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Wilmot
Township of
Woolwich
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Dumfries
Township of
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City of
Kitchener
City of
Cambridge
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Cambridge
With its historic 19th-century limestone buildings, Cambridge has a European feel that delights visitors. For fun family attractions with a natural slant, check out African Lion Safari and Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory. Be sure to make a reservation at one of the country’s top hotels, Langdon Hall Country House Hotel & Spa.
This picturesque township is dotted with historic villages and working farms. Explore it on foot with a North Dumfries Heritage Walking Tour or get close to nature in the ecologically significant conservation area known as rare Charitable Research Reserve. For some fall fun, don’t miss Snyder's Family Farm where you can pick your own pumpkins and Udderly Ridiculous Farm Life which will introduce you to the antics of their goats and alpacas.
North Dumfries
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Kitchener offers big-city excitement and small-town charm with a host of visitor-friendly attractions like the Waterloo Region Museum and Doon Heritage Village, but perhaps its most famous draw is the annual Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest. It’s also the jumping off point for outdoor adventure with outfitters offering the opportunity to canoe the Grand River which runs through the city.
Kitchener
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The dynamic urban centre of Waterloo is the heart of Canada’s Technology Triangle. With its rich cultural diversity, the city offers visitors a unique blend of intriguing restaurants, boutique stores, galleries and nightlife. It’s also the gateway to outdoor fun with Conestogo River Horseback Adventures and the Laurel Creek Conservation Area being especially popular. In fall, don’t miss the magnificent light displays that are part of the city’s annual Lumen Festival.
Waterloo
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This idyllic rural region has a long history and visitors will discover the delights of its many inviting villages, including New Hamburg where you can find a 50-foot working waterwheel, the largest in North America and Baden which is home to the magnificent Victorian estate that is Castle Kilbride National Historic Site. Get a taste of some of that old-fashioned elegance in Puddicombe House, a grand building from 1868 which is the perfect stop for a weekend getaway.
Wilmot
Township of
Just minutes from the urban buzz of Kitchener-Waterloo lies the rural oasis of Woolwich township which is the heart of Old Order Mennonite country. Learn more about this industrious community at the The Mennonite Story Interpretive Centre in the charming Village of St. Jacobs after visiting its market district which is famous for its year-round farmers' market and Market Road Antiques. Railway fans won’t want to miss a ride on the lovingly restored heritage train that is part of the Waterloo Central Railway.
Woolwich
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The thriving communities of this agricultural township offer a surprising number of restaurants, bakeries and shops where guests can savour its farm-fresh flavours. It all comes to a crescendo in September when food lovers come to the can’t-miss Wellesley Apple Butter and Cheese Festival.
Wellesley
Township of
Woolwich
Wellesley
Wilmot
Waterloo
Kitchener
North Dumfries
Cambridge
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