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  St. Jacobs, Ontario - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jacobs is located in southwest Ontario, just north of the city of Waterloo in Woolwich Township, Waterloo Region.
The 'St.' was added to the name simply to make it sound more pleasing and the pluralization was in honour of the combined efforts of Jacobs C. Snider and his son, by the same name, founders of the Village.
Jacobs is also the headquarters of Home Hardware, Canada's largest and best-known home improvement and construction retailer.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/St._Jacobs,_Ontario   (223 words)

  
 St. Jacobs Mennonite Church (St. Jacobs, ON)
The St Jacobs Mennonite Church (SJMC) is located in the village of St Jacobs, a significant tourist area, bordering the city of Waterloo.
Over the years (particularly in the late 19 th and early 20 th century) the congregation at St Jacobs experienced a significant influx of people who wanted to leave the somewhat restrictive lifestyle of the Old Order community yet maintain a Mennonite faith perspective.
The St Jacobs congregation, with its largely rural farming community “fit the bill” for many families.
www.gameo.org /encyclopedia/contents/S714ME.html   (804 words)

  
 St. Jacobs, Ontario   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
In "St. Jacobs, Ontario: From Declining Village to Thriving Tourist Community," Dahms discusses the factors instrumental to the transformation of the village of St. Jacobs from a dying rural service centre into a prosperous tourist village.
St. Jacobs, which lies in southern Ontario, originated as a rural service centre in the mid 1800s.
Dahm's research on St. Jacobs does not provide a framework for instant success but it does provide a template for resources that are required for towns to enjoy St. Jacobs' level of achievement.
www.cariboo.bc.ca /Ae/geography/courses/424/2003reviews/stjacobs.html   (422 words)

  
 St. Jacobs, Ontario
Not everyone arrives in St. Jacobs by car or tour bus ‹ the town is the home community of many old order Mennonites, who come to town via horse and buggy.
In downtown St. Jacobs, the popular Quilt Gallery is open year-round; it¹s sponsored by the Waterloo County and Area Quilt Festival, which has its headquarters here.
St. Jacobs is an everyday ³event,² with lots to do and see, every day of the year...
www.visitor.on.ca /stjacobs   (628 words)

  
 1001 St. Jacobs Waterloo Region, Ontario Canada Information - proudly presented by Kanada News' Canada Vacation Planner ...
The 150th anniversary of the Village of St. Jacobs was held in June 2002.
To-day, the rural areas around St. Jacobs are populated with many Old Order Mennonite farmers who retain the religion, customs and lifestyle of their 19th century forefathers.
Jacobs is surrounded by a patchwork of fields and farms.
www.kanada-ontario.de /en/st_jacobs   (1926 words)

  
 Conestoga Parkway - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
It is numbered in three sections: the westernmost portion from Baden to the Highway 8 interchange is multiplexed as Highway 7/8; the central section from 8 to the Victoria Street exit is Highway 7; and the northeast portion, into Waterloo through to St.
The highway number was changed from Highway 86 in 2003 and the new number technically starts slightly north of the King Street North exit, and ends at the Victoria Street exit, where it becomes Highway 7.
The exits on Conestoga Parkway are not numbered, and likely never will be due to the multiple designations used, which would make it impossible to have consistent kilometre posts.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Conestoga_Parkway   (879 words)

  
 Tour of St. Jacobs - from Toronto
Today, the rural areas around St. Jacobs Country are populated with many Old Order Mennonite farmers who retain the religion, customs and lifestyle of their 19th century forefathers.
The Hawkesville Hill, three miles west of St. Jacobs, is the result of the retreat of the Lake Huron and Lake Ontario ice lobes.
Jacobs was officially named in 1852, the "St." being added "for the sake of euphony" and the pluralization was in honour of the combined efforts of Jacobs C. Snider and his son by the same name - founders of the Village.
www.kingtours.ca /stjacobs.html   (523 words)

