Escape the crowds this summer and become a fan of Waterloo Region with big-screen match viewing, festivals, incredible food and open-air adventures.
Sometimes the Best Seat Isn’t in the Stadium: Soccer and Side Quests in Waterloo Region Read More »
Farmers’ markets are abundant in Waterloo Region! They’re a great way to take home fresh produce and an even better way to meet the people responsible for growing your food.
Farmers’ Markets in Waterloo Region Read More »
Here are some Pick Your Own (PYO) farms in Waterloo Region so you can enjoy your own farm-to-table experience!
Where to PYO (Pick Your Own) in Waterloo Region Read More »
Eat your way through maple season in Waterloo Region. The Taste of Maple Trail leads you to maple-infused foods & beverages for a limited time!
The Sweetest Road Trip: a Taste of Maple Trail weekend in Waterloo Region Read More »
Anchored by farming heritage and those who tend the land, the Fields & Flavours Trail invites visitors to slow down and enjoy rural life.
A Relaxing Road Through Waterloo Region’s Fields & Flavours Trail Read More »
St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market is celebrating 50 years at a time when local, seasonal and sustainable shopping couldn’t be a hotter topic.
50 Years of Fresh: the St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market Read More »
Feast ON is a certification program that recognizes restaurants committed to sourcing food and beverage grown and produced in Ontario.
Local First, Delicious Always! Feast On Restaurants in Waterloo Region Read More »
Discover Kitchener’s diversity through a World of Flavour: The DTK Travellers Tour 2025 February – March
Discover Kitchener’s diversity through a World of Flavour: The DTK Travellers Tour 2025 Read More »
by Andrew Coppolino |UPDATED April 2025 Waterloo Region is truly a “farm to fork” experience when it comes
Farm to Fork in Waterloo Region Read More »
BY ANDREW COPPOLINO | SEPTEMBER 2022 For Marianne Witzel, the idea to make fritters at the St. Jacobs
Don’t Skip This Dish! Apple Fritters at the St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market Read More »
BY ANDREW COPPOLINO | AUGUST 2022 Three cities. Three farmers’ markets. A local food trifecta. As the summer
Eat Your Way through Waterloo Region’s Year-round Farmers’ Markets Read More »
BY ANDREW COPPOLINO | MAY 2022 As a judge on the Food Network’s Wall of Bakers, LenJo Bakes
Beautifully Bespoke: Chef Lenore Johnson of LenJo Bakes Read More »
Originally Posted on CityNews Kitchener | April 21, 2022 Open Table is out with its best
6 Waterloo Region restaurants among top spots in Canada for brunch Read More »
BY MEGAN HONAN | UPDATED SPRING 2023 With Earth Day quickly approaching, it’s time to re-think our
Make Memories, Leave only Footprints: Sustainable Travel Ideas in Waterloo Region Read More »
BY ANDREW COPPOLINO | APRIL 2022 Chefs love cookbooks. They are inspired by them and many imagine
LANGDON HALL’S NEW COOKBOOK PROVIDES A TASTE OF PLACE Read More »
BY ANDREW COPPOLINO | JANUARY 2022 The old saying is that breakfast is the most important meal of
Breakfast like a Local at these 5 Restaurants Read More »
BY ANDREW COPPOLINO | OCTOBER 2021 A cross-section of chefs, restaurateurs and culinary instructors agrees that the food
7 Chefs Dish on Sustainability Read More »
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
Vision, Flavourvee and Gourmet: Sweet Corn in Waterloo Region Read More »
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.
Family Meal Deals Guide Read More »
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!
Patios that are turning up the heat in Waterloo Region Read More »
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.
Eat Like a Local: Breakfast Spots Read More »
Waterloo Region is home to some wonderful grocers selling everything from locally-sourced goods to some rare, hard to find items from all over the world.
Shop like a Local: Grocery Shops Read More »
Narcity July 28, 2020 – Angie’s Waterloo sells incredible gourmet cinnamon buns that look like a dream come true. You can get all sorts of unique flavours when visiting this sweet, family-owned venue. The buns are piled high with toppings, and just looking at one will have you drooling.
You Can Indulge In Every Flavour Of Cinnamon Bun At This Ontario Restaurant Read More »
Get ready for Civic Holiday Long Weekend fun with family and friends in Waterloo Region! No need to go far – hit the trails, visit an attraction, or enjoy a patio.
#StayLocal this Holiday Weekend in Waterloo Region! Read More »
