Top 10 Kid Friendly Things To Do and Attractions in Markham

"Where: The St. Lawrence Market SouthWhen: Saturdays, 5 am to 3 pm, year-round. The site of Toronto’s oldest – and most iconic – market offers up fresh produce from local producers at the St. Lawrence Market’s Farmers’ Market starting bright and early each Saturday morning. Complementing the larger market across the street, the farmers’ market offers fresh food and conversation with food producers across southern Ontario."

"For eats and treats, St. Lawrence Market is a gastronomic haven. Spot butchers, fishmongers, bakers, farmers, and cheese purveyors assemble their prized goods for sale at Toronto’s oldest market. Still, the news gets better."

"A post shared by COTG // Food•Travel•Girlpower (@chicagoonthego) on Apr 6, 2019 at 1:34pm PDT. Bang Bang has some unreal flavours — ranging from Soybean Walnut to Avocado. When paired with their egg waffle cones, it becomes a must-share for you to post on your Instagram feed."

"Nestled on Ossington Ave, Bang Bang is most definitely the best restaurant in Toronto for ice-cream sandwiches. Having much more of a cafe and takeout vibe, Bang Bang is the type of place you grab something and go. Honestly, run to this places, it’s amazing!"

"Whether you are a former Toronto Maple Leaf or more like Bambi on the ice, it is always a romantic choice to hold hands and attempt to stay upright on skates. Nathan Phillips Square is the perfect place to while away a romantic hour or two. Located right in front of City Hall and around the corner from the Eaton's Centre and popular restaurants, it is a great activity to sandwich between other downtown pursuits."

"Now I know I mentioned that you cannot go to Toronto and not get a picture with the CN Tower. But Nathan Phillips Square is another perfect location to get that typical Toronto picture. Whether you visit in the summer or winter there is plenty of opportunity for you – whether you are with the iconic Toronto sign or skating around with City Hall in the background."

"What’s more Toronto than shooting Instagram photos by the iconic Toronto sign?. It’s a recent addition to the city, but they definitely kept it up after the Pan Am Games for a reason. You’ll have to visit during quieter hours if you don’t want too many tourists all around it, because it’s pretty much always surrounded by tourists."

"St. Patrick’s Church began as a mission from St. Michael’s, but it was given its own parish boundaries in 1861. The church was built in 1867 and was also designed by architect Arthur W. Holmes in the Romanesque Revival style. It is located in Toronto’s Chinatown and is known as the city’s fifth oldest Roman Catholic parish."

"St. Patrick’s Catholic Church started as a mission of St. Michael’s, but in 1861 it was granted its own parish boundaries. Since preaching a mission at St. Michael’s in 1880, the Redemptorists were asked to take over St. Patrick’s. This was done in 1881."

"Situated on Trinity Square, the Anglican church of the Holy Trinity was built in 1847 by Henry Bowyer Lane in a neo-gothic style. Its floor plan was designed in the shape of a Latin cross, an oft-repeated motif in church design. Holy Trinity includes some unique curiosities like the twin octagonal towers, which were once used as a navigational beacon."

"This ice cream parlour and cafe serve up decked-out ice cream cups and cones alongside caffeinated beverages. They're known for their decked-out bubble waffles that come with extravagant toppings like sour keys, toasted marshmallows and googly eyes. They also have boozy options."

"Fennel Organic Eatery is a 100% vegan establishment tucked inside Noah’s Naturals. They offer a takeout buffet with 18+ different hot and cold items daily. They also have snacks, soup, baked goods, juices, and more."

"This is a dine-in and all-you-can-eat sushi restaurant overseeing Yonge-Dundas Square that offers iPad-ordering (really, how great is the future?) for its large menu selection. Not only do they serve Japanese cuisine, they also dabble in Thai nowadays, so you can grab a pad thai easily from the menu. But the best part is that they offer 10% discounts to students."

"Location: 445 Adelaide St W, Rear entrance (enter off Morrison), Toronto, ON M5V 1T1 (in the pink building)Hours: Monday-Friday between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, Weekends between 10 am and 6 pmPrice: 1/2 dozen of the regular flavour is $4, a full dozen is $7, the special flavours are $5 for the 1/2 dozen and $7 for the full dozenWhat to Order: The sour cream glazed originals. COPS Donuts is a pretty no-frills place. They do a few flavours but they do them quite well."

"A post shared by ℂ𝕠𝕡$™ COFFEE & DOUGHNUTS (@cops.doughnuts). Next on our list, we’ve got the mouth-watering minis available at COPS. This incredible spot offers bite-sized deliciousness in three awesome flavours: Classic Cinnamon Sugar, OG Sour Cream, and a rotating weekly special."

"A post shared by ℂ𝕠𝕡$™ COFFEE & DOUGHNUTS (@cops.doughnuts). Try these mouthwatering mini donuts that come in four delicious flavours: handmade glazed, cinnamon sugar and OG sour cream and their weekly surprise flavour. This week is the London Fog & Rose."

"Find it: 635 Queen Street East Unit #101 and 172 Baldwin Street; @bbirdco; blackbirdbakingco.com. The lowdown: Blackbird principal owner and chef Simon Blackwell is the fourth generation of family bakers beginning in Staffordshire, England, and his hand-crafted, slow-fermented sourdough is what bread dreams are made of. Luckily for both west-enders and east-siders, they have two main locations in Kensington Market and Riverside, and they stock retail shelves and restaurants around the city, so you can always indulge in a fresh loaf."

"Blackbird Baking Co. is the Michael Jordan of Toronto bakers, the GOAT of gluten, the – it’s just really good, okay?. Since opening in Kensington nearly a decade ago, Blackbird’s talented team has been working around the clock to ensure Torontonians have hand-crafted loaves and fresh pastries made with local ingredients. Blackbird was the first Canadian inductee into Belgium's sourdough library (where starters from around the world are stored) which you can tour virtually."

"That’s a big claim, but their sourdough is the perfect ratio of crunchy and soft. Just try it for yourself, you won’t be disappointed. They also champion Red Fife, a heritage Canadian grain harkening back to the country’s days as the world’s breadbasket, making dark crusty loaves fresh daily."

"In the 1960s, this neighbourhood in the heart of downtown was Toronto's hippie haven. But today, it is the city's heart of haute couture. The area nicknamed the Mink Mile boasts one of Canada's greatest collections of high-end shops, including the likes of Luis Vuitton, Prada and Vera Wang."

"Hillcrest Mall has definitely got an upgrade since I lived in Richmond Hill, and I so wish it was this nice when I was back in high school!"