St. Jacobs Market District
St. Jacobs Market District is the country’s largest farmers’ market, featuring farm stalls, food vendors, an antique market and an outlet mall. Open year-round, this famous shopping destination attracts over one million visitors annually.
Over 100 local farmers, artisans and growers sell meats, cheese, fruits, vegetables, flowers, honey, preserves and more. The aroma of freshly baked apple fritters, hot doner kebab and falafel, samosas, sausages and perogies makes it hard to resist buying something to eat on the spot.
You’ll find everything on your shopping list, plus much more, in the St. Jacobs Market District.
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How to get to St. Jacobs Market District
Location: 878 Weber Street North, Woolwich
By car: Located approximately 120 kilometres west of Toronto in Waterloo Region, St. Jacobs Market District can be reached via the ON-401 and the ON-85 north from Kitchener. Free and accessible parking is available in nearby lots.
By transit: GO Transit provides regular bus service to Waterloo. The Grand River Transit Route 19 bus travels directly to the St. Jacobs Market.
Know before you go
The St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market is open year-round on Thursdays and Saturdays, plus on Tuesdays during the summer. The outlet mall and antique market are open every day.
For the best experience, head to the farmers’ market in the morning and get your first pick of produce. The vendor directory changes weekly, so browse when you arrive to see what’s available before you start shopping.
Things to do at St. Jacobs Market District
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Enjoy local food
Explore a wide range of fresh produce and snacks from the market vendors in the spacious two-floor indoor market.
Shop for treasures
Visit various stalls and artisans selling everything from handmade African artwork at African Serengeti Arts and Crafts to flavourful bottles of kombucha from Cathy’s Kombucha.
Uncover rare finds
Browse antique dealer booths at Market Road Antiques, a 1,858-square-metre antique mall filled with a wide range of quality vintage and antique gems from Canada and around the world.
Experience Mennonite history
Learn about the history of the market and its food traditions, as well as Mennonite farms and their way of life, on the guided St. Jacobs Market Food Tour.
Attend seasonal events
Lively events are held year-round at St. Jacobs, including Halloween Kids Day, Harvest Hoedown, the Open Air Antique Fair and the popular St. Jacobs Christmas Market.
Find budget-friendly deals
Shop for apparel, footwear, accessories and household items at the St. Jacobs Outlet Mall located across the street from the farmers’ market.
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Interesting facts about St. Jacobs Market District
The history of St. Jacobs Market District dates back to 1975, when the market was initially a scattering of outdoor tents. In 1986, a two-story wooden building was constructed to accommodate the growing farmers’ market. The wood was sourced from Douglas fir beams from British Columbia.
The market’s original main building was destroyed by a fire in 2013. Two years later, it was rebuilt and reopened.
The surrounding Waterloo Region is home to the largest population of Old Order Mennonites in Ontario, and it’s common to see farmers on local roads travelling to the market by horse and buggy.
Last updated: September 9, 2025