| Southwestern Ontario is proud to bring you Kitchener, | | | | picturesque Grand River. |
| a city that cares about entrepreneurship, innovation | | | | There’s more to Kitchener. The K-W Symphony |
| and education. It’s a magnet for thousands of | | | | (which we understand stands for Kitchener-Waterloo) |
| businessmen, families and individuals who are tired of | | | | should re-ignite some inspiration, and the K-W Art |
| typical North American downtown spots and welcome | | | | Gallery and K-W Little Theatre will showcase local and |
| a change of pace and crave for a tad of ambience. | | | | international talent. We heard the Chicopee Ski Club |
| They usually get it in Kitchener, minus the | | | | satisfies the needs of both beginner and advanced |
| disappointments. | | | | skiers, staffed by professional instructors and |
| Life is thumping in Kitchener. You’ll get a taste of | | | | snowboard runs. People looking for wholesome fun |
| this vibrancy in the most unlikely places – like | | | | are welcome! |
| Bingemans. No, it isn’t a pub – sorry folks | | | | And for visiting Germans in winter, Christkindl Market |
| – but it’s a campsite, resort and family | | | | should re-kindle memories as the festival kicks off with |
| playground ensconced in 200 acres of land and 500 | | | | German cuisine, trinkets and live entertainment. Relax |
| campsites that string along the Grand River. You could | | | | and have a gluhwein and have a rollicking time. |
| rent a log cabin too, if you accidentally left the sleeping | | | | Don’t forget to mark it on your to-do list |
| bags and tents in the other SUV. | | | | because this 400-year old tradition lasts only four days. |
| Eager for fresh local produce? Your Kitchener Market | | | | Did anyone tell you about Moose Winooski? No, it |
| will delight the ladies and kids. Spoil the kids more and | | | | isn’t a skiing resort. But it’s got the best |
| take them to the Waterloo Region Children’s | | | | and juiciest of steaks! |
| Museum, where art and technology are happily | | | | No time for the children to stomp their feet in boredom |
| blended to stimulate all five senses. Oh boy, | | | | because SportsWorld is just off highway 8 near the |
| don’t miss The Aud. This is Kitchener’s | | | | 401. It offers wet and dry rides, mini golf courses, |
| pride when it comes to sports and entertainment. It has | | | | indoor driving range, video arcade, Mad Science kiosk |
| hosted famous events in curling and other very | | | | and go kart track. This is where Moose Winooski is |
| Canadian sports. | | | | housed, by the way. A great family entertainment |
| Looking for something more quiet and unhurried? Stroll | | | | centre! Stay all day if your heart desires… |
| in two of Kitchener’s history museums: one is | | | | Accommodation of all types? Not a problem. Kitchener |
| Doon Heritage Crossroads, a simulation revival of a | | | | tries to please everyone and caters to every kind of |
| quaint village; the other is Joseph Schneider Haus, a | | | | budget. Click on this link [ and you’ll know we |
| miniaturised Mennonite community going back to 1850. | | | | mean business. |
| Just want some fresh air while the hubby slugs it out | | | | Kitchener. It’s not a feel-good movie. It’s a |
| at a business meeting? Kitchener has laid out a | | | | feel-good place. And it’s right in Ontario – all |
| network of beautiful and extensive trails close to the | | | | yours to delightfully discover. |