Our Guidebook to Waterloo (and area)

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Our Guidebook to Waterloo (and area)

Our Favourite Food Stops

The menu here changes every month so there's always something new and amazing to try. Check their website to see if you are here during one of their Cooking Demos & Wine Pairings! Chef Adam is amazing.
King Street Trio Uptown
40 King St S
The menu here changes every month so there's always something new and amazing to try. Check their website to see if you are here during one of their Cooking Demos & Wine Pairings! Chef Adam is amazing.
A great Mediterranean restaurant with great wine, and a wonderful tuscan vibe.
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Solé Restaurant and Wine Bar
83 Erb Street West
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A great Mediterranean restaurant with great wine, and a wonderful tuscan vibe.
Good food for a reasonable price!
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Mediterraneo Family Restaurant
425 University Ave
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Good food for a reasonable price!
Our favourite European grocery store! You can get delicious gelato and espresso at the back of the supermarket and sandwiches and hot food at their deli. Their sandwiches are a Waterloo staple!
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Vincenzo's
150 Caroline St S
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Our favourite European grocery store! You can get delicious gelato and espresso at the back of the supermarket and sandwiches and hot food at their deli. Their sandwiches are a Waterloo staple!
This bakery is only a 5 minute walk from the guest suite and has great desserts! If you're looking for something to pick up to bring to a party, we would highly recommend this bakery.
Q's Cakes
7 Peppler St
This bakery is only a 5 minute walk from the guest suite and has great desserts! If you're looking for something to pick up to bring to a party, we would highly recommend this bakery.
Great coffee, and a great casual vibe.
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Death Valley's Little Brother
84 King St N
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Great coffee, and a great casual vibe.
A bit of a drive but a great spot for some good wine, shareable plates and they often have live music. One of our favourite spots for a date night.
The Easy Pour Wine Bar
1660 Blair Rd
A bit of a drive but a great spot for some good wine, shareable plates and they often have live music. One of our favourite spots for a date night.
Our favourite spot for barbecue! We recommend the platter - a great way to try some of their amazing smoked meats.
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The Lancaster Smokehouse
574 Lancaster St W
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Our favourite spot for barbecue! We recommend the platter - a great way to try some of their amazing smoked meats.
Our favourite go-to bakery! They have so many delicious items. Bike down the trail off Allen Street to get here quickly :)
LenJo Bakes
132 Ahrens St W
Our favourite go-to bakery! They have so many delicious items. Bike down the trail off Allen Street to get here quickly :)
A must stop for ice cream! Unique flavours with lots of delicious vegan options. A summer favourite, and only a short walk from us.
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Four All Ice Cream Scoop Shop
75 King St S
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A must stop for ice cream! Unique flavours with lots of delicious vegan options. A summer favourite, and only a short walk from us.
Our favourite Portuguese bakery! Try a pastel-de-nata or some fresh buns. Looking for something to do on a Saturday? Hit up the Kitchener Farmers Market then stop here for some lunch!
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Nova Era Bakery
376 King St E
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Our favourite Portuguese bakery! Try a pastel-de-nata or some fresh buns. Looking for something to do on a Saturday? Hit up the Kitchener Farmers Market then stop here for some lunch!

Sightseeing

Open on Thursdays and Saturdays, this market is a major tourist attraction with food vendors, lots of local produce, and art and craft vendors. Visit Downtown St. Jacob's for ice cream, bakeries and more.
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St. Jacobs 농부 시장 및 벼룩 시장
878 Weber St N
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Open on Thursdays and Saturdays, this market is a major tourist attraction with food vendors, lots of local produce, and art and craft vendors. Visit Downtown St. Jacob's for ice cream, bakeries and more.
Take a hike through Elora Gorge!
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Elora Gorge
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Take a hike through Elora Gorge!
A great spot to catch a Drayton production!
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40 Benjamin Road
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A great spot to catch a Drayton production!
Many shows and concerts come to Center in the Square. Check their website for what might be playing while you are in the area! A small venue with lots of great shows coming through. Parking is reasonable, and lots of great food spots to go to before or after.
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Centre In The Square
101 Queen St N
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Many shows and concerts come to Center in the Square. Check their website for what might be playing while you are in the area! A small venue with lots of great shows coming through. Parking is reasonable, and lots of great food spots to go to before or after.
If you're willing to drive a little further, book an afternoon to enjoy high tea, book a massage or a dinner. It's a little pricey to visit, but is a local must see!
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Langdon Hall Country House Hotel & Spa
1 Langdon Dr
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If you're willing to drive a little further, book an afternoon to enjoy high tea, book a massage or a dinner. It's a little pricey to visit, but is a local must see!

Some of our favourite spots!

Beautiful flowers and gifts if you are in need of something last minute! They have a number of last minute bouquets for pick up.
Charmed Flowers and Gifts Inc.
Erb Street West
Beautiful flowers and gifts if you are in need of something last minute! They have a number of last minute bouquets for pick up.
One of my favourite stores for small gifts and souvenirs. Based out of Guelph, Ontario this store is dedicated to being environmentally conscious and is run by women! Check out their website for more info :)
Harmony by Earthwinds
42 King St S
One of my favourite stores for small gifts and souvenirs. Based out of Guelph, Ontario this store is dedicated to being environmentally conscious and is run by women! Check out their website for more info :)
Book ahead for a relaxing treatment or massage at our favourite local spa!
The Waters Spa
Willis Way
Book ahead for a relaxing treatment or massage at our favourite local spa!
Smaller than St. Jacobs farmers market and easier to get to by transit! Not a tourist destination, so if you are here for an extended stay we recommend this market for a regular weekend stop.
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키치너 마켓
300 King St E
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Smaller than St. Jacobs farmers market and easier to get to by transit! Not a tourist destination, so if you are here for an extended stay we recommend this market for a regular weekend stop.

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Book local shows

Book your show in advance at the St. Jacob's Country Playhouse or the Centre in the Square!
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Saturday's St. Jacob's Farmers Market is a must!

The Farmers Market is open year-round with both a summer and a winter season. The summer market operates Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 7 am to 3:30 pm. and opens rain or shine with several onsite parking lots that are free. There are over 300 vendors there. *Local Note: If you don't care for all of the tourist glam visit on the Tuesday or Thursday.
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Check out our local festivals!

The summer hosts many local festivals both in Uptown Waterloo and Downtown Kitchener. Check to see if there are any on the dates you want to visit! The KW Multicultural Festival is a great one to see in Victoria Park!