Elmira Wagon Rides - Woolwich, Ontario

Stephanie K.

Steve Martin was a wonderful tour guide. We have always lived in KW, enjoying the market and surrounding countryside. Even so, we learned so much about the farms we pass by daily, and gained a wonderful insight into the faith and culture of Old Order Mennonites.

Andrew Y.

I took my parents here on August 19 for a day out and we all enjoyed the wagon ride! It is a unique way to experience the Mennonite area around St. Jacobs, especially as I had never been on a tractor-pulled-wagon before (bonus points as a transportation lover). While it is true that the ride took us through roads that are publicly accessible and there is no farm visit included, it is a very worthwhile experience as I would not have known which roads to drive on, where to stop at or what to look out for if I were self-driving. Not to mention how leisurely and relaxing it was, as I was not the person at the helm and looking out for traffic…(Kudos to the driver!) I also really enjoyed the commentary from the friendly guide, whose name I forgot. She told us a lot about the local history and heritage, the different types of Mennonite people, their culture and education, and the present and the future…It was informative and personal at the same time, and she was very open to answering questions. Plus, I appreciate the free apple chips given out before the ride!

I also wish to give a shout out to the staff members at the Mennonite Experience cabin. They were so kind and friendly to us. After the ride, we checked out the store and bought some souvenirs. One staff member kindly offered us free cakes (presumably because it was near the end of the business day), although we politely declined because we had dinner plans already. Thank you for the hospitality!

dipak B.

The ride of ok. Not anything impressive to see. But the tour guide only talking about church way of life was a tad boring.

Hirushi W.

We went on a wagon ride through beautiful peaceful Elmira country side. Saw Mennonites school farms horse carriage etc. Bought maple syrup and desserts . Saw maple syrup tapping setup
It was fun

JANICE L. L. T.

Amazing Experience with Elmeda Weber. I definitely would recommend this attraction during your time in Waterloo, ON. Very informative, and fun! The tractor is so neat- and the wagon is beautiful!

L E.

This is a unique idea, and we definitely felt like we were customers of a lovely family run business rather than a big corporation.

Essentially a tractor and trailer ride through some of the local farmland, the gentleman on the microphone is a mennonite and we learnt more from him about their history, customs, fractions and ways of life than you could ever hope for through reading.

We had 5 children with us from ages 3 to 12, and although they obviously enjoyed the ride element, the content from the guide is very much aimed at the adult audience. Our 12 year old found it informative. The younger ones focused more on the tractor and the bumpy gear changes (lol). As you'd expect, I guess.

Tip, it was actually a bit chilly, I'd take a jumper next time.

Finally, the free bag of locally produced apple crisps from Martin's Family Fruit Farm were brilliant, and we ended up purchasing more bags to take home. 2 large bags have even made it all the way back to Scotland!

Dallas P.

Are you looking for fun way to see the rich heritage of the Waterloo area? You are at the right place. Elmira Wagon Rides has knowledgable guides who care about your experience being enjoyable and educational. Keep up the good work!

Natalia A.

We were very disappointed. We did not see any of the menonites. We did not see the farm from inside. We got just the ride in a wagon through the farmer's fields, which we can see from our car for free.
It is not worth this money and just waist a time.