The Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) is a full service, customer friendly facility that supports commercial, corporate and general aviation. The airport is centrally located in southwestern Ontario (Canada), only 10 minutes from Hwy 401 and within a 20 minute drive from the cities of Cambridge, Kitchener, and Waterloo.

The Region of Waterloo Archives is a research centre for Waterloo Region. The Archives preserves and provides access to the archival resources of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, the former County of Waterloo, the Township of Waterloo, the Township of Woolwich, the Town of Elmira, the Waterloo Regional Police Service, and related organizations and individuals dating back to the 1850s. Visit Archives for more information.

Kitchener-Waterloo Region has a thriving arts and culture scene, with plenty to do throughout the year for young and old alike. For more information about art and culture in Waterloo Region, visit Arts, Culture, and Heritage and Theatres, Museums, and Galleries

Waterloo Region has many forests, woodlands, parks and trails to explore, both in the cities and throughout our rural areas, visit Forest and Trails for more information.

For outdoor activities such as swimming in the summer and sledding in the winter, visit Outdoor spaces

The Region of Waterloo operates township library branches. Each of the three cities within the region operates their own public library system.
The Region of Waterloo Library is committed to developing broad-based collections and ensuring access to information and services to meet the needs of residents in Woolwich, North Dumfries, Wilmot and Wellesley townships.

Learn more about:

Region of Waterloo Library

Kitchener Public Library

Waterloo Public Library

The Region of Waterloo Museums are essential to understanding our place in the world – past, present and future. Museums inspire feelings of pride and possibility in our community and foster a sense of identity and belonging among citizens.

Some Museums in Waterloo:

Waterloo Region Museum and Doon Heritage Village
Schneider Haus
Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum
MacDougall Cottage Historic Site

 

The Region of Waterloo Public Art Program enhances the cultural profile of our community. Public art displayed by the Region includes paintings, sketches, drawings, photographs, sculptures, carvings, metalwork, murals, crests, quilts, tapestries and special architectural and landscaping features. Learn more about the Region’s Public Art Program.