Mennonite Farmer's Market and Countryside Tour

Toronto, Canada
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Duration10h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 25 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

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.

What's included

  • Round-trip transportation by air-conditioned small-group mini coach
  • Two-hour guided Mennonite countryside tour with local guide
  • Lunch voucher redeemable at select market food vendors
  • English-speaking tour escort on board the coach
  • Visit to Elmira stop at Mennonite‑owned café
  • Free time at St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market
  • Gratuities
  • Additional food and drinks beyond included lunch voucher
  • Personal purchases at the market or café

What to expect

  1. Toronto
    Pass by
    Check in with your driver and settle into your seat on the small-group mini coach.
  2. St. Jacobs Farmers Market
    3h
    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. 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. Kitchen Kuttings
    30m
    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.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Boarding is from 8:00 - 8:15am at 55 York Street (right in front of Tim Hortons), tour departs at 8:30am. All guests are required to check in at least 15 minutes prior to departure for boarding.

End point

Boarding is from 8:00 - 8:15am at 55 York Street (right in front of Tim Hortons), tour departs at 8:30am. All guests are required to check in at least 15 minutes prior to departure for boarding.

Additional information

  • 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
  • A maximum of 25 passengers on this tour

Cancellation policy

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