Tours & Places of Interest

Unwind and have fun

Unique meetings and events starts here. Welcoming people, arts and culture abounding and a creative core that creates the perfect palette for your signature event.

African Lion Safari

African Lion Safari is a drive through wildlife park that is home to over 1,000 exotic birds and animals that roam freely throughout large Game Reserves. Visitors can get close to some of nature's most amazing creatures including lions, giraffes, cheetahs, baboons and many more animals. Eat in any one of the themed concession areas including the eat-in Mombasa Market Restaurant or bring your own lunch and picnic. Drive through in your own vehicle or purchase tickets for the guided Safari tour bus. Enjoy live bird and animal shows, a boat cruise, train tour, Pets' Corner, Jungle Playground and Misumu Bay Wet Play. Eat at any of our 10 theme concession areas including our eat-in Mombasa Market Restaurant or bring your own lunch and picnic. Plus, complimentary parking!

R.R. 1 Cambridge, ON N1R 5S2
Telephone: (800) 461-WILD
www.lionsafari.com

Castle Kilbride

Step back into the lavish Victorian era! This 1877 mansion offers a unique experience for all visitors. Nationally designated painted Trompe l'oeil (French for "Fools the eye") 3D wall and ceiling murals throughout. The home presents an arcade of illusionary columns and alcoves. Are they real...or not? Come find out! We offer a unique 'snapshot' of life in Victorian Canada. Guided and self guided tours available. Wheelchair accessible. Visit our website for changing exhibits.

60 Snyder's Road West, Baden ON N3A 1A1
Telephone: (519) 634-8444 ext. 256 or Toll Free: (800) 469-5576
www.castlekilbride.ca

Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest

Each year Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest offers something for everyone with 16 traditional Festhallen and 40+ Family & Cultural Events. Entertaining Bavarian bands and German folk dancing. Traditional keg tapping, also available for non-alcoholic events. An authentic cultural experience and an event to remember! Year-round convention services for groups from 30 - 3000 people. Give your delegates an authentic Oktoberfest experience anytime, anywhere in Southern Ontario! Have your venue decorated like an authentic German festhalle with greeters dressed in Bavarian Tracht, traditional music, food and entertainment! Include a keg tapping plus folk dancers and all your delegates will understand why Oktoberfest is Wunderbar!

17 Benton Street, Kitchener ON N2G 3G9
Telephone: (519) 570-4267 or Toll Free: (888) 294-HANS
www.oktoberfest.ca

Liaison College

Is food your passion? At Liaison College all things are about food. Whether you are pursuing a new career, need some kitchen therapy or have a group event that needs extra spice, our kitchen is the place to be. Let our professional and award-winning Chefs lead you on your culinary adventure. You choose the timing (day, evening, weekend) and the theme (Tuscany anyone?) and let us do the rest. You will be amazed at the new skills you can learn in no time with the guidance and direction from our Chef Instructors. Your group will enjoy the live cooking action and then sit down to a wonderful meal of their own creation. Add wine pairing as an option! Our group and individual classes are tailored to your level of expertise...from basics to pro! Liaison College partners with Food Link Waterloo; bring your group to the region's farmers and take your cuisine from field to table. With food the possibilities are endless.

Iron Chef Competition!

• The team that cooks together works well together!
• A light hearted take on the classic cooking competition
• Learn gourmet skills
• Enjoy fabulous food
• Beat, skewer, and roast your competition!
• Coaching and judging by a Certified Chef de Cuisine

This program can accommodate 2 or 3 separate teams all competing for the ultimate prize of bragging rights and the envy of their co-workers. Combine the cooking event with a business meeting or training and make it a day to remember.

Pricing is per person and based on menu chosen.

Classic Cooking Lesson

• You choose your country of interest; Greece, Italy, France, Spain, Turkey!
• We create a journey to remember...
• Classic gourmet cooking techniques
• Only the finest ingredients
• Enjoy the fruits of your labour

Combine the cooking event with a business meeting or training and make it a day to remember.

Pricing is per person and based on menu chosen.

Contact : Sherrie Sweeney, Director of Admissions and Event Planning, 519 743 8335

1780 King St. E., Kitchener ON N2G 2P1
Telephone: (519) 743-6081
www.liaisonkitchener.ca

St. Jacobs - The Mennonite Story

519 664 3518
visitorcentre@stjacobs.com
$5.00 per person

If you are interested in a shared experience with your team, the "The Mennonite Story" is a must-see in the Village of St. Jacobs. Take a multi-media journey, beginning with a 11 minute DVD presentation. Then browse through an informative exhibit of photos, artifacts and displays that describe the history, culture and religion of the Mennonites yesterday and today - in our area and around the world.

Team Building and Spousal Tours

Your event is not only about the speeches, sessions and training. Building strong working teams can also mean social time, getting to know each other in a relaxed environment and integrating family time. In Waterloo Region we have unique tours and team building programs available that can put the WOW factor into your next conference.

A German Experience Night with Oktoberfest

Art Galleries

Aviation Hanger Parties

Canadian Clay & Glass Museum

Caribbean Beach Parties

Challenge Courses with Climbing Walls, Ropes Course & Beach Volleyball

Designer Food Competitions with each Teams Personal Chef and Sommelier

A day at the Waterpark

Fly Fishing on the Grand River

Go Kart Races

Historical Tours

Live Theatres - Behind the Scenes Tours

Paintball Team Competitions

The Perimeter Institute

Shopping in St. Jacobs Country

Tours of Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory

100 Mile Diet Culinary Classes & Farmers Market Tours