St Jacob's Farmers Market (15.5 KM) - Sat, Aug 29 2026

St Jacob's Farmers Market (15.5 KM) (8/29/2026)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Kitchener GO Station (By the Crosswalk)
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Aug 29 2026  10:45 AM
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Aug 28 2026 7:55:00 PM
Event Duration:less than 7 hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Event Coordinator(s): Fletcher
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Member Cost:Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 18 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:30
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 1 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Ontario is beautiful. There are many cool trails and things to see outside of Toronto.
My aim is to hit different interesting hiking trails throughout the GTA and beyond which can be accessed by public transit.

For today's hike I'm trying something new, where we are walking to Ontario largest farmers' market in St Jacobs.

    Here's the plan for the day
  • Start the hike @ 10:45
  • Hike for 13 KM over 3.5 hours to St Jacob's Farmers Market, including our lunch stop at Silver Lake
  • Stay at the market until it closes at 3:30 PM
  • Meet up at the Market Station @ 4 PM
  • Walk back to Northfield Station to take the ION LRT back to Kitchener GO Station
    TICKETS FOR THE LRT ARE $4.00 - we'll buy tickets from the fare machine; so cash, debit or credit is accepted.
  • Get off at Central Station for 500m walk back to Kitchener GO Station

Please bring a lunch and at least 1-2 Litres of water.
We'll stop for lunch about 4 KM in near Silver Lake.

If you cannot walk the entire distance please do not sign up for this hike.

    EVENT STATS
  • Level of hike: Moderate
  • Distance: 15.5 KM + whatever distance you choose to walk at the market
  • Terrain: Paved park trails, single track dirt trails and sidewalks
  • Elevation Range: 30 meters
  • Washrooms: @ our lunch break, about 4 KM into the hike.
  • Highlights: 'SILVER LAKE' & 'ST JACOBS MARKET'

Required Items to Bring:
  • hiking boots or hiking shoes
  • 2L of water
  • snacks and lunch
  • weather appropriate clothing
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • A smile
  • First Aid Kit
  • Whistle
  • Change of clothes and/or footwear for post hike

    • How to Get There:
    Event Directions:

    We'll meet near the pedestrian crosswalk, just outside of Kitchener GO Station.
    If its cold or wet, I'll just be inside the station entrance.

    If taking transit, to Kitchener GO Station, just take the Kitchener GO Train.
    Take the 8:49 train GO Train from Union Station to reach the hike on time.

    To save money on GO Transit Fare, purchase the $10 weekend pass 'BY CLICKING HERE'

    Look for me in the Blue Toronto Outdoor Club T-Shirt.

    For those of you driving, Kitchener Go Station is located at 126 Weber Street West.

    In Terms of parking, the Kitchener Go Station parking lot is free on weekends.

    MAP

    PICTURE OF MEETING LOCATION


    Notes:

    Please ensure that you check the 'TTC service updates website' for any potential closures.

    Please arrive on time, I will turn off my cell phone once the hike begins.


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    Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

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