Making Spirits Bright! Where to see Holiday Lights in Waterloo Region
The holidays are set to shine in Waterloo Region with these special light displays and events. …
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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!
Virtual Waterloo
Virtual Waterloo is an immersive video series that gives people the experience of visiting Waterloo Region so they can explore before they visit!
Making Memories at Waterloo Region’s Summer Camps
There are great summer camp options across Waterloo Region, from sports camps to STEAM camps and everything in between. We’ve put together a list of some of our favourites that are currently accepting registrations.
Off the beaten path – exploring the trails and parks of Waterloo Region
Fresh air is great for the body, mind, and spirit. Whether you’re walking with a friend, out with the family, or just looking to spend some time with your thoughts, Waterloo Region’s parks and trails offer something for everyone.
Game on! Esports camps are here to help connect gamers this Spring Break
The world of competitive video gaming is coming to campers in our community with the launch of the Explore Waterloo Region Esports Camps. Three virtual camps will be available to campers aged 12-19 focused on Rocket League, Overwatch, and League of Legends.
Towards Tokyo 2021: Archery Canada’s Olympic Training Camp comes to Cambridge
For 5 days in January, the City of Cambridge played host to 13 Olympic hopefuls from Archery Canada’s High Performance Recurve program. Head coach Shawn Riggs feels Waterloo Region is ideally suited for this type of camp.
There are Lessons to be Learned during a Pandemic
Despite a food and beverage industry that’s been hurt badly, there are positive steps and outcomes that can be taken away from our Covid-19 nightmare and used in the future. The restaurant industry is nothing if not adaptive and able to pivot, to use a popular new term.
Waterloo Region’s top athletes honoured virtually
CTV Kitchener – Waterloo Region’s athlete of the year awards took on an online format to return for the first time since being cancelled in 2018. Some familiar past winners of the award include NHL player Mark Scheifele and NBA player Jamal Murray.
Waterloo Region’s Dining Diversity: Around the World in Six Bites
While hearty German and Mennonite fare easily pop to mind when visitors think of Waterloo Region’s food scene, those dishes are only some of what’s on our table. Our restaurant scene continually evolves to provide a taste of who’s calling Waterloo Region home.
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.
Red Circle Brewing Co. wins Gold and Bronze at Canadian Brewing Awards
Canadian Beer News – The winners of the Canadian Brewing Awards for 2020 were announced via an online streaming event. Kitchener’s Red Circle Brewing C0. won two awards – Gold for its Belmont Village Blonde Ale, and Bronze for its Four Barrels Imperial Stout.
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.
Hooray for Hamburgers! Where to find Great Burgers in Waterloo Region
Summertime and the grillin’ is easy. Here’s a collection of just a few Waterloo Region burgers for you to check out over the summer months! (Note: in virtually all locations where they serve hamburgers, there is some sort of vegetarian or vegan offering as well.)
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.
Eat Like a Local: Breakfast Spots
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.
Shop like a Local: Grocery Shops
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.
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.
Homewood Suites Cambridge-Waterloo named in Tripadvisor’s Top 25 Hotels for Families – Canada
Tripadvisor – Every year, Tripadvisor pulls together all the reviews, ratings, and saves that travellers share from across the globe — and use that info to spotlight the very best of the best.
Eat More ‘Hole’ Foods: Donuts in Waterloo Region
At once fluffy and crispy and sweet and savoury, the humble doughnut has made significant strides in Waterloo Region as a delectable and artisanal treat – but one which has never lost its delicious sense of humour and food fun!
Bingemans offers new tented venue for large celebrations
KitchenerToday July 28, 2020 – Bingemans has put together a new tented venue called “The Embassy Marquee” which is a 60′ x 100′ hawker-style tent designed for hosting events and weddings, while maintaining the province’s guidelines on social distancing.
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.Â
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.
3 Ways to Beat the Heat in Waterloo Region
We’ve all spent enough time indoors, so now it’s time to head outside and find ways to enjoy what this region has to offer – with some stops built in to help you beat the heat!Â
Need some inspiration? Here are 3 ways to help you keep your cool on your next outdoor adventure! Â