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Culture Days will return September 20 – October 13, 2024.

Historic St. Jacobs Walking Tour

In-person

History & heritage Nature & outdoors Physical activity & movement Storytelling Tour
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Date and time

Location

1406 King Street North

St. Jacobs, ON

Directions: Meet in the parkette/green space between The Mennonite Story & Scotiabank.

Access

Free, and accepts optional pay-what-you-may donations for admission.

Offered in English.

Wheelchair accessible.

The guide uses a voice amplifier so that guests can hear above traffic noise.

About

St. Jacobs might look like a town frozen in time, but its history tells another tale. This small village blends the modern and traditional but always stays connected to its roots.

This town has made a big name for itself, and the story is best told through intriguing local tales: the milling company that pioneered new technology in 1875; the early schoolteacher from Sierra Leone, the woman whose love for books built the library; the local boy turned famous hockey player and a hardware store that became a nation-wide company.

The walk is 75 min and covers 1.1km walking.

Masks are encouraged. Even though we are outdoors, it's not always possible to maintain physical distance on narrow town streets where there may be crowds

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Organizer

Stroll Walking Tours

Stroll offers hyperlocal walking tours in Waterloo Region designed to make you happier, healthier & smarter! The best way to get to know a place is to get out and walk!

www.strollwalkingtours.com

Contact

Juanita Metzger

letswalk@strollwalkingtour.com

519-242-9255

This event is part of a hub:

The Woolwich Hub

Township of Woolwich Township of Woolwich, ON

Experience the history, local products and art in the Township of Woolwich during Culture Days this year. The Woolwich Hub is offering weekend events that include participating in a drum circle, taking a distillery tour and learning the hi...