It's like Tiffany's: St. Lawrence Market

After three months of living in this city, not mentioning living on the same street, I finally went and explored St. Lawrence Market. I've been hearing so many good things about it from everyone, and I've been meaning to go, so yesterday I finally did and I can see why it's one of people's favorite places to visit in the city.

Located in the historic Old Town Toronto, St. Lawrence Market is inside three buildings where over 120 merchants and vendors sell everything from organic fruits, meats and cheeses to handmade jewelry and Canadian souvenirs. Not only that but it's also home to some of the best places to eat in the city. They have everything from pizzas and burgers to fine caviar, smoked salmon and truffles.

One thing I'm beginning to notice about living in this city is that every place you explore in the different neighborhoods gives you a feel of being somewhere else. That definitely is the case with St. Lawrence Market. Having been established in the early beginnings of when they city was just commencing, the buildings used to house Toronto's first city hall and a jail house. To this day, the architecture has been preserved to give you the feel that you're still back in that time. However, that being said, the free wifi and its moderns booths also reminds you that you're in 2010.

And just like any cultural markets, there are buskers everywhere. From balloon twisters to guitar and saxophone players, it definitely adds a little something something to your shopping experience. If you are at a loss for what to do in the weekends, St. Lawrence Market is a perfect place to spend your day. I recommend going for lunch and stopping at one of the many eateries then of course shopping for fresh fruits and vegetables (lots of organic items to choose from) as well as meats and dairy product. There's also plenty of other things like fun little trinkets (handmade jewelries) and unique home pieces.