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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!

maple syrup taffy in the shape of a maple leaf, held up against a beautiful blue winter sky

3 Maple Syrup Staycation Ideas

Maple season in Waterloo Region signifies the end of winter and promises warmer days will soon be here. If your adventurous heart has been longing for travel, here are 3 sweet maple syrup staycation itinerary ideas you never knew you needed.

Chicopee Ski opens to the Public

CTV News Kitchener – Members of the general public were able to hit the slopes at Chicopee Ski Hill in Kitchener Saturday for the first time this winter. New safety measures have been put in place such as mandatory masks, distancing, and physical barriers to separate the lines.

A Family Urban Bikepacking Adventure in Waterloo Region

Cycling enthusuast Joe Meissner set off with his wife and three children on what they called their “urban bikepacking adventure”. The route took them through several area trails that were also close to many local amenities. Here is how their 3-day adventure in Waterloo Region went.

Screampark returning for another scary season

KitchenerToday.com – On September 25 at 8 p.m., Screampark opens for another terrifying season of exhibits. Known as ‘Ontario’s most terrifying outdoor haunted attraction,’ Screampark is going to look very different this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

robotic dinosaurs reacting to visitors at a dinosaur drive through

Dinosaur Drive-Thru coming to Bingemans this fall

KitchenerToday.com – THEMUSEUM and Bingemans have once again joined forces to bring you safe, family-friendly fun. Hosted at Bingemans, this drive-thru event will bring you back to the Mesozoic Era. Complete with animatronic dinosaurs, you don’t have to go far to be up close with these creatures.

5 great places to canoe in Waterloo region

WaterlooChronicle.ca – Canoeists and kayakers have many great options in the region, including four rivers — the Grand, Conestogo, Nith and Speed. Here are some routes worth paddling:

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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