Local Roots
Holland Marsh Food was created by Liz Gorzo. Born and raised on Canal Road in the Marsh, Liz grew up understanding exactly what the Canal Road Farmers Market meant to cottagers, locals, and the region's dedicated produce farmers. When the thirty-plus-year-old market faded, Liz stepped in, taking over the awning space and setting up tents so loyal market-goers could still exit Highway 400 to find their beloved fresh farm produce.
A Lifetime of Farming Heritage
Farming is in Liz's blood. Her parents, John and Julianna Gorzo Sr., were first-generation farmers on the marsh who spent over fifty years cultivating fresh market vegetables. During the season, Mr. Gorzo travelled to the Ontario Food Terminal six days a week, supplying small retailers, market vendors, and industry giants like Knob Hill Farms, Highland Farms, and Sunkist Produce.
A Father's Vision Realized
For the Gorzos, quality was non-negotiable. Mr. Gorzo regularly reminded his seasonal workers, “Every box I open should look like a display box.” Running a “little fruit stand” of his own was one of his lifelong dreams -and Holland Marsh Food Market is that vision brought to life.
Returning to the Land
After building a background in the wine importing and corporate aviation industries, Liz returned to the family farm on Canal Road. Alongside her aunt and mother, she carried on the tradition of growing the exceptional produce her father’s customers loved, from European specialties and parsley root to celeriac and heirloom carrots.
Growing Specialty Harvests
Driven by a passion for heirloom varieties, Liz expanded the harvest to include Scarlet turnips, Bulls' Blood beets, Camelot shallots, red and gold Cipollini onions, and more than 20 distinct types of beefsteak, cherry, and grape tomatoes, along with a growing array of peppers.
Fresh, Local Ontario Food Directly from Our Farmers
Today, that deep-rooted heritage comes full circle. At Holland Marsh Food Market, we bring you fresh, local Ontario food directly from our farmers—inviting you to discover homegrown produce, artisanal goods, and baked favourites while supporting your local farming community.