Barb and I love to visit farmers' markets. So a return trip to one of the best in the province, was inviting us to return. St. Jacobs market in the little community of St. Jacobs just outside Kitchener/Waterloo Ontario. Home to a multi-generation German community and the Mennonites along with the diverse Canadian community. Waterloo as you know is home to Blackberry or known previously as R.I.M. An interesting area of Ontario!
Last year, August 2013, St. Jacobs market had a devastating fire of its building-24,0000 sq. ft.- that housed 60 vendors. In a short time a Harvest Barn was erected that could accommodate 47 vendors. It can be seen in the distance of this market scene. When we arrived, there is construction occurring at the end of the parking lot that may be the home of a more secure, modern specs. building. The problem with the old building was the wood structure.
We take our little trek trolley everywhere now. It sure saves on the muscles.
Beef steak tomatoes were in abundance.
Walking along and viewing the wonderful selection of locally grown fruit and vegetables.
Lots of Bing Cherries!
What to buy?
Breakfast was a good choice. Peameal bacon and egg with tomato on a bun-the breakfast special! Nice picnic area at the end of the Harvest Barn with clean washroom facilities if needed.
Mushrooms from a tree branch anyone?
Corn, watermelon and melons!
More delicious fruit!
Couldn't resist the asparagus! Love it in a breakfast omelette!
A good haul of fresh fruit, veggies and some baguette bread! Time to go home and eat!!!
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St. Jacob;s market
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I suggested we make this trip annually and again if guests visit us! It sure is a fun community. Along with the market, the town of St. Jacobs has many fun, crafty and boutique stores to visit and buy some unique items.
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