St. Jacobs Country

Out of the Ordinary

Not Out of the Way

Horse & Buggies and The Mennonite Story

If you have visited the St. Jacobs area, chances are you encountered a horse & buggy clip-clopping along a rural road or through the village...

Be delighted by old world charm and contemporary style

One-of-Kind Shops

Food & Drink

Rails, Trails & Buggy Wheels

Theatre &
Events

Find your favourite store
from dozens of
friendly, independent
shopkeepers featured in
our sortable directory

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From fresh baking and
maple syrup to craft brews
and memorable full course
meals, discover amazing
eats in St. Jacobs

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Get outdoors, meander
the streets, or discover
a small exhibit with big
heart, all in the village

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Enjoy theatrical
productions by
Drayton Entertainment,
and mark your calendars
for popular events

Save the Date

Discover this friendly, walkable village in the heart of southern Ontario, Canada,
located at the north edge of Kitchener-Waterloo and about an hour’s drive
west of Toronto. Home of The Mennonite Story Interpretive Centre.

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Experience Theatre
in the Heart of
St.Jacobs

Enjoy world-class theatre in St. Jacobs and the Market District with performances
by award-winning Drayton Entertainment.

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• St. Jacobs Country Playhouse
• St. Jacobs Schoolhouse Theatre
• Drayton Festival Theatre

Experience St. Jacobs Culture & Heritage

The Mennonite Story

A walk through this well-respected interpretive centre is a must. Learn about Mennonites - including the Old Order - whose history and heritage has added to the unique cultural diversity of the area

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Exhibits & Attractions that Tell a Story

Whether you are riding a real heritage railway, marvelling at a miniature model one, discovering where maple syrup comes from, or taking part in a village-wide festivity, St. Jacobs has experiences to share with you

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Blog

November 09, 2019 | St. Jacobs sparkles for the holiday shopping season!

There's nothing like a fresh dusting of snow to make one think of holiday preparations and the Christmas season ahead. More >>

September 27, 2019 | Fall Adventures are Here!

Fall adventures in the St. Jacobs area mean a host of activities to choose from including Culture Days, Oktoberfest, loading up on robust harvests at local farmers' markets, and holiday shopping for the season ahead. More >>

June 26, 2019 | Horse & Buggies and The Mennonite Story

If you have visited the St. Jacobs area, chances are you encountered a horse & buggy clip-clopping along a rural road or through the village of St. Jacobs; its occupants wearing bonnets, straw hats, and simple conservative clothing. It may have bee... More >>

April 15, 2019 | Quilt Festival Springs into Action, May 21 - 25, in St. Jacobs

After a long and grey winter season, the many colourful and eye-popping artistic delights that a quilt festival delivers couldn't be more welcome! More >>

March 15, 2019 | It's Maple Syrup Time, the Sweetest Season in St. Jacobs and Ontario!

Even amid the toughest days of late winter, nature is summoning surprises for the days ahead. One of the sweetest among them is Ontario's maple syrup season! More >>

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