About Waterloo Region
Located in the heart of southwestern Ontario, Waterloo Region is made up of three vibrant cities — Cambridge, Kitchener and Waterloo — and four scenic townships – North Dumfries, Wellesley, Wilmot and Woolwich. Each city and township boasts its own unique attributes which are woven into the tapestry of who we are in Waterloo Region.
Land Acknowledgement
Waterloo Region is located on the Haldimand Tract, on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee, Anishnaabe and Neutral People.
We are thankful that we are able to create, collaborate, play and work on this shared land. As beneficiaries of this land, we have a responsibility to acknowledge and understand its history and the current experiences of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. We support community efforts to
sustain a relationship with Indigenous peoples based on respect, dignity, trust and cooperation, in the process of advancing truth and reconciliation.
Travelling to and around Waterloo Region
Coming from outside of Canada? Find information regarding necessary documentation and eligibility to enter Canada here.
By Air
The Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) is located in Breslau, minutes from Cambridge, Kitchener and Waterloo. Non-stop service is provided to/from 15+ destinations provided by Air Canada, Flair, Sunwing and WestJet Airlines. Learn more about how to plan your trip to/from Waterloo Region.
NEW at YKF: Air Canada has partnered with The Landline Company to offer six, non-stop round trips daily to Toronto Pearson from Waterloo International Airport via luxury motor coach for Air Canada customers. Details are available at YKF.
Toronto Pearson International Airport is located 45 minutes from Waterloo Region. Visitors coming to the Region can learn more about transportation options from Pearson to Waterloo Region here.
By Rail
VIA Rail runs between Kitchener and Toronto, Guelph, London, and Sarnia; the train station is located at 126 Weber St. W, near the corner of Victoria St. in the northeast corner of downtown. Via runs three trains a day in each direction. Learn more on VIA Rail’s website.
By Bus
GoTransit makes several stops in Waterloo Region. View GoTransit’s website.
FlixBus offers trips from Kitchener and Waterloo to Pearson International Airport.
Waterloo Region provides the perfect balance between new and old, rural and urban, nature and technology, classical and contemporary, tranquility and adventure.