Upcoming weekends: June 18-19, July 1-3, July 30-Aug 1, September 3-5 and October 8-10
Toronto, ON – A new destination for visitors and a premium weekend outing for people across the city, the Waterfront Artisan Market (WAM) presented
by The Waterfront BIA in partnership with Toronto Market Company
(TMCo), brings together a carefully curated mix of 50 top artisans,
crafters, chefs and bakers.
This unique open-air market will take place over the following five weekends at HTO Park (339 Queens Quay West – between Rees Street and Spadina Avenue). Explore
new items and foods from exciting up-and-coming vendors on June 18-19, July 1-3, July 30-Aug 1, September 3-5 and October 8-10 from
10am-6pm. Visit waterfrontartisanmarket.com for more information.
“The Waterfront Artisan Market
was developed to create a culturally rich and exciting hub along
Toronto's Waterfront,” says Melissa Zuker, co-founder of TMCo. “Visitors
can discover talented chefs, shop for local artisan gifts and enjoy
this stunning part of the city!"
Browse and shop for finely crafted jewellery, unique works of art, delicious foods and artisanal gifts. The Waterfront Artisan Market's vendors include: custom wood watches and sunglasses by G Fox & Co.; unique statement pieces from Laborde Jewellery; beautiful photography by Jennifer Allison Photography; greeting cards, pillows, prints and original watercolours from Blossom & SweetPea Critter Co.; artful ties, bow ties, pocket squares and scarves from VIVID and handmade clay and pottery pieces by Dundee Pottery.
Those
who are looking to discover food will find more than 20 cook-on site
food vendors over the course of the market. Indulge in freshly made
colourful donuts from Miche Bakery; savour hot pastrami and corn beef sandwiches from Caplansky's Delicatessen; enjoy South American cuisine from La Fiesta; choose from an
array of toppings from traditional caramelized onions and thick sour
cream to creations like Asian-inspired kimchi pierogis at Loaded Pierogi; tempt your taste buds with sandwiches and salad boxes from Come and Get it; indulge in specialty frites from Jamie Kennedy’s Kitchen, or cool down with lemonade, limeade, ices or slushies in incredible flavours using fruit and organic cane sugar from Augie's Ice Pops, all while shopping from local businesses at the Waterfront Artisan Market.
“The Waterfront Artisan Market
was such a success when it made its debut last year during the Redpath
Waterfront Festival, that we decided to bring it back over six weekends
from May to October,” adds Carol Jolly, Executive Director, The
Waterfront BIA. “WAM showcases a broad taste of what our city has
to offer in one accessible location. We encourage people to visit the
Waterfront and to browse, shop and taste like never before.”
The
Waterfront BIA is working to bring our artistic and cultural
significance to the forefront and improve the retail and restaurant
environment on Toronto’s Waterfront with a unique artisanal flair. Find
your weekend escape within the city at the Waterfront Artisan Market!
Toronto Market Co.’s mission is to create vibrant pop-up markets in our city that showcase Toronto’s best and celebrate Toronto’s spirit. Successful events include Front Street Foods and the Union Station Holiday Market. We love to create avenues for local designers, artisans, chefs, entrepreneurs, bakers and makers to showcase their goods and inspire others. For more information, visit torontomarketco.com. @torontomarketco
About The Waterfront BIA:
The Waterfront Business Improvement Area (WBIA), established in 2004, is the voice of the business community. Toronto’s WBIA
is a community-driven organization dedicated to promoting and enhancing
the economic and cultural vitality of the Waterfront area. The WBIA
welcomes 17 million visitors annually with a service area population of
57,121 and growing rapidly. 68% of the area's residents are under the
age of 45, and the average household income is $118,924. Unlike most
Toronto BIAs, the Waterfront is both a full-service residential area and
a tourist destination, committed to improving the Waterfront area and
new pedestrian-friendly promenade.
The Waterfront ranks second in every
visitor category – domestic and international; pleasure and business,
first-time and repeat. Through marketing and promotion, special events,
streetscape enhancement, strategic planning and advocacy initiatives,
the WBIA continues to secure its position as one of Toronto’s premier
destinations. Annual programs include Doors/Gangways Open, Waterfront
Artisan Market, Redpath Waterfront Festival, Waterfront Singing
Ambassadors and Winterfest on Toronto's Waterfront. The Waterfront BIA has
been the proud recipient of the Toronto Association of Business
Improvement Areas (TABIA) Awards in 2011, 2013, 2014 and 2015, as well
as the 2015 Downtown Merit Award from the International Downtown
Association (IDA) and the Award of Distinction from the 2016 BIA National Conference Awards. For more information, visit www.waterfrontbia.com
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