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Staycation boom a boon for St. Jacobs

Founder of Neruda Arts sees an opportunity for increased tourism in the village, but more work is needed

Julian Gavaghan
By Julian Gavaghan

Last updated on Aug 07, 2025

Posted on Aug 07, 2025

4 min read

Staycation boom a boon for St. Jacobs
Neruda Arts founder Isabel Cisterna stands by the bridge over the Conestogo River in St. Jacobs, a village she believes can benefit economically from cultural tourism. [Julian Gavaghan]

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