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The year-round farmer's market in
St. Jacobs is a popular destination
for visitors and locals.
glass blower on-site, so there’s a variety of one-of-a-kind
pieces to add to any collection. For those interested in
Native art, Turtle Dove Native Gifts (519 664-1377)
represents 12 different artists from the Six Nations community.
A charming feature of the Old Mill is the fact the shopping-weary
can distract themselves with several small exhibitions
within the building.On the third floor is the Maple
Syrup Museum (519 664-1232) were visitors learn about
syrup production and the local industry. Syrup is available
for purchase at many area stores and the Farmer’s Market.
Beside this room is the Quilt Gallery (1 800 265-3353),
which showcases examples of art-calibre quilts, many
made locally.There are a number of places in town to hunt
for that special heirloom quilt: along King Street North is
St. Jacobs Mennonite Quilts (519 664-1817) or near the
Farmer’s Market is Heirloom Quilts in the Log Cabin,
which is open on market days.
One floor up is a recent addition to St. Jacobs’ historical
repertoire: The Model Train and Exhibition.This
working model railway of Waterloo County’s rural past
features miniature local scenes including a barn raising, a
Mennonite meeting house, and the village of St. Jacobs.
Head to the mill basement to see the Electricity
Exhibit that briefly traces the story of electricity — from
idea to commercial use — over the last 400 years. Here’s
where you’ll find the original turbine that provided
power to the mill and village in early days.According to
Jenny Shantz of St. Jacobs County Marketing Association,
they’ve been told that if the turbine was working again,
it has the capacity of producing $80,000 worth of power
per year.
Beside this exhibition is the village’s newest addition:
The Home Hardware Exhibit.The national home
improvement company started in St. Jacobs in 1964 and
co-founder Walter Hachborn can still be seen heading to
work at the nearby head office each day. He donated many
artefacts documenting the store’s humble beginnings. Note
also that the now-countrywide company hosts its annual
trade show and conference once a year in early June, selling
out regional hotels for miles.
Speaking of staying overnight,if you want to hit the hay
in St. Jacobs, there are a few options. First, the historic nineroom
Benjamin’s Restaurant and Inn (519 664-3731),
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