Ciaran’s guidebook
Food scene
The food is good, you can choose what you want and they cook for you. Great options of meat and veggies. The service is great and the prices are fair.
Mongolian Grill
170 University Ave WThe food is good, you can choose what you want and they cook for you. Great options of meat and veggies. The service is great and the prices are fair.
A must stop burger joint, the staff was very friendly and the burger is homemade, cooked the way you like
Johnny Fresco
244 Weber St NA must stop burger joint, the staff was very friendly and the burger is homemade, cooked the way you like
Upbeat, contemporary Canadian grill with diverse wines, creative martinis & a large patio.
15 locals recommend
Wildcraft Grill + Long Bar
425 King St NUpbeat, contemporary Canadian grill with diverse wines, creative martinis & a large patio.
Tim Hortons Inc. is a fast food restaurant chain, specializing in coffee and donut items. They serve delicious soup and sandwiches. It is Canada's largest quick service restaurant chain
Tim Hortons
109 King St NTim Hortons Inc. is a fast food restaurant chain, specializing in coffee and donut items. They serve delicious soup and sandwiches. It is Canada's largest quick service restaurant chain
Education
University of Waterloo station
Wilfrid Laurier University
75 University Ave W
Conestoga College - Waterloo Campus
108 University AveShopping
Conestoga Mall has over 130 stores and services. Food Court featuring 14 vendors and a Galaxy Cinema.[2] Anchor tenants include Hudson's Bay, Zehrs, Galaxy Cinemas, Winners, Sport Chek, Old Navy and soon to be Shoppers Drug Mart . The mall, built in 1978, was one of the only buildings on this section of King Street. Since it opened, the mall has been expanded several times, and has contributed to the retail success of this area. Several big box retailers have opened on King Street North around the mall,
47 locals recommend
Conestoga Mall
Conestoga Mall has over 130 stores and services. Food Court featuring 14 vendors and a Galaxy Cinema.[2] Anchor tenants include Hudson's Bay, Zehrs, Galaxy Cinemas, Winners, Sport Chek, Old Navy and soon to be Shoppers Drug Mart . The mall, built in 1978, was one of the only buildings on this section of King Street. Since it opened, the mall has been expanded several times, and has contributed to the retail success of this area. Several big box retailers have opened on King Street North around the mall,
Fresh local fruits and vegetables, quality meats and cheeses, locally-produced maple syrup, honey, preserves, baking, authentic cuisine from many cultures, imported produce, various gluten-free and organic options, local crafts and housewares are just a slice of what you’ll find here.
168 locals recommend
St. Jacobs Farmers' Market & Flea Market
878 Weber St NFresh local fruits and vegetables, quality meats and cheeses, locally-produced maple syrup, honey, preserves, baking, authentic cuisine from many cultures, imported produce, various gluten-free and organic options, local crafts and housewares are just a slice of what you’ll find here.
Neighborhoods
The Village of St. Jacobs is a beloved destination steeped in history and set in a charming location along the Conestoga River.
It's a community known for originality and its dozens of independent, one-of-a-kind shops.
St. Jacobs is renowned among savvy shoppers as a place that blends the pleasures of a pastoral setting with a remarkable shopping experience!
Get a glimpse of a few stores by clicking here, but the real magic is in visiting St. Jacobs, finding your favourite things while getting to know the shopkeepers and the charm of the town.
Even more awaits in the Village of St. Jacobs! Click here to see other Things to Do, including theatre and attractions.
Seasoned shoppers will be delighted!
51 locals recommend
St. Jacobs
The Village of St. Jacobs is a beloved destination steeped in history and set in a charming location along the Conestoga River.
It's a community known for originality and its dozens of independent, one-of-a-kind shops.
St. Jacobs is renowned among savvy shoppers as a place that blends the pleasures of a pastoral setting with a remarkable shopping experience!
Get a glimpse of a few stores by clicking here, but the real magic is in visiting St. Jacobs, finding your favourite things while getting to know the shopkeepers and the charm of the town.
Even more awaits in the Village of St. Jacobs! Click here to see other Things to Do, including theatre and attractions.
Seasoned shoppers will be delighted!
Museum
The Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum is the largest community museum in Ontario with two indoor museum galleries and a 60 acre living history exhibit called Doon Heritage Village. Our main museum gallery tells the story of Waterloo Region and our feature gallery showcases local and travelling exhibits from around the world. Visit our feature gallery page to see what is on exhibit now at the Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum.
35 locals recommend
Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum
10 Huron RdThe Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum is the largest community museum in Ontario with two indoor museum galleries and a 60 acre living history exhibit called Doon Heritage Village. Our main museum gallery tells the story of Waterloo Region and our feature gallery showcases local and travelling exhibits from around the world. Visit our feature gallery page to see what is on exhibit now at the Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum.
Doon Heritage Village is a picturesque 60 acre living history village that shows visitors what life was like in Waterloo Region in the year 1914. The village comes to life with knowledgeable interpreters dressed in authentic 1914 clothing and features historic buildings, farm animals and fun activities the whole family will enjoy. Open seasonally from May 1 to December 23.
11 locals recommend
Doon Heritage Village
10 Huron RdDoon Heritage Village is a picturesque 60 acre living history village that shows visitors what life was like in Waterloo Region in the year 1914. The village comes to life with knowledgeable interpreters dressed in authentic 1914 clothing and features historic buildings, farm animals and fun activities the whole family will enjoy. Open seasonally from May 1 to December 23.
