Snack crawl
Fresh fruit and pastries for the kids, and a peameal bacon sandwich for you.
Toddler tip: Let each child pick one treat to make the visit feel special.
Around the city, Old Town
St. Lawrence Market with a toddler
A historic food market full of fruit, cheese, fresh bread and Toronto's famous peameal bacon sandwich.
- Cost
- Free to wander
- Best for ages
- All ages
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Stroller
- Possible, but busy aisles on Saturdays
- Washrooms
- Inside the market
- Getting there
- TTC Line 1: King or Union station, then a short walk
Free · ages 3–6
St. Lawrence Market Explorer booklet
Two pages of stops, counting games, bingo and wow facts, from the Market Stalls to Snack Time. Ends with a drawing box and an explorer badge.
Download free (PDF)Visiting with a younger toddler? Try the simpler St. Lawrence Market picture hunt (ages 2–4, PDF).
Toddler highlights
Colours and smells
Huge piles of fruit, vegetables, cheese and fish to name and count.
Toddler tip: Play "I spy something red" as you walk.
Plan your visit
When to go
Go early, especially on Saturdays, to beat the crowds and grab the best seats for a snack break. The market is closed some days of the week, so check the hours first.
Strollers
Saturdays are very busy. A carrier is easier, or visit on a weekday.
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