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Sometimes life gets so busy that satisfying your creative side can be forgotten. Take some time to discover the museums, festivals, theatres, farmers' markets, and attractions that can only be found in Waterloo Region. Stay awhile, enjoy the journey. 
CHYM Mighty Machines Showcase
Saturday, September 11 at Bingemans. Touch them! Investigate them! Talk to the people that operate them! Mighty Machines is a family orientated community event that brings Mighty Machines to life, providing adults and kids a chance to see construction and other service vehicles up close.
Read moreRockway & Doon Valley Golf Course
Doon Valley Golf Course is situated along the banks of the Grand River, Doon Valley is a mature and challenging course with its expansion almost complete. It encompasses a new 27-hole layout, driving range and in early fall will feature a pitch and putt 9-hole course that will encircle the club house. Players of all skill levels can enjoy a view of the Grand as many fairways run along the rivers edge.
Rockway Golf Course is located in the heart of Kitchener, this fully mature course offers a challenge to golf enthusiasts of all skill levels. The beautifully landscaped 18 hole, par 70 course features fairways lined with mature trees along with a chipping and putting complex.
Read moreWings of Paradise Butterfly Conservatory
Monarch Butterflies are the main attraction at Wings of Paradise Butterfly Conservatory this September! Raise your own Monarch caterpillars and then tag and release them with our Monarch Rearing Kits on sale until September 8th. Plus, join us for our annual Monarch Tagging event on September 11th & 12th!
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Waterloo Region is the best of all worlds. It includes the cities of Cambridge, Kitchener, and Waterloo as well as the townships of North Dumfries, Wellesley, Wilmot and Woolwich. Located just one hour west of Toronto, it offers a unique blend of modern, energetic urban centres and scenic, rural landscapes and is easily accessible by road, rail and air.
In this unique area you'll find a careful balance between unspoiled, natural beauty and vibrant urban life. Visitors can spend time exploring fascinating historic landmarks or discovering our many wonderful restaurants, farmer's markets, theatres, factory outlets, galleries, and colourful festivals. Sports enthusiasts have a wealth of activities, from world class golf courses, great fishing, and canoeing, to hiking and trail-riding along our beautiful Grand River.