About The Stop's Farmers' Market
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.
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The Stop's Farmer's Market is Open Every Saturday
You can find us at Wychwood Barns, 601 Christie Street, between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m.
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 had access to farmers’ market spaces.
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Benefits of Attending a Farmers’ Market
Freshness and Quality
Produce is often picked at peak ripeness, allowing for higher nutritional value and better taste compared to grocery store items that may be days or weeks old.
Transparent Communication
You can speak directly to the farmers and learn about their growing methods, such as organic practices or natural pest control.
Unique and Local Finds
You can find heirloom produce, organic options, artisanal cheeses, fresh baked goods, and flowers not typical in large grocery stores.
Environmental Sustainability
Buying local food means shorter distances from farm to table compared to the thousands of kilometers traveled by commercial produce, significantly lowering transportation-related emissions.
Did You Know?
Proceeds from The Stop’s Farmers’ Market directly support our community programs, helping expand access to fresh, healthy food and the resources needed to address food insecurity in Toronto.
Our Community
Fostering partnerships with community groups is an integral part of our market model. Current market community initiatives include:
Black Entrepreneur Guest Tables
Market Bucks Program
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First-Year Vendor Reduced Fee Option
Community Buds Program
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
Yes, public restrooms are available on the first floor of Wychwood Barns during market hours.
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.
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.
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 place for the neighbourhood to gather.