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Waterloo
Ontario
The Region of Waterloo is a tapestry of seven distinct areas that, interwoven, present
a rich holiday opportunity. Each of the seven areas – including the cities of
Cambridge, Kitchener, and Waterloo as well as the townships of North Dumfries,
Wellesley, Wilmot and Woolwich – offers unique options to explore our gorgeous
autumn landscape.
Located just an hour west of Toronto and easily accessible by road, rail and air,
the region features an enticing blend of modern urban centres and scenic, rural
landscapes. The Region of Waterloo International Airport provides a convenient
gateway from Eastern Ontario, via Bearskin Air, with three flights daily from
Ottawa. You’ll be delighted when you arrive.
Elmira, the Cambridge Highland Games, The Kitchener Blues Festival, Uptown
Waterloo’s Busker Carnival, the Wellesley Apple Butter Festival and North
America’s largest Bavarian Festival, Oktoberfest, are just a few of the many exciting
tourism experiences this region has to offer.
Sports enthusiasts can choose from a wealth of activities. You’ll find worldclass
golf courses, great fly fishing, skiing at Chicopee Ski and Summer Resort and
canoeing, hiking and trail-riding along our beautiful Grand River.
Other inviting attractions are Langdon Hall Spa and Conference Centre,Wings
of Paradise Butterfly Conservatory, Bingemans Grand Experience (Water Park, Fun
Worx, Scream Works), African Lion Safari, Centre in the Square with its lineup of
first-rate entertainers, and The Childrens Museum, which recently presented the
Jane Goodall Chimps exhibit and is gearing up for the The Andy Warhol exhibit
entitled The Factory. It’s all here in the Region of Waterloo.
1 877 585-7517; www.explorewaterlooregion.com
September 2008 • 80 • Fifty-Five Plus Magazine
Waterloo Region is abundant in the
arts, history and culture, thanks to
European settlers from Mennonite families
who migrated from Pennsylvania in
the 1800s. More recently, the area’s striking
cultural diversity has been shaped by
immigration from around the world.
Spend time exploring fascinating
historic landmarks such as Joseph
Schneider Haus and McDougall Cottage
or the popular Doon Heritage
Crossroads. Discover a wide variety of
international culinary experiences with
chef creations to tempt any palate.
Explore wonderful shopping districts
such as St. Jacobs Country, five fresh
farmer’s markets, fourteen live theatres –
including Drayton Entertainment, and
the Southworks factory outlet – with
30,000 square feet of antiques and collectibles.
Visit a variety of galleries and
museums, including Canadian Clay &
Glass Gallery and Castle Kilbride
Museum. And don’t miss the many popular
special events and festivals. The
World’s largest Maple Syrup Festival in