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Waterloo Central Railway

Heritage railway in St. Jacobs, Ontario.

Two VIA Rail locomotives travelling through lush greenery in Toronto

St. Jacobs, Ontario

Heritage railwayOperating

SeasonApr-Oct regular Heritage Hopper Thu/Sat (Tue Jul-Aug); Nov-Dec Christmas specials

The Heritage Hopper links Waterloo with the St. Jacobs Farmers' Market, the village of St. Jacobs and Elmira — hop on and off through the season — then gives way to Christmas trains from mid-November.

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Ride duration Not published by the operator
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Parking Not published by the operator
Typical season Apr-Oct regular Heritage Hopper Thu/Sat (Tue Jul-Aug); Nov-Dec Christmas specials
Book early Not flagged
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✓ Last verified: November 2026

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