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City of Toronto Media Relations has issued the following:
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News Release

December 2, 2024

Celebrate the season with local gifts, festive food and holiday fun at the new annual Winter Market

This holiday season, the City of Toronto is bringing the community together for its inaugural Winter Market, running from Thursday, December 5, to Monday, December 23, at the St. Lawrence Market.

Taking place Thursdays through Sundays, the free, outdoor Winter Market will offer a festive shopping experience filled with unique artisanal goods, delicious seasonal food and drinks, and entertainment.

Visitors can explore a curated selection of local vendors offering one-of-a-kind gifts, specialty products and seasonal food and drinks. Whether visitors are searching for the perfect holiday present or simply looking to soak in the seasonal atmosphere, the Winter Market creates the ideal setting for a festive outing with friends and family.

The Winter Market will invigorate the pedestrianized Market Street from Front Street to The Esplanade. The area will remain closed to vehicular traffic through December and will be used as a vibrant public space, community hub and urban park.

Event highlights at the Winter Market include:

Free photos with Santa Claus
Capture the magic of the season with free photos with Santa on Saturdays from 1 to 4 p.m. In partnership with Spadina-Fort York Community Care, visitors are invited to bring a new toy, non-perishable food items or a cash donation to support those in need this holiday season.

Unique Local Vendors
Discover something new with every visit to the Winter Market. Featuring a weekly rotating lineup of local artisans and vendors, shoppers will find everything from one-of-a-kind gifts and handmade crafts to delicious seasonal treats and specialty drinks.

Live performances and Entertainment
The Winter Market will feature a daily lineup of free, outdoor performances to get visitors and shoppers in the holiday spirit. Enjoy a vibrant mix of live opera, jazz, festive carolers and many more seasonal acts. With something for everyone, it’s the perfect way to add extra cheer to the holiday season.

Visit the City’s website for a complete list of entertainment options: www.stlawrencemarket.com/events/event_detail/742/Winter%20Market.

St. Lawrence Market is a renowned international food market featuring 120 merchants, vendors and farmers, offering fresh produce, meats and specialty items. Serving Toronto residents and international visitors since 1803, the Market is regularly recognized as one of Toronto's most popular destinations and one of the world's top food markets. The St. Lawrence Market Complex consists of St. Lawrence Hall, the South Market and the North Market which is in its temporary home at 125 The Esplanade.

Information is available on the St. Lawrence Market Complex website at www.stlawrencemarket.com, on Instagram at www.instagram.com/StLawrenceMarket.

Facebook at www.facebook.com/StLawrenceMarket, and on X at www.x.com/StLawrenceMkt.

Toronto is home to more than three million people whose diversity and experiences make this great city Canada’s leading economic engine and one of the world’s most diverse and livable cities. As the fourth largest city in North America, Toronto is a global leader in technology, finance, film, music, culture, innovation and climate action, and consistently places at the top of international rankings due to investments championed by its government, residents and businesses. For more information visit www.toronto.ca or follow us on X at www.x.com/cityoftoronto, on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cityofto or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/cityofto.

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Media contact: Media Relations, media@toronto.ca

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