Mennonite Farmer's Market and Countryside Tour

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.

1. 1

   Toronto

   Pass by

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

2. 2

   St. Jacobs Farmers Market

   3 hours

   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. 3

   The Mennonite Story

   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.

4. 4

   Kitchen Kuttings

   30 min

   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.

• 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

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