The Evergreen Winter Market at Evergreen Brick Works is Toronto’s most eco-minded holiday market, held on Sundays in late November and December in a restored brick factory in the Don Valley. It mixes local artisans and vintage sellers with food, workshops, a fire pit and, later in the season, skating.
Quick facts
| Detail | What to know |
|---|---|
| Where | Evergreen Brick Works, 550 Bayview Avenue, Toronto |
| When | Sundays, late November to just before Christmas (2026 dates TBA) |
| Hours | 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in 2025 |
| Admission | Pay-what-you-can in 2025 (suggested $5 per person) |
In 2025 the market ran on November 30 and December 7, 14 and 21. Expect a similar Sunday schedule in 2026, with dates announced by Evergreen in the fall.
What’s there
- Artisan and vintage vendors: handmade goods, jewellery, bath and body products, clothing and vintage finds.
- A food court serving local food on reusable dishware.
- Holiday workshops: past sessions included pasta making, lotions and lip balms, and candles.
- A winter garden with an outdoor fire pit and s’mores.
- Public skating on the Brick Works rink, weather permitting, in the later weeks.
- Live music and performances in a winter lounge.
- A winter solstice walk in the Don Valley in 2025.
About Evergreen Brick Works
Evergreen Brick Works is a former industrial site in the Don Valley where the Don Valley Brick Works made bricks for more than a century, supplying many of Toronto’s historic buildings. The national charity Evergreen transformed it into a community environmental centre, with restored kiln buildings, gardens, trails and a year-round farmers’ market. At Christmas, the industrial setting, string lights and fire pits create a cozy, rustic atmosphere unlike any other Toronto market.
Why shop here
- Sustainability focus: reusable dishware, local makers and vintage finds keep waste low.
- Unique gifts: handmade and secondhand items you won’t find at the mall.
- Workshops: make your own gifts at hands-on sessions.
- Nature on your doorstep: combine shopping with a walk in the Don Valley.
A Sunday at the Brick Works
- Arrive at opening for the best selection and parking.
- Browse the vendors and grab lunch at the food court.
- Join a workshop if you booked one.
- Warm up by the fire pit with s’mores.
- Walk the trails around the quarry ponds and the Weston Family Quarry Garden.
- Skate on the rink later in the season, weather permitting.
Getting there
- Shuttle: Evergreen has run a free shuttle from near Broadview station on some days; check the website.
- Walking and cycling: the Brick Works connects to the Lower Don Trail and the Beltline.
- Driving: paid parking on site is limited and fills on market days.
Evergreen Winter Market: FAQ
Is the Evergreen Winter Market free? In 2025 it was pay-what-you-can with a suggested $5 donation.
Is it dog-friendly? Check Evergreen’s pet policy before bringing your dog.
Is it indoors? Partly. Some areas are covered, but dress for being outside.
Tips
- Getting there: Evergreen runs a shuttle from near Broadview station on some days; check before you go. Parking is limited and paid. Cycling and walking via the Don Valley trails are popular.
- Bring a reusable bag and dress warmly; much of the market is outdoors or in unheated spaces.
- Go early for the best selection and fewer crowds.
More Toronto markets
See Toronto Christmas markets, free Christmas markets in Toronto and the Christmas market calendar.
