Waterloo (Ontario) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Ontario, Canada
About Waterloo (Ontario)
Many companies such as PTC, Sandvine Inc, BlackBerry (formerly Research In Motion (RIM)), Maplesoft, Open Text, Google and Sybase are either based or have branch offices in Waterloo. Technology companies thrive due to the convenience of the University of Waterloo, which boasts the largest math and computer science undergraduate program in the world. The university is also very famous for its psychology program. Waterloo pioneered the concept of university co-op where students alternate terms of study with terms of paid work experience. Today it boasts the largest co-op undergraduate enrolment in the world. Waterloo was once known as the "Hartford of Canada" due to the large number of insurance companies that once had their headquarters here. Insurance is still a major industry in Waterlo
Top Attractions in Waterloo (Ontario)
Explore the best things to see and do in Waterloo (Ontario):
- ★Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery
- ★City of Waterloo Museum
- ★Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest
- ★Laurel Creek Conservation Area
- ★Old Post Office
- ★Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics
- ★RIM Park
- ★Swing Dancing
Where to Eat in Waterloo (Ontario)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Ennio's Pasta House
- 🍴Jane Bond
- 🍴Janet Lynn's Bistro
- 🍴King Street Trio Uptown
- 🍴Kismet Restaurant
- 🍴Mr. Paninos's Beijing House
Where to Stay in Waterloo (Ontario)
- 🏨Best Western Plus Waterloo
- 🏨Comfort Inn
- 🏨Hotel Laurier
- 🏨The Inn of Waterloo
Waterloo (Ontario) Travel Guide Sections
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