St. Lawrence Market - Home of the Toronto Dollar

The St. Lawrence Market holds a convergence of cultures from around the globe. Foods from around the world combine to provide the infinite diversity which makes the market famous. Alive with music and dance, the performers add something special to your day.

St. Lawrence Market

Enter the Market Gallery on the 2nd floor, and you'll discover its art collections, historical paintings, photographs and maps and various memorabilia.

With the gathering of Market Carts to choose from, collectables and one-of-a-kind items can be bought, such as custom designed jewellery, ethnic imports and speciality gifts you will only find within the St. Lawrence Market.

Coffee's from remote parts of the world; teas from far away places, or perhaps meat cut by seasoned experts. Beef, pork, lamb, chicken, turkey and game birds are all on show. Or maybe something more exotic is to your taste; moose, venison, rabbit or ostrich.

Lobsters, shrimp, oyster, crab, scallops, mussels and much more, packed in ice, fresh from the sea. All with a lifetime of expertise to draw from to bring out the best in these foods.

The smell of freshly baked bread permeates the air, steaming hot bagels and rye from around the world. Not to forget the endless selection of cookies, cakes and pies.

With the Farmers market, open every Saturday, Ontario farmers share the best of home-grown produce. Fresh peppers and beans, potatoes, apples and pears alongside fresh farm eggs. For more information on the market, please visit their web site.

Where does the Toronto Dollar fit in? The market is a centre point for the currency. The Dollar is accepted by a large number of merchants, who then use it themselves in the local area. Walk through the market and you'll see and abundance of signs indicating Toronto Dollar accepted. You'll also see the Toronto Dollar Booth (seen below), in the south building, where you can purchase your own Toronto Dollars.

The Toronto Dollar Booth

Joy Kogawa (far right) and friends