Brett + Kari Guidebook for Kitchener
Shopping
One of the larger shopping malls in the area, and is a 10-12 minute drive from the house. Accessible by Light Rail Transit (LRT).
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CF Fairview Park
2960 Kingsway DrOne of the larger shopping malls in the area, and is a 10-12 minute drive from the house. Accessible by Light Rail Transit (LRT).
One of the larger shopping malls in the area, although far away from the rental and is in Waterloo. Accessible by Light Rail Transit (LRT).
Conestoga Mall
One of the larger shopping malls in the area, although far away from the rental and is in Waterloo. Accessible by Light Rail Transit (LRT).
This Farmer's Marker is unique to the region and many of the stalls inside and outside are run by local Mennonites in the area.
Be sure to check the website for hours before going; typically only open Thu and Sat from 8am-3pm.
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I-Market ye-Farmers' Market & Flea Market ye-St. Jacobs
878 Weber St NThis Farmer's Marker is unique to the region and many of the stalls inside and outside are run by local Mennonites in the area.
Be sure to check the website for hours before going; typically only open Thu and Sat from 8am-3pm.
Sightseeing
This park is located downtown Kitchener and is great for strolls. In the Spring and Summer seasons a swan comes to the waters here.
Victoria Park
This park is located downtown Kitchener and is great for strolls. In the Spring and Summer seasons a swan comes to the waters here.
The Grand River Trail is a long trail that can be accessed near the rental.
The Grand River travels to several other cities, and this trail follows along it. It is also called the 'Walter Bean Trail' as well.
It spans all the way to Waterloo so finishing the trail without a bike is unlikely in a single day.
Walter Bean Grand River Trail
The Grand River Trail is a long trail that can be accessed near the rental.
The Grand River travels to several other cities, and this trail follows along it. It is also called the 'Walter Bean Trail' as well.
It spans all the way to Waterloo so finishing the trail without a bike is unlikely in a single day.
Everything Else
Train station in town, with some service coming and going to Toronto. We are about a 15 minute taxi/Uber from this station.
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Kitchener station
126 Weber St WTrain station in town, with some service coming and going to Toronto. We are about a 15 minute taxi/Uber from this station.
Entertainment & Activities
Beautiful park in down-town Kitchener. Good for biking, walking.
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Victoria Park
Beautiful park in down-town Kitchener. Good for biking, walking.
Food Scene
Best Fine Dining restaurant in Waterloo region.
They adjust their menu weekly and the taste of their dishes is phenomenal.
Recommend to have a reservation and ask for Benoit as your server if possible.
King Street Trio Uptown
40 King St SBest Fine Dining restaurant in Waterloo region.
They adjust their menu weekly and the taste of their dishes is phenomenal.
Recommend to have a reservation and ask for Benoit as your server if possible.
These fresh Apple Fritters at the St Jacob's Farmer's Market are a local favorite and a very popular treat.
Typically the market is only open 8am-3pm Thu and Sat.
The Fritter Co.
These fresh Apple Fritters at the St Jacob's Farmer's Market are a local favorite and a very popular treat.
Typically the market is only open 8am-3pm Thu and Sat.
Unique restaurant with natural and organic ingredients and one of our favorites.
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The Bauer Kitchen
187 King St SUnique restaurant with natural and organic ingredients and one of our favorites.
The street this restaurant is on (Belmont St W) hosts several within a small walking distance within a block.
Raja Chettinad Fine Indian Cuisine (South and North Indian, Indo-Chinese)
The street this restaurant is on (Belmont St W) hosts several within a small walking distance within a block.
Essentials
Grocery store within driving distance of the rental; Lackner Centre, 1405 Ottawa St N, Kitchener, ON N2A 3Z1
Food Basics
Grocery store within driving distance of the rental; Lackner Centre, 1405 Ottawa St N, Kitchener, ON N2A 3Z1
Parks and Hiking
I-Laurel Creek Conservation Area
625 Westmount Rd NHuron Natural Area
801 Trillium DrIn the summer months, you can go tubing down the Grand River at the Elora Gorge park.
The tube ride is almost an hour, and plan to stay at the park for several hours if doing this trip.
Be sure to check their website to ensure it is open for tubing before going.
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Elora Gorge Conservation Area
7400 Wellington County Rd 21In the summer months, you can go tubing down the Grand River at the Elora Gorge park.
The tube ride is almost an hour, and plan to stay at the park for several hours if doing this trip.
Be sure to check their website to ensure it is open for tubing before going.