Waterloo Tour Guide

Waterloo, because of its location with close by cities and towns, is apart of a regional municipality. This might not be favorable for some locals, but it is great for travellers, as it opens up the amount of things a person can do in this area. If you make it to this area, you may want to check out some of the great sights in nearby “twin city” Kitchener. Why not take advantage of the location of Waterloo and get the most complete traveling experience possible?

There are a lot of things to see and do in Waterloo, here is an overvview of some of the popular Waterloo attractions you should look into:

Bingemans Big Splash
Bingemans Big Splash is the largest water park in the area. Whether you’re seeking big thrills, relaxation, or just trying to find something to do that your whole family will enjoy!
Brick Brewery
Consider a tour of the historic Brick Brewery. While the brewery itself was founded in 1984, the building itself dates all the way back to 1839!
Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery
Art and culture are at the forefront of this great Canadian gallery. However, this is not your typical museum, as the Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery has much more to offer visitors than just seeing artwork
Centre in the Square
The Centre in the Square stands as one of the greatest performing arts centers in the entire continent of North America. The stage itself is the second largest of its kind in North America.
Conestoga Mall
If you’ve had enough museums and would like to do a little shopping, then the Conestoga Mall is the place for you to go. Here, they have stores that offer anything you could possibly wish to purchase.
Earth Sciences Museum
The Earth Sciences Museum at the University of Waterloo is more than just rocks and stones. This museum features numerous fossils (including dinosaur skeletons), gemstones, ground water exhibits, and fascinating tours and lectures.

Kitchener-Waterloo Art Galley
This is a must see sight for travelers in the area. The permanent collection, alone, at this gallery contains a whopping 3,940 works of art from a variety of artists on a variety of mediums.

Optometry Museum of Visual Science
This museum is dedicated to educating visitors on the importance of vision and the history of optometry. A visit to a museum like this is probably one of the most unique and memorable experiences you will ever have.

Peter Russell Rock Garden
This garden, which is a great place to relax and reflect, has over forty different types of rocks and minerals. Some of the rocks on display are over two billion years old!

University of Waterloo
When visiting another town, you should always check out the major university there. This University of Waterloo, in particular, has so much to offer that it may take you a day or two to see it all.

Waterloo Regional Children’s Museum
If you are looking for something that would be engaging, entertaining, and educating your children or child companions, then the Waterloo Regional Children’s Museum is the place for you.

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