Save 50% and more on top brand name merchandise from manufacturers like Levi’s Outlet, Villeroy and Boch, Royal Doulton and Tootsies Factory Shoe Market. LEGO® Maniacs of all ages will find their dream-come-true at the LEGO Creative Play Centre. See the huge LEGO models on display.
NEW ~ Corning Revere Factory Outlet, Cadbury Factory Store, Kodiak Outlet, Red Coral Classic, Mattel Factory Outlet
Stores open daily except Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Weekdays 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday 12 noon to 5 p.m. Tel. (519) 888-0138. www.stjacobs.com
St. Jacobs Farmers Market & Flea Market
ONE OF CANADA’S LARGEST FARMERS’ MARKETS
Vendors sell everything imaginable – from fresh produce, meats and cheese, and international foods to locally handcrafted items. Take a break and taste something delicious like Waterloo County sausages or hot apple fritters! Explore Peddlar’s Village for housewares, home decor, imported and local crafts, furniture, antiques, fashions, tools etc. In fair weather, there are picnic areas and pony rides for the kids. Don’t be surprised to hear wandering musicians. Visit the animals at Farmer Jacob’s Barn. Open: Thursdays and Saturdays all year from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Also Tuesdays, June to Labour Day from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tel. (519) 747-1830. www.stjacobs.com
The Drayton Festival Theatre
The Drayton Festival Theatre In Drayton, 33 Wellington Street South
Outstanding, professional comedies & musicals in a 1902 opera house, recently renovated for comfort & accessibility, with new seating, air-conditioning & an elevator. A short, picturesque drive from St. Jacobs. Enjoy music & laughter from May through September – eight shows a week. Box Office: (519) 638-5555 www.draytonfestivaltheatre.com
Enter the Wild World of the African Lion Safari!
African Lion Safari!
Cambridge, Ontario – Come face to face with over 1000 birds & animals. Drive through, Large Game Reserve. Take a cruise aboard the African Queen Boat, journey on the Nature Boy Scenic Railway, see four exciting bird & animal shows and visit Pets Corner. Bring along your camera and capture great shots of the Asian Elephants taking their daily dip in a lake. Allow four to six hours for your safari. Open April to October
1 (800) 461-WILD (9453) www.lionsafari.com
African Lion Safari!
A spectacular exhibition of 150 beautiful handmade quilts in downtown Stratford donated from across Canada. Compelling stories of celebration, survival, tributes to lives lost. Join us on this journey raising awareness and funds to support those diagnosed and directly affected by breast cancer. All quilts sold at auction. Place advance bids online. www.thequilt.com. The Stratford exhibition is open May 20 – November 5, 2005 daily at 55 Downie St.
Gala Auction at the Avon Theatre in Stratford on Saturday November 12, 2005. The Stratford quilt exhibit culminates in the live and silent auction of these one-of-a-kind quilts. The evening is entertaining and the bidding is exciting. Proceeds from the sale of quilts benefit breast cancer support programs across Canada. For information and tickets call 519 272 2588.
Village of St. Jacobs
Village of St. Jacobs
St. Jacobs is a century village with more than 100 one-of-a-kind shops, many located in historic buildings: Discover craft studios, antiques, fashions, furniture, gifts, home decor, restaurants, cafes, and inns. Most shops are open weekdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. On Sundays, shops are open from 12:30 til 5:30 p.m. (except Good Friday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day.) Winter hours vary. www.stjacobs.com
Country Livery Services
Country Livery Services
HORSE-DRAWN TROLLEY TOURS!
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at the Market
A big, beautiful team of draft horses takes you on a picturesque horse-drawn trolley tour to a nearby Old Order Mennonite farm. The tour includes informative narration with historical details about the Mennonites and the local area, plus opportunity for you to ask lots of questions. 1.25 hrs. Tours depart from the Horse Drawn Trolley Barn 10 am to 3:15 pm on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday (excluding Sunday).Tickets: Adults $15.00, Children $7.50, under 2 yrs free. Taxes included in price.
For more information – call (519) 638-5305
St. Jacobs Schoolhouse Theatre
In St. Jacobs, 13 Albert Street
A renovated 1872 schoolhouse with marvelous acoustics.
June – December www.draytonfestivaltheatre.com
Stratford Festival Theatre
Stratford Festival Theatre
Stratford, Ontario – First time and seasoned theatregoers will enjoy Broadway musicals, classical Shakespeare and contemporary plays in three separate locations – Festival, Avon and Tom Patterson Theatres. Daily, except Mondays, matinee or evening performances. Go beyond the stage door and tour the costume warehouse, or the “underworld” backstage at the Festival Theatre. Experience “Festival Fringe” events that include family activities. Specially designated Senior & Student performances 1 (800) 567-1600