SHOP PLAY EAT STAY
ST. JACOBS FARMERS’ MARKET
Ontario’s Favourite Rural Destination www.stjacobs.com St. Jacobs, Ontario, Canada. 2014
For everyday needs or special occasion shopping, the village’s shops are sure to please. Find trend-setting clothing, decor, gifts, gourmet and local foods as you meander along charming streets and through carefully- refurbished historic buildings. Visit galleries and craft studios to discover the pleasure of investing in something timeless that will give lasting pleasure, whether for yourself or as a gift to others.
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Conestoga River Pottery Original Art Hamel Brooms - Handmade Brooms Robert Brown Glass & Metal Studio Saliente Wood Designs Silo Weavers St. Jacobs Quilt Gallery Timber Barn - Custom Cabinetry
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Relax at an outdoor patio, dine at a landmark restaurant, visit Block Three micro-brewery and sample craft beers, or satisfy your sweet tooth with handmade chocolates, ice cream, and delicious oven-fresh baked goods from the Stone Crock Bakery.
More to See & Do! ! Visit exhibits in The Mill that the entire family will enjoy ! Tour The Mennonite Story Interpretive Centre ! Enjoy professional theatre ! See 2 incredible model railways ! Stay at a charming country inn or cosy B&B ! Stroll a river pathway along a portion of Trans-Canada Trail ! Watch fine Canadian crafts being made in village studios ! Ride a scenic vintage railroad
Unforgettable Shops and Restaurants Open All Year!* *Some holidays excepted; winter hours vary. See www.stjacobs.com/hours
Whether arriving for business or pleasure, St. Jacobs welcomes you with warm hospitality and excellent dining. Enjoy traditional regional fare at Stone Crock Restaurant, casual dining at DH Food & Lodging, or trendy food and drink at Jacob’s Grill, all in the village of St. Jacobs.
Everything from gourmet desserts to fresh-baked breads and pies is available at Stone Crock Bakery in St. Jacobs.
Photo: Carl Hiebert
Village EXHIBITS
Separate fact from fiction as you learn about Mennonite history, faith and lifestyle, through a series of stimulating videos and displays.
The Mennonite Story Visitor Centre 1406 King Street N., St. Jacobs
519-664-3518
Open daily April - Dec; Open weekends Jan - March
www.stjacobs.com
Open weekends in summer and other select dates
Billed as North America’s finest O-scale model railway, this 3,000 sq ft exhibit has remarkable model railway scenery; day and night scenes too! For show dates and admission see www.stjacobsmodelrailway.com.
Maple Syrup Museum of Ontario • Quilt Gallery showcasing works by top fibre artists •O
Woldemar Neufeld
• Home Hardware history; founded in St. Jacobs • The Mill’s turbine room and how electricity generation here sparked the inspiration to power the Ontario
& Flea Market YEAR AROUND! 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. 8 a.m. - 3 p.m
Mid June - end August
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Our Market makes shopping a joy in any season! Meander through several buildings and shop from 100s of vendors including Old Order Mennonites who bring homegrown produce, crafts and preserves from their farms by horse & buggy. In fair weather, the market expands outdoors with row upon row of fresh produce, crafts, and a quality flea market. You can even say “hello� to barnyard animals or take a horse-drawn trolley tour to a nearby farm. Still other stores on site offer stunning hand stitched quilts and beautiful, locally crafted solid wood furniture this area is known for.
! Locally-grown Produce ! Garden Crops ! Fresh & Smoked Meats ! Fish & Seafood ! Farm Fresh Eggs ! Cheeses ! Pure Maple Syrup
! Breads, Pies & Pastries ! Jams & Jellies & Sweets ! Pickles & Preserves ! Flowers & Plants ! Quilts & Needlework ! Candles, Art & Decor ! Jewelry, Country Crafts
Thursday & Saturday, all year Tuesdays, mid-June to end of August
Whether you come for weekly grocery needs or for a special outing, taste is a key ingredient to the experience! Our food courts are noted for fabulous regional foods as well as international foods of every description. Here’s a sampling!
