Illustration of a Christmas market sweets stall with hanging heart cookies and a baker offering a sample (Holiday EcoMarket)

Holiday EcoMarket

Visitors can browse sustainable and botanically inspired goods from local vendors across the Visitor Centre and outdoor courtyards. The Garden Shop offers holiday décor, nature-based gifts, and flowering bulbs, while an indoor food court provides seating and local eats. Guests can also gather around an outdoor bonfire to roast marshmallows, participate in a collaborative community eco-art project, and join in family crafting activities.

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Plan Your Visit

When

Tickets

Admission is free. Free drop-in winter-themed crafting is offered on Saturdays and Sundays, and free marshmallows are available to roast over the outdoor fire. TBG members receive free parking all year long.

Hours

Friday, 2 to 6 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. TBG members have early access on Fridays from noon to 2 p.m.

Ages

All ages

Food & Drink

The new indoor food court on the second floor offers local eats and seating.

Parking

TBG members receive free parking all year long.

Going?

Location

Toronto Botanical Garden · 777 Lawrence Ave E, North York, ON M3C 1P2, Canada, Toronto, ON M3C 1P2 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Families and holiday shoppers

Vibe

Relaxed and festive

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Bring a reusable bag or travel mug, because the market is built around sustainable shopping and asks visitors to help reduce their footprint.
  • Try both weekends if you can, since there are new vendors each weekend and the selection changes between November and December.
  • Pick up free marshmallows at the Children's Centre, then head to the outdoor bonfire to roast them and warm up between shopping rounds.
  • Come on Saturday or Sunday with kids so they can join the free drop-in, winter-themed crafting.
  • If you're thinking of joining Toronto Botanical Garden, do it before you go to get early Friday access, free parking and entry to the VIP Member Lounge.

Special Events & Promotions

  • New this year: an indoor food court on the second floor dedicated to local eats, with seating.
  • New vendors each weekend, so the November and December weekends offer different shopping.
  • Toronto Botanical Garden members get early access to the market on Friday plus entry to the VIP Member Lounge.
  • Free drop-in, winter-themed crafting for kids on Saturday and Sunday.
  • Roots and Threads community eco-art project, led by members of the Woman's Art Association of Canada.

Links & Contact

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Frequently Asked Questions

What can I shop for?

Over 100 local vendors sell planet-friendly and botanically inspired products across the Visitor Centre and outdoor courtyards. The Garden Shop has holiday décor, nature-based gifts, local artists' work, and paperwhite and amaryllis bulbs ready for gifting.

Where can we eat?

A new indoor food court with local eats and seating is on the second floor. Outside, you can roast free marshmallows from the Children's Centre over the bonfire.

Is there anything for kids?

Kids can do free drop-in, winter-themed crafting on Saturday and Sunday and roast free marshmallows over the outdoor fire.

What should I bring?

Bring a reusable bag or travel mug to cut down on waste. A cozy blanket is nice for sitting around the bonfire.

Do members get any perks?

Toronto Botanical Garden members get early access to the market on Friday and free parking all year. They also get exclusive entry to the VIP Member Lounge.

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