A new look at the revitalized St. Lawrence Market North building
After years of construction and delays, the City of Toronto is set to unveil the new edition of the St. Lawrence Market North building this Saturday.
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St. Lawrence Court Opening A long-awaited milestone is set to open this weekend as the St. Lawrence Market North building will host its first Saturday Farmers’ Market since undergoing a multi-year redevelopment. (Jose San Juan/City of Toronto)
St. Lawrence Court Opening The soft launched event comes ahead of the building’s official grand opening scheduled for May 10. (Jose San Juan/City of Toronto)
St. Lawrence Court Opening The official return of the Saturday market, the north building arrives after years of construction, delays and hefty budget increases. (Jose San Juan/City of Toronto)
St. Lawrence Court Opening Originally projected to cost just under $92 million, the project’s final forecast has now reached more than $128 million. (Jose San Juan/City of Toronto)
St. Lawrence Court Opening City officials say the overhaul was necessary to unlock the underused building’s “full potential” that also includes a newly renovated courtroom (Jose San Juan/City of Toronto)
New building Construction at 92 Front Street began in July 2019 after City Council approved the contract to The Buttcon Limited/The Atlas Corporation Joint Venture.
New building Despite setbacks, officials say the new building will “improve the utility" of the St. Lawrence Market Complex which also includes a brand new open office space.
New building The St. Lawrence Market itself has been a fixture of Toronto life since first being established in 1803 and remains one of the city’s most recognized and historically significant neighbourhoods.