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Santa Claus Parades in Waterloo Region

It’s the Holiday Season, so get ready to enjoy the sights and sounds of the annual 2019 Santa Claus Parades! We’ve made it easy for you to know when the Man in Red will be arriving in your town: after all, Santa isn’t the only one making lists!

a Flair Airlines 737 jet preparing for take off as a passenger enters the plane from the portable gangway as the sun rises in the background

How Flair Airlines is Keeping Travel Simple

In 2020, Flair Airlines arrived at the Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF), offering direct flights to over 7 domestic destinations.  Flair is Canada’s only independent Ultra Low Cost Carrier and simple, affordable travel is what they’re all about.  

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OUR FAVORITE ONTARIO TAKE OUT: WATERLOO REGION

Culinary Tourism Alliance – Indoor dining is currently shut down across Ontario, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy some of the best restaurants our province has to offer. Here are some of our favourite spots to order takeout in Wateroo Region.

A more inclusive Pride for Everyone

Communitech.ca – This month’s Pride is taking a different form – not just pandemic-related, but with Waterloo Region’s rainbow community space SPECTRUM taking the lead to organize and connect people across the community.

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3 Holiday Date Night Ideas for 2020

Need some ideas to make your date night a great night?  Look no further than these 3 Holiday Date Night Ideas to add a spark to your night, while staying safe and socially distanced from all the other couples who are celebrating the 2020 festive season.

an evening view of the downtown area of St. Jacobs which is all lit up for the annual St. Jacobs Sparkles event

A Magical Staycation in St. Jacobs

justonepassport.com – Everybody needs a mini staycation every once in awhile, so when the opportunity arose to visit St. Jacobs during St. Jacobs Sparkles and to spend the night at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites, naturally I jumped at the opportunity.

A Foodie Road Trip Through Waterloo Region

FamilyFunCanada.com – If you live with food intolerances, you will know how hard it can be to eat out. But that is changing fast. On a recent 2-day getaway to the three cities of Waterloo Region—Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge—I discovered a host of great food outlets that cater to intolerances.

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Eat Like a Local: Breakfast Spots

While your average breakfast may be a bowl of cereal, in Waterloo Region there are lots of great places to enjoy a more upscale morning meal featuring everything from pancakes and waffles dripping with maple syrup, made to order omelettes, bacon and eggs and more! Dine in or enjoy at home.

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.

Best Weekend Getaways from Toronto

DOBBERNATIONLOVES August 5, 2020 – Langdon Hall in Cambridge, and Kitchener-Waterloo are both featured in Andrew Dobson’s list of the best destinations for couples looking for a weekend getaway from Toronto.

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