Summer is the perfect time to become a tourist in your own back yard. Or, in the case of the Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory, become a tourist in their back yard, and take in their many free summer tours! Guided tours and children’s programming take place daily, and are free with regular admission
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March Break – while kids are counting down the days, parents can be a little more stressed as they try to figure out how to keep the family busy! Whether you’re looking for some ‘stay-cation’ fun, or a camp to fill the kids’ days, here are some ideas to help you make the most of March Break!
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The growth in popularity of Eby Manor Golden Guernsey milk has been a marvel to observe in Waterloo Region. Delivered in retro glass bottles, this unique milk is now found in many restaurants, cafes and food stores locally and as far away as the GTA.
Just like Cream they’ve Risen to the Top: Eby Manor Farm Read More »
Chef Byron Hallett loves the synergy that exists between beer and food – that’s a good thing because he oversees the kitchen in one of Waterloo Region’s most interesting and unique establishments, Arabella Park Beer Bar in Kitchener’s Belmont Village.
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There are currently about 100 Feast ON-designated restaurants in the province, with more working toward certification. In Waterloo Region, the following restaurants are Feast ON certified: The Berlin, Borealis Grille and Bar, Lancaster Smokehouse, Langdon Hall, Little Mushroom Catering, and more.
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From its source in Dundalk, Grey County, flowing south 275 kms into Lake Erie, the Grand River is one of the most scenic and significant rivers in Ontario. Waterloo Region is at the heart of this waterway with many milestones and relics connecting the river to the development of the region.
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The BBQ’s are in full swing and the sunscreen is out! My favourite time of year is officially here – summer in Waterloo Region at its finest. This season brings the best of outdoor activities and fun… also the freedom of carting the kids around without the fear of lost mittens would bring a smile to
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Downtown Cambridge will come alive with the sounds of folk music from around the world on August 4, 5, and 6 at the Mill Race Festival of Traditional Folk Music.
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The intersection of Highland Road and Belmont Avenue is a busy one. It can also be a destination for delicious and varied foods in Kitchener where there is a flavour and a taste for everyone concentrated in less than a city block of area.
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Toronto-born Jason Bangerter arrived at Langdon Hall in the fall of 2013 as executive chef of the Country House Hotel & Spa and winner of five AAA/CAA diamonds and Conde Nast Traveller magazine’s best hotel in Canada.
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Waterloo Region has a large Mennonite community who settled here in the 19th century. You can learn more about their heritage at the Quilt and Fibre Art Festival held annually in May around the region, which includes Fibre Art classes with talented crafters.
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In a profession that demands strong leadership at the helm, it might seem that a kitchen with two head chefs would be navigating rough waters and eventually end up on the rocks. But in Lance Edwards and Jammie Monk, the restaurant at Puddicombe House in New Hamburg has co-chefs who work together.
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For about six years now, Jake and Humphreys’ Bistro has been serving simple, thoughtfully prepared and delicious food in the heart of New Hamburg.
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What makes a good “date night” restaurant? It’s hard to say: every relationship, either budding or long-established, is different; each date with a significant other, whether first, second, or many months in progress, might require a special emphasis and considered attention.
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What started as a relief work-project during the Great Depression in the 1930s has evolved over the decades into a bona fide food destination known as Kitchener’s Belmont Village.
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Many restaurants in Waterloo Region highlight heat readings on their menus, usually with a little red chili pepper beside the item. Here, we’ve created a short list of dishes and restaurants that feature such spicy foods – they may just provide the kick of heat and excitement to warm up a frosty Jan
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