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Day Trip St. Jacobs

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.  

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ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRYSIDE

Unwind with a curated farm escape that blends charm, flavour, and discovery. Stay overnight in our luxury RV, nestled by the animals. Savour a locally-made charcuterie board surrounded by alpacas. Stroll through the iconic St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market with a lunch voucher. Then board the Heritage Hopper for a scenic train ride through picturesque Mennonite countryside.

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Book your getaway now and treat yourself to a truly unforgettable farm experience. Up to 2 people.

ATTRACTIONS

There’s much more to do and see in St. Jacobs!

A selection of fresh picked root vegetables ready to be taken in from the field with a text overlay "St. Jacobs Farmers' Market"

  St. Jacobs Farmers'   Market  

Heritage train travelling across the countryside. Text Overlay reads "Waterloo Central Railway"

 Waterloo Central   Railway

an overhead view of a group of people cheers' in the center of a table of food. With a text overlay " St. Jacobs Village"

  St. Jacobs Village  

a tractor pulling a people mover trailer taking guests on a tour

 Elmira Wagon Tours 

A group strolling through the town of St. Jacobs on a walking tour

 STROLL 

 Walking Tours 

Sideview of a green building with a red roof with text overlay "St. Jacobs Country Playhouse"

  St. Jacobs Country Playhouse 

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PLAN YOUR TRIP

Your one stop info shop for everything you will need to know before planning your trip to the market!

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Farmers' Market

Thursday  8:00am - 3:00pm

Saturday  7:00am - 3:30pm

Market Road Antiques

Monday - Sunday  10:00am - 6:00pm

Outlet Mall

Monday - Friday  10:00am - 7:00pm

Saturday  9:00am - 6:00pm

Sunday  11:00am - 5:00pm

Stockyards Brewing Co.

Sunday - Thursday  11:30am - 9:00pm

Friday - Saturday  11:30am - 10:00pm

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