misfish Posted March 7, 2012 Report Posted March 7, 2012 (edited) It,s a romantic place? Can someone give me some detail about the area and attractions? Place to stay. We need a get away, for a couple of days. I do know it has a huge peanut store. Edited March 8, 2012 by Misfish
Burtess Posted March 7, 2012 Report Posted March 7, 2012 Jumbo the Elephant??? Club99 but that burned down I think lol.... Burt
Handlebarz Posted March 7, 2012 Report Posted March 7, 2012 LSC is not far away and depending when your down here we could hit the lake what a better way for her to get away then have you gone fishing
ketchenany Posted March 7, 2012 Report Posted March 7, 2012 great railway museum and if there are kids involved Thomas is there. As was said Jumbo. Niagara has more to offer at this time of year and the accommodations rates are low at this time. Most are gearing up for summer.
chickenhawk Posted March 8, 2012 Report Posted March 8, 2012 If you are interested in the St. Thomas area, definately check out Port Stanley, its a little fishing village south of St. Thomas at the mouth of Kettle Creek....there is a couple beaches and one of them is a large beach used by alot of people so scenery is pretty good there at times haha you can also ride the train in Port Stanley, lol I would just suggest finding a hotel or a bed and breakfast in Port Stanley lol if you got a boat there is a couple of ramps to put in.....you can catch perch out around the pier and further out in the lake people mostly use downriggers to catch rainbows and walleyes.....anyways hope I can help....take care
Ralph Field Posted March 8, 2012 Report Posted March 8, 2012 I grew up in St. Thomas and have to wonder what would make you choose St. Thomas as a destination. If I was going to stay there I would likely stay at the Day's Inn which is located at the east end of Talbot St. on the way to Aylmer. Jumbo's statue is not far from the Elgin County War Museum. Not many good restaurants in St. Thomas ,but you aren't far from London. There is another museum on Hwy. 4 south of the city. The RR museum is also located in town. After seeing these in the morning you could go tour Port Stanley in the first part of the afternoon,then head east to Sparta where some touristy shops are located. Hope you enjoy your day in St. Thomas.
Handlebarz Posted March 8, 2012 Report Posted March 8, 2012 We had our trailer just down the road from there the wife and friends loved going to Sparta there is a candle store they have the best candles Spartaberry is awesome
bow slayer Posted March 8, 2012 Report Posted March 8, 2012 (edited) wow i live here in St.Thomas...romantic would be the last word I would use to describe it. Seriouly there is nothing here in town I could recommend to you. Now only 15 minutes away is London with lots of entertainment,restaurants,museums,sporting venues, and more importantly lots of hotels from very cheap to 5 star not to mention several inns. If I were to point you to one that would be romantic it would have to be The Iydllwilde Inn On Grand ave check it out www.idlewyldinn.com Edited March 8, 2012 by bowslayer
misfish Posted March 8, 2012 Author Report Posted March 8, 2012 BRAIN FART. ST.JACOBS is the place I was told about. LOL
Skipper D Posted March 8, 2012 Report Posted March 8, 2012 (edited) I use to live over that way Brian before we moved to Midhurst , pretty quit little place but booming in the back yards so to speak , the menonites are friendly and like to fish , lots of places you can drop into , just look for their signs posted out front of their drive ways and your welcomed in and free to spend , hit the waterloo market just off the conastoga if you can , you'lls injoy that for sure , the foods good there any where you go , can't tell ya much eles other then if you buy some thing from over that way it will last you a life time . Edited March 8, 2012 by Skipper " D "
asdve23rveavwa Posted March 8, 2012 Report Posted March 8, 2012 Lots of shops if the wife is into that Brian. Knick knack stuff, antiques etc. Very close to some great brown trout fishing on the upper Grand, depending on if you are coming after trout opener.
Raf Posted March 8, 2012 Report Posted March 8, 2012 st jacobs is menonite country.. lots of shops with their wares as well they sell their products from their homes. just don't try to shop on sunday. you're also minutes away from kitchener/waterloo. the town itself is a bit of a tourist trap, but it is a nice little town. romantic... I guess??!?
