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Farmers' markets in Ontario are varied with many open all year. During the fall season the many road side stands provide a mini-farmers market for visitors on road trips north in Ontario. There are many seasonal markets open from spring through fall season.

A Farmers' market visit in combination with a autumn harvest fall road trip coincides with Ontario's county agricultural fall fairs and studio tours taking place on weekends. Ontario residents can experience the foods included in the 100 mile diet. Road side stands are always bursting with fresh sweet corn, pumpkins and gourds for Canadian Thanksgiving decorations. Roadside stands can be a fun part a day road trip, Ontario staycation or weekend getaway. See the variety of items that can be found in our farmers' market photo gallery.

Algoma Farmers' Market - Sault Ste. Marie- More Info Click Here

Almonte Farmers' Market - Almonte - More Info Click Here

Argyle Farmers' Market - Port Loring - More Info Click Here

Barrie Farmers' Market - Barrie - More Info Click Here, Thurs. Market South Barrie

Barry's Bay Farmers' Market - Barry's Bay - More Info Click Here

Cambridge Farmers' Market - Cambridge - More Info Click Here

Carleton Place Farmers' Market - Carleton Place - More Info Click Here

Carp Farmers' Market - Carp - More Info Click Here

Clover Valley Farmers' Market - Fort Frances - More Info Click Here

Cobourg Farmers' Market - Cobourg, ON - More Info Click Here

Combine your farmers' market visit with a culinary dining experience at the many dining rooms in resort destinations north of Toronto. Get up to date information on culinary trends and news in the areas of culinary tourism. Discover Ontario with a culinary getaway.

Cochrane Farmers' Market - Cochrane - More Info Click Here

Collingwood Farmers' Market - Collingwood - More Info Click Here

Combermere Farmers' Market - Combermere - More Info Click Here

Creemore Farmers' market - Creemore - More Info Click Here

Crows Creek Market - Wiarton - More Info Click Here

Come on in ... Durham's farm gates are open!
One of Durham region's most anticipated farm events is back again for the fourth year!
On October 3 and 4, Gates Open: Savour Durham will showcase regional farms and culinary delights. What better time than a crisp fall weekend to learn about agriculture, taste the seasons bounty and

Earlton Ontario - 2009 International Plowing Match District of Temiskaming, Earlton Ontario Tuesday Sept. 22 – Saturday Sept. 26, 2009 Web Site Click Here

Elmvale Ontario: Contact Heather Heather 705 322-3482 or Keith 322 3223. Fridays 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m until Canadian Thanksgiving: Take a Peek at the Boutique www.simcoecrafts.ca every Friday in August. See more on Elmvale Farmers' Market.

Gore Bay Farmers' Market - Gore Bay (Manitoulin Island) - More Info Click Here

Horton Farmers' Market - St. Thomas - More Info Click Here

Huntsville Farmer's Market - Huntsville - More Info Call Sherry at 705 788 7883.

Kinmount Farmers' Market - Kinmount - More Info Click Here

Kapuskasing Farmers' Market - Kapuskasing - More Info Click Here

Lindsay Farmers' Market - Lindsay - More Info Click Here

Little Current Farmers' Market - Little Current (Manitoulin Isalnd) - More Info Click Here

Haliburton Farmers' Market Friday, September 11, 3:00 to 7:00 pm
Last market of the season... BUY LOCAL, FRESH FOOD. Meet local producers and artisans. Music by Serendipity and Abbey North Drummers, cooked corn on the cob, and freshly made donuts and a free draw of market goodies. Healthy for you, the community and the environment. A great start to the weekend! Roberts Marina on Rd 21, Haliburton village (beside Tim Br Mart)

Midland Farmers' Market - Midalnd - More Info Click Here

Mindemoya Farmers' Market - Midemoya (Manitoulin Island) - More Info Click Here.

Milton Farmers' Market - Milton - More Info Click Here

Mitchell & Area Farmers' Market - Mitchell - More Info Click Here

Newmarket Farmers' Market - Newmarket - More Info Click Here

North Bay Farmers' Market - North Bay - www.northbayfarmersmarket.ca or www.northbayfarmersmarket.com.

