St. Lawrence Market is one of two major markets in Toronto, Ontario. It was established in the early part of the city's history and once home to Toronto's first city hall and jail house from 1845 to 1899.
Since 1901, the north facade and city council chambers serves as a museum for the city's archives and north entrance to the South Market. Renovations were also made in 1978 following outcry to the proposal to demolish the entire building in 1971.
A newer market, known as the North Market was built in 1803 under orders of Lieutenant Governor Peter Hunter. Destroyed by fire in 1849, it was rebuilt in 1851. Replaced again in 1904 and replaced by the current building in 1968. A canopy that once connected the North and South Markets was removed in 1954.