  
 The Village of St. Jacobs: A Glimpse into Ontario's Mennonite Heritage
Two centuries ago the Village was known as Jakobstettel or "Jacob's settlement" after Jacob C. Snyder, the Mennonite farmer who pioneered the early development of the town.
Although "Jakobstettel" was anglicized to "St Jacobs" with the opening of the first post office in 1852, the old Mennonite family names still permeate the Village.
The Visitor Centre at St. Jacobs houses a Mennonite Interpretation Centre which provides a fascinating insight into the history, beliefs and lifestyles of the Mennonite people, via a multimedia presentation encompassing photos, narratives, lighted displays and a film documentary.
www.magiccarpetjournals.com /St_Jacobs.htm   (1184 words)

  
 St Jacobs, Canada
St Jacobs seems like an open-air museum in itself, but has a museum of its own, "The Meeting Place" at 33 King Street, which tells the story of the Anabaptists and how they were driven out of Europe in general and Switzerland in particular.
Corn flanks a farm driveway near St Jacob's, Ontario.
St Jacob's market where horse-drawn vehicles are common.
www.planetware.com /canada/st-jacobs-cdn-on-onsj.htm   (92 words)

  
 globeandmail.com : globeinvestor.com : Jacobs Receives St. Mary's Hospital Contract for The Century Project
Jacobs is providing project management and construction management (PM/CM) services to manage and coordinate design and construction.
In making the announcement, Jacobs Group Vice President Warren Dean stated, "We are extremely pleased that St. Mary's Hospital has selected us for this important project to enhance the healthcare offerings for the citizens of western Colorado and eastern Utah.
However, Jacobs' actual outcome and results are not guaranteed and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions ("Future Factors"), and may differ materially from what is expressed.
www.globeinvestor.com /servlet/WireFeedRedirect?cf=GlobeInvestor/config&vg=BigAdVariableGenerator&date=20050601&archive=ccnm&slug=0601023n   (423 words)

  
 Best Western : St. Jacobs Country Inn Hotel
St. Jacobs Country Inn is a 119 room hotel designed to accommodate the sophisticated business traveler and the discriminating leisure traveler.
With a beautiful view of St. Jacobs Country, you can renew your senses in our spa and fitness centre featuring a jumbo whirlpool, steam room and exercise room.
The hotel is conveniently located to the St. Jacobs Country attractions, University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University, and many high tech companies in the technology triangle.
www.stjacobscountryinn.com   (175 words)

  
 Jane Jacobs, activist who saved Village, is dead at 89
Jane Jacobs, a writer whose ideas transformed the principles of urban planning 45 years ago and a Village resident who led the fight to save an imperiled neighborhood until she moved with her family to Canada in 1968, died Tues.
He recalled that Jacobs became involved in the early 1950s in the fight led by the late Shirley Hayes against Moses’ plan to build a road through the middle of Washington Square Park.
Jacobs was a frequent visitor to New York City and the Village.
www.thevillager.com /villager_156/janejacobsactivistwho.html   (1299 words)

  
 St Jacobs - Ontario Town and Country   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
The century-old village of St Jacobs is distinctively Mennonite and the best way to get acquainted with their fascinating history is to stop by the Visitors Centre.
Venture outside of the village to the St.
Jacobs Farmers Markets, which offers up bountiful local produce, summer sausage, maple syrup and fresh Mennonite baked goods, before visiting West Montrose to see the Kissing Bridge, one of the last remaining traditional covered bridges in Ontario.
www.savourontario.ca /towns/town.cfm?location=STJ   (393 words)

  
 Wisconsin Ag Connection - Abbott Named GM of St. Jacobs ABC   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
ABS Global and St. Jacobs ABC have announced that Tim Abbott has been named General Manager of St. Jacobs ABC, Elmira, Ontario, Canada.
In his new role, Abbott will focus on further developing the St. Jacobs ABC sire program which includes the Judge's Choice Program, a new Red and White program as well as the regular Progeny Test Program.
Jacobs Artificial Breeding Corporation was founded in 1958 as a farmer owned artificial insemination cooperative that focuses on developing elite dairy cattle genetics for sale through ABS Global, Inc.
www.wisconsinagconnection.com /story-state.cfm?Id=488&yr=2005   (203 words)

