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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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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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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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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Patios that are turning up the heat in Waterloo Region
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!
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Local restaurants looking to extend patio season into winter months
CTV News Kitchener – With public health limitations set on dining indoors, some restaurants around Waterloo Region are finding new ways to keep patio season going past its usual end date.
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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.)
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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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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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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!
Need some inspiration? Here are 3 ways to help you keep your cool on your next outdoor adventure!
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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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Your Beautiful Winter Wedding Awaits in Waterloo Region
When the snow falls, Waterloo Region truly becomes a Winter Wedding wonderland! This region features unique venues that are perfect for both small, intimate weddings as well as larger celebrations. During the winter, couples can take advantage of the beautiful outdoor areas at this region’s venues.
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Hike, Bike, Walk: #ExploreWR Trails this Fall
Waterloo Region is home to scenic rural and urban trails that beckon you to get out and explore them at any time of year. The trails you’ll find here are as varied as the region itself, and are great for hiking, cycling, walking as well as other modes of active transportation.
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Waterloo, Wilmot and Woolwich make Canada’s Best Communities 2019 List
Posted Aug. 8, 2019 – 3 Waterloo Region communities- Wilmot Township, Woolwich Township and the City of Waterloo- made it to the top 50 on Canada’s Best Communities 2019 list in Maclean’s Magazine.
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9 Meals in a Bowl to Try in Waterloo Region
The thing about a meal in a bowl is that it suddenly becomes comfort food, no matter what the ingredients. Whether conventional proteins and vegetables or straight-up vegetarian or vegan, these dishes pack flavour punch and healthy nutrients in a quaint concave vessel.
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Oh Canada! Celebrate Canada Day in Waterloo Region 2019
Canada is set to celebrate its 152nd birthday on July 1st, and you’re invited to the party! There’s a lot happening in Waterloo Region on Canada Day: from live performances and family fun to fireworks, here’s where you’ll find the celebrations happening as you #ExploreWR!
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Tourism Matters in Waterloo Region!
It’s there, but you can’t always see it. Tourism brings outside dollars into Waterloo Region — its perfect mate is economic development and its offspring is job creation. One in 11 Canadian jobs relies on the tourism economy.
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Farm-to-Table Relationships in Waterloo Region: Puddicombe House and Mountainoak Cheese
Farm-to-table in Waterloo Region means chefs can meet face to face with local producers, buy their products, and savour those ingredients in dishes prepared in their restaurants all in the same day. Puddicombe House and Mountainoak Cheese are one example of this special type of relationship
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7 Killer Dishes in Waterloo Region
Food blogger Andrew Coppolino shares entrees from seven different restaurants that he considers “killer” dishes. Find out what they are, and where you can find them in Waterloo Region!
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8 Beverages to Warm Up With in Waterloo Region
We’re into the depths of winter, with wind chill factors that chill to the bone. You can bundle up to keep the outside warm, but what about warming those bones on the inside? Whiskies, rums, hot chilies, spices, and coffee: here a few warming beverages for frosty nights in Waterloo Region.
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Summertime and the Picking is Easy at Herrle’s
It’s still a few weeks away yet, but get ready to pick your own strawberries. Local farms and farm-stores have crops and times that you can pick your own. Perhaps the most popular venue for pick-your-own strawberries in the area is Herrle’s Country Farm Market in St. Agatha.
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Quilting in Waterloo Region Has a Worldwide Impact
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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