Step aboard a beautifully restored vintage train and enjoy a scenic journey through Waterloo Region's picturesque Mennonite countryside.
The Heritage Hopper offers a unique hop-on, hop-off experience connecting St. Jacobs Farmers' Market, the Village of St. Jacobs, and the Town of Elmira aboard authentic 1920s railway coaches.
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Journey Highlights
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- Ride aboard restored heritage train coaches from the 1920s
- Scenic 90-minute journey through the countryside
- Hop-on, hop-off service between three destinations
- Visit St. Jacobs Farmers' Market
- Explore the Village of St. Jacobs
- Discover the Town of Elmira
- Operated by passionate volunteer railway enthusiasts
- Family-friendly screen-free adventure
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Ticket Pricing
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The Heritage Hopper functions as a flexible, all-day hop-on, hop-off pass. This lets you use the full train schedule to hop off, explore a community, and jump on a later train.
- Family Day Pass: $74.99 + tax (Covers up to 2 adults and 2 children).
- Adult Pass: Typically around $24.99-$29.99 + tax for individual riders.
- Child Pass: Discounted rates apply for kids aged 2-11yrs
Note: Special seasonal itineraries, like the Great Train Robbery, Halloween, or Christmas trains-require separate themed event tickets.
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Good to Know
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- Departure: 330 Farmers Market Rd, Woolwich, ON
- Days: Thursdays and Saturdays until late October,
plus Tuesdays during June through August.
- Departure Times: 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, and 2:00 PM
- Journey Time: Approximately 90 minutes
- Family Pass (4 people): From $74.99 + tax
- Bring colouring books or small activities to keep younger children entertained during the ride.
- Food, shopping, and attractions are available at each stop.
Slow down, enjoy the journey, and discover the charm of Waterloo Region one railway stop at a time.
- Tickets should be secured in advance through the official Waterloo Central Railway Reservation Portal.
- During checkout, you will select your primary departure date and your initial boarding time slot (10:10 AM, 12:10 PM, or 2:10 PM from the Market platform).
- Digital tickets are emailed instantly to be scanned on your phone at boardin