German hospitality without even needing your passport!
Kitchener-Waterloo. Steeped in tradition and modern sophistication.
Wilkkommen to an affluent city of diverse tastes. With vivid culture and style at every turn, Kitchener-Waterloo also really knows how to throw a party. The German influence is no more evident than each fall, when K-W hosts the largest Oktoberfest celebration outside of Munich. Thousands visit the area each year to celebrate Bavarian style; friends, families, young and not so young! Children of all ages find wonder and delight in the greatest Thanksgiving Parade in Canada.
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Besides schnitzel and oompah music, amusement can be found in a variety of annual events. Check out:
- The K-W Multicultural Festival in June,
- The UpTown Waterloo Jazz Festival in July,
- Blues, Brews and Barbeques each August,
- Canada's original Christkindl Market in December,
- Uptown Waterloo Ice Dogs Festival in February.
Attractions are numerous and wide-ranging.
- Visit a local pottery making class,
- Take in the lush scenery on one of many walking tours,
- Get the family out on the water - rent canoes or kayaks on The Grand River,
- Line up 18 holes at one of the many championship courses in the area.
If your relaxation pleasures include finding some great bargains, shopping choices are ample from outlet malls to boutiques, or markets to antique shops.
For visitors with a taste for the finer things, Kitchener-Waterloo boasts diversions to fill the mind, heart and soul.
- Choose from the wide array of art galleries which defy the ordinary,
- Lift your spirits with a performance by the K-W Symphony or Grand Philharmonic Choir,
- Take in a first-class show at one of the many theatres where plays range from local talent to world renowned acts.
What's more, Kitchener-Waterloo offers exciting nightlife and abundant restaurant choices any day of the week.
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What type of accommodations you'll find:
Brand name and chain hotels, such as WestJet's Hotel Partners, the InterContinental Hotels Group, can be found in the area and booked through WestJet.com.
Thinking about booking a package? Visit WestJetVacations.com for flight and hotel package deals.
Kitchener-Waterloo is fast becoming a very busy city, and has many corporate head offices, technology companies and other industries in the area. If you plan to be in K-W for business purposes, you will discover a variety of services which can help you plan your meeting or conference:
- The Ron Eydt Village Conference Centre at the University of Waterloo
- Waterloo Inn & Conference Centre
- Residence & Conference Centre Kitchener
- Be sure to contact WestJet's conventions desk to coordinate travel for your conference delegates.
WestJet flies to Kitchener-Waterloo daily from Calgary, with connecting flights from other great WestJet cities.
Culture, tradition and quality - all you could want and more in one exhilarating city.
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