The flea markets in Ontario benefit from a simple demographic fact: almost half of Canada’s population lives in this province. That means an unusually large number of people selling forgotten objects — and an equally large number looking for them. The result is a flea market scene that ranges from long-established antique malls along Highway 401 to seasonal outdoor shows drawing collectors from across the country. Retro Toronto postcards, 1980s hockey jerseys, 1976 Olympics commemorative plates — the stock reflects the province’s depth of material culture.
This guide covers 11 of the best flea markets in Ontario, focused on antiques and vintage rather than swap meets or farmers’ markets. Each entry includes practical visitor details and a link to our full review where available.
1. Waterford Antique Market — Waterford
Open since 1999, Waterford Antique Market has built a steady reputation for bric-a-brac, vintage Canadian pottery, upcycled furniture, and antique homeware. The owners are well connected — if you are looking for something specific and cannot find it on the shelves, they are worth asking. Things move quickly here, so if you spot something you want, buying it before completing your browse is usually the right call.
📍 Where: 80B Alice Street, Waterford, ON N0E 1Y0
📅 When: Wednesday–Sunday
🕐 Hours: 10:00–17:00
2. Aberfoyle Antique Market — Guelph
About an hour from Toronto, the Aberfoyle Antique Market has been drawing collectors from across Canada since the early 1960s. Every Sunday, over 100 quality dealers set out antiques, collectibles, folk art, vintage clothing, furniture, and homeware across a well-organised site that does not feel overcrowded even on busy days. A restaurant on site means you can make a full day of it without leaving the grounds.
📍 Where: 57 Brock Rd S, Guelph, ON N1H 6H9
📅 When: Every Sunday
🕐 Hours: 08:00–16:00
3. Christie Antique & Vintage Show — Dundas
Held twice a year at the Christie Lake Conservation Area, the Christie Antique & Vintage Show has been drawing vendors and buyers from across Canada for nearly 30 years. Around 10,000 shoppers explore 10 acres of land across 250 vendors and over 1,200 collecting categories — Native artifacts, folk art, rugs, jewelry, furniture, textiles, cut glass, and sports memorabilia among them.
Traffic approaching the show can be significant. Arriving early is genuinely worth it — both to avoid the queues and to get first access to stock. The event itself is well organised despite the numbers.
📍 Where: Christie Lake Conservation Area, 1000 Hwy 5 West, Dundas, ON L9H 5E2
📅 When: 4th Saturday in May and 2nd Saturday in September
🕐 Hours: 08:00–17:00
4. Sunday Antique Market — Toronto
The Sunday Antique Market relocated from St. Lawrence Market North and now operates at The Esplanade in Toronto. The vendors are friendly and enjoy conversations with customers — expect to spend time talking about pieces as much as browsing them. The stock leans toward the characterful and unusual: vintage fantasy cardholders, typewriters, floral curtains, mid-century furniture, and cameras including models like the Plaubel Makina W67 and Kyiv 88.
Admission is free, which draws a good crowd of casual visitors alongside serious buyers. Worth factoring in if you want first pick of the stock.
📍 Where: 125 The Esplanade, Toronto, ON M5E 1B1
📅 When: Every Sunday
🕐 Hours: 07:00–17:00
5. Roadshow Antiques North — Innisfil
Roadshow Antiques originally operated two locations in Ontario. The Pickering location (Roadshow South) closed permanently in December 2020. Roadshow Antiques North in Innisfil remains open, with over 200 merchants in a 32,000 sq ft multi-vendor shopping mall. The stock covers vinyl records, 1970s manual scooters, retro kitchenware, mid-century furniture, and early 20th-century artwork — consistently high quality across the board.
📍 Where: 2207 Industrial Park Rd, Innisfil, ON L9S 3V9
📅 When: Monday–Sunday
🕐 Hours: 10:00–17:30
📖 Full review: Roadshow Antiques North on Fleamapket
6. Freelton Antique Mall — Freelton
Fred and Char Berrisford bought Freelton Antique Mall in 1997, when it was a small operation mixing antiques with handmade crafts. Their passion for the trade built its reputation quickly. Fred passed away in 2010, and their daughter Penny took over shortly before Char passed in 2011. Penny has kept the market running on the same principles ever since.
Today it welcomes over 200 merchants and opens seven days a week except Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. The selection covers vintage furniture, mid-century homeware, clothing, accessories, classic novels, glassware, and silverware.
📍 Where: 248 Freelton Rd, Freelton, ON L0R 1K0
📅 When: Monday–Friday 11:00–17:00 | Saturday–Sunday 10:00–17:00
📖 Full review: Freelton Antique Mall on Fleamapket
7. One of a Kind Antique Mall — Woodstock
An 80,000 sq ft repurposed factory in Woodstock, home to a dense and varied selection of mid-century goods — primarily from the 1960s to the 1980s. Tiffany lampshades, vintage board games, furniture, and curiosities across hundreds of vendors. Despite the footfall, it does not feel overcrowded.
One practical detail worth noting: when you pick up an item you want to buy, staff will give you a card and take the item to the cash desk so you can continue browsing unencumbered. A small thing, but it makes a long visit considerably more comfortable. Allow at least half a day.
