Finding quiet rural roads for cycling in Waterloo Region is never a challenge. While exploring endless kilometres of rolling hills or flatter landscapes, cyclists will experience rural rides dotted with charming villages, meandering rivers, as well as a rich cultural heritage of past and present. With an increasing network of on-road cycling as well as a multi-use trail system that interconnects the major centres of Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge; cycling is an easy, safe and enjoyable way to visit unique destinations, urban neighbourhoods and attractions throughout the region.
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Below is a list of Ontario by Bike Bicycle Friendly certified businesses in Waterloo Region (Updated: February 2023). Visit any of the below businesses to pick up the 2021 Region of Waterloo Cycling Maps.
ATTRACTIONS
Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory, Cambridge
Conestoga River Horseback Adventures, Waterloo
Ctrl V, Waterloo
Hespeler Heritage Centre, Cambridge
Hespeler Village, Cambridge
Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum, Kitchener
Three Sisters Cultural Centre, St. Jacobs
Waterloo Central Railway, St. Jacobs
Waterloo Visitor & Heritage Information Centre, Waterloo
FOOD and DRINK
Anna Mae’s Restaurant & Bakery, Millbank
Block Three Brewing, St. Jacobs
Cambridge Mill, Cambridge
EcoCafe Village Roasters, St. Jacobs
Ernie’s Roadhouse, Cambridge
Fat Sparrow Block, St. Jacobs
Four Fathers Brewing Co, Cambridge
Graffiti Market, Kitchener
The Olde Heidelberg Restaurant, Heidelberg
Kitchen Kuttings, Elmira
Langdon Hall Country House Hotel & Spa, Cambridge
Papou’s Place Subs & Ice Cream, Cambridge
Short Finger Brewing Co., Kitchener
Stoackyards Brewing, Kitchener
Stockyards Coffee, Kitchener
Together We’re Bitter Brewing, Kitchener
ACCOMMODATIONS
Baumann Haus Bed & Breakfast, St. Jacobs
Bingemans Camping Resort, Kitchener
Comfort Inn Waterloo, Waterloo
Courtyard by Marriott St. Jacobs, Waterloo
Delta Hotels, Waterloo
Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Waterloo
Homewood Suites by Hilton Cambridge Waterloo, Cambridge
Homewood Suites by Hilton St. Jacobs, Waterloo
Hotel Laurier, Waterloo
Langdon Hall Country House Hotel & Spa, Cambridge
Leisure Estates Bed & Breakfast, Elmira
Hampton Inn & Suites St. Jacobs, Waterloo
Maryhill Inn Bed and Breakfast, Maryhill
Residence & Conference Centre – Kitchener-Waterloo, Kitchener
Staybridge Suites St. Jacobs, Waterloo
The Inn of Waterloo, Waterloo
University of Waterloo Summer Accommodations, Waterloo
BIKE SHOPS
East Side Cycle & Sports, Kitchener
Grand River Cycle, Cambridge
The Hub Bicycle Shop Ltd, Cambridge
Velofix, Kitchener