New Year’s Eve in Waterloo Region
Get ready to ring in the New Year in Waterloo Region! Each of our cities plays host to a full line up of New Year’s Eve events for the entire family to enjoy!
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Santa Claus Parades in Waterloo Region
Find out where the annual Santa Claus Parades are taking place and get ready to welcome the Man in Red to Waterloo Region!
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Fun by Day, Fear by Night: Fall in Waterloo Region
From pumpkin patches to haunted houses and ghost walks, this is your ultimate guide to spooky and seasonal fall fun in Waterloo Region.
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Get out and explore this May Long Weekend!
Victoria Day long weekend marks the unofficial start to summer for most people, and it’s a great time to get out and celebrate in Waterloo Region! There are lots of events happening indoors and out. Whether you’re looking to be active, or to kick back and relax, here are some suggestions.
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Local First, Delicious Always! Feast On Restaurants in Waterloo Region
Feast ON is a certification program that recognizes restaurants committed to sourcing food and beverage grown and produced in Ontario.
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Pumpkin Patches and Corn Mazes in Waterloo Region
For many, a visit to a corn maze or pumpkin patch is definitely on their fall ‘To-Do’ list! Wondering where to find them as you #ExploreWR? Take a look at our list – and get ready for some family fall fun in Waterloo Region!
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Hitting the Links: Public Golf Courses in Waterloo Region
Waterloo Region’s public golf courses offer picturesque settings, professionally designed courses, and greens that will challenge players of all levels. Many boast additional amenities including restaurants, professional instructors, and a range of meeting spaces.
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Shopping in St. Jacobs: an enjoyable day trip out of the city
OurWindsor.ca – In the early 19th century, Old Order Mennonites from Pennsylvania purchased the land that became St. Jacobs. The village is now packed with shops and studios peddling artisanal wares of every description.
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Waterloo Region dives into esports with Subnation
esports Insider – Explore Waterloo Region has partnered with gaming and esports media and marketing platform Subnation.
The two organizations will collaborate to assess and develop esports-focused business and event opportunities in the Waterloo region.
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Pivot Airlines partners with the Region of Waterloo International Airport
MEDIA RELEASE: Pivot Airlines is pleased to announce that we have entered a formal arrangement with the Region of Waterloo International Airport to provide scheduled domestic air service to Ottawa, Toronto, Windsor and Montreal.
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Stories Behind the Walls of Waterloo Region’s Most Instagram-Worthy Murals: #GaltWings
Sandy Pell shares the story behind the #GaltWings mural she and her partner, Steve Pell, created in Cambridge. This interactive mural was designed to both contribute to the community and attract new people to the Galt area of Cambridge.
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EATS, DRINKS AND ART FRESCO – HOW TO SPEND A PERFECT DAY IN ONTARIO’S WATERLOO REGION
TravelMammal.com – A day filled with delicious grub, refreshing drinks and stunning art on a beautiful sunny day with friends? Sign me up! Ontario’s Waterloo Region took a bold step and decided to combine both art and food. and recently launched the Art Fresco Public Art Project.
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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.
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After five months, Castle Kilbride in Baden set to reopen to the public
New Hamburg Independent – After five months, Castle Kilbride is finally reopening to the public. The gradual reopening will include weekends, while all COVID-19 protocols will be in place.
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14 Ways to Enjoy the Last Long Weekend of Summer in Waterloo Region
The Labour Day Weekend is full of fun things to see and do in Waterloo Region, so grab your mask and get ready to have some fun!
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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.
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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:
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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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Waterloo Warbirds return to the air after being grounded by COVID-19
CTV News – The Waterloo Warbirds are back in the air flying historical planes and are inviting their friends to join them at the Region of Waterloo International Airport. The Warbirds have also started their private flights once again by appointment only.
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Waterloo Region restaurants feeling good about re-opening
The coronavirus is re-writing the “contract” between the dining room and the customers at the tables, and, in response, Waterloo Region food operations large and small have focused on re-building that confidence.
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You can now get real-time info on capacity at GRCA parks
KitchenerToday.com July 16, 2020 – The GRCA has launched a new tool to provide guests visiting Grand River Parks for the day with real-time information about the capacity at its parks, helping them to better plan their visits.
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#StayLocal this Holiday Weekend in Waterloo Region!
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.
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Kid Friendly Things to Do This Summer in Waterloo Region!
From spray pads to bowling, cooking classes to active endeavors, here are some ideas to help keep the kids entertained all summer long: BONUS – they’re fun for parents and guardians too!
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Local Cold Brew Coffee for a Hot Summer’s Day
Cold brew coffee came along in some magnitude several years ago, and it’s widely available in both chain stores and independent coffee houses. The process is a pretty simple: the result is a caffeinated beverage with a different flavour profile than hot-brewed coffee.
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