If want your kids to disconnect from their smartphone screens then send them for a walk on the wild side at this beautiful educational centre in the Don Valley. The picturesque urban green space is the perfect spot for kids of all ages to get outside and rediscover nature. Outdoorsy day camps and courses guide participants on an urban hike through the Don Valley where kids learn how to read animal tracks, forage for wild edibles and build shelters. The Brickworks’ educational program also features pottery workshops, cooking lessons, tree planting and various green-themed craft projects.
Simply put, this year-round, fully enclosed shopping spectacular is a farmer’s market on steroids – except they're all natural, locally sourced steroids. The stellar selection of produce from Ontario farms is well worth the short trip up the DVP on its own, while a myriad of one-of-a-kind goods from local merchants and mouth-watering breakfast and lunch fare at the Local Food Court round out the selection at this next-level market experience. Carless folk: dispel your woes and hop on the Evergreen Brick Works shuttle that runs 12 hours a day and every 30-45 minutes from Broadview Station.
Evergreen Brick Works Farmers Market takes place year-round and offers the most variety of local and seasonal food in Toronto. Focusing on the sustainability component of farmers markets, they aim to offer seasonal produce all year long. This venue also has summer events, artisan food markets and more in addition to the weekly farmers market.
When: Year-round, Saturdays 8 am to 1 pm