St. Jacobs Market & Mennonite Countryside Tour

What your day looks like

Trade the energy of the city for a meaningful journey into Ontario’s countryside on this immersive full-day experience from Toronto. Travel by comfortable small-group mini coach to St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market, Canada’s largest year-round market, where you’ll discover a vibrant mix of farm-fresh produce, homemade baking, artisan cheeses, preserves, and handcrafted goods. Enjoy free time to explore the indoor market halls and outdoor stalls at your own pace. Use your included lunch voucher to create your own meal from a variety of local vendors, with vegetarian options typically available. In the afternoon, meet your local Mennonite step-on guide at a historic log cabin and begin a guided countryside tour. Travel along quiet rural roads where horse-and-buggy transportation is still part of daily life. Pass working farms, traditional schoolhouses, and a Mennonite meetinghouse as your guide shares stories about the community’s culture, traditions, and beliefs. Continue to a Mennonite-owned café in Elmira, where you can browse local cheeses, baked goods, preserves, and handmade items. You’ll also see the horse-and-buggy parking area used by local farmers, offering a unique glimpse into a way of life that remains deeply rooted in tradition. With a balance of free exploration and guided insight, this tour offers an authentic and enriching look at one of Ontario’s most distinctive cultural regions.