Welcome to Kitchener and Waterloo.
Kitchener and Waterloo are very much twin cities - so much so that it is difficult to say where one ends and one begins. Kitchener has a downtown center and Waterloo has an uptown center, and both compliment each other by offering alternative nightlife and restaurant scenes. A traditionally German Mennonite area, the twin cities are family friendly while still being open to newcomers, and there is a wealth of outdoor activity on your doorstep in the Grand River valley. With its burgeoning economy, you will quickly be absorbed into local life.
Getting ThereNeed-to-know stuff, from visas to vaccinations to budget planning. Need to rent a car, find a hotel, a short-term apartment? Click through our listings. What should bring, will you have problems at Customs? We’ll guide you through. Pets? You need to know the red tape
Living ThereBest place to live? Downtown Kitchener or Uptown Waterloo - or why not outside the twin cities in little Cambridge? Do you need a car or can public transportation serve your commuting needs? And what about a super-competent doctor, a dentist, an opthalmologist? How do I hook up a computer? We have the details.
Raising Kids ThereClue in on the best schools, their curricula and fees, childcare options and our recommendations for pediatricians. The K-W area is a great place to bring your kids out - outdoor activities like fishing or kayaking on the grand river, music lessons, a heritage village, an African lion safari. And for dressing them, we'll show you the best stores.
Playing ThereOkay, you’ve finished work, so now what? The K-W area offers a suprising volume of sights and sounds, and we'll help you pursue your interests - sightseeing, keeping fit, cinema, music, art, restaurants, nightclubs, spas, beauty salons.
Spouse Survival KitSo you are here with your partner? Does that mean you have to sit at home? Our survival kit helps you make the leap – form friendships, find work, join clubs, network, take courses, keep busy.
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