TheMuseum in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada opened to the public in September 2003 following eight years of planning and fundraising. TheMuseum, as it was renamed in 2010, offers a range of permanent interactive exhibits and rotating temporary exhibits designed for all ages to touch and enjoy.
76 locals recommend
THEMUSEUM
10 King St WTheMuseum in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada opened to the public in September 2003 following eight years of planning and fundraising. TheMuseum, as it was renamed in 2010, offers a range of permanent interactive exhibits and rotating temporary exhibits designed for all ages to touch and enjoy.
The Waterloo Central Railway is a non-profit heritage railway that is owned and operated by the Southern Ontario Locomotive Restoration Society.
Waterloo Central Railway
50 Isabella StreetThe Waterloo Central Railway is a non-profit heritage railway that is owned and operated by the Southern Ontario Locomotive Restoration Society.
St. Jacobs & Aberfoyle Model Railway is an O scale (¼”= 12″) model railway depicting Southern Ontario in the late 1950’s. All our models are hand built and represent both major Canadian railways, Canadian National and Canadian Pacific. Come watch our freight trains and passenger cars recreate the era of the great train journeys.
Our scenery depicts parts of the Niagara Escarpment including countrysides, rivers, towns and a large city. You may recognize many of the industries, structures and scenery, which are based on real locations in the Southern Ontario area.
St. Jacobs & Aberfoyle Model Railway
1440 King St NSt. Jacobs & Aberfoyle Model Railway is an O scale (¼”= 12″) model railway depicting Southern Ontario in the late 1950’s. All our models are hand built and represent both major Canadian railways, Canadian National and Canadian Pacific. Come watch our freight trains and passenger cars recreate the era of the great train journeys.
Our scenery depicts parts of the Niagara Escarpment including countrysides, rivers, towns and a large city. You may recognize many of the industries, structures and scenery, which are based on real locations in the Southern Ontario area.
Waterloo Region's leading public art gallery, connecting people and ideas through art, with a focus on the best of contemporary culture. For the benefit of current and future generations, the Gallery collects, preserves, researches, interprets, and exhibits the visual arts and offers dynamic public programming relating to the visual arts, all with a view to inspiring creativity and an appreciation of the visual arts in the Region. Established in 1956 and incorporated in 1968, KWAG is a non-profit organization open to the public and administered in the public trust. The Gallery emphasizes contemporary art, often premiering works by Canadian and international artists. Exhibitions frequently draw upon selections from over 4000 works from the Permanent Collection to provide a context and forum for dialogue on current exhibitions and contemporary issues. KWAG plays a vital educational role in the community, offering a full spectrum of artistic experience for adults, children and families alike.
13 locals recommend
Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery
101 Queen St NWaterloo Region's leading public art gallery, connecting people and ideas through art, with a focus on the best of contemporary culture. For the benefit of current and future generations, the Gallery collects, preserves, researches, interprets, and exhibits the visual arts and offers dynamic public programming relating to the visual arts, all with a view to inspiring creativity and an appreciation of the visual arts in the Region. Established in 1956 and incorporated in 1968, KWAG is a non-profit organization open to the public and administered in the public trust. The Gallery emphasizes contemporary art, often premiering works by Canadian and international artists. Exhibitions frequently draw upon selections from over 4000 works from the Permanent Collection to provide a context and forum for dialogue on current exhibitions and contemporary issues. KWAG plays a vital educational role in the community, offering a full spectrum of artistic experience for adults, children and families alike.
Sports and Recreation
RIM Park is the city's largest recreation centre with multiple rinks, courts, sports fields and natural areas. Check our rec and leisure page to find sports, camps and other programs.
RIM Park
2001 University Ave ERIM Park is the city's largest recreation centre with multiple rinks, courts, sports fields and natural areas. Check our rec and leisure page to find sports, camps and other programs.
Sizable recreation area with a splash pad, farm, mill replica, picnic sites & sports facilities.
76 locals recommend
Waterloo Park
50 Young Street WestSizable recreation area with a splash pad, farm, mill replica, picnic sites & sports facilities.
Sightseeing
West Montrose Covered Bridge, also known as the "Kissing Bridge", is a covered bridge in West Montrose, Ontario, within Waterloo Region, the last wooden covered bridge in Ontario and the oldest such bridge in Canada.
19 locals recommend
West Montrose Covered Bridge (Kissing Bridge)
1 Covered Bridge DrWest Montrose Covered Bridge, also known as the "Kissing Bridge", is a covered bridge in West Montrose, Ontario, within Waterloo Region, the last wooden covered bridge in Ontario and the oldest such bridge in Canada.
Man-made lake attached to University of Waterloo. Good place to watch fireworks on Canada Day
Columbia Lake
Man-made lake attached to University of Waterloo. Good place to watch fireworks on Canada Day
Kiwanis Park is a true treasure, and a great place to lead a healthy, active lifestyle. The park provides quick access to the Walter Bean Trail and the Grand River - a perfect place for hiking, biking, fishing and canoeing.
8 locals recommend
Kiwanis Park
1000 Kiwanis Park DrKiwanis Park is a true treasure, and a great place to lead a healthy, active lifestyle. The park provides quick access to the Walter Bean Trail and the Grand River - a perfect place for hiking, biking, fishing and canoeing.