  
 Buggy-eyed at St Jacobs Farmers Market in Rural Southern Ontario   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
This is the St. Jacobs Farmers' Market in rural southern Ontario, Canada, and the family, like about 4,000 others throughout the area, are members of the Old Order of Mennonites whose ancestors settled here to farm in the early 1800s.
The St. Jacobs Farmers Market is about 12 km north of Waterloo in Southern Ontario, Canada.
They also feature trips through the Village of St. Jacobs, and a Mennonite Countryside Tour, departing from the Village (June 1 to October 31), Phone: 1-877-647-4337 for further information or visit their web site at www.countrylivery.com.
www.travel-wise.com /northamerica/jacobs/index.html   (942 words)

  
 St. Jacobs Village Bed & Breakfast
The Village Bed and Breakfast is in the heart of Mennonite country in the charming village of St. Jacobs.
We are close to the famous St. Jacobs Farmer's Market, Stratford, Elmira, Elora, and Ontario's oldest covered bridge.
Guests can enjoy the St. Jacobs Schoolhouse theatre or the Drayton Festival Theatre (ask your hosts to purchase tickets on your behalf), Stratford's Shakespeare Festival, the Elora gorge, Elmira's Maple Syrup Festival, the Wellesley Apple Butter Festival, and Kitchener Waterloo's Oktoberfest.
www.stjacobs-b-and-b.com   (224 words)

  
 Drayton Entertainment - St. Jacobs Country Playhouse   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Conveniently located in the heart of St. Jacobs Country and bordering the city of Waterloo, the new St. Jacobs Country Playhouse is a cultural beacon to the region and a source of tremendous pride for the community and its environs.
A converted Cidery and Winery, the 390-seat venue retains the turn-of-the-century masonry and heavy timber character associated with the traditional Mennonite lifestyle.
Operating on a year-round basis, the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse contains a raked layout that affords each seat a fantastic view of the stage.
www.draytonentertainment.com /07-Stj-Country-Playhouse/playhouse.html   (151 words)

  
 St. Jacobs - Jakobstettel Inn
The Jakobstettel Inn is St. Jacobs' finest retreat.
The village of St. Jacobs is located just north of the city of Waterloo.
Explore St. Jacobs, one of Ontario's premier shopping villages with boutiques, craft studios, restaurants and theatre within walking distance of the Inn.
www.jakobstettel.com   (306 words)

  
 St Jacobs, ONT. - local businesses and web pages - copyright
St Jacobs Mennonite Church, 115 King, St Jacobs, ON, N0B 2N0, 519-664-2370
St Jacobs Mennonite Church, 109 King, St Jacobs, ON, N0B 2N0, 519-664-2268
St James Lutheran Church, 32 King St, St Jacobs, ON, N0B 2N0, 519-664-2511
www.execulink.com /~iconvill/StJacobsON.html   (781 words)

  
 St. Jacobs and Area Bed and Breakfast Association, SouthWestern_Ontario, Ontario   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Called Jakobstettel in the early days, St. Jacobs is located on the banks of the Conestogo River, in Waterloo Region.
The annual Waterloo County and Area Quilt Show, is held the third week of May in both St. Jacobs and the surrounding communities.
Excellent accommodations are available at our member bed and breakfasts, both in St. Jacobs and in the nearby countryside.
www.bbcanada.com /associations/stjacobs   (1127 words)

  
 The HISTORY of the St jacobs Trail in Spain's Galicia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
The HISTORY of the St jacobs Trail in Spain's Galicia
Santiago (St James) was a Chirist's disciple and he was preaching over the Iberian Peninsula following his commandment.
It is told that the Virgin appeared him on the banks of the Ebro River.
hiddentrails.com /europe/spain/jacobs-history.htm   (387 words)

  
 Triple Espresso: St Jacobs, Ontario: Articles & Reviews
The tiny village of St. Jacobs is full of music and laughter this Autumn as the highly caffeinated comedy
Many business owners in the area are thrilled with the spin-off effect the theatre has on the neighbouring communities.
"Guests are surprised and pleased to discover the high calibre of theatre and the charming, intimate setting of the Schoolhouse in such a small village as St. Jacobs.
www.tripleespresso.com /articles/stjacobsarticles.html   (1139 words)

  
 St. Jacobs Junction   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
An HO scale model railway in St. Jacobs, Ontario
It is open for viewing anytime the mill is. If one of us is working there that particular day, we may have trains running.
We are located on the 4th floor of the St Jacobs Country Mill, at 10 King Street, St Jacobs.
ca.geocities.com /stjacobsrr@rogers.com   (139 words)

