St. Lawrence Market Opening: Explore the New North Building

The heartbeat of Toronto’s Old Town is finding its rhythm again with the highly anticipated St. Lawrence Market Opening.

St. Lawrence Market has always been more than a place to pick up fresh produce and artisan goods — it’s a space where history, community, and culture intersect. And now, after years of redevelopment, the long-anticipated North Building is officially reopening with a celebration that’s set to bring the whole community together.

At the center of this milestone is more than just a sleek new space — it’s a fresh opportunity to connect, explore, and enjoy a Toronto icon in a whole new way.

What to Expect

The Grand Opening is a full-day experience, free and open to the public. Whether you’re dropping by for the food, music, or family fun, here’s what’s lined up:

• Live music from Priyanka, The Blues Angels featuring Prakash John and Mike Branton, Logan Staats, DijahSB, and Trash Panda Brass
• Kids activities hosted by Jamii
• A photo booth for fun and shareable memories
• Circus performances by Hercinia Arts Collective
• Local eats from market vendors and a free BBQ (while supplies last)
• Giveaways and a laid-back community vibe
• A ribbon-cutting ceremony with Mayor Olivia Chow
• Guided tours of the brand-new North Building, including the courtrooms

Meet the Market Vendors

While you explore the new building, take a moment to visit the vendors who make St. Lawrence Market what it is. Expect longtime favorites and new additions across food, crafts, and local goods:

• Carousel Bakery – known for their iconic peameal bacon sandwiches
• St. Urbain Bagel – Montreal-style bagels baked fresh on-site
• Churrasco’s – Portuguese grilled chicken done right
• Manotas Organics – small-batch Colombian coffee and snacks
• Whitehouse Meats – premium butcher offerings
• Mothers Dumplings – handmade dumplings from scratch
• Evelyn’s Crackers, J.K. Fine Chocolates, The Mustard Emporium, and many more

A Building with Purpose

The revitalized North Building is more than a visual upgrade. It’s a versatile civic space that includes vendor stalls, an event hall, and modern municipal courtrooms. Designed by Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners, the space brings natural light, transparency, and a contemporary feel — all while respecting the architectural fabric of the neighborhood.

It’s a place where public life can unfold — where buying groceries, attending events, and participating in civic processes all happen under the same roof.

The return of the St. Lawrence Market North building isn’t just about new bricks and beams. It’s about what this place represents — connection, community, and a shared sense of local pride.
Come for the music, the food, or the architecture. Stay for the people and the sense that, even in a fast-moving city, there are places that bring us back together.

Thinking of Going? Bring your friends, your family, or just your curiosity. You’ll find something — or someone — worth staying for.

More..

• https://retail-insider.com/bulletin/2025/04/st-lawrence-farmers-market-reopens-in-new-north-building/
• https://nowtoronto.com/event/st-lawrence-market-north-grand-opening-celebration/
• https://www.familyfuncanada.com/toronto/st-lawrence-market-north-grand-opening/