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two women cross country skiing during the day on a trail that goes through a bush. There is snow on the ground, and tall evergreen trees on either side of the trail.

The Best Outdoor Activities in Waterloo Region to Enjoy this Winter

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BY MEGAN HONAN | Updated January 2025 As the temperature dips colder and we welcome the winter […]

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Two children sitting in their innertubes at the top of the hill at Chicopee Tube Park, and they're ready to head down the snowy hill. There is an instructor with them, and appears be be giving them some last minute instructions.

Things to Do in Waterloo Region in January

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by Alex Kinsella | January 2025 You’re in luck if your New Year’s resolution is going to more

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Two wine glasses and some tapas on a table in front of a fireplace.

Cozy Date Night ideas in Waterloo Region

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by Andrew Coppolino | December 2024 No matter the season there’s always a lot to do in Waterloo

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Two people sitting at a wooden pub table at the restaurant The Mule in Cambridge. There are drinks and plates of tacos in front of them.

Gluten Free Options in Waterloo Region

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by Andrew Coppolino | November 2024 The Canada Gluten-Free Foods & Beverages market size is estimated at $763

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Four friends sitting in a spa sunroom. They are sitting around a bistro table wearing comfortable white robes, and sipping on drinks.

A Friends’ Wellness Road Trip in Waterloo Region

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by Bri Mitchell | January 2025 Waterloo Region is the perfect destination for a weekend of

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Adult teaching children to learn to ski at Chicopee Ski & Summer Resort in Kitchener

HEAD FOR THE HILLS IN WATERLOO REGION!

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Updated January 2025 There’s no better way to enjoy winter than a day on the hills.

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An overhead view of a table with 3 entrees o it. You can see the hands of people cutting and getting ready to eat the food.

11 Places to grab a Late Night Bite ‘n Beverage

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by Andrew Coppolino | October 2024 The range of late-night snacks in Waterloo Region runs the gamut from

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Several people skating on the outdoor rink in Victoria Park in Kitchener. It is a clear winter's day.

Free and Nearly Free Activities in Waterloo Region

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There’s no need to break the bank to enjoy what Waterloo Region has to offer! Here’s

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Owners of Willibald Farm Distillery and Brewery, Cam Formica and Nolan van der Hayden, standing in front of their distillery equipment with Chef Nick Benninger

Chef’s Blog: Willibald Farm Distillery & Brewery is a Hidden Gem

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Chef’s Blog: Willibald Farm Distillery & Brewery is a Hidden Gem by Nick Benninger | January

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The winning U15 girls soccer team posing behind the Championship banner at the Toyota National Championships in Waterloo Region in 2023

Empowering Women in Sport

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Empowering Women in Sport How Waterloo Region’s Sport Hosting Office is working to change the game

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A large crowd of people in Queen's Square in Cambridge at night. It is winter: a large fir tree is decorated with vlue lights, and the tress around it have white lights strung on them.

Things to Do in Waterloo Region in December

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by Alex Kinsella | December 2024 Winter is almost here, but don’t worry about those cold days and

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A family of 4 sitting at a beautifully set holiday table. There are lots of Christmas decorations in the background including a Christmas tree and candles. The family is smiling.

A Magical Holiday Family Road Trip to Waterloo Region

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by Bri Mitchell | UPDATED November 2024 Beautiful wide-open spaces to explore – twinkling festive lights

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Looking through a fir tree at the huts lined along King Street that are part of the annual Christkindl Market in downtown Kitchener. There are people walking: it is evening.

Holiday Markets in Waterloo Region

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November 2024 Looking for Holiday Gift Ideas? You’ve made a list and you’re checking it twice:

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Two people looking through a light installation in the shape of a bow wrapped gift at a holiday light display.

Making Spirits Bright! Where to see Holiday Lights in Waterloo Region

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UPDATED NOVEMBER 2024 The holidays are set to shine in Waterloo Region with these special light

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Several hands holding champagne flutes and clinking them together while golden confetti falls around them

New Year’s Eve in Waterloo Region

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Get ready to ring in the New Year in Waterloo Region! Each of our cities plays host to a full line up of New Year’s Eve events for the entire family to enjoy!

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Two people sitting outdoors at one of the patio fire table at Kentucky Bourbon Restaurant in Waterloo. They are laughing and eating. It is a cool fall night and they are wearing jackets.

Things to Do in Waterloo Region in November

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by Alex Kinsella | November 2024 Put down those rakes and get ready to explore art, culture, food,

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Chef Nick Benninger at Udderly Ridiculous Farm Life, in a pen playing with a goat.

Chef’s Blog: Kidding around with Cookies

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Chef’s Blog: Kidding around with Cookies by Nick Benninger | October 2024 I’m many things, including

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A group of people gathered around an outdoor wooden table. On the table there are several platters of burgers and other food, along with some canned beverages. It is summer, and everyone is smiling.

Chef’s Blog: A Smash Burger takeover!

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Chef’s Blog: A Smash Burger takeover! by Nick Benninger | October 2024 Smash burgers have become

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Close up of a table rack that has large pretzels hanging on it. Behind it on the table you can see people eating from full plates of German inspired foods.

Schmeckt Gut! Where to find a taste of Oktoberfest in Waterloo Region

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by Andrew Coppolino | October 2024 Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest – Waterloo Region’s beloved Bavarian-inspired festival – has been entrenched

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A tractor pulling a wagon full of visitors to Downeys Apple Farm in Breslau through the orchard. It is a beautiful sunny fall day, and there are white clouds in the sky

Choose Your Own Fall Adventure

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September 2024 Remember the books you used to read as a kid where you got to

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A cyclists on an iron bridge over a river watching a sunset in the countryside

Sunset Cycling Rides in Waterloo Region

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Sunset Cycling Rides in Waterloo Region By Brian Smith and Kai Clemen | September 2024 Our region

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Many people are walking through a row of apple trees at an apple orchard to pick their own apples in the fall. There is a tractor and wagon in the distance.

Food, Farms & Festivals Make for a Fun Fall in Waterloo Region

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by Andréa Parisien | September 2024 “Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the

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A wagon full of bright orange pumpkins sitting outside on display at Herrle's Country Market.

Pumpkin Patches and Corn Mazes in Waterloo Region

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For many, a visit to a corn maze or pumpkin patch is definitely on their fall ‘To-Do’ list! Wondering where to find them as you #ExploreWR? Take a look at our list – and get ready for some family fall fun in Waterloo Region!

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A shoreline along the Grand River lined by fall coloured trees.

6 Epic Spots in Waterloo Region for Leaf Peeping Season

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by Megan Honan | UPDATED September 2024 Those who live in the Waterloo Region are pretty

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