  
 St-Jacobs-Bed-and-Breakfasts-St-Jacobs-Country-B&Bs
Jacobs Bed and Breakfasts, St. Jacobs BandBs, Inns, Guest Houses, Vacation Rentals, BandB lodging, Mennonite Country Bed and Breakfast accommodations, Best places to stay in St. Jacobs, Ontario, Canada
No wonder St. Jacobs Country has become Ontario's favorite rural shopping, dining and cultural experience with nearly 100 enticing shops.
understand the TLC that goes into the making of a heirloom quilt.......dine by candlelight......discover theatre St. Jacobs style at the Old Schoolhouse......delight in the mesmerizing artistry of a glass blower.......step aboard the 1950s Waterloo- St. Jacobs Railway for a nostalgic ride.......
www.bedsandbreakfasts.ca /st-jacobs-bed-breakfasts.htm   (281 words)

  
 Drayton Entertainment - Schoolhouse Theatre   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Jacobs Country Playhouse - Schoolhouse Theatre - Drayton Festival Theatre
With its unique gift shops, first-class dining establishments, and nearby Farmers' Market and Outlet Mall, the quaint village of St. Jacobs is the perfect spot to spend a few days.
Located in a renovated schoolhouse originally built in 1867, the historic Schoolhouse Theatre adds an eclectic mix of charm and entertainment to this popular tourism mecca.
www.draytonentertainment.com /04-Schoolhouse/schoolhouse.html   (101 words)

  
 Best Western : St. Jacobs Country Inn Hotel Shopping Packages & Promotions   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Experience St. Jacobs Country with a two night stay at the Best Western St. Jacobs Country Inn - convenient to farmers markets, a factory outlet mall and the historic Village of St. Jacobs with its many shops and boutiques.
$50.00 Dinner Voucher for Benjamin's, the Stone Crock, or Vidalia's - all in the Village of St. Jacobs
Enjoy a day of shopping conveniently located across from the Best Western St. Jacobs Country Inn.
www.stjacobscountryinn.com /html/packages.shop.html   (219 words)

  
 Benjamin's Restaurant & Inn - St. Jacobs   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Located in the heart of St. Jacobs, Benjamin's 120 seat dining room recreates the ambiance of a stagecoach inn with hand hewn beams, open fireplaces and wrought iron fixtures.
A medley of tiger shrimp, poached scallops, crab, lobster and kiwi mussels served chilled on a bed of greens with a lemon wasabi sauce
A grilled sweet capsicum pepper stuffed with an aromatic wild mushroom ragout, accompanied with a 7-grain pastry stuffed with ratatouille on a bed of couscous with sautéed spinach and chickpeas, topped with a spiced yogurt sauce.
www.foodinc.ca /clients/5196643731   (548 words)

  
 The St. Jacobs Antique Market
The St. Jacobs Antique Market is located in the Mennonite village of St. Jacobs, immediately north of the twin-cities of Kitchener-Waterloo, in south-central Ontario.
Please do not confuse us with the Antique Warehouse, which is part of the market district in-between Highway 8 and the actual village of St. Jacobs.
Once the panorama is loaded you may click on the staircases to navigate between floors.
www.stjacobsantiques.com   (178 words)

  
 St. Jacobs Market District : Farmers Markets
The vibrant agricultural heritage of Waterloo Region has made St. Jacobs Country's authentic farmers markets popular attractions for local shoppers and visitors year 'round!
Jacobs Farmers' Markets continue to complement the strong agricultural activity of the area, and provide a unique and lively place to shop.
At the markets, you will find aisle upon aisle of fresh produce from across Ontario and from local farm gardens.
www.stjacobs.com /html/shopping-farmersmarkets.html   (472 words)

  
 Home   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
For 145 years, St. Jacob's members and friends have joined together to proclaim the good news of God's love to all people.
As we strive to live the gospel of Jesus Christ, we hold steadfast to what we believe.
We, the family of St. Jacob's United Church of Christ, called by God, empowered by the Holy Spirit and following the example of Jesus Christ, will strive to be ambassadors of God's will by:
www.southernyorkcounty.com /churches/stjacobs   (115 words)

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