Oakville Civitan Farmers' Market - Oakville - More Info Click Here

Orangeville Farmers' Market - Orangeville - More Info Click Here

Orillia Farmers' Market - Orillia - More Info Click Here

Owen Sound & District Farmers' Market - Owen Sound - More Info Click Here

Pembroke Farmers' Market - Pembroke - More Info Click Here

Penetanguishene Community Market - Penetanguishene - More Info Click Here

Port Colborne Farmers' Market - Port Colborne - More Info Click Here

Port Hope Farmers' Market - Port Hope - More Info Click Here

Powassan Farmers' Market - Powassan - More Info Click Here

Riverside Farmers' Market - New Liskeard - More Info Click Here

Simcoe County Farm Fresh - Simcoe County-Huronia - more info click here

Spanish & Area Farmers' Market - Spanish - More Info Click Here

St. Marys Framers' Market - St. Marys - More Info Click Here

Sudbury Market Squeare - Sudbury - More Info Click Here

The Wednesday Farmers' Market - Peterborough - More Info Click Here

Thunder Bay Country Market - Thunder Bay - More Info Click Here

Thunder Bay Farmers' Market - Thunder Bay - More Info Click Here

Ontario Agri-Tourism

Ontario’s rich history builds on an agricultural based economy in many of Ontario’s rural communities north of Toronto. A list of Ontario towns and cities and villages north in Ontario can be explored during a vacation, road trip, or a close to home staycation. Gardening and Agricultural communities have locts in common and often combine an exciting educational experience in the form of Agricultural Tourism or agritourism for visitors and residents. Agritourism can involve pick your own opportunities, farm tours, and rural history. Good old fashioned hospitality and dining experiences often combine fresh Ontario foods. For quality tips see Foodland Ontario. Ontario’s rural life style can be explored as part of a family getaway.

Many farmers' markets in rural Ontario are early supliers of garden herbs, onion sets, garlic, and outdoor garden flowers. A rewarding purchase of spring plants can enhance your vegetable garden or flower bed. One of the newest trends is the development of a companion vegetable and flower gardens.

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News from Farmers' Markets 2011

Teacher wins award for getting students to think farming
The Barrie Advance
BARRIE - Eastview history and civics teacher Jason Beer reaped the rewards of relating agricultural and food policy. Ontario Agri-Food Education Inc. honored him at Canada's Outdoor Farm Show Sept. 13, as the charity looked for a teacher who creatively ...

Canada Food Day Sat. July 30, Civic Holiday Weekend
Food Day is a national celebration of restaurateurs, suppliers, growers, farmers and citizens. Join us on July 30 , 2011 for the 8th annual coast-to-coast-to-coast event, heralding our regional diversity, culinary creativity and world-renowned reputation for throwing an amazing party! See Restaurant Events, Community Events, News Events.

Travellers Play a Key Role in Protecting Livestock
Marketwire (press release)
OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - July 26, 2011) - Recognizing the increase in
travel during the summer, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is
reminding travellers of the precautions they can take to protect Canada's
animals, agricultural sector ...

Algonquin Park Resort Features "100 mile diet" Challenge Barbecue
Arowhon Pines Summer Resort and Restaurant, located inside Algonquin Park, is hosting a "100 Mile Challenge" Summer Barbecue on Monday, August 1st, 2011. All food served is grown within 100 miles of the resort. The 100 mile challenge is based on the food blog and book "The 100 mile diet" by James MacKinnon and Alisa Smith. Stay in Algonquin Area Resorts, Inns, Hotels, Cottages via Highway 60 East from Huntsville or Highway 60 West from Barry's Bay.

