Owen's guide to explore Kitchener

Owen
Owen's guide to explore Kitchener

Culture/ Food & Entertainment

Honour the City’s German Heritage Have you ever dreamed of experiencing Germany’s Oktoberfest? Well, I certainly have. While it might not be that easy to travel internationally at the moment, you can still get a taste of Oktoberfest in little old Kitchener.
This Bavaria Festival was first launched in 1969 and has evolved into a large, popular event. In fact, it’s one of the largest Oktoberfest celebrations outside of Germany! With music, dancing, and plenty of beer to get drunk, the annual Oktoberfest in Kitchener, Waterloo, should be on the top of your list of things to do. The Kitchener-Waterloo (K-W) Oktoberfest traditionally takes place from September 24 till October 11.
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Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest
2 King St W
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This Bavaria Festival was first launched in 1969 and has evolved into a large, popular event. In fact, it’s one of the largest Oktoberfest celebrations outside of Germany! With music, dancing, and plenty of beer to get drunk, the annual Oktoberfest in Kitchener, Waterloo, should be on the top of your list of things to do. The Kitchener-Waterloo (K-W) Oktoberfest traditionally takes place from September 24 till October 11.

Sightseeing

Aberfoyle Model Railway &Waterloo Central Railway A model train city at Aberfoyle Model Railway and a railway ride on the Waterloo Central Railway are just two things to do in St. Jacobs. Additionally, this old-world settlement also boasts incredible eateries and an array of retailers selling hand-crafted artisan goods such as pottery, quilts, and glasswork.
St. Jacobs & Aberfoyle Model Railway
1440 King St N
Aberfoyle Model Railway &Waterloo Central Railway A model train city at Aberfoyle Model Railway and a railway ride on the Waterloo Central Railway are just two things to do in St. Jacobs. Additionally, this old-world settlement also boasts incredible eateries and an array of retailers selling hand-crafted artisan goods such as pottery, quilts, and glasswork.
TheMuseum To be honest, museums sometimes get a bad rep for being more boring than thrilling – especially amongst kids. Well, I can tell you that this certainly won’t be the case at TheMuseum. Here, you’ll come across exciting exhibits that emphasize interaction – graffiti and animation are just two of the things you can try here. The museum also hosts events for special holidays, like Halloween or St Patrick’s Day.
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HET MUSEUM
10 King St W
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TheMuseum To be honest, museums sometimes get a bad rep for being more boring than thrilling – especially amongst kids. Well, I can tell you that this certainly won’t be the case at TheMuseum. Here, you’ll come across exciting exhibits that emphasize interaction – graffiti and animation are just two of the things you can try here. The museum also hosts events for special holidays, like Halloween or St Patrick’s Day.

Nature

Huron Natural Area While Kitchener already has a laid-back setting, spending some time in nature is one of the best ways to enjoy even more peace and quiet. Located along Strasburg Creek, the Huron Natural Area boasts 107 hectares of streams, meadows, forests, and wetlands.
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Huron Natural Area
801 Trillium Dr
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Victoria Park Victoria Park is the oldest park in Kitchener, opening in 1896. The park still has some of its original features; its iron bridge, flower beds, trees and shrubs. Victoria is not only home to the historic pavilion, a popular event and wedding venue. It is also is home to Otis and Ophelia, Kitchener’s swans. They live in the park during the summer and travel to Stratford for the winter. Aside from the Kitchener clock tower, this is where a few popular events take place: Cruising on King Street, Kitchener Blues Festival & Ribfest!
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Victoria Park
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Victoria Park Victoria Park is the oldest park in Kitchener, opening in 1896. The park still has some of its original features; its iron bridge, flower beds, trees and shrubs. Victoria is not only home to the historic pavilion, a popular event and wedding venue. It is also is home to Otis and Ophelia, Kitchener’s swans. They live in the park during the summer and travel to Stratford for the winter. Aside from the Kitchener clock tower, this is where a few popular events take place: Cruising on King Street, Kitchener Blues Festival & Ribfest!

Outdoor adventure

When the snow falls, the slopes call! Whether you love skiing, snowboarding, or tubing, you can do it all at Chicopee Ski Club. With eleven runs varying in difficulty, it’s a great place for both novices and pros looking to enjoy winter activities in Ontario. While winter sports may be exhilarating, Chicopee also offers many things to do during the summer months. Mountain biking, hiking, and rock climbing are just a few of the adrenaline-infused activities to try out. You’ll also find volleyball and tennis courts where you can get all your friends and family members involved.
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Chicopee
396 Morrison Road
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