‘Authentic Rural Experience’: A Must-See Year-Round Farmers’ Market Near Toronto

Farmers’ markets are a fun summertime activity, but for those looking for an adventure in any season, the St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market is open year-round, and it’s only a one-hour drive from Toronto. St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market dates back to 1952, when it was called the Stockyard Farmers’ Market, its website says. It moved into its current location in 1975—an area with a rich heritage that stems from its Mennonite origins. Farmers still travel the local roads to the market using a horse and buggy. More than 1 million people visit the market every year, according to its website, and it’s considered one of Waterloo’s “most beloved attractions.”...