At Knapp’s Country Market and Nursery you can shop, browse and dine all under one large spectacular roof. The business opened their amazing new premises on a beautiful location in July 2011, and it is designed to offer you a most pleasurable shopping experience, guaranteed to keep you coming back week after week.
The store and nursery is located in the pretty countryside just slightly north-east of Guelph. It’s easy to find, with plenty of parking, and lots of incredible products on the shelves.
First of all, you should know that almost all the produce sold at Knapp’s Country Market is either grown on their own farm, or grown locally. So, not only is the food fresh, but it is also additive-free, and your hard-earned grocery dollars will support our local farmers and growers – so important in today’s topsy-turvy economy.
Let’s take a tour.
First impressions are welcoming. The building is large, with a charming country architecture so characteristic of rural Ontario. It prompts an eager exit from your car to hurry inside, where your senses are immediately captured by the aromas of fresh baked goods and good home cooking. The interior is huge, the floor space accentuated by the height of the ceiling soaring overhead. You might pause inside the threshold for a moment to take in variety of goods on display, and plot your route.
The shelves hold so many goodies. Here’s just a sampling of what you will find in this fabulous place.
There’s an excellent selection of gluten-free items on offer, from pasta, crackers and chips to gluten free flour and baking products. Locally made jams, jellies and preserves are very popular with Knapp’s Country Market regulars, as are the mustards, oils and salad dressings.
You’ll find organic pasta sauces, some of which are also made by Wellington County residents.
Don’t feel like cooking, but tired of take-out? Check out the large freezers toward the back of the market. You’ll be thrilled with the selection of home-cooked and frozen ‘comfort’ foods, including Shepherds Pie, meat pies and curries. Just pick ‘em up, take them home, and with very little effort, you’ve got yourself a decent meal without additives or preservatives. Brilliant!
The quality frozen meats and delicious sausages are also grown right here in Wellington County, and are hormone free.
We just had our Thanksgiving in Canada. Well, get ready, because Christmas is only a short jog down the road. You really should consider buying your turkey from Knapp’s Country Market. All the turkeys are raised locally, are sold fresh, not frozen, and are completely hormone free. Order yours for Christmas now. Taste the difference, and feel confident that you are eating good, natural food.
The same applies to the produce sold at Knapp’s Country Market. The quality is just amazing – robust, with rich, deep colours beautifully displayed. All the produce is either grown on their own farm, or, like pretty much everything else under this roof, sourced locally.
Pick up some fresh baked breads, pumpkin pies, pecan pies and famous butter tarts. Word of advice here, folks – some of the above items disappear like, well, hot cakes! You need to get in there early, or pre-order. Otherwise, you might be disappointed.
Okay, lets step out of the shop and wander into the fabulous restaurant. It’s located at the back of the market, with large windows overlooking a lake. You’ll find local artwork on the walls, and local produce on your plate. They offer a delicious buffet offering home-cooked casseroles, vegetables and a carving table, plus a yummy selection of desserts, including their famous pies. Complement your meal with a glass of locally brewed beer.
Looking for a unique wedding location? Knapp’s Country Market can host weddings and a variety of group bookings. They even have a private party room for smaller groups – ideal for birthdays, anniversary parties or even a group business lunch.
But we’re not done yet. There’s also a lovely gift section at Knapp’s Country Market, with all kinds of wonderful ideas for gift-giving. In fact, there’s so much to see here, it’s literally an outing. Go for lunch with a friend. After that, stock up on some first class groceries, and browse the aisles for a special gift. Perfect! Beats shopping cart collisions and long check-out queues any day.
We also should mention the nursery. Although things are winding in the greenhouse for winter, keep them in mind for next spring. The flowering baskets are just incredible.
You really can’t go wrong when you shop at Knapp’s Country Market. It’s a special and unique experience.
Knapp’s Country Market is located on Highway 24 (Eramosa Road), north east of Guelph Lake.
8066 Wellington County Rd. 124, RR1 Guelph, ON N1H 6H7
519-824-4222
Hours of operation:
Store: Monday to Friday: 7am – 8pm
Saturday/Sunday: 8am – 8pm
Restaurant:
Monday to Saturday:
Lunch buffet 11am – 2pm
Dinner buffet: Friday/Saturday/Sunday
5pm – 8pm
Sunday Brunch:
11am – 2pm
