Enjoy fall and winter and explore the best of Waterloo Region through these cultural events and family fun festivals.
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Originally Posted on Ultimate Ontario August 15, 2022 – Recently we had the chance to head
Lightspeed – When the pandemic hit communities globally in the spring of 2020 and tourism came to a screeching halt, EcoCafe founder and owner Edward Denyer had to think fast. He started getting creative, rethinking methodology, adopting new technologies and redesigning the cafe space.
Serving Up Success: How EcoCafe Survived a Pandemic in a Small Town Read More »
Thanks to talented local artists, St. Jacobs has even more reasons for people to visit. Bursts of eye-catching colours have sprouted on the Village’s interior and exterior walls. There are several urban art pieces to keep an eye out for when visiting St. Jacobs.
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justonepassport.com – Everybody needs a mini staycation every once in awhile, so when the opportunity arose to visit St. Jacobs during St. Jacobs Sparkles and to spend the night at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites, naturally I jumped at the opportunity.
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Even as the weather begins to cool, there are still plenty of opportunities to enjoy dining al fresco
thanks to several heated patios in the Waterloo Region!
Patios that are turning up the heat in Waterloo Region Read More »
OurWindsor.ca – In the early 19th century, Old Order Mennonites from Pennsylvania purchased the land that became St. Jacobs. The village is now packed with shops and studios peddling artisanal wares of every description.
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White Wolf & Friends owner Angus Burns produces original wildlife paintings on wood and moose antler carvings. He’s part of the Community of Creators you’ll discover at the St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market.
Eco Refillary, located in the Market Tent at the St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market, features eco-friendly products and refillable bottles. Owner Katrina Wood is just one of the many makers you’ll meet within the Market’s community of creators.
Narcity Oct. 8, 2019 – As the most magical time of the year draws near, towns and cities alike are transforming into sparkling wonderlands filled with holiday cheer. St. Jacobs Sparkles Christmas Festival is happening in November, and it’s lighting up the season in all the best ways.
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Posted June 14th, 2019 in The Waterloo Region Rural Post
Waterloo Central Railway and Elmira Wagon Rides are thrilled to partner again this year offering visitors a train ride to Elmira along with a tractor pulled wagon ride into town.
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The Fat Sparrow Group continues to grow, and it has spread its wings into St. Jacobs, the company’s first foray outside of Uptown Waterloo. Stone Crock has been a St. Jacobs landmark and destination for locals and tourists alike for over 40 years. Nick and Natalie Benninger look forward to growing.
Fat Sparrow Group spreads its wings … to St. Jacobs Read More »
The story of Drayton Entertainment is one that unfolds like a fairytale. And it’s a story best told by a man who has been there from the beginning – current Chair of the Board of Directors of Drayton Entertainment, Neil Aitchison.
It’s an Ongoing, Wonderful Story at Drayton Entertainment Read More »
From its source in Dundalk, Grey County, flowing south 275 kms into Lake Erie, the Grand River is one of the most scenic and significant rivers in Ontario. Waterloo Region is at the heart of this waterway with many milestones and relics connecting the river to the development of the region.
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June 19th, 2017 New Hamburg Independent – “Singin’ In The Rain” [is] one of the 10 best Drayton Entertain productions of all time. It’s that good, a rare confluence of casting, production and source material gelling into a theatrical tour de force.
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