📍 Where: 97 Wilson Street, Woodstock, ON N4S 3N8
📅 When: Daily
🕐 Hours: 10:00–17:00
8. Stratford Antique Warehouse — Stratford
Open since 2002, Stratford Antique Warehouse has 120 regular vendors spread across well-organised booths with new stock arriving daily. The range covers retro toys, sports memorabilia, old instruments, silverware, ornate furniture, and more. One feature worth knowing about: a “Treasure Hunt” list. Contact the organisers with what you are looking for, and they circulate it to all 120 vendors monthly — if someone has it, you will hear back.
Open seven days a week except Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day.
📍 Where: 2977 Forest Road, Stratford, ON N5S 6S5
📅 When: Daily (except Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day)
🕐 Hours: 10:00–18:00
9. Prudhommes Antique and Flea Market — Vineland
Prudhommes spreads across three buildings, 12 cabins, and an outdoor vendor area that expands considerably in summer. The selection covers costume jewelry, silverware, glassware, fabric, Canadian memorabilia, ceramics, perfume and liquor bottles, vintage postcards, collectibles, and furniture at a range of price points. July and August, when the outdoor space is fully active, offer the broadest selection.
📍 Where: 3125 North Service Rd, Vineland, ON L0R 2E0
📅 When: Thursday–Sunday
🕐 Hours: 10:00–16:30
10. St. Jacobs Antiques Market & Market Road Antiques — Waterloo
St. Jacobs is one of the most concentrated antique destinations in Ontario — two major markets within less than a mile of each other, both with over 100 vendors, in a town that has become a genuine visitor destination in its own right.
St. Jacobs Antiques Market has been voted “Best Antique Store in South Western Ontario” for several consecutive years. Its 22,000 sq ft of shopping space house over 100 vendors. Market Road Antiques, nearby, covers another 20,000 sq ft with a similarly strong selection. Both are open daily and worth combining into a single visit to the area.
📍 St. Jacobs Antiques Market: 805 King St N, Waterloo, ON N2J 4G8
📍 Market Road Antiques: 845 Weber St N, Waterloo, ON N2V 1V8
📅 When: Monday–Sunday
🕐 Hours: 10:00–18:00
📖 Full reviews: St. Jacobs Antiques Market | Market Road Antiques
11. Mizerner’s Antiques & More Market — Dundas
One of Canada’s oldest markets, trading on the same spot near Hamilton since the 1960s. Eight buildings filled with vintage clothing, indoor and outdoor furniture, porcelain, kitchenware, books, and toys. In spring and summer, an outdoor area opens up and significantly expands the range — the atmosphere shifts from indoor antique mall to something closer to a proper market. Worth timing a visit accordingly.
📍 Where: 367 ON-5, Dundas, ON L9H 5E2
📅 When: Sundays and Holiday Mondays
🕐 Hours: Sundays 08:00–16:00 | Holiday Mondays 10:00–16:00
📖 Full review: Mizerner’s Antiques on Fleamapket
Book Your Stay in Ontario
Most of Ontario’s best antique markets cluster within a two-hour drive of Toronto — Aberfoyle, Freelton, Christie, Prudhommes, and St. Jacobs are all reachable in a day. A Toronto or Hamilton base puts the majority of this list within reach for a weekend road trip.
FAQ: Flea Markets in Ontario
What is the best flea market in Ontario?
For antiques specifically, the Aberfoyle Antique Market near Guelph and the St. Jacobs markets in Waterloo are among the strongest in the province. Aberfoyle has been running since the early 1960s with over 100 quality dealers every Sunday. For a major event, the Christie Antique & Vintage Show in May and September draws 10,000 visitors and 250 vendors to 10 acres of grounds.
Are there flea markets near Toronto?
Yes — several. The Sunday Antique Market operates in Toronto itself at The Esplanade. Aberfoyle Antique Market is about an hour away near Guelph. Christie Antique Show is held twice a year in Dundas, also within an hour of the city. Prudhommes Antique and Flea Market in Vineland is roughly 90 minutes along the QEW toward Niagara.
Which Ontario flea markets are open year-round?
Several Ontario antique markets operate year-round. Roadshow Antiques North, Freelton Antique Mall, One of a Kind Antique Mall, Stratford Antique Warehouse, and St. Jacobs are all open daily or near-daily throughout the year. Aberfoyle opens every Sunday year-round. The Christie Antique Show and Mizerner’s are more seasonal — Christie runs twice a year, while Mizerner’s operates Sundays and holiday Mondays.
Are there good antique markets along Highway 401?
Yes — the Highway 401 corridor between Toronto and London is one of the best antique routes in Canada. One of a Kind Antique Mall in Woodstock and Stratford Antique Warehouse are both conveniently accessible from the 401. St. Jacobs and the Waterloo area markets are a short detour north via Highway 8. Several smaller dealers also operate along the corridor, making it possible to combine multiple stops in a single day.
Explore Ontario Flea Markets on a Map
All the markets above, plus many more across Ontario and Canada, are mapped on Fleamapket’s interactive directory.
Explore all our coverage of Canadian flea markets, or see our guide to flea markets in Quebec and our broader guide to antiquing across Canada.