Cambridge (Ontario) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
About Cambridge (Ontario)
Cambridge was created in 1973 by the merger of four municipalities: Galt, Preston, Hespeler, and Blair. The four communities maintain their individual identities to a certain extent. The former city of Galt covers the largest portion of Cambridge, making up the southern half of the city. The former town of Preston and village of Blair are on the western side of the city, while the former town Hespeler is in the most northeasterly section of Cambridge. There was considerable resistance among the local population to this "shotgun marriage" arranged by the provincial government and a healthy sense of rivalry had always governed relations among the three communities. Each unique centre has its own history that is well documented in the Cambridge City Archives. As Cambridge has developed and th
Top Attractions in Cambridge (Ontario)
Explore the best things to see and do in Cambridge (Ontario):
- ★African Lion Safari
- ★Cambridge Arts Theatre
- ★Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory
- ★Cambridge to Paris Rail-Trail
- ★Fashion History Museum
- ★Fire Hall Museum & Education Centre
- ★McDougall Cottage Historic Site
- ★Rare Charitable Research Reserve
Where to Eat in Cambridge (Ontario)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Blackshop Restaurant & Wine Bar
- 🍴Cambridge Mill
- 🍴Fifty's Grill & Deli
- 🍴Red Basil
Where to Stay in Cambridge (Ontario)
- 🏨Best Western Plus Cambridge
- 🏨Hilton Homewood Suites
- 🏨Langdon Hall
- 🏨Travelodge Cambridge
Cambridge (Ontario) Travel Guide Sections
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