What to Do in Waterloo Region After Dark
BY MEGAN HONAN | Updated January 2024 Throughout the winter season, the days are shorter and the […]
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Fore! Disc golf course a first for Hespeler
TheRecord.com – Mike Hruden wants Four Fathers Brewery to become a destination in Hespeler. Hruden and his partners have transformed the eight acres of land behind the brewery into Hespeler’s first disc golf course.
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Waterloo Region’s West Montrose Covered Bridge: 140 Years Young
2021 marks a very special birthday for a beloved Waterloo Region landmark. The West Montrose Covered (“Kissing”) Bridge is turning a robust 140 years old! Built in 1881 by John Bear, a Mennonite barn builder, it is a testament to true craftsmanship, care, and creativity.
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Uptown Waterloo Comfort Food Crawl serving up 9 tasty dishes this year
KitchenerToday.com – With nine local restaurants participating, there’s a rainbow of mouthwatering dishes to pick from at this year’s Uptown Comfort Food Crawl. Tracy Van Kalsbeek of the Uptown Waterloo BIA said this year, there will be nine different restaurants participating.
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GRCA to keep some parks open for limited winter use
KitchenerToday.com – The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) will be maintaining limited access at a number of conservation areas this winter; however, restrictions will remain in place to help protect staff and reduce the spread of COVID-19.
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4 GolfNorth Courses in Waterloo Region are Gearing Up for Winter Golf
CTV News Kitchener – GolfNorth announced on Wednesday morning that it would be keeping its courses open through the winter, in hopes that golfers will layer up and hit the links even through the white fluffy stuff.
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DISCOVER DOWNTOWN KITCHENER’S NEW ART WALK
The artistic heart of Downtown Kitchener remains steady and is shining brighter than ever thanks to some new additions to Downtown Kitchener’s Art Walk. This self-guided walk is a collaboration between the Downtown Kitchener BIA, and the Kitchener Waterloo Art Gallery.
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EXPLORE UPTOWN WATERLOO’S HUGHES LANE ART WALK
Over the past few decades, Waterloo Region has fully embraced creative place-making, the act of combining art, culture, and creativity to proudly display an area’s character and unite its community. The Region can now include the Uptown Waterloo Hughes Lane Art Walk in its creative place-making.
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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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Fear Farm transforming haunted houses into ‘haunted trails’ this fall
KitchenerToday.com – Fear Farm will not be the same this year, in terms of location. The haunted houses will be transformed into “haunted trails” or “haunted experiences”. And while the venue is different, the experience will remain the same.
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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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The Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Announces 2020/21 Online Season
La Scena Musicale – The Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony is pleased to announce the details of the new 2020/21 Reimagined: KWS Goes Online season. The first set of concerts features programs from across a range of series, recorded live at Centre In The Square and broadcast online, to enjoy at home.
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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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Laurier Filling Sports Void with Recreational Esports League
KitchenerToday.com – With no university sports on the field this fall due to the COVID-19 pandemic, officials with the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks are starting up a new recreational eSports league to fill the void.
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New walking tour company is putting the spotlight on walking, and learning more about our community
KitchenerToday.com – Stroll Walking Tours features walking tours that look at local history, public art and area architecture. Juanita Metzger is the owner of Stroll and says “there’s a bit of a pent-up demand to do interesting things in the community” when we aren’t able to travel as much.
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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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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“UNZIPPED” Coming to THEMUSEUM
A Journal of Musical Things – Mick, Keith and the rest of the Rolling Stones will be dancing in the streets all the way to THEMUSEUM in Kitchener next fall. THEMUSEUM will be hosting UNZIPPED, a unique immersive experience into the storied history of one of rock’s best and most enduring bands.
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Kitchener Ribfest announces unique twist in light of COVID-19 pandemic
CTV News Kitchener – This year’s Kitchener Ribfest will look a little bit different than in years past. The 2020 KW Ribfest is going ahead this year as a drive-thru at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium.
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How to spend 36 Hours in Kitchener-Waterloo this summer
blogTO August 3, 2020 – Kitchener-Waterloo has all the makings of a lovely socially-distanced weekend getaway. While Kitchener-Waterloo might be known as a tech-hub, home to the offices of Google, it’s also filled with some great outdoor gems ready for exploring.
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TD Kitchener Blues Festival presents The KBF True Blue Summer Series!
TD Kitchener Blues Festival Aug. 6, 2020 – The KBF True Blue Summer Series will take place August 28-30, 2020 at a number of restaurants throughout Kitchener. All shows will be free to attend, with some shows being live-streamed.
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