Attractions
The University of Waterloo is situated in the Region of Waterloo which embraces Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, and a number of smaller municipalities. We’re within an hour’s drive of Toronto and London, and less than 2 hours away from Niagara Falls.
A great place to visit, the region offers some of the best shopping, restaurants, and entertainment in southwestern Ontario. Here in the heart of Mennonite country one of the must-see attractions is the Waterloo Farmer’s Market. A mere 5-minute drive from UW, the market sells local produce and food products, Mennonite baking and crafts, and much more. Further up the road is St. Jacobs, a major village famous for its huge number of gift and artisan shops of every description. Also close by are the villages of Fergus and Elora, and the Elora Gorge—a great place to go hiking. The Stratford Festival, North America’s largest classical repertory theatre, showcases the works of William Shakespeare and other great writers. It’s just a half-hour away.
Other attractions of note include MacKenzie King’s birthplace, Woodside National Park, the award-winning Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery, and Doon Heritage Crossroads, a living history museum which recreates a 1914 rural village and 2 farms. Kitchener’s The Centre in the Square is the area’s premier venue for symphonies, musicals, opera, ballet and concerts.
Visit http://www.kwrestaurants.com for the latest restaurant information (including menus), plus listings of after-dinner activities, including nightclubs and bars, movies, drama, and live entertainment.
For questions, please contact aanniss@uwaterloo.ca or 519-888-4567 ext. 35501.