International Features Regional Specialties ! Falafel ! Apple Fritters ! Perogies ! Summer Sausage ! Souvlaki ! Farmers’ Sausage ! Fish on a Bun ! Pancakes ! Gyros ! Maple Syrup ! Somosas ! Cinnamon Buns ! Spring Rolls ! Crepe Rosettes ! Pizza & much more! ! Home style Donuts
Market Road
Hunt for treasures galore at Market Road Antiques. Find quality furniture, china, jewelry and estate jewelry, toys, tools, and collectibles in over 90 booths. It’s a bright, fresh setting with new items arriving daily. Café on site. Open daily including holidays (except Dec 25, Jan1). On Weber Street N. Across from Holiday Inn Express & Suites. www.stjacobs.com
Find brand names you love at incredible savings! More than twenty stores under one roof, located in a country setting next to the Farmers’ Market and only a short drive from the Village of St. Jacobs.
SAVE BIG ! Clothing ! Fashion Accessories ! Shoes & Boots ! Athletic Footwear ! Sport wear ! Home Decor ! China & Glassware ! Cookware ! Kitchen Accessories ! Bed & Bath ! LEGO Toys ! Nursery Furniture ! Specialty Foods ! Food Court ! Barber Shop
LAURA • PADERNO • JONES NEW YORK NORTHERN REFLECTIONS • REEBOK LEVI’S • ROCKPORT • CORNINGWARE CORELLE • BABY’S ROOM WAREHOUSE COTTON WAVE • SAMSONITE • OLDE TYME KETTLE KITCHEN • RED CORAL CLASSICS NATURALIZER • LEGO • OXFORD MILLS TOY BUILDING ZONE • TRENDS FOR MEN SAMSONITE • TOOTSIES •COUNTRY BLUE OXFORD MILLS • TOY BUILDING ZONE
www.EmbraceYourChange.ca 25 Benjamin Rd. East, Waterloo
Enjoy a diverse playbill of mega-musicals, outrageous farces, hilarious comedies and poignant dramas.
ST. JACOBS SCHOOLHOUSE THEATRE
ST. JACOBS COUNTRY PLAYHOUSE
Award-winning Drayton Entertainment stages professional entertainment at two venues in St.Jacobs and additional locations in nearby Drayton and Cambridge.
St. Jacobs Schoolhouse Theatre and St. Jacobs Country Playhouse venues are available for private functions and off-season rentals.
Whether you are seeking family fun, a romantic getaway, or a comfortable & convenient business stay, you’ll find superb accommodations right on St. Jacobs’ doorstep that are mere minutes from KitchenerWaterloo city centers and Waterloo Region International Airport too.
WATERLOO-STJACOBS 1 800 972 5371 www.marriott.com/ykfcy 50 Benjamin Road East Waterloo. N2J 2J9
! Bistro & Lounge serving Breakfast, Dinner, Starbucks Coffee ! State of the art Exercise Facility ! 24-hr Business Centre ! Complimentary WiFi; Fridge, Microwave in every room ! Short walk to Farmers’ Market & Outlets; 3 km to St. Jacobs
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FOOD & LODGING Est. 1852 ST. JACOBS
519 664 3731 www.stjacobs.com/country-inns 1430 King Street North St. Jacobs
! A 9-room Country Inn in the Village of St. Jacobs ! Comfortable Guest Rooms with Ensuite bath ! Continental Breakfast included ! Superb Dining and Outdoor Patio on site in season ! Walk to village shops, exhibits, food stores, nature trails
1 866 222 9175 www.fourpointswaterlookitchener.com 547 King St. North Waterloo. N2L 5Z7 3 km to Farmers’ Market; 6 km to Village of St. Jacobs
! Bistro 54/7 on site featuring a lounge and room service ! Indoor Heated Pool, Hot Tub, State of the Art Fitness Centre ! Spacious family suites with kitchenette; separate living room ! Fridge and microwave in every room ! Complementary Wifi and parking
WATERLOO-ST.JACOBS 1 800 HOLIDAY www.hiexpress.com/waterloosj 14 Benjamin Road East Waterloo. N2V 2J9 Directly across from St. Jacobs Market and Outlets
! Free Hot Buffet Breakfast included with stay ! Large Indoor Saltwater Pool with Kid’s Play Area ! Complimentary Wifi; Fridge and Microwave in every room ! Large suites with separate living room and kitchenettes ! Cutting Edge Fitness & Training Center
1 844 204 8627 www.homewoodsuites.com 45 Benjamin Road East St. Jacobs. N2V 0C6
! Free Hot Breakfast and Light Supper included with stay ! Large Indoor Pool and Fitness Room ! Kitchenette with full-size Fridge in every room ! Perfect for longer stays ! Meeting Rooms and Business Center with free wi-fi
Experience St. Jacobs Country from a different vantage point with recreational options!
