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A plated dish at La Loan Restaurant in Waterloo. There is a small food package that appears to be wrapped and tied in banana leaf, as well as sliced duck breakst that is on a bed of dark rice

6 Fall Flavours to savour in Waterloo Region

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by Andrew Coppolino | September 2024 The pages of the calendar flip too quickly, but the consolation is […]

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Two people on a trail along the Grand River in downtown Cambridge. They are looking across the river at the limestone buildings on the other side, including a church with a tall spier. The two people have their arms around each other.

Discovering the Charm of Downtown Cambridge: A Road Trip Adventure

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by Brent Colmer | August 2024 If you’re looking for a place that combines small-town charm

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Caribana Ignite – 5 things you need to know

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CARIBANA IGNITE5 things you need to know Caribana Ignite is an exciting new addition to Waterloo

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A group of people sitting behind a conference table. They are watching a presentation and smiling.

Planner Resources: Explore Waterloo Region is here to bring your business event together

Business Events

By Doug Wallace, Ignite magazine | August 2024 Meeting planners know that when it comes to staging business

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Two men walking through an orchard in the summer.

Chef’s Blog: A sweet story about a crabby little apple

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by Nick Benninger | August 2024 Something about visiting Appleflats’ orchard in Wellesley and recounting their

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Two women in a canoe paddling along the Grand River in Kitchener. It is summer: both women are wearing life jackets

Discover Hidden Gems: Unforgettable Waterloo Region Experiences

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by CuratedKW | August 2024 Are you ready to uncover the best of Waterloo Region? Explore Waterloo Region

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A group of people looking over a railing at the river view in Hespeler Village in Cambridge. It is summer, and the vegetation along the river is very green

Hespeler Village is Cool, Cute and Calling You

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by Andréa Parisien | August 2024 “Small towns make up for their lack of people by having

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An evening view of Victoria Park in Kitchener during Kitchener Blues Festival. There are large white tents throughout the park, and lots of people milling about.

SIZZLING SUMMER WEEKEND: Add these 3 festivals to your Road Trip itinerary

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Caribbean flavour, awe-inspiring talent and magnificent visuals throughout a span of one weekend in Waterloo Region

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A flight of wines in a wooden serving paddle at The Perth Farmhouse

Grapes, Goats and Good Times at The Perth Farmhouse

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by Andrew Coppolino | July 2024 Vidal Blanc, Marquette, Petite Pearl, Frontenac Gris: Gems? European fashion? Exotic flowers

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Two people getting ready to go zip lining. They are standing on a platform at the top of the zip line and are ready in their harnesses and safety gear. It is a sunny summer's day and you can see lots of trees and greenery along the zip line route

Unleash Your Inner Outdoor Enthusiast: The Chicopee Grand Adventure Awaits!

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by CuratedKW | July 2024 Looking for a fun-filled road trip to Waterloo Region? The Chicopee Grand Adventure

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A woman is a plush white robe relaxing on a bed in a modern hotel room

Discover Downtown Kitchener with a Revel and Revive Road Trip

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by CuratedKW | July 2024 If you’re looking for a way to relax and rejuvenate without venturing far

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Photo of the Perimeter Institute in Waterloo. It is a large, modern building: the windows that cover the side of the building look golden in the sunshine. You can see high rise buildings in the background

Gain a strategic advantage when hosting business events in Waterloo Region

Business Events

By Doug Wallace, Ignite magazine | July 2024 As a major innovation hub, internationally renowned for advances

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A white, fluffy dog on a wall in front of a brick building. The sign on the building says Camella Bake Shop

Visit Waterloo Region with Your Dog: Itineraries for Every Pup Personality

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by Dog Friendly KW | July 2024 Visiting Waterloo Region with your dog is now easier

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two people standing in front of outdoor animal pens on a farm. There are hogs in the pen.

Chef’s Blog: This Little Piggy is Organic

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by Nick Benninger | July 2024 This little piggy went to market, this little piggy stayed

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Two people in front of a mural that says St. Jacobs in colourful, graphic design. They are each holding a pizza box, and showing their pizzas to the camera

Pedals, Pints, and Pizza: A Brew-tiful Bike Tour from Kitchener to St. Jacobs

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by CuratedKW | July 2024 Are you ready for an exhilarating adventure that takes you from

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A person picking strawberries in a field on a sunny spring day. You can see a farm in the background.

Where to PYO (Pick Your Own) in Waterloo Region

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by Andrew Coppolino | June 2024 You-Pick, U-Pick, or Pick Your Own (PYO) farm operations invites fresh produce-loving

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A cricket plater is swinging the bat at a game.

New cricket ground opens in Kitchener as popularity of sport grows rapidly

Sport News

Posted on CTV News Kitchener June 8, 2024 – The crack of a bat and cheers

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Outdoor view of the main building at the St. Jacobs Farmers' Market. It is a market day, and there is a large crowd of people checking out the outdoor vendors before they head into the red market building

Farmers’ Markets in Waterloo Region

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UPDATED JUNE 2024 Farmers’ markets are abundant in Waterloo Region, and are almost as plentiful as

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A person holding a sparkler over their head during a fireworks display. It is night.

OH CANADA! CANADA DAY IN WATERLOO REGION

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UPDATED JUNE 2024 There’s a lot happening this July 1st long weekend!Picnics, music, events and fireworks

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3 people sitting at a restaurant patio table in the summer. They are holding orange beverages in a glass in a cheers way

Spritz it Up: 6 Summer Beverages to Savor in Waterloo Region

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by Andrew Coppolino | May 2024 FWIW, the prognostications in the mixology industry are that the summer of

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Chef’s Blog: Farm to Fork means Eating in Season

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by Nick Benninger | May 2024 It’s a culinary crime buying out of season asparagus! The

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A table full of gold, silver and bronze Special Olympics Ontario medals on display

The Power of Sport shines as Waterloo Region hosts the Special Olympics Ontario Spring Games

Blogs, Featured, Sport News

May 2024 As the days pass and the Special Olympics Ontario Spring Games in Waterloo Region

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A black woman smiling and sitting on a chair outdoors with an AfroVibes banner behind her. It is summer, and she appears to be in a park

Prepare for Three Days of Thrill at the 2024 AfroVibes Festival

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by Jamila Kyari | May 2024 Last year, the air at the inaugural AfroVibes Festival was

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Two players one a disc golf course at Foxwood Golf Club. One player is making a shot.

2024 Foxwood Open Disc Golf Tournament

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This year’s Foxwood Open Disc Golf Tournament takes place at Foxwood Golf & Country Club in Baden

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