1.613.384.0012
St. Jacobs: The Sounds of Christmas
Dec 1-2, 2026
2 Days
Low - Moderate
Step into the magic of the season and let the spirit of Christmas wrap around you like a warm winter shawl. Our enchanting two-day festive getaway to charming St. Jacobs invites you to slow down, savour the moment, and rediscover the simple joys that make the holidays so special.
From the moment you arrive, you’ll be immersed in a storybook setting where twinkling lights, cozy village charm, and heartfelt hospitality set the tone for a truly memorable escape. Delight in a traditional, home-style Mennonite meal—lovingly prepared and warmly served—where every bite feels like a celebration of comfort, community, and time-honoured traditions.
Your experience is beautifully complemented by not one, but two spectacular holiday shows! With a welcoming Maple Leaf Tour host guiding your journey and an overnight stay that lets you relax and soak it all in, this is more than a tour—it’s a Christmas experience to treasure. Join us for a joyful celebration of the season, where every moment is designed to lift your spirits and fill your heart with that unmistakable Ho, Ho, Holiday magic.
Tour Summary
- 1 nights accommodation at The Homewood Suites Courtyard Waterloo St. Jacobs
- Breakfasts at The Homewood Suites Courtyard
- Lunch in Waterloo
- Catered Mennonite dinner at our hotel with a host
- The Sounds of Christmas, “All is Calm” The Christmas Truce of 1914
- Visit to Picard’s Peanuts
- Dinner at the Mandarin Buffet Restauran
- Services of a Professional Maple Leaf Tour Director
- Deluxe Motor Coach Travel with Wifi, air conditioning, TV/VCR, reclining seats with drink holds and seat belts
- Early Booking Bonus: $50 off per person, when booked and paid in full by Nov 6, 2025
- All taxes and service charges are included (except for Tour Director and Driver gratuity)
Step into the magic of the season and let the spirit of Christmas wrap around you like a warm winter shawl. Our enchanting two-day festive getaway to charming St. Jacobs invites you to slow down, savour the moment, and rediscover the simple joys that make the holidays so special.
From the moment you arrive, you’ll be immersed in a storybook setting where twinkling lights, cozy village charm, and heartfelt hospitality set the tone for a truly memorable escape. Delight in a traditional, home-style Mennonite meal—lovingly prepared and warmly served—where every bite feels like a celebration of comfort, community, and time-honoured traditions.
Your experience is beautifully complemented by not one, but two spectacular holiday shows! With a welcoming Maple Leaf Tour host guiding your journey and an overnight stay that lets you relax and soak it all in, this is more than a tour—it’s a Christmas experience to treasure. Join us for a joyful celebration of the season, where every moment is designed to lift your spirits and fill your heart with that unmistakable Ho, Ho, Holiday magic.
Day 1 
Tuesday, December 1, 2026
6:45 am Good Morning as you arrive at the Maple Leaf Lounge at the Kingston Shrine Club, (3260 Princess Street at Collins Bay Road). Come on in for a warm hello, check in with our Maple Leaf Tour Director and collect your luggage tags.
7:00 am With our new travelling friends, we’ll depart from Kingston picking up friends along the way. We will make a comfort stop on our way before jumping on the 407 Express Highway across Toronto to make our travel smooth sailing.
12:00 pm Ho, Ho, Hope you’re hungry as we arrive in Waterloo in time for an included lunch.
2:00 pm The Sounds of Christmas at the Waterloo Mennonite Brethren Church. A heartwarming Musical Celebration. A multi-performer musical journey through the many styles of Christmas Music from Traditional to Country to Gospel featuring Singing, Toe-tapping instrumentals & Various Styles of Dance!
5:00 pm Check into the Homewood Suites Waterloo-St. Jacobs (519) 514-0088
6:00 pm WOW! Enjoy a homemade Mennonite dinner at our hotel. This catered meal is sure to delight as our Mennonite host will speak about the culture around food. After dinner, relax and enjoy the evening at leisure. (L) (D)
Day 2
Wednesday, December 2, 2026
Enjoy a wonderful included breakfast this morning at your leisure
9:00 am Waterloo Regional Museum – Whisking back in Time: Holiday flavours in Waterloo. Step back in time this holiday season to uncover the tasty traditions and cozy customs that shaped festive kitchens in the Waterloo Region. Join us for a warm and flavorful journey filled with stories, scents, and maybe a secret recipe or two, perfect for sparking holiday cheer! After the presentation, walk through Doon Heritage Village and discover a beautifully decorated village showcasing the holiday season from the early 1900s.
