VISIT CANADA'S LARGEST YEAR ROUND
FARMERS MARKET

Just over an hour's drive from Toronto, St. Jacobs offers visitors a glimpse into rural life. Surrounded by picturesque countryside, the area is known and its charm and rich cultural heritage. 

 

Visitors typically come for the famous St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market, the largest yearround farmers’ market in Canada where they can purchase fresh locally-sourced produce and artisanal crafts but there is a host of other attractions all within a few kilometers – including trail rides with Conestoga Horseback Adventures, Central Waterloo’s hop on/hop off heritage train and Drayton’s Country Playhouse.  

 

The town’s Mennonite heritage adds to its distinctive character where sightings of horse-drawn carriages, maple syrup farms and handmade quilts all act as reminders of a simpler, bygone era.  Additionally, there are several antique stores, two craft breweries and a variety of unique boutique shops making St. Jacobs an ideal spot for a leisurely day trip or weekend getaway.