This Canadian worker-owned natural food market specializes in a wide selection of organically grown, GMO-free, cruelty-free and environmentally safe products. Visit the Big Carrot Organic Juice bar, and the Big Carrot Vegetarian Deli, both located at the front of Carrot Common.
348 Danforth Ave. For information call (416) 466-2129 or visit www.thebigcarrot.ca.Extensive range of bulk and packaged vegetarian foods, organic produce, and a vegan, mostly-organic cafe, Sunny’s, located inside Bloor Street location.
Locations at 322 Bloor St. W. (at Spadina), 667 Yonge St. (s. of Bloor), 2395 Yonge St. (n. of Eglinton), 7117 Bathurst St. (n. of Steeles).Karma is a non-profit food store, owned cooperatively by the people who shop there. Founded in 1972, Karma carries a comprehensive inventory of organic health food and natural products plus a broad range of standard grocery items. Membership is open to anyone and new members pay a one-time loan based on the number of adults in the household. New members may opt to commit hours working at Karma or pay a small surcharge on purchases.
739 Palmerston Ave. Call (416) 534-1470 or visit www.karmacoop.org
Open Saturdays year round 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Fresh organic fruits and vegetables, organic milk, butter, cream and yogurt, organic beef and chicken, eggs, plus some organic breads, pies and pastries. Also featured are a totally organic cafe, live music and health practitioners.
Toronto Waldorf School, 9100 Bathurst St. Located 1 mile north of Hwy 7/407. Call (905) 707-5771 or visit www.villagemarket.ca.Newly opened organic and natural food market in the Bloor Street East neighbourhood. Olive Tree has fresh organic sandwiches, meals to go, and over 50 different juices and beverages. Organic food for less money, come and get it.
Located at 366 Bloor Street East, northwest side of Bloor near Sherbourne. Call (416) 920-5003.New organic fruit and vegetable market located in the heart of Kensington Market.
257 Augusta Avenue.
Farmer’s market with fresh organic produce from local farms, a wide selection of meats and poultry, wood-fired oven sourdough breads, honey, fair trade coffee and teas, olives, cheeses, specialty baking and more. Located at Dufferin Grove Park, south of Bloor on East side of Dufferin. www.dufferinpark.ca
Located in Dufferin Grove park, 875 Dufferin St. Thursdays 3:30 to 7 p.m., year-round
Riverdale Farm Farmer’s Market is a mainly organic farmer’s market with fresh produce, preserves and fresh baked goods. www.friendsofriverdalefarm.com.
Located at Riverdale Farm, 327 Carlton St.Tuesdays 3 to 7 p.m. Until October.
Farm fresh produce with a focus on Organic, local food vendors and entertainment. Featuring local wellness practitioners! Part of LVBIA's Weekly Wellness Wednesdays. Wednesdays 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m from June 15 to October 26.
On Liberty Street between Jefferson and Pardee. www.parkdaleliberty.com
Locally grown produce with a focus on Organic. Fresh food products, Family entertainment with Parkdale crafts and artisans. Wednesdays 3 to 7 p.m. from June 15 to October 26.
Masaryk Cowan Park, Cowan Ave. south of Queen St. W. www.parkdaleliberty.com
New farmer’s market atop Scarborough Bluffs. Local artisans, organics, holistics. St. Nicholas Church Garden, 1512 Kingston Rd. Fridays 12:30 to 7 p.m., June 3 to Sept. 30.
Call 416-686-6528.
Alternatives Market’s fresh “eat-in” deli features over 50 items made fresh daily. They range from salads and entrees to scrumptious desserts. Vegan, and a variety of vegetarian items are the focus with offerings of a few meat items; most items from certified organic sources. Alternatives is also a full service health food store specializing in organic, GMO-free, and fair trade products.
Located at 579 Kerr St., Oakville, (just off the QEW.), (905) 844-2375, and at 170 Lakeshore Rd. E in Port Credit, just East of Hurontario Street. (905) 271-2776.
Organics on Bloor located at 468 Bloor Street West has just celebrated its one year anniversary, and what a year and transformation! Offering the best quality and range of fresh local produce this side of Yonge Street this One stop shop Organic store is a must visit location. Organics on Bloor now has A full range of Organic groceries, Ecover cleaning products, a baby section, dairy and meat, as well as carrying Fred's Bread, Little Stream and the wonderful New Moon range of cookies. They will soon be expanding the bakery section to include Sha Sha and Grainfields. Organics on Bloor are growing their bulk section which is all organic — no conventional substitutes here — as well as offering a wide range of wheat-free and gluten-free items storewide. But thats not all — their all organic juice bar opened on July 5. And they will be starting local door-to-door deliveries in the fall.
For information call (416) 538-1333, fax (416) 516-0211. Ask for Monica or Floyd. Website www.organicsonbloor.com (launching end of July 2005)
Organic Abundance is an organic and natural food store located one block west of Royal York on the Bloor subway line. With a wide range of organic produce, meat, dairy, and grocery products, Organic Abundance offers a relaxed shopping atmosphere with knowledgeable and friendly staff.
3066 Bloor Street West (416) 234-5258