St. Jacobs' Market, Ontario

St. Jacobs' Market, Ontario

One sure sign of warmer weather in Canada is the opening of farmers' markets in cities across the country.



The farmers' markets are usually open on Saturdays early in the morning

The biggest outdoor Farmers' Market in Ontario

We visited the St. Jacobs' Market in St. Jacobs which is the largest and most interesting outdoor farmers' market in Ontario.

Since it is only slightly more than an hour's drive from Toronto, it is also a popular tourist place.

Indoor buildings allow the market to open year round

St. Jacobs' Market is open year round as there are a number of buildings allowing a huge number of vendors selling everything you can imagine.

Great selection of flowers and plants

The market  is a favorite place for many who are shopping for locally grown organic produces, meats. fabulous pastry and desserts.

There is always an excellent selection of flowers and plants.

Creative and unique garden decorations at the Market

Besides huge selection of agricultural items, the farmers' market is a great place to find interesting and unique items such as home and garden decorations.

Solar lamp and stand to brighten your garden!

A bird house made of scraps of wood

There are local crafts, pottery and wooden items. The place is quite big therefore we could not see everything.

Concrete leave  shape planters

Since it was such a beautiful sunny day when we visited, we spent our time walking outdoors.



We found these creative and unique garden decorations made of concrete.











These beautiful planters came in various sizes; some were filled with miniature plants while others were filled with water floated  candles.


They looked very pretty and we bought one too for our garden and I knew an exact spot where I would put it!

Imported sweaters

Besides produces, meats, desserts and sweets, flowers and plants,  clothing itms such as baby clothes, hand knitted sweaters, brand name hats, imported summer wear and fashionable dresses were on display and fpr sale as well.

Lots of place to rest our tired feet!

After walking for a couple of hours,  we rested our tired feet and sampled some delicious country cooking prepared by local Mennonites.

Pony rides for kids at the Farmers' Market

Free musical entertainment at the market

There were ample seating places for visitors trying to have a bite.




We even had free musical entertainment provided by amateur musicians at the market.

A farm tour was offered at a nearby Mennonite farm

For those who were interested in learning more about farming, there was a tour offered at a nearby Mennonite farm.

Horse drawn tour

For international visitors, St, Jacobs' Market is a great place to visit and shop for real Canadian products local artisan crafts and our famous pure maple syrup.









There are always a lot to see and explore at the farmers' market.
Next time when we visit again, we will plan to spend a whole day there!

R.T.
St. Jacobs' Market
St. Jacobs, Ontario