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What’s brewing this summer?

The pandemic has contributed to the growth of local craft beer and small-batch breweries, which have seen a boost in sales as they continued to gain market share. Here’s a sampling of a few local breweries and what they have on the brew menu for the summer months.

A “Friluftsliv” Date Night in Waterloo Region

Get in touch with your inner Norsk during this Waterloo Region fall. Bundle up and embrace a date-night “friluftsliv” – a word that loosely translates to “living the outdoor life.” And why not expand your date night to include a staycation getaway at a local hotel.

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.

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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3 Ways to Beat the Heat in Waterloo Region

We’ve all spent enough time indoors, so now it’s time to head outside and find ways to enjoy what this region has to offer – with some stops built in to help you beat the heat! 
Need some inspiration? Here are 3 ways to help you keep your cool on your next outdoor adventure!  

THEMUSEUM’s PickleFest is a Big Dill!

Narcity Oct. 22, 2019 – This annual event takes place in downtown Kitchener at THEMUSEUM on Friday, November 15, 2019. You’ll be able to take part in tastings and activities that pay tribute to our favourite pickled veggie.

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O’Fest Brews: Local Craft Brewers celebrate Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest grew out of agrarian and harvest celebrations — and that of course includes fêting the barley and hops used to make beer. Because Oktoberfest is front-and-centre each fall in Waterloo Region, it makes sense that local brewers are inspired by that brewing history in a glass.

Celebrate Dad! Father’s Day Ideas 2019

Whether your dad is into sports, enjoys a night on the town, likes to sit down to a great meal or hoist a glass of locally crafted beer, you can find just the right way to celebrate him this Father’s Day right here in Waterloo Region.

Chef Nick Benninger preparing a dish at Uptown 21

Restaurant Profile: Fat Sparrow Group

The Fat Sparrow Group business appeared in Waterloo Region in only 2017, but the names behind it have long made a mark when it comes to food and hospitality; it’s a parent company for the collection of eateries that chef Nick Benninger spearheads.

EXPLORE WATERLOO’S ‘ALE TRAIL’ THIS FATHER’S DAY

“Father’s Day is a fantastic opportunity to take Dad on a new beer adventure,” says Michele Saran, Chief Executive Officer of Waterloo Region Tourism. “Ontario craft beers are becoming increasingly popular, and with good reason. They are delicious, they are unique and they are local.”

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