11:30 am Conestoga Mall in Waterloo, is the largest shopping centre in Waterloo! You’ll have time to do a little Christmas shopping as well as grab lunch.
2:00 pm “All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914. A Story about Peace on Earth. ” This holiday season, join us for a remarkable true story of Peace on Earth, told in the words and songs of the men who lived it. A gaggle of weary English soldiers hunker down in the trenches of The Western Front at Christmas in 1914. They slowly realize that all is calm, until they hear a solo voice with a Christmas carol drifting toward them. A German soldier steps into No Man’s Land singing “Stille Nacht,” and what follows is an extraordinary night of camaraderie, fuelled by stories, patriotic tunes, trench songs, and Christmas carols.
Crowned “One of the top live events for Christmas in North America” by BBC Music Magazine, All Is Calm will take you on a journey to parts of the heart rarely explored. Don’t miss this unforgettable celebration of our shared humanity.
4:30 pm Picard’s Peanuts is a must stop to finish our time in St. Jacobs.
5:00 pm Depart St. Jacobs Country and begin our travel home. To ensure a smooth trip home, we’ll be travelling the 407 express highway across Toronto .
6:00 pm We’ll stop for dinner on our way home at the Mandarin Buffet Restaurant before we head home with visions of sugar plums dancing in our heads!
9:30 pm Approximate arrival time back to Kingston.
Step into the magic of the season and let the spirit of Christmas wrap around you like a warm winter shawl. Our enchanting two-day festive getaway to charming St. Jacobs invites you to slow down, savour the moment, and rediscover the simple joys that make the holidays so special.
From the moment you arrive, you’ll be immersed in a storybook setting where twinkling lights, cozy village charm, and heartfelt hospitality set the tone for a truly memorable escape. Delight in a traditional, home-style Mennonite meal—lovingly prepared and warmly served—where every bite feels like a celebration of comfort, community, and time-honoured traditions.
Your experience is beautifully complemented by not one, but two spectacular holiday shows! With a welcoming Maple Leaf Tour host guiding your journey and an overnight stay that lets you relax and soak it all in, this is more than a tour—it’s a Christmas experience to treasure. Join us for a joyful celebration of the season, where every moment is designed to lift your spirits and fill your heart with that unmistakable Ho, Ho, Holiday magic.
Kingston
Shrine Club, 3260 Princess Street 
7:00 am Napanee
Flying J, Northeast Corner
7:30 am Belleville
IHOP, 902 Wallbridge-Loyalist Road, Parking on the Eastside of the Building
8:00 am Brighton
Exit 509 Carpool Lot, Hwy 401
8:30 am Insurance
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Cancellation & Medical Insurance is strongly recommended for overnight tours and out of country travel.
Travel Insurance is available for purchase through Maple Leaf Tours.
Call us today for your no-obligation quote 613-384-0012 in Kingston OR 613-969-8884 in Belleville!
BEFORE YOU GO
- Regular stops will be made for comfort breaks and meals.
- For the comfort of fellow travelers, kindly refrain from using scented products.
- Tipping for your Tour Director and Motor Coach driver is completely voluntary, based on level of service.
- Proceeds of Maple Leaf Tours help to support Indigenous scholarships.
- Porterage of 1 large suite case per person, you may also bring 1 carry-on per person
- Please keep all medication with your person not in luggage
- Cancellation and Medical insurance is not covered in your package but is strongly recommended for out of province travel
- Insurance is available through Maple Leaf, please call to inquire today!
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- A refundable deposit of $100 per person is required at the time of booking.
- $25 OFF per person – Early Booking Bonus, when booked and paid in full by September 1, 2026.
- Balance is due October 1, 2026.
- $25 off extra per person, if paid by money order, bank draft, cash or cheque.
- Refunds are not available within 30 days of travel.
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