Join the festivities to celebrate your City Market and your City!  
Friday, November 6 and Saturday November 7, 2009

St. Lawrence Market Complex has served as Toronto's social centre, City Hall and market place throughout Toronto's history. Celebrate the market's 205th anniversary, as well as Toronto's 175th birthday, with activities and entertainment for the entire family.

For details on times and locations of specific events, visit: www.stlawrencemarket.com 

Friday, November 6, 6 p.m.  
Free admission
First lighting of St. Lawrence Market  
Launch of a new night lighting initiative in St. Lawrence Market neighbourhood to showcase Toronto's pride in its heritage and historic buildings.

Friday, November 6 and Saturday, November 7, 7 p.m. 
Admission: $25
1812 Great Canadian Victory Party and Banquet
Canada’s path to nationhood – join the victory party at St. Lawrence Hall to experience history from Laura Secord, Tecumseh and other heroes of the War of 1812 – heritage bread, chesse and wine tasting.

Saturday, November 7, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.  
Free admission
St. Lawrence Market 205th Anniversary
Join the festivities to celebrate your City Market – a Toronto tradition that continues through the generations.

Featuring…

Entertainment for the entire family!
Musicians, storytellers, buskers and performers will keep you entertained throughout the complex. Family members of all ages will be singing, clapping and dancing along with the performers.  

Children’s activities
St. Lawrence Hall will be transformed into a kids’ zone. You can spend the entire days making crafts, playing games, listening to storytellers and watching theatre and music performances dedicated to Toronto’s history.

Cooking demonstrations
The Market Kitchen cooking school and event venue will showcase the best of St. Lawrence Market – food and drink. Stop by for a cooking demonstration and samples.

$1.75 feature fare and specialty items
No celebration at St. Lawrence Market would be complete without food. Farmers, merchants and artisans will showcase $1.75 and $11.75 feature fare and specialty items to commemorate Toronto's 175th birthday.

Toronto history talks and tour
Local historian Bruce Bell will make history fun as he takes you on a tour of the market complex and gives talks throughout the day. He’ll share interesting historical facts and details of St. Lawrence Market from the past 205 years.

Toronto trivia
What year was the City of Toronto incorporated? What was Toronto called before it became Toronto? Who was Toronto’ first mayor? Where was Toronto’s first City Hall located? How many official City Halls does Toronto have?  Think you know the answers? Be sure to study your history books to win prizes during the day. We won’t tell you exactly where our trivia tricksters will be; that’s part of the fun!

Toronto 175 merchandise
Toronto’s 175 birthday is a celebration of Toronto’s growth and achievements. Purchase your collectors’ items - books, posters, DVDs - to commemorate this important milestone in Toronto’s history.