We in the Great White North know how to make the most of summer. One great way to embrace the season is by hitting up a local farmer’s market. Ontario fare is truly unmatched. Think sun-ripened strawberries, leafy greens so flavourful they hardly need dressing, sharp seven-year-old cheddar or a fresh, gooey butter tart.
Shopping in a bustling farmer’s market isn’t a task – it’s an outing. Want to stock up on fresh ingredients and handcrafted goods grown and made only a few kilometres away? Enjoy nature’s bounty at a market near you.
Aldershot Farmers’ Market
1016 Waterdown Road, Aldershot
SUNDAYS 9 AM – 1 PM, JUNE THROUGH SEPTEMBER
After a fantastic first season, the Aldershot Farmers’ Market is thrilled to be back with even more fresh produce, baked goods, crafts, and more! Come fill your baskets with the best the region has to offer, while basking in the proud community spirit of Aldershot.
Centro Farmers’ Market
437 Brant Street, Burlington (Centro Garden Parking, off John Street)
SUNDAYS 9 AM – 12 PM, MOTHER’S DAY TO THANKSGIVING
This popular food-focused market is now in its 13th season. It brings farm-fresh food to the bustling Downtown Burlington community and connects visitors with the wonderful folks that grow and produce it locally. Shop for fruits and vegetables, meats, hot sauces, small batch ice cream, artisanal pasta, flowers, and more!
Burlington Centre Lions Farmers’ Market
Burlington Centre Parking Lot, 777 Guelph Line, Burlington
WEDNESDAYS, FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS, 8 AM – 2 PM MAY 21 – OCTOBER 25
As shoppers gather in the Burlington Centre parking lot, they’re taking part in a tradition that spans nearly 70 years. This market is a favourite among locals
for good reason. Dozens of vendors offer a generous spread of farm- fresh goods: crisp apples, artisanal cheese, free-range eggs and more. Proceeds from the 2025 market go toward the Burlington Lions Club’s charitable initiatives, supporting local youth, community programs and those in need.
Dundas Farmers’ Market
Corner of Hatt Street and Miller’s Lane, Dundas
THURSDAYS 2 – 6 PM, JUNE THROUGH OCTOBER
Dundas revitalized its Farmers’ Market to create a place that restores the link between farmers and consumers. Vendors set up shop in a municipal lot to showcase local food. The Dundas Farmers’ market is a fun excuse for fresh air and mingling in a picturesque valley town.
CRAVING MORE LOCAL FLAVOUR?
Many of your favourite neighbourhood restaurants offer farm-to-table fruits, vegetables, meats, eggs and dairy. The next time you order your meal, ask your server about menu items that are made with local ingredients. The farmers and your tastebuds will thank you!
Oakville Farmers’ Market
Dorval Crossing, 200-240 North Service Road West, Oakville
8 AM – 1:30 PM EVERY SATURDAY FROM MAY UNTIL NOVEMBER
For 44 years, the Civitan Club of Oakville has operated this market (originally located at the former Hopedale Mall) in support of community charities. Now located at Dorval Crossing, the market has become a destination for everything from empanadas and smoked trout to jewellery and flowers.
Waterdown Farmers’ Market
Waterdown Legion front parking lot, 79 Hamilton Street North. Waterdown
SATURDAYS 8 AM – 1 PM, LATE MAY TO MID-OCTOBER
Now in its twelfth season, the Waterdown Farmers’ Market continues to thrive, deeply rooted in the agricultural traditions of its surrounding community. Vendors at this lively hub offer everything from just-picked produce and artisan honey, to small-batch maple syrup and local beer.
Fun fact: one of the market’s longest running vendors, Foundry Ice Cream, creates decadent take-home pints using ingredients sourced right from the market.
The Bronte Farmers’ Market
Bronte Market Square – 2445 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville
EVERY SUNDAY IN JULY, AUGUST & SEPTEMBER (EXCEPT AUGUST 31), 10 AM – 2 PM
One of the newest gems on the local market scene, the Bronte Farmers’ Market was quite literally envisioned by the community. In a survey a few years back, 91 percent of residents, businesses and community groups said a local market would inspire them to spend more time in the neighbourhood. Just like that, the idea became a reality. The Bronte Farmers’ Market is entering its second season, with an impressive variety of goods.
Local links
ALDERSHOT FARMERS’ MARKET
aldershotfarmersmarket.com
CENTRO FARMER’S MARKET
centrogarden.com/farmers-market
THE BRONTE FARMERS’ MARKET
bronte-village.ca
BURLINGTON CENTRE LIONS FARMERS’ MARKET
burlington.ca
DUNDAS FARMERS’ MARKET
dundasfarmersmarket.ca
OAKVILLE FARMERS’ MARKET
oakvillefarmersmarket.ca
WATERDOWN FARMERS’ MARKET
waterdownfarmersmarket.ca
By Lauren Medeiros