! Waterloo Central Railway ! Horse-drawn Farm Tours ! Winter Sleigh Rides ! Spring Sugar bush Tours ! Walking Trails ! Birdwatching ! Trans-Canada Trail ! Classes and workshops ! Cycling
Here is a snapshot of noteworthy annual events happening in and around St. Jacobs. For more details, dates, and/or ticket information please visit www.stjacobs.com/events.
Ontario Mennonite Relief Sale & Quilt Auction - May Tour de Waterloo Cycling Event - June
St. Jacobs is minutes from more Waterloo Region attractions, 45 minutes from Stratford, and 1 hour west of Toronto. Visit www.stjacobs.com/out-and-about for details.
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Sawmill Road Conest oga River
Mill Shops & Exhibits
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Mill Shed
Front St.
Block 3 Brewing
DH Food & Lodging
Shops
Model
Albert St.
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Schoolhouse Theatre
Spring St.
85 To Hwys 8 & 401
Cedar St.
Shops
Waterloo Central Railway boarding platform
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Picard Peanuts
Park
Mill Race Trail & Trans-Canada Trail
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A pleasant country drive is all that separates the Village of St. Jacobs from nearby St. Jacobs Market District.
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Waterloo Central Railway Line (seasonal)
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Quilts,Farm Tours, Animals
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Holiday Inn Express St. Jacobs Country Playhouse Theatre Courtyard Marriott
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Market Road Antiques
Furniture Railway Stop
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St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market
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St. Jacobs Outlets
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Hilton Homewood Suites
Benjamin Rd.
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To Hwys 8 & 401
to Four Points Sheraton (1 km)
For a directory of St. Jacobs Country retailers please visit www.stjacobs.com/village-of-st-jacobs
ONTARIO, CANADA
Lake Huron
OTTAWA
KINGSTON 401
TORONTO
AVERAGE DRIVE TIME: ! Buffalo - 2 hrs ! London - 1 hr ! Niagara - 1.75 hrs ! Ottawa - 6 hrs ! Rochester - 4 hrs ! Stratford - 45 minutes ! Toronto - 1.5
PORT HURON DETROIT
WATERLOO KITCHENER 402
Lake Ontario
HAMILTON Q
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LONDON
NIAGARA FALLS I-90
ROCHESTER
BUFFALO
WINDSOR Lake Erie UNITED STATES CLEVELAND
! DH FOOD & LODGING St. Jacobs 1-519-664-3731
! COURTYARD MARRIOTT Waterloo St. Jacobs 1-800-972-5371
! FOUR POINTS SHERATON, WATERLOO 1-866-222-9175 To West Montrose Covered Bridge
! HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS Waterloo St. Jacobs 1-800-HOLIDAY
Village of
! HOMEWOOD SUITES by HILTON St. Jacobs
Round-a-bout west to Village
St. Jacobs
1-844-204-8627
Sawmill Rd
St. Jacobs
Market District
! DRAYTON ENTERTAINMENT
15
KING ST.
1-855-drayton (372-9866
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! Stone Crock Restaurant 1-866-664-2286 or (519) 664-2286 ! DH Food & Lodging 1-519-664-3731 ! Jacob’s Grill 519-664-2575 ! Stone Crock Meeting Rooms & Catering 1-866-664-2286 Ext. 277
! St. Jacobs Country Tourism 1-800-265-3353 or (519) 664-1133
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Exit Road 15 for Market District
WATERLOO
KITCHENER
From HWY 8, take far right ramp to HWY 85 N Waterloo
7/8 Stratford
From LONDON: Exit 278 B, HWY 8 W toward Kitchener
8 401
From TORONTO: Exit 278, Hwy 8 toward Kitchener 278
CAMBRIDGE
www.stjacobs.com St. Jacobs, Ontario, CANADA Toll-free: 1-800-265-3353 Local: 519-664-1133
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