There has been an increased interest in bikepacking – cycling on routes with non-paved surfaces (think gravel roads and forest trails). Waterloo cyclist Matthew Kadey has developed two backpacking for syclists to enjoy: the BT700 and the Grand Nith Rambler (GNR).
CTV News Kitchener - The Belmont Village Bestival will return this summer, and will run for the entire season. In the past, the event has run for one weekend in the Kitchener neighbourhood. This year, there will be events all summer long.
Culinary Tourism Alliance - Indoor dining is currently shut down across Ontario, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy some of the best restaurants our province has to offer. Here are some of our favourite spots to order takeout in Wateroo Region.
Communitech.ca - This month’s Pride is taking a different form – not just pandemic-related, but with Waterloo Region’s rainbow community space SPECTRUM taking the lead to organize and connect people across the community.
2021 marks a very special birthday for a beloved Waterloo Region landmark. The West Montrose Covered ("Kissing") Bridge is turning a robust 140 years old! Built in 1881 by John Bear, a Mennonite barn builder, it is a testament to true craftsmanship, care, and creativity.
The Record - We should all look so good at 70. On Monday, May 24, the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium celebrated its 70th birthday. Kitchener has marked the milestone by compiling a sort of digital scrapbook full of pictures and memories, and creating an anniversary video.
The pandemic has put the brakes on many aspects of our food culture, but it hasn’t completely slowed entrepreneurial spirit when it comes to food trucks. There are a number of new additions to the food-truck circuit. Here is a short guide to some of the new food trucks and the people operating them.
Throughout Waterloo Region, tacos rule – and not only on “Taco Tuesdays.” Looking for a fresh fold on the humble taco? We’ve put together a list of “alternative” tacos that hold the meat and amp up the vegetarian and plant-based flavours.
Toronto Sun - The Village Ayr – nestled on the Nith River south of Kitchener and west of Cambridge – is an ideal ‘place to grow’ in Ontario, said Cachet Homes president and CEO Desi Auciello, whose company launched its Generations community there in April.
