St. Jacobs Market & Mennonite Countryside Tour

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10 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Trade city rush for an authentic cultural deep dive. Travel by small, comfortable mini coach to St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market—Canada’s largest year-round market—with farm-fresh produce, still-warm baking, artisan cheeses, preserves, and hand-crafted goods. Wander at your own pace with time to sip local coffee and use your included market-lunch voucher.

Then, meet your local step-on guide at the historic log cabin for an immersive journey through Mennonite heritage. Trace quiet horse-and-buggy lanes, pass working farms and schoolhouses, and pause at a traditional meetinghouse as stories of faith, community, and everyday life bring the region’s past and present into focus. With rich storytelling, striking rural scenery, and genuine encounters, this thoughtfully paced tour offers a rare window into Ontario’s living history—memorable, meaningful, and truly one of a kind.

What's Included

Round-trip transportation by air-conditioned small-group mini coach
Lunch voucher redeemable at select market food vendors
Two-hour guided Mennonite countryside tour with local guide
English-speaking tour escort on board the coach
Visit to Elmira stop at Mennonite‑owned café
Free time at St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market
Gratuities
Additional food and drinks beyond included lunch voucher
Personal purchases at the market or café

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
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Meeting point
55 York St

Boarding is from 8:00 - 8:15am at 55 York Street (right in front of Tim Hortons), tour departs at 8:30am. All guests are required to check in at least 15 minutes prior to departure for boarding.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 10 hours (approximately)
  • Toronto (Pass by)

    Check in with your driver and settle into your seat on the small-group mini coach.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    St. Jacobs Farmers Market

    Enjoy ample free time to explore three indoor market buildings and the outdoor stalls, meet local vendors, and savor market favorites. Use your included lunch voucher at select market food vendors to create your own meal. Vegetarian options are generally available; additional snacks and drinks can be purchased at your own expense.

    3 hours • Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Meet your local Mennonite step-on guide at the historic log cabin to pick up your home-made apple fritter before boarding for your countryside drive. Travel quiet backroads past farms, schoolhouses, and a traditional meetinghouse.

    Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Visit a Mennonite‑owned café and shop for local cheeses, preserves, baked goods, and gifts. Behind the café, see the horse-and-buggy parking area used by local farmers.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
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Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Historical Tours
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Food & Drink

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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