What an amazing space so close to the city! The Evergreen Brickworks feel like proper countryside yet has all the amenities you associate with downtown Toronto: great transport links and damn good coffee (courtesy of the on site cafe Cafe Belong)
I first went during the Toronto Food and Wine festival last weekend (September) and the atmosphere was electric. Full of families and groups, young and old alike the market area was brimming with energy. Tickets for the festival itself were over priced ($32+tax) but it was a great event nonetheless. The best thing about it however were the surroundings.
Behind the market there is a huge quarry and small lake, with miles of walking trails connected to the belt line making for a great cycle from the city. A bus (28) takes 10 mins from Davisville station and the subway connects to a shuttle from Broadview station. Head out for a picnic the weekend, you'll probably find me there!