Toronto's Winter Market Is Returning & You Can Skate Through A Snow-Covered Garden

It's free to visit!

Couple skating past snowy trees. Right: Twinkly lights at a market.

Couple skating past snowy trees. Right: Twinkly lights at a market.

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Lace up those skates, because Toronto's Winter Market is returning, and you can glide through a snowy wonderland. Complete with treats, local vendors, and festive activities, this market makes for a cozy winter day trip.

The Evergreen Brick Works Winter Market will run for one day on December 18, with activities taking place throughout the day and evening.

Evergreen Brick Works Winter Market.Evergreen Brick Works Winter Market.Courtesy of Evergreen Brick Works

The free event is one of Toronto's largest sustainable winter markets, and you can find a variety of local, vintage, and handmade goods inside the historic brick factory.

Aside from shopping, there will be tasty dishes to enjoy such as samosas, dumplings, and gluten-free treats. You can warm up with a cup of hot chocolate and sip warm and cold ciders from Brickworks Cider.

The outdoor skating rink, which claims to be one of the most picturesque in the city, is a magical place to glide around. The icy trail winds through a frosty winter garden beneath the exposed beams of the brick factory. Skating is free if you bring your own, and rentals are available onsite. The rink is open weather-permitting.

After skating, you can cozy up by the fire to warm your toes. Other activities include yoga classes and a winter wonderland hike. In the evening, you can relax in the lounge with food and cocktails, and enjoy skating to DJ tunes on the rink.

A full list of activities is available on the website, and if you're looking for a fun winter activity, this twinkly market is worth keeping in mind.

Evergreen Brick Works Winter Market

Evergreen Brick Works Winter Market.

Evergreen Brick Works Winter Market.

Courtesy of Evergreen Brick Works

Price: Free

When: December 18, 2022

Address: 550 Bayview Ave., Toronto ON

Why You Need To Go: Shop for holiday goods and skate around a snowy garden at this winter market.

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  • Lead Writer

    Madeline Forsyth is a Toronto-based Lead Writer for Narcity Media. After earning her B.A. (Hons) at Queen's University, she spent a year travelling much of the world as a flight attendant. Now, she uses her experience in the travel industry and passion for writing to share stories about buzzworthy events and adventures across Canada and the globe. Madeline has been published in PopSugar and has interviewed sports and entertainment personalities for Narcity. She has covered and photographed restaurant openings as well as event launches such as the world premiere of the Dr. Seuss Experience. Some of her favourite things to write about include charming small towns and anything to do with Harry Potter.

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