Metro Minute at farm show
Metro Canada - Ottawa
The farm comes to the city this week for the Ottawa Valley Farm Show, which runs today through Thursday at Lansdowne Park. Ontario's longest-running agricultural trade show features more than 350 exhibitors offering the latest in farm machinery, ...Book Ottawa Hotels

Ontario Maple Harvest Starts in March 2011
One of oldest syrup producers to host first local tapping in March
Minden Times
The event finds a new home each year, but for members of the Haliburton-Kawartha Maple Syrup Producers Association (HKMSPA), it's a tradition, a chance to hang out with fellow producers from across Central Ontario. The Martin family has been making .. more on Maple Syrup History, Maple Syrup Festivals,

2011 Powassan Maple Syrup Festival Official Tree Tapping Ceremony!
The Powassan Maple Syrup Festival (April 16th) and the Ontario Maple Syrup Producers Assoc.-Almanguin Local are kicking off the 2011 maple syrup season with ...
Powassan area resorts, North Bay Area Hotels Resorts B& B's

Bala Cranberry Festival
Savour the tastes of this annual berry fest – from sweet cranberry crepes to tangy cranberry chili. (Bala, Oct 15-17)
Accommodation at resorts, inns, hotels near Bala, Port Carling, Bracebridge, Gravenhurst

Breakfast TV coming to Meaford
The Barrie Advance
The Apple Harvest, amazing fall drives and incredible tourism experiences make our South Georgian Bay destination, one of Ontario's premier fall ...Scarecrows wil be out "We are inviting the public to come out in Scarecrow Costume for an amazing early morning BT Scarecrow Invasion Street Party.................. More on Georgian Bay Ontario, and Meaford Ontario

Ontario's 3rd "Tour de Greenbelt" north of Toronto
A perfect fall colour weekend for cyclists can start off with a visit to
Ontario's Greenbelt north of Toronto. Recreational cyclists along with
serious bike riders can choose from a variety of trail lengths to experience
a morning, day or two days of family fun, outdoor BBQ, and entertainment in
rural Ontario.

Farmers' markets with Holland Marsh produce | Holland Marsh ...
Take a drive through the beautiful Holland Marsh and stop by one of these nearby community's farmers' markets - from greenbeltfresh.ca ...
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Families set to harvest fresh veggies
‎Sudbury Star - Ron Grech
The initiative received $14200 from the Ontario Trillium Foundation to purchase ... Independent Farmer's Market and the Anti-Hunger Coalition Timmins. ...

Innisfil promoting growers in guide
The Barrie Examiner
The Town of Innisfil is planning to participate in the Simcoe County Farm Fresh Paper Guide Map for 2010, listing local farms and growers, farmers' markets, ...

Organic market in Canada
Globe and Mail - ‎Jan 15, 2010‎
Those number do not account for direct sales of certified organic produce at farmers' markets and farm gates across the country, a market the OACC estimates ...

Cookbook Award Winners at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair
Culinary surprises and tasty delights continue througout the fall at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. This write up and coverage by CBC gives insight into a number of Award winning Cookbook writers presented by the University of Guelph Presented by Cuisine Canada and the University of Guelph, the annual awards recognize excellence and creativity in food and beverage writing in both English- and French-language culinary books published during the previous year. See Cookbook Club-Fall Fare

Historical Canadian cookbook bibliography wins prize at culinary book awards
The Canadian Press - ‎Nov 6, 2009‎
TORONTO — A bibliography of Canadian cookbooks from 1825 to 1949 captured the first Canadian Culinary Hall of Fame
award presented Friday on the opening day by the University of Guelph.

A young chef's innovative cuisine
Financial Times - David Kaufman - ‎Nov 6, 2009‎
He traded high school for home school; comic books for cookbooks; chemistry experiments for culinary ones. By 15, he had read hundreds of cookbooks, ... ...Kingston Ontario

Visit the Ontario town where the McIntosh was born
The Gazette (Montreal) By Kristin Goff,
The Ottawa Citizen Trae Cayouette-Square and his mother, Nicole Cayouette, of Cornwall pick McIntosh apples at Smyth's Apple Orchard, ...

Applefest at the Creemore Farmers' Market
A Harvest Celebration. The Creemore Heritage Apple Society will sponsor viewing and tasting of heritage and modern hybrid varieties along with an apple cider demonstation and pie-baking contest!! Check the Creemore Farmers' Market for location and market times.

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