Spend the day in St. Jacobs

Mar 14, 2025

St. Jacobs is a popular destination for tourists of all types, including residents old and new of our Kitchener apartments. Get to know this local spot, starting with today’s featured activities, compiled by the blog team at Timbercreek Communities.

St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market

It is no secret that one of the most loved spots in St. Jacobs is the St. Jacobs TC Kitchener StJacobsFarmers’ Market (878 Weber Street North). As Canada’s largest year-round market, this is an exceptional place to go for delicious produce, baked goods, ready-to-eat foods and handmade crafts. The market is open from 7:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. on Thursdays and Saturdays. To get here, plan on a 15-minute drive from Mooregate Apartments (50, 66 & 80 Mooregate Crescent).

St. Jacobs Outlets

Is it time for some spring shopping? Start your shopping spree in St. Jacobs. The St. Jacobs outlets (25 Benjamin Road East), a 15-minute drive from Mooregate Apartments, are a great place to find great deals on all your favourite name brands. With nearly 30 shops to choose from, you can expect to find everything you need for the new season.

Block Three Brewing

Kick back and relax at Block Three Brewing (1430-2 King Street North). About a 15-minute drive from Mooregate Apartments, this nearby brewery promises a laidback evening in one of Ontario’s most iconic counties. Before you plan your trip, check out the event calendar to see if there’s something coming up that catches your eye.

Drayton Entertainment

For a family-friendly affair, see what’s playing at the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse (40 Benjamin Road), operated by Drayton Entertainment. With a fun lineup of a shows and Broadway-level talent, you are sure to have a memorable evening at the theatre. The playhouse is less than a 15-minute drive from Mooregate Apartments.

Horse Drawn Tours

There might be no better way to get to know this nearby county than to take a horse-drawn tour. In the winter, tours are given on sleigh rides. The sleigh leaves from 1222 Apple Grove Road, a 15-minute drive from Mooregate Apartments.

Timbercreek Communities hopes today’s post inspires you to visit beautiful St. Jacobs soon. For more information about our nearby Kitchener apartments, visit our website.

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