st. lawrence market, old town toronto and... food.
Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at 7:09PM 
I finally stopped in the St. Lawrence Market in the area of Old Town Toronto. It's been mentioned to me by a number of friends in Toronto. Apparently, the market is 205 years old. It's a beautiful, brick structure, a huge space with numerous food vendors. I loved the architecture of the area, too. It might be the most interesting and as well-preserved as I've seen in Toronto. It reminded me of San Francisco (and a little of Paris). It's also similar to Dumbo, Brooklyn. The market is situated on Front Street – which also happens to be near the water. Maybe next time I can make it past the street level and venture downstairs. I did get a chance to enjoy the famous pea meal bacon sandwich (YUM!). And I couldn't help but take photos of some of the food. Can you tell that I've been addicted to shooting everything up close?
Reader Comments (5)
Gorgeous photos, Cat.
I shop at St. Lawrence every Saturday, and it's fun to see it through the eyes of someone coming to it for the first time ~ there are so many things we become blind to when we are in contact with them regularly. I'm charmed by your shot of Scheffler's Deli, which captures wonderfully the old-world appeal of the counter.
I also love that you say Old Town reminds you, even if just a little, of Paris. It's not often that that comparison is made, but if there's a neighbourhood in this city deserving of it, it's certainly the market district.
Have you been to the Distillery District, no market there but the oldest section of intact toronto architecture
Thank you so much for your comments!
I have been to the Distillery District and plan to go back and photograph it too. It was too cold the last time I was there to take the time to do it.
Wow!
Those pictures are beautiful!