Waterloo
CanadaCA
City in Ontario, Canada
Waterloo is a city in the Canadian province of Ontario. It is one of three cities in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo. Waterloo is situated about 94 km (58 mi) west-southwest of Toronto, but it is not considered to be part of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Due to the close proximity of the city of Kitchener to Waterloo, the two together are often referred to as "Kitchener–Waterloo", "K-W", or "The Twin Cities". Nearby Cambridge, Ontario is also sometimes grouped in, creating KWC or "Tri-cities".
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 121,436
- Coordinates
- 43.467, -80.516
- Timezone
- America/Toronto
- Elevation
- 329 m
Overview of Waterloo
Part of Canada, Waterloo is a compact city. With 121,436 residents, it is easy to gauge its scale. Sitting in the northern hemisphere, its seasons follow that pattern. A useful hint when you budget your days. Our data highlights adventure, sports and culture above everything else.
Things to do in Waterloo
Adventure in Waterloo
(2)The adventure shortlist for Waterloo: Escape Room and Shooting Ranges. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Waterloo. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Sports in Waterloo
(2)Looking for sports? Waterloo has Skateboard and Snow Tubing. Plan them together and you have a full day. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Waterloo.
Culture in Waterloo
(1)Waterloo's culture entries include Fountains. All of it is drawn from Waterloo's recorded activities. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Nightlife in Waterloo
(1)The nightlife shortlist for Waterloo: Events. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Waterloo. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Best time to visit Waterloo
For anything on snow, December to February is the season.
Getting there & around
Expect a regional connection into Waterloo, then short distances on foot. Waterloo runs on America/Toronto time.
Similar destinations
Places near Waterloo that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Waterloo known for?
- In Canada, Waterloo stands out for adventure, sports and culture. That mix defines the typical visit to this 121,436-strong destination.
- What can you do in Waterloo?
- Options in Waterloo run to Escape Room, Shooting Ranges, Skateboard, Snow Tubing and Fountains — a practical starting point for an itinerary.
- When is the best time to visit Waterloo?
- For anything on snow, December to February is the season.
- Where is Waterloo located?
- You will find Waterloo in Canada. Neighbouring destinations are listed on the matching region and country pages.
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