kh: Have been to St. Jacob's market several times. Our family went to Kitchener Farmers' Market on Saturdays when I was growing up because it was closer to home. I have a good friend and some of her family who did work at both the St. jacob's and Kitchener markets. She is Mennonite...with a white cap on top of her bun.

We did a cycling trip that included K-W area including St. jacobs...long after I moved and lived in Toronto. It's a 100+ kms. ride from Toronto.

Until I moved out to London, Ontario for university (yes, have seen Shakespearean plays at Stratford), I didn't realize how German-Mennonite K-W's historical roots were. I took for granted the preponderance of classmates with German last names, older streets with German names..historically tied to founding Mennonites.

I still miss the whole area, Ontario for its beautiful, red-flaming autumns. Western Canada and pacific coast fall..is more flaming yellow deciduous trees.

I knew Calgary downtown by the river/bike path. My partner was forced to relocate to Calgary by his firm for 2 years...so I visited him and biked in the area several times.


Oakleaf: Re- Florida, there must be a good reason for not any/hardly any local markets.