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Visiting a farmers’ market is a quintessential fall activity, and you can find one of Canada’s largest just a road trip from Toronto<\/a>.<\/p>\n Offering baked goods, local produce, and cozy harvest charm, it’s the perfect fall day trip, where you can stock up on seasonal treats and enjoy the autumn vibes<\/a>.<\/p>\n The St. Jacobs’ Farmers Market is an iconic destination located in the Waterloo Region’s St. Jacobs Market District, under 2 hours from Toronto.<\/p>\n It’s the largest year-round market in Canada, offering Mennonite heritage and countryside charm.<\/p>\n You can explore three large buildings and a vibrant outdoor market home to hundreds of local vendors selling farm-fresh produce, artisanal foods, handcrafted goods, and more.<\/p>\n Bring your appetite! You can find all sorts of delicious eateries in the market, serving everything from gooey cinnamon buns to pretzels, doner, empanadas and donuts.<\/p>\n Don’t leave without digging into some iconic apple fritters from The Fritter Co., the perfect way to end a crisp fall day at the market.<\/p>\n The market is hosting some harvest-themed events, including an Oktober Fest until October 18, and trick-or-treating on October 25.<\/p>\n The surrounding Market District features several other spots to explore, including Stockyards Brewing Company, Market Road Antiques, and the St. Jacobs Outlet Mall.<\/p>\n While you’re in the area, you’ll want to pop over to the charming Village of St. Jacobs<\/a>, located just minutes from the market.<\/p>\n The quaint village is brimming with storybook charm and is especially magical during the fall, when the streets fill with crisp leaves and the storefronts are decked out with pumpkins.<\/p>\n With cozy baked treats and harvest goods, the St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market is a magical spot for a fall day trip.<\/p>\n St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market<\/p>\n www.instagram.com<\/a><\/p>\n Price: Free admission<\/p>\n When: Open year-round<\/p>\n Address: 878 Weber St. N., Waterloo, ON<\/p>\n St. Jacobs Market Website<\/a><\/p>\n Before you get going, check out our Responsible Travel Guide<\/a> so you can be informed, be safe, be smart, and most of all, be respectful on your adventure.<\/p>\n