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St. Lawrence Market vs Gardiner Museum

Both Gardiner Museum and St. Lawrence Market are praised by experts. Overall, Gardiner Museum ranks marginally better than St. Lawrence Market. Gardiner Museum comes in at 84 with approval from 4 sources including Travel + Leisure, Michelin Guide and Time Out.

St. Lawrence Market
St. Lawrence Market
8 / 10
92-95 Front St. E., Toronto, Ontario M5E 1C3, Canada
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Fodor's Fodor's
"A lovely landmark and an excellent place to sample Canadian bacon, this market was originally built in 1844 as the first true Toronto city hall." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"This handsome food market is, in fact, two tiers." Full review
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Don't miss the gallery and city archives on the second floor of the South Market.
Time Out Time Out
"One of the world's 25 best markets by Food & Wine magazine, St Lawrence is a foodie favourite." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"The St. Lawrence Market is great." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"Let’s start with scale. Where are we between global flagship and neighborhood boutique? St. Lawrence Market is perhaps the most famous market in Toronto, and locals regularly shop its..." Full review
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Gardiner Museum
Gardiner Museum
8 / 10
111 Queen's Park, At Bloor St., Toronto, Ontario M5S 2C7, Canada
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Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The Gardiner showcases a collection of more than 3,000 pieces, ranging from ancient Mayan figurines to 17th-century English Delftware and dynamic contemporary pieces." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"The first specialist museum of ceramic art in North America." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"This museum, the project of collectors George and Helen Gardiner, features pottery and porcelain from a variety of countries and cultures." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"Dedicated solely to the ceramic arts, the space was first opened to house the private collection of George and Helen Gardiner. Later turned into an award -winning building by KPMB Architects." Full review
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The topics of the tours vary, though, so check with the front desk upon arrival to make sure the day's theme is of interest.
New York Times New York Times
"The fabulous Gardiner Museum, one of North America’s only museums dedicated to ceramics, is featuring “Sharif Bey: Colonial Ruptures,” with African-inspired icons by the Syracuse-based artist (through Aug"
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