Known as the city of neighbourhoods, Toronto today could easily be dubbed the city of farmers’ markets.

From Willowdale to Liberty Village and Etobicoke to Scarborough, the city is dotted with an assortment of farmer’s markets that cover off each day of the week with a wide variety of locally produced seasonal products.

Summer is the time of year when we swarm outdoors because, well frankly, everything is better in the fresh warm summer air. Farmers’ markets allow us to indulge two of our favourite pastimes, shopping and eating, in an al fresco setting.

Let’s take a look at a few:

The Stop’s Farmers’ Market at Wychwood Barns offers sustainable organic products along with great music, community information booths and a café where shoppers can stop for a sandwich or bowl of soup. Open every Saturday from 8 to noon, this market was named the city’s best by NOW readers.

The Trinity Bellwoods Farmers’ Market runs from 3 to 7 pm every Tuesday in Trinity Bellwoods Park at Shaw and Dundas. This food-only market supports local food producers and there is very little turnover among vendors.

The Dufferin Grove Farmers’ Market is on rain or shine every Thursday from 3 to 7 pm at Dufferin Grove Park across from Dufferin Mall. From fish to sheep’s milk, from native plants to VQA wineries this market has something for even the fussiest foodie.

The Bloor/Borden Farmers’ Market, located in the parking lot at Bloor and Lippincott is going full force every Wednesday from 3pm-7pm. This market has been running since 2008.

Liberty Village Farmers’ Market runs each Sunday from 9 to 2 until October. This market is one of five certified markets featuring real farmers selling their wares. Bloor Borden, North York, East Lynn Park and CityPlace are the other four.

Sorauren Farmers’ Market is a one-stop shop in Sorauren Park on Mondays from 3 to 7 pm. Artisanal bakers, cheese makers and organic growers are on hand to sell their products and spread the word on sustainable eating.

The Junction Farmers’ Market goes from 9 to 1 on Saturdays at 2960 Dundas St. W. This small cozy market has everything you need from produce and pulled-pork sandwiches to preserves.

The Evergreen Brick Works Farmers Market 65 to 85 vendors at its Saturday market which runs from 8 am to 1 pm. On-site parking is available for a fee but free shuttle buses are offered regularly. See www.evergreen.ca for more info.

For more on the city’s farmers’ markets visit www.tfmn.ca, a website of the Toronto Farmers’ Market Network.