Route 1: Scarborough, York Mills, Milton
ChristKindl German Christmas Market + St. Jacobs Farmers Market

Every Christmas, since medieval times, towns and cities across Germany come alive with the sights, sounds and smells of Christmas. Kitchener City Hall is home to Canada's original Christkindl Market - since 1997 and a multi-year recipient of the "Top 100 Festivals & Events in Ontario" award.

Shop outside and inside from 90 vendors while you listen to choirs, bands and dance groups. Take in the train room, blacksmith demonstrations, live nativity and visit with the folkloric characters. Don't forget to enjoy Gluhwein, sweet and savoury Christmas foods to eat or take home or wrap up for gift giving. 

Our day also includes a visit to the St. Jacobs Farmers' Market, one of the largest markets in Ontario with hundreds of vendors selling just about everything.

Tour Date

1-Day Trip
Sat Dec 9, 2023
A second bus will be doing pickups in Vaughan, Islington Station and Mississauga. If you would prefer to book on that bus, please click here.

Price

$99 per person
All prices are per person, in Canadian dollars. All taxes and tips are included!

Pickup Locations

10:30 AM Scarborough Town Ctr
11:00 AM York Mills Station
11:55 AM Milton Carpool Lot Hwy 401 & Regional Rd 25
To book over the phone
​please call (866) 208-2950

Inclusions

  • Round trip transportation on deluxe highway motorcoach with a washroom and WiFi.
  • Visit to ChristKindl German Christmas Market in Kitchener.
  • Visit to St. Jacobs Farmers' Market.
  • Escorted tour with ShortTrips.ca tour director available during the tour.
  • All tips & taxes included.

Exclusions

Meals are not included in the tour price. Your opportunity for lunch will be at the St. Jacobs Farmers' market which has many vendors selling all nature of foods. Your dinner opportunity will be the ChristKindl Market where vendors will be selling food plus the regular restaurants and dining establishments in the downtown Kitchener area will also be open.

Approximate Return Times

  • Milton 7:50 PM
  • York Mills 8:45 PM
  • ​Scarborough 9:15 PM

Deposits, Payments, Cancellations & Refunds

  • 100% full refund if you cancel at least 7 days before the trip departure date. 
  • Sorry but no refunds if cancellation is received less then 7 days before trip departure date. 
  • You can transfer your seat to anyone else you know, up to the time of departure without penalty. 

​Travelling With Children

  • Children 10 and older are welcome on this trip. Price is the same as adults. ​

Tour Highlights

ChristKindl German Christmas Market

Christkindl Market offers a one-of-a kind holiday shopping experience with more than 90 food and gift vendors – many of whom are clustered within tiny huts in Civic Square. Grab a bratwurst, schnitzel or pretzel and stroll the Square to find unique, European-themed gifts and decorations you won’t find in a chain store. Like the outdoor markets in Germany, the irresistible smells of fresh baked pastries, traditional mulled Glühwein and stick-to-your-ribs German cuisine cooked outside in the open air will have you drooling. 

There is a continuous lineup of entertainment on the stage set up directly outside city hall. Choirs, dancers, singers and sing-alongs to definitely put you in the mood for Christmas.

St. Jacobs Farmers Market

St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market & Flea Market is said to be Canada’s largest farmers market with over 500 vendors. 

You'll find fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, cheese, baking of every description, crafts galore, plus local "delicacies" like sausage, apple fritters and pure maple syrup. You'll also find home-grown produce brought from local Mennonite farms by horse and buggy.

If brand name shopping is more your pleasure, The St. Jacobs Outlets Mall is right next door as is the Market Road Antiques for those of you who are thrilled by old treasures.