ST JACOBS |
Located just north of the cities of Kitchener and Waterloo, St Jacobs is a pretty town with an old fashioned feel.
The village has a population of around 1,400 people and is famous for its Farmers’ Market, but we love to shop on the main street in the unique gift shops there.
There are artisans selling their crafts and art work, gift shops, Antique stores and restaurants.
The Market is open all year round and opens its doors to shoppers at 7am on Thursday's and Saturday's, and on Tuesdays during the summer.
The local Mennonite farmers bring their fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, preserves and Maple Syrup.
At its peak in the summer time, the market has 600 vendors selling their wares of crafts, baking, meats, cheeses and clothes.
There are often Buskers - musicians, singers and jugglers for your entertainment.
For more information check out the site at St Jacobs Farmer’s Market or call 519-747-1830.
On the main street of town you will find the The Mennonite Story Visitor Centre. Here you can learn about the history, culture and Faith of the Mennonite people of this area of Ontario.
Take a journey and look at Mennonite life and history, the clothing and homes, beginning with a short DVD presentation.
This is one of my favourite things to do when I am in St Jacobs, as the slower pace of life of the Mennonites and Amish has always intrigued me.
At the Museum you can see photos, slide presentations, artifacts and a replica of the interior of an Old Order Mennonite kitchen and a Meetinghouse as they might appear today! A $3.00 per person donation is requested, but it is well worth the cost of the visit.
At the end of May 2008, there was a Quilt show in the village, click their site for more details. For those who love this beautiful creative artwork, this will surely be worth coming to St Jacobs to see!
If you plan to stay in St Jacobs overnight or for a week-end get-away, consider Benjamin's Restaurant & Inn at 1430 King Street North, St. Jacobs. Call to make a reservation at (519) 664-3731
In Mennonite Country this fall you can take the Kissing Bridge Trail Studio Tour which will take place on October 25th & 26th 2008.
This tour features one-of-a-kind pottery, sculpture, oil paintings, water colour painting, and wood-working by local artisans.
Tour the area enjoying the beauty of the countryside and at the same time visit various Artists' Studios and experience their unique art-work. At Christmas time this area has a wonderful tradition - the
Christkindle Market
in nearby Kitchener. Check out their site to learn all about this wonderful German-Canadian experience.
St Jacobs Country
Reflections of Amish Life The Amish and Us
Photos of the Farmers' Market
Maryhill Country Inn
The Christkindl Market, Kitchener, Ontario Would you like to learn how to build a site like this?
Lots of information about the area, lodging, restaurants and places of interest
A DVD with an interesting insight into Amish & Mennonite life today
VHS Video - a look at the Amish in today's world
I found some photos of the Farmers market if you want to take a look before you go!
Comfortable accommodation in - you can explore Mennonite Country from here.
A unique Christmas Market with a German flavour - unique to this area of Ontario - make your Christmas special this year and experience the Christkindl
Click here to find out how!