Fang Posted March 8, 2012 Report Posted March 8, 2012 The only thing to do in St Jacobs on Sunday is shop at Home Hardware. You could tour the sugar bush on Saturday (not open on Sunday either) Natural Sports on Victoria St is only 15 minutes away and KW Surplus is kind of cool All depends on your wife's definition of romantic!
bigugli Posted March 8, 2012 Report Posted March 8, 2012 Depends on time of year. At this time of year, the market isn't much. The farmers, self included, all start showing up by late May. The market on Saturday is an experience itself. There is a restored old train that runs from downtown Kitchener through to the village of St Jakobs. Lots of specialty shops, antiques, etc.. FOOD!!! The rivers are lined with parkland everywhere. I've done a bit of smallie fishing down there. Best restaurant, hands down, is in a sleepy village 20 minutes west of St Jakobs. AnnaMays. Parking lot is always full and always a waiting list
Musky or Specks Posted March 8, 2012 Report Posted March 8, 2012 Sunday Brunch at the Three Bridges is romantic I guess.
NAW Posted March 8, 2012 Report Posted March 8, 2012 Pickard Peanuts are the best ever.. A million different flavours too. I havn't been to St Jacobs for a long time. Around 20 years I'd say. All I remember are antiques, and candy shops. It's close to KW if you feel like doing any City type stuff as well.
misfish Posted March 8, 2012 Author Report Posted March 8, 2012 Pickard Peanuts are the best ever.. A million different flavours too. Ya our driver goes there and gets everyones supply of nuts every few weeks. Thanks. Looks like it will be a trip in May. Want to get the whole show.
Pikeslayer Posted March 8, 2012 Report Posted March 8, 2012 Ya our driver goes there and gets everyones supply of nuts every few weeks. Thanks. Looks like it will be a trip in May. Want to get the whole show. Wifey and I have stayed here a few times and highly recommend...... http://www.evenholmeestate.com/main/#aboutus Used to be 'Jakobstettel House'. Note they are somewhat negotiable on 2 night packages depending on time of year. Simon
fishnsled Posted March 8, 2012 Report Posted March 8, 2012 (edited) We stayed here a few years ago, awesome breakfast and a great host. http://www.bedbreakf...om/theloghouse/ There was a restaurant at the "4 corners" that was great for dinner. Wish I could remember the name of it. Buffet style and was recommend by the owner of the B&B. Niagara on the Lake is another area you might want to check out. Edited March 8, 2012 by fishnsled
Fisherman Posted March 8, 2012 Report Posted March 8, 2012 Picards Peanuts and the Chocolate shop next door, right on the corner of #85, here's the map http://www.stjacobs.com/sites/default/files/2011PrinterFriendlyMaps_000.pdf Oh ya, not to forget the bakery, the aroma....just goes on forever. The restaurant next door. Don't know if the farmers market is open this time of year.
IndySKS Posted March 9, 2012 Report Posted March 9, 2012 It all depends on what you like to do i guess, i find the area very interesting and twice in the last year have stayed near there and checked out different attractions. Elora is not far away and there is lots to see there if you like that sort of thing. We stayed the one time in north end of Guelph and ventured from there, Royal Distributing is close to there if you do any outdoor power sports. As mentioned the market is usually open and the outlet mall is across the road.
bigugli Posted March 9, 2012 Report Posted March 9, 2012 Picards Peanuts and the Chocolate shop next door, right on the corner of #85, here's the map http://www.stjacobs.com/sites/default/files/2011PrinterFriendlyMaps_000.pdf Oh ya, not to forget the bakery, the aroma....just goes on forever. The restaurant next door. Don't know if the farmers market is open this time of year. The market never closes. There are 2 buildings of year round vendors. The various butchers in the area are first rate. Stemmlers meats used to be at the market but have since opened their own place not far from the market. Even Dutchies has opened a permanent store last year ( getting tired of standing out in the cold winter air). It can take the better part of a day to browse the market. Just make surer you stop and say Hi. I.m in the main aisle outdoors.
fishdawg Posted March 9, 2012 Report Posted March 9, 2012 my wifes ol stomping grounds, as well as where we got married Stemmlers, 3 Bridges, Anna Mayes & the buffet "Crossroads" are all great spots as stated. Ive stayed at the Best Western there a few times and its quite good & reasonable.
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