St. Jacobs Farmers' Market is a farmers' market and flea market in Woolwich, Ontario, Canada. It is located to the south of King Street North, to the east of Weber Street North, and to the west of the railway tracks. It is the largest year-round farmer's market in Canada,[1] and is a popular destination for residents of the town and nearby communities, as well as tourists from Canada, the United States, and Europe.[2][3] It draws about 1 million visitors annually.[4]
It was established in April 1975. The main building of the market was destroyed by a fire on 2 September 2013. The market was rebuilt and re-opened on 11 June 2015.[4] The farmer's market is open on Thursdays and Saturdays throughout the year, as well as Tuesdays between June and August.[5]
- ^ Toronto Sun: St. Jacobs Farmers' Market destroyed by fire.
- ^ CTV: 'Everything is gone': Fire destroys St. Jacobs Farmers' Market.
- ^ Desmond 2013.
- ^ a b Deschamps 2015.
- ^ "FAQ". St.JacobsMarket. Retrieved 25 August 2024.