#ExploreWR and find fun activities for family, friends, date night, and more.
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If your mind, body and soul are ready for some renewal, Waterloo Region has what you’re craving. Leave your stress behind, and exp
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For the past 51 years, wildlife artist Angus Burns has created his paintings and carvings using everything from wood to antlers.
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It's that time of year! See how sap becomes syrup by taking an authentic Maple Sugar Bush Tour in Waterloo Region.
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From simple and casual to the more refined and elegant, find inspiration for your next date night!
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Check out the Eco-Refillary
Forget plastic! Purchase a refillable glass bottle, fill it with your favourite product, then only pay based on the weight of the product you've selected!
Check out the Eco-Refillary
Find Things to Do
Check out our new events calendar for all the latest and greatest things to do around Waterloo Region, or add your upcoming event! How will you #ExploreWR?
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Ontario Signature Experience
Wake Up the Wild is an experience at African Lion Safari that brings you up close to the animals right when they wake up! Only one place like this in Canada!
Ontario Signature Experience
GIDDY UP!
Watch 90 horses compete in one night! Eat at the buffet that overlooks the race.
GIDDY UP!
Ready, Jet Set, Go!
Discover vintage fighter jets or go on a once-in-a-lifetime flight
Ready, Jet Set, Go!
Toyota-ly Worth It
Watch how Toyota cars are assembled
Toyota-ly Worth It
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A list of what summer camps are happening this year in the region!
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An adventure for the entire family! From trail rides to summer day camps and corporate parties, visitors can enjoy a laid back day on the range
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No snow? No problem!
Go tubing on slides, zip-line down the grassy slopes, get a taste of tight-roping, and more at Chicopee Tube Park!
No snow? No problem!
Make Memories
Grand Experiences is known for their canoe, kayak, and cycling trips.
Make Memories
Start Canoeing
The Grand River offers beautiful hiking trails, canoe trips, and more
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Make a splash
Bingemans Big Splash waterpark is a fun way to spend an afternoon with the whole family this summer
Make a splash
i'm hungry
Join Nick and Taylor, as they explore the region's favourite restaurants. Even locals may be surprised at some of these hidden gems...
i'm hungry
that's smokin'
At the The Lancaster Smokehouse, cajun-style cuisine meets locally sourced ingredients in the best Southern BBQ joint from here to Tennessee
that's smokin'
Let's Taco Bout It
Mexican inspired, locally sourced - Taco Farm supports small, local farms and everything on their menu is made in house
Let's Taco Bout It
Love You A Latte
Find trendy cafes and coffee shops with small-town charm or urban flair. Read about each cafe's own special characteristics.
Love You A Latte
Helping the planet, one sip at a time!
Charming cafe in St. Jacobs serving an ample variety of small batch roasted, globally sourced and certified coffee beans
Helping the planet, one sip at a time!
Eyes on the pies
Sweet and savoury pies baked daily at Just Love Pie, from locally sourced ingredients.
Eyes on the pies
Cheers!
The ultimate guide to local craft breweries in Waterloo Region
Cheers!
Bottoms Up
This small-town brewery in St. Jacobs packs some big flavour and even bigger charm
Bottoms Up
Oh, Beer!
The ultimate eatertainment bierhall in town
Oh, Beer!
Start Gaming
Enter fantasy worlds where players use magical powers and teamwork to overcome obstacles in this ultimate gaming experience
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Throw an Axe
Nothing beats blowing off some steam than hurling an axe at a bullseye
Throw an Axe
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Locomotive and history geeks will love this scenic ride through Mennonite Country in a 100 year old steam engine train
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How accurate is it really?
The accuracy of this model miniature world will impress even the most keen geek
How accurate is it really?
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Close with Creatures
Discover thousands of free floating butterflies, insects, birds, and plants in a lush tropical garden
Close with Creatures
EGG-cellent
Families have been enjoying Angie's Kitchener in Waterloo for breakfast or brunch since 1962
EGG-cellent
Choo! Choo!
Travel to the perfect miniature world and let the moving trains and secret village stories entrance your little ones
Choo! Choo!
Let The Fun Begin
Enjoy bubble soccer, mini-golf, archery war, batting cages, and more! Even if you aren't a "sporty" person, there's an activity for everyone at Max's Sports World
Let The Fun Begin
Start Jumping
Olympic quality trampolines are great for recreational or competitive jumping and makes for fun birthday parties
Start Jumping
Hop on a train
Learn about history and enjoy a beautiful scenic ride on this incredible steam-engine train! Go from St. Jacobs Market to Elmira on the weekend, or enjoy some special themed train rides
Hop on a train
Love is in the air
Share the local love with these gift & date night ideas from Waterloo Region
Love is in the air
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Are you RED-y for this?
The coziest restaurant for an intimate date night
Are you RED-y for this?
Blast to the past
A historic restaurant and hotel in New Hamburg for the couple who loves historic and unique dining experiences
Blast to the past
Modern Ambiance
Head out to Proof Kitchen + Lounge in UpTown Waterloo for a great cocktail selection and modern vibes.
Modern Ambiance
Here to impress
Cambridge Mill has stunning views of the Grand River and the historic Galt skyline. This is an up-scale restaurant experience your date won't forget
Here to impress
Explore Now
Waterloo Region's culinary scene is booming, discover new restaurants here
Explore Now
Wherefore art thou, Romeo?
Local and international acts are held in the region's largest and busiest performing arts centre, Centre in the Square. Considered to be the finest acoustical space of its kind in Canada
Wherefore art thou, Romeo?
Musicals, Concerts, and more!
An award-winning, not-for-profit organization dedicated to producing and showcasing an unparalleled theatre experience in Cambridge
Musicals, Concerts, and more!
