability, ethical labour practices, and local food. You’ll find an array of produce, meat, dairy, beverages, pickles and ferments, prepared foods, and more that reflect cultural diversity and local seasonality.
Our market celebrates community and features weekly pop-ups of new vendors, a community table for advocacy groups and community members to share their cause, and musical performances from local artists.
Open Every Saturday
You can find us at Wychwood Barns, 601 Christie Street, between 8AM and 1PM. From May to October, we’re situated outdoors along the Barns’ walkways, and from November to April, inside the main Barn.
Our Vendors
We prioritize the participation of vendors who identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Colour) and who are from the LGBTQ2+ community to create opportunities for those who historically may not have been included in farmers’ market spaces. Check out our 2025 Vendors!
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Many of our farmers harvest their produce just hours before arriving at the market.
That means the vegetables on your table haven`t spent days travelling across the country or sitting in a warehouse. They`re picked at their peak, packed with flavour, and brought straight to you.
When you shop at a farmers` market, you`re getting food that`s truly in season while supporting the people who grew it.
📍 601 Christie St.
🕗 Saturdays | 8 AM–1 PM
🧀 Say cheese!
Whether you’re building the perfect charcuterie board, topping a fresh loaf of bread, or simply treating yourself, our cheese vendors have you covered.
🐃 Monforte Dairy – artisan cheeses crafted with passion using traditional cheesemaking methods.
🐑 Secret Lands Farm – Small-batch sheep’s milk cheeses made on the farm using kefir cultures for a truly unique flavour.
Stop by this Saturday to sample, discover a new favourite, and take home a taste of local.
📍 The Stop’s Farmers’ Market
🗓 Saturdays | 8 AM–1 PM | Wychwood Barns
Here’s the outdoor map of our amazing vendors for tomorrow!
🛍️ Come shop fresh farm goods, local treasures, tasty eats, and handmade goods.
⏰ We’ll be here from 8am–1pm.
✨ Can’t wait to see you there!
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🌾 Meet our grain vendors!
From freshly milled flour and artisan sourdough to French-Japanese pastries and heritage grain crackers, these vendors are redefining what local grains can be.
Stop by this Saturday and discover:
🥖 Motherdough Mill & Bakery
🥐 Knot Bakery
🧀 Evelyn’s Crackers
Taste the difference that locally grown Ontario grains make.
📍 Saturdays | 601 Christie | 8 AM–1 PM
A beautiful day for a farmers’ market ⛱️☀️🍎
See you from 8-1pm!
🍯 Sweet as can bee! 🐝
From light and floral to rich and bold, honey is one of nature’s most delicious gifts. Whether you’re stirring it into your morning tea, drizzling it over yogurt, baking with it, or enjoying it by the spoonful, there’s a local honey waiting to become your new favourite.
At The Stop Farmers’ Market, we’re lucky to have three incredible honey vendors, each bringing their own unique flavours and beekeeping expertise:
🐝 Bees Universe
🌼 Sweet Gatherings Farm
🍀 Clover Roads Farm
Swipe through to meet each vendor and discover some of the many reasons to love local honey.
Grab your honey this Saturday from 8-1pm! 🍯
🌱 July is one of the most delicious times to shop local.
As the season changes, so do the fruits and vegetables you’ll find at the market. This month, look for sweet cherries, crisp snap peas, fresh broccoli, zucchini, and vine-ripened tomatoes. 🍑 Peaches and 🌽 Ontario sweet corn usually arrive closer to the end of July, so keep an eye out as the month goes on.
Shopping seasonally means better flavour, fresher produce, and supporting the local farmers who grow it.
Swipe through to see what’s in season this month, then stop by on Saturday to fill your basket with the best Ontario has to offer.
📍 601 Christie St.
🗓 Saturdays
⏰ 8 AM to 1 PM
Fresh food, friendly faces, and a Saturday morning well spent 💚
There’s something special about a farmers’ market.
It’s not just about picking up fresh vegetables, artisan bread, local honey, flowers, jams, and seasonal treats. It’s about meeting the people behind your food, supporting local farmers and makers, and being part of a community that cares.
Every purchase helps support small local businesses right here in our neighbourhood and that’s something worth showing up for.
Come wander the market, discover something delicious, and say hi to your local vendors.
We can’t wait to see you Saturday 🌻
Our Community
Fostering partnerships with community groups is an integral part of our market model. Current market community initiatives include:
Black Entrepreneur Guest Tables: Since 2022, The Stop’s Farmers’ Market has partnered with the Black Entrepreneurship Alliance to offer tables to graduates from their food incubator and accelerator programs.
Market Bucks Program: The Stop works with hundreds of volunteers each year to support our diverse programming, including the market. In exchange for their time, we offer volunteers market bucks, which they can spend at our market each week!
Member of marketcityTO: We are proud to be members of marketcityTO, which works to strengthen and support the public market network in Toronto.
First-Year Vendor Reduced Fee Option: To make our market accessible and affordable to new vendors starting their businesses, we provide the option to pay a reduced vendor fee each week for their first year.
Community Buds Program: We offer low-cost access to our greenhouse and kitchen space throughout the year for new farmers and food business operators who identify as BIPOC to help address the systemic barriers that individuals from these backgrounds may face when starting their new businesses.
FAQ
Can I bring my dog?
During the outdoor season (May-October), dogs (on leash) are permitted to roam outdoor park spaces accompanied by their owners. However, during the indoor season (November – April), dogs are not permitted inside Wychwood Barns.
How do I become a vendor?
Those interested in becoming a vendor at The Stop’s Farmers’ Market can submit an application when we make our annual call for vendors at the start of each year. For more information, please email us at farmersmarket@thestop.org.
How can I apply as a volunteer?
The Stop’s Farmers’ Market couldn’t operate without our amazing volunteers! We accept volunteers for the market on an as-needed basis. All interested volunteers for the farmers’ market or any of our other programs can apply here.
Please note: volunteers must first attend an orientation before being placed, which can take 1-2 months. We prioritize volunteers who are available bi-weekly on Saturdays.
How can I apply for a community table?
Community tables are available at no cost to individuals or groups who fall under the following criteria:
- Are not-for-profit and not selling any items or products
- Are advocating or looking for support for a community and/or public cause in line with The Stop’s mission and values
All applicants will be accepted on a case-by-case basis and are subject to table space availability.
Apply for a community table here. Please expect a 1-2 week response time.
Is there access to restrooms?
Yes, public restrooms are available on the first floor of Wychwood Barns during market hours.
Do market vendors only accept cash?
Many of our market vendors accept debit, credit, and tap. However, a few of our vendors only accept cash. There is an ATM on the second floor of the Wychwood Barns if needed.
Are you open year-round?
Yes! We are open every Saturday of the year unless we fall on a statutory holiday, such as Christmas Day or New Year’s Day.
Why does a non-profit organization run a farmers’ market?
At The Stop, our mission is to increase access to nutritious food in a manner that maintains dignity, builds health and community, and champions equity. While our food bank and Drop-In Meal program are key ways that we meet the urgent needs of our community, our farmers’ market offers other solutions for our local food system. By running a weekly market year-round, we’re able to support local farmers and producers in Ontario, showcase diverse produce and artisanal goods, create space for new businesses and marginalized groups, and provide a space to gather in the neighbourhood.