Explore Ontario by Bike’s Top Rides in Waterloo Region
Ontario by Bike | October 2021 If you are a keen cyclist chances are you know […]
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7 Chefs Dish on Sustainability
BY ANDREW COPPOLINO | OCTOBER 2021 A cross-section of chefs, restaurateurs and culinary instructors agrees that the food
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Vision, Flavourvee and Gourmet: Sweet Corn in Waterloo Region
When you crunch down on a cob of corn, you’re biting juicily into 10,000 years of history. Domesticated in Mexico, corn is a large grass that was an elemental foodstuff for a variety of American cultures – and at this time of the year, it’s also a particularly delicious local food in Waterloo Region
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Test your ‘Medal’: Get in the Games in Waterloo Region
We’ll be cheering on Team Canada’s 371 athletes (5 from Waterloo Region) at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. If the games inspire you to try a new sport, here are some ways to experience the thrill of competition or discover a new past time in Waterloo Region.
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Virtual Waterloo
Virtual Waterloo is an immersive video series that gives people the experience of visiting Waterloo Region so they can explore before they visit!
Butter Tarts and Winding Waterways: 2 Bikepacking Routes to check out in Waterloo Region
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).
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Waterloo Region’s West Montrose Covered Bridge: 140 Years Young
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.
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10 Alt Tacos (and 3 almost Tacos) to Try
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.
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Takeout Cocktail Guide
Waterloo Region’s wonderful restaurants and bars are making it easy to mix it up by offering a great selection of DIY cocktail kits plus premixed cocktails and mocktails. This guide was developed through a partnership between Explore Waterloo Region and Curated KW.
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Family Meal Deals Guide
Our friends at Curated KW have put together a list of take-home meal ideas to help you spend less time cooking, and more time connecting, thanks to the Meal Deals Guide.
This guide was developed through a partnership between Explore Waterloo Region and Curated KW.
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Sunwing returning to Waterloo Region this winter
KitchenerToday.com – Sunwing will soon be flying out of the region’s airport again. The airline has announced flights will run from the Region of Waterloo International Airport to Cancun, Mexico every Monday, beginning December 13
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Five Trails to Explore on Two Wheels – or Two Feet
The cities and townships of Waterloo Region are home to a fantastic collection of cycling and mixed-use trails you can use to explore new restaurants, cafes, and breweries. There are trails for cyclists of all skill levels!
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Off the beaten path – exploring the trails and parks of Waterloo Region
Fresh air is great for the body, mind, and spirit. Whether you’re walking with a friend, out with the family, or just looking to spend some time with your thoughts, Waterloo Region’s parks and trails offer something for everyone.
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March Maple Syrup Madness!
Maple syrup is a year-long favourite condiment and ingredient and one with a very long history that needs to be acknowledged. Long before Europeans arrived in North America and introduced the honeybee, Canada’s indigenous peoples were drawing sap from trees and creating the sweet elixir: maple syrup
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St. Jacobs’ Urban Art scene: It’s Good for the Soul
Thanks to talented local artists, St. Jacobs has even more reasons for people to visit. Bursts of eye-catching colours have sprouted on the Village’s interior and exterior walls. There are several urban art pieces to keep an eye out for when visiting St. Jacobs.
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Shop Local! A Waterloo Region BIPOC–Owned Shopping Guide
The beauty of Waterloo Region lies in its increasingly diverse, multicultural community and the small businesses that serve it. These establishments are the heartbeat that keep the region’s economy alive. Hence, buying from your local vendor is very important.
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DISCOVER DOWNTOWN KITCHENER’S NEW ART WALK
The artistic heart of Downtown Kitchener remains steady and is shining brighter than ever thanks to some new additions to Downtown Kitchener’s Art Walk. This self-guided walk is a collaboration between the Downtown Kitchener BIA, and the Kitchener Waterloo Art Gallery.
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Patios that are turning up the heat in Waterloo Region
Even as the weather begins to cool, there are still plenty of opportunities to enjoy dining al fresco
thanks to several heated patios in the Waterloo Region!
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EXPLORE UPTOWN WATERLOO’S HUGHES LANE ART WALK
Over the past few decades, Waterloo Region has fully embraced creative place-making, the act of combining art, culture, and creativity to proudly display an area’s character and unite its community. The Region can now include the Uptown Waterloo Hughes Lane Art Walk in its creative place-making.
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Hooray for Hamburgers! Where to find Great Burgers in Waterloo Region
Summertime and the grillin’ is easy. Here’s a collection of just a few Waterloo Region burgers for you to check out over the summer months! (Note: in virtually all locations where they serve hamburgers, there is some sort of vegetarian or vegan offering as well.)
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Stories Behind the Walls of Waterloo Region’s Most Instagram-Worthy Murals: #GaltWings
Sandy Pell shares the story behind the #GaltWings mural she and her partner, Steve Pell, created in Cambridge. This interactive mural was designed to both contribute to the community and attract new people to the Galt area of Cambridge.
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Milkshakes to say goodbye to summer
The milkshake – and its forgotten great-grandfather “the malted” – has a long and storied history. Now or 100 years ago, the frosty beverages are a perfect summer treat. And they’re perfect, too, for saying goodbye to summer, sad though that is.
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Raise a Cheer to Waterloo Region Pubs!
The pub, tavern, the neighbourhood local, the public house: call it what you will, your favourite casual food-and-beverage watering hole with sports on the TVs is your favourite because you love it, you feel comfortable there and it’s an oasis from the week’s (or the day’s) toils.
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Dining “Art” Fresco
There’s nothing quite like sitting around a table with family and friends and having great conversations over a delicious meal. Now, take that same table, have it painted by a talented local artist, place it on one of our region’s fabulous patios, and you have the recipe for the Art Fresco Project.
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