City of Cambridge

"Enjoy a slice of nature mixed in with quaint shopping and beautiful architecture and you'll see why the European flare and the modern amenities are worth taking in."
- Mayor Doug Craig

A Mosaic of Culture and People

It's all about the destination and the mix of amenities and great service you experience when you visit us. Nestled on the historic Grand River, Cambridge is a vibrant and growing cultural and tourism services cluster. Located off of highway 401, just west of Toronto, Cambridge boasts a mix of urban and rural settings. The City has award-winning trails, a wealth of festivals, and premier exhibitions of historic and contemporary art. Cambridge Galleries, for example, offers lectures, concerts and a special "Cineseries" of alternative film, organized in conjunction with the Film Circuit of the world famous Toronto International Film Festival.

Whether it's shopping the quaint retail of one of three downtown centres, exploring the antique malls or hiking through the scenic trails, you'll discover lots to do and see in Cambridge. Only 20 minutes from Stratford and its illustrious Shakespearean Festival and less than an hour from one of the wonders of the world, stunning Niagara Falls, our community is perfect for any visit you plan in Southwestern Ontario. We look forward to welcoming you for the first time, and every time you return.

Quick Facts

• Population: 124,000
• Top Languages are English, Fresh, German, Portuguese, Italian, Spanish, Chinese and Asian dialects.
• Located on the Grand River, the first urban waterway to be designated a Canadian Heritage River. It's where two rivers converge: The Grand and Speed waterways.
• 50 km of nature trails with over half winding along the rivers.
• Served by CN, CP Railways, The Region of Waterloo International Airport and nearby Pearson International and Hamilton International airports.
• Ample amenities including 12 community centers, 4 public libraries, 1,000 acres of parks with 141 sports fields, and 14 golf courses within driving distance. The Cambridge Centre for the Arts hosts an art gallery, gift shop and features works created by local artists.
• Home to the University of Waterloo School of Architecture built in a refurbished mill with the Design at Riverside Art Gallery.
• Advanced telecommunications infrastructure including Wi-Fi hotspots.