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St. Lawrence is a historic neighbourhood in downtown Toronto. Formerly industrial, the area has since shed its commercial roots and is now a unique and wonderful place to call home. Located just west of the Distillery District, the neighbourhood is bound by Lake Shore Boulevard West to the south, Parliament Street to the east, Queen Street East to the north, and Yonge Street to the west. Today, the area is characterized by its mix of Georgian-style homes and 1970s apartment buildings, dotted with newly-built luxury condominiums. Beyond the wide range of housing options, St. Lawrence is perhaps best known for its market of the same name. The St. Lawrence Market is the most famous market in the city, dating back to 1803. In fact, it was once named one of the best markets in the world by National Geographic. Featuring over 200 food stalls selling everything from gourmet cheese and dry-cured meats to pizza, Montreal-style bagels, Portuguese egg tarts, and more, you can find almost anything here. It’s a great spot, whether you are looking to do your grocery shopping for the week or have a delicious lunch. Unlike other farmer’s markets in the city, the St. Lawrence Market is located indoors, which means it is open year-round. Beyond the market, there are plenty of other reasons to live in St. Lawrence. For example, the neighbourhood is home to St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, Meridian Hall, and the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts, where a plethora of live shows are hosted throughout the year. Residents can also enjoy the many trendy restaurants, bars, and coffee shops that line Front Street East and marvel at the area’s unique architecture, as seen when walking past the iconic Gooderham Building (also known as the Flatiron Building), or St. Lawrence Hall, which dates back to the mid nineteenth century.