​Shopping & Sightseeing Day Trip to St. Jacobs Farmers' Market, Village of St Jacobs
Includes Narrated Mennonite Country Bus Tour with local Mennonite Tour Guide

Experience the ultimate farm-to-table adventure with our day trip to the St. Jacobs Farmers' Market! Indulge your senses with an abundance of fresh, vibrant produce, succulent meats, and exquisite cheeses, all sourced directly from local farms.

But that's not all! Immerse yourself in the charm of the historic village of St. Jacobs during your free time, exploring its quaint stores and discovering hidden gems. And as a bonus, embark on an enlightening narrated bus tour through the picturesque Mennonite country. Guided by a knowledgeable local Mennonite tour guide uncover the heritage and traditions of this fascinating community.

Tour Dates

1-Day Trip
Sat Mar 21, 2026
Sat Apr 18, 2026
​Sat May 23, 2026

Price

Fully refundable if you cancel for any reason at least 7 days before trip departure.
$109 per person
All prices are per person, in Canadian dollars. All taxes and tips are included!

Pickup Locations

7:30 AM Vaughan Weston Rd & Hwy 7
8:10 AM Scarborough Town Ctr
8:35 AM York Mills Station
9:05 AM Mississauga Hurontario & Courtney Park Drive
To book over the phone
please call (866) 208-2950

Inclusions

  • Round trip transportation on highway motorcoach with a washroom and WiFi.
  • Visit to St. Jacobs Farmers' Market.
  • Guided bus tour of Mennonite country with local Mennonite tour guide.
  • Free time in the beautiful village of St. Jacobs.
  • Escorted tour with ShortTrips.ca tour director available during tour. 
  • All tips & taxes included.

Approximate Return Times

  • Mississauga 6:25 PM
  • York Mills 7:15 PM
  • Scarborough 7:40 PM
  • Vaughan 8:15 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+ are welcome on this tour. Price is the same as adults. ​​

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 antiques are your interest, Market Road Antiques is just across the street for those of you thrilled by finding old treasures.

Mennonite Country Tour

After our shopping experience at the Farmers' Market, we go on our guided bus tour of Mennonite country with a local Mennonite tour guide.

You will learn a tremendous amount about this fascinating community, their culture and their traditions.

Also included on this tour is a stop at a lovely Mennonite owned deli for some more wonderful shopping as well as a chance to visit a "parking garage" for horses & buggies.

Village of St. Jacobs

After our Mennonite tour, we stop in the village of St. Jacobs to spend some time visiting and shopping in the quaint shops in this beautiful village. 

​The main street and side streets are filled with shops of all kinds. Visitors usually go home with gifts, new pieces of art by local artists, intriguing Waterloo County handicrafts and furniture, food, antiques, books, clothing, toys...the list is endless.