Tara’s guidebook
Food scene
This is a lovely little town just out side the city. It has quaint shops and cafe's. It is also home to the infamous St. Jacob's Farmers Market which is open on Thursdays and Saturdays. Next to the Farmers market you will find the St. Jacob's Outlet mall if you are in the mood for some retail therapy. It's about a 15-20 minute drive from our home. This is a great opportunity to experience the local Mennonite community. You are sure to see horse and buggies and many of the farmers selling their locally made items. Check out the Mennonite Story Museum while you are there.
168 locals recommend
St. Jacobs Farmers' Market & Flea Market
878 Weber St NThis is a lovely little town just out side the city. It has quaint shops and cafe's. It is also home to the infamous St. Jacob's Farmers Market which is open on Thursdays and Saturdays. Next to the Farmers market you will find the St. Jacob's Outlet mall if you are in the mood for some retail therapy. It's about a 15-20 minute drive from our home. This is a great opportunity to experience the local Mennonite community. You are sure to see horse and buggies and many of the farmers selling their locally made items. Check out the Mennonite Story Museum while you are there.
Sightseeing
If you are travelling with children, this will be a big hit. It was a family favourite when our children were young. You are able to drive through like a safari and see the animals up close. There is also a shallow waterpark to cool off. We always enjoyed the many shows as well. Pack a picnic, or eat at the restaurant. It is bound to be a wonderful family time.
106 locals recommend
African Lion Safari
1386 Cooper RdIf you are travelling with children, this will be a big hit. It was a family favourite when our children were young. You are able to drive through like a safari and see the animals up close. There is also a shallow waterpark to cool off. We always enjoyed the many shows as well. Pack a picnic, or eat at the restaurant. It is bound to be a wonderful family time.
Only minutes from our house. Always interesting exhibits and includes the Doon Heritage Village. Admission often includes interesting activities. Check out their website: https://regionofwaterloomuseums.ca/en/index.aspx
35 locals recommend
Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum
10 Huron RdOnly minutes from our house. Always interesting exhibits and includes the Doon Heritage Village. Admission often includes interesting activities. Check out their website: https://regionofwaterloomuseums.ca/en/index.aspx
Neighbourhoods
Down town Galt (Cambridge) is where the Handmaid's Tale was filmed. It has many beautiful historic buildings, cafe's and restaurants. Stroll through the downtown core and walk along the river. For a social eatery we recommend Evo Kitchen and Bar.
https://explorewaterloo.ca/listing/downtown-cambridge/
6 locals recommend
Galt
Down town Galt (Cambridge) is where the Handmaid's Tale was filmed. It has many beautiful historic buildings, cafe's and restaurants. Stroll through the downtown core and walk along the river. For a social eatery we recommend Evo Kitchen and Bar.
https://explorewaterloo.ca/listing/downtown-cambridge/
Family Fun
An absolute must if you are travelling with children. This place is so fun and beautiful. Dress in layers, as it can be quite warm inside.
42 locals recommend
Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory
2500 Kossuth RdAn absolute must if you are travelling with children. This place is so fun and beautiful. Dress in layers, as it can be quite warm inside.
Lots of family fun to be had here. The splash park is quite impressive with large slides and a huge wave pool. Here you will also find mini-golf, KingPin Bowling within a Boston Pizza and Funworks indoor playground for the little ones. There is something for everyone. Oh... and for your older or adult children you will find Flag Raiders Paint Ball just next to Bingemans.
10 locals recommend
Bingemans Big Splash
425 Bingemans Centre DrLots of family fun to be had here. The splash park is quite impressive with large slides and a huge wave pool. Here you will also find mini-golf, KingPin Bowling within a Boston Pizza and Funworks indoor playground for the little ones. There is something for everyone. Oh... and for your older or adult children you will find Flag Raiders Paint Ball just next to Bingemans.
Chicopee Tube Park
1600 River Rd ELots of fun here if you enjoy tubing!
Activities
Chicopee has it all. In the winter, enjoy skiing. In the summer, enjoy a variety of adventure activities. Located right in the city, approximately 10 minutes from our home.
https://www.discoverchicopee.com/
23 locals recommend
Chicopee
396 Morrison RoadChicopee has it all. In the winter, enjoy skiing. In the summer, enjoy a variety of adventure activities. Located right in the city, approximately 10 minutes from our home.
https://www.discoverchicopee.com/
In Elora you will find a great place to swim at the quarry, beautiful shops to meet your retail needs and gorgeous trails to explore. There is something for everyone. Approximately 30 minutes from our home.
20 locals recommend
Elora
In Elora you will find a great place to swim at the quarry, beautiful shops to meet your retail needs and gorgeous trails to explore. There is something for everyone. Approximately 30 minutes from our home.