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2011-2012 Travel Guide

2011-2012
Travel Guide

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Region Background

Waterloo Region is the best of all worlds. It includes the cities of Cambridge, Kitchener, and Waterloo as well as the townships of North Dumfries, Wellesley, Wilmot and Woolwich. Located just one hour west of Toronto, it offers a unique blend of modern, energetic urban centres and scenic, rural landscapes and is easily accessible by road, rail and air.

The Region of Waterloo International Airport provides a convenient entry point from Western Canada aboard WestJet flights. A link from Eastern Canada is provided by Bearskin Airlines, with five flights daily from Ottawa. New daily flights to and from Chicago make the Region of Waterloo International Airport your gateway to the world!

Waterloo Region is rich in history and culture. Much of it comes directly from its original European settlers of Mennonite families who migrated from Pennsylvania in the early 1800s. More recently, the area's rich cultural diversity has been shaped by immigration from all parts of the world. Waterloo Region is a desirable destination for newcomers due primarily to our prosperous, diverse economic activity, the presence of highly respected learning institutions and leading edge high-tech industries.

Visitors can spend time exploring fascinating historic landmarks or discovering our many wonderful restaurants, farmers' markets, theatres, factory outlets, galleries, and colourful festivals.

 

In this unique area you'll find a careful balance between unspoiled, natural beauty and vibrant urban life. Visitors can spend time exploring fascinating historic landmarks or discovering our many wonderful restaurants, farmers' markets, theatres, factory outlets, galleries, and colourful festivals. Sports enthusiasts have a wealth of activities, from world class golf courses, great fishing, and canoeing, to hiking and trail-riding along our beautiful Grand River.

The world's largest Maple Syrup Festival in Elmira, the Cambridge Highland Games, Uptown Waterloo's Busker Carnival, the Wellesley Apple Butter & Cheese Festival and North America's largest Bavarian Festival, "Oktoberfest" are just a few of the many exciting tourism experiences this region has to offer.

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