I'm stoked to be moving to the KW region. So much to do. Coming from Brantford, we don't have a lot to do. If anybody has any advice for a newcomer let me know. What are some fun things to do?
Posted Jan 27, 2016, 1:30 AM UTC
You could come to the Ranger games (mostly on Friday nights). Rangers are doing very well this season and the Aud is one of the best places in the world to watch a hockey game.
Upvote for sure. Took my brother-in-law from Calgary to a Rangers game. He felt that the atmosphere in the Aud was second to none. An old barn with the best fans in the OHL.
Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh boyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!
Don't get too excited now ಠ_ಠ
You should check out the farmers market in St Jacobs. It's huge! Get some apple fritters while you're there!
http://www.stjacobs.com/farmers-market
There is a smaller version of the market on king St between Cedar and Eby as well. But you really need to check out the one in ST Jacobs
That market is awesome. How is it compared to the kitchener market price and selection wise?
Way bigger than the Kitchener market. Most of the vendors in Kitchener are at St Jacobs. As far as pricing goes I couldn't tell you as even though I live in Kitchener I rarely go to that market as I much prefer the selection and variety in ST Jacobs. I will say this, go early. People come from as far out as Oshawa and Sarnia just to come to the St Jacobs Market so the crowds can get insane especially the nicer the weather is.
If you want meat, go to St. Jacobs. If you want fruits and vegetables and it isn't June, July or August, go to Kitchener.
That's only a slight simplification, I think. There are vendors unique to both that I really like, so I'd recommend you check them both out. St. Jacobs is 100% more of a tourist trap, but there's a pattern you can use to walk all the actual food vendors and bypass the large selection of flea-market crap. Also helps to figure out where to park for maximum ease of exit (I swear by the outlet mall across the street; it's a right turn to get out - important - and you can avoid the intersections directly adjacent to the market).
I had a blast going night tubing last Saturday at Chicopee Ski Hill. I think it was $20 for three hours, from 9pm to 12am.
Also looking for a great old school barber.
Check out Mitch @ www.thebrightbarber.com – he's awesome, and it's a great experience!
If you are well planned and dont mind booking in advance, there is no other place to go than Mitch.
Oasis joes in Waterloo. Since I started going 3 other guys I know go there too.
I'm sure it's great, but it's worth noting that it's by appointment only. If you're OK with that, fine, but I like just being able to drop in.
I go to G&T across the street and it's always great. Mixed reviews from others - I've never had a problem but my hair is simple, just a short back and sides.
I drop into Joe's haha. Dave takes drop ins only, I've only ever used him.
OK, well I'll go ahead and mention that I did drop in one time and was told (quite abruptly actually) that it's by appointment only. That was only a year ago. Your mileage may vary :)
There's a great Italian barber on Ira Needles! Maurizio's Barber Shop.
Make sure to visit City Hall, its awesome. Try to go up to the 10th floor and get an amazing view of the city. If the balcony is unlocked, you get a better view :) Usually it only unlocks for special events, like Oktoberfest or Crist Kindle market.
Also, go to the top of Alpine Hill at Alphine park. Its a massive hill that gives an amazing view of the entire downtown!
Where abouts are you moving to?
Downtown kitchener near weber
Weber is the longest street in KW and literally goes from one end of Waterloo to the other end of Kitchener. I'm absolutely not trying to be a dick but "near Weber street" won't ever be useful when describing to people where you live. Just a heads up for the future.
Close to city hall
Believe it or not, King and Weber Streets cross twice, and then Weber Street turns INTO King Street!
Also, it's possible to stand on the corner of Westmount Road and Westmount Road out in North Waterloo.
WELCOME TO KITCHENER WATERLOO!
Kitchener downtown used to be a dump but it's really becoming a cool place to be. Enjoy it!
Oh nice you're right in the middle of the kw area. If you have your own transportation there are a bunch of pretty big malls close, Cambridge, Fairview and Conestoga mall in Waterloo are the three main ones. Downtown Kitchener is a mess right now because of the street being torn out on king. Kw has a great bus system, a few of the main terminals are on Charles street downtown, Fairview mall, Conestogo mall, Ainsley street and Cambridge mall. Kitchener city hall has free outdoor skating if you bring your own skates, it was one of my go-to places last year. If you have any questions don't be afraid to ask!
Awesome thanks :) any good record stores nearby?
Encore records! You're moving near where I live/work. Are you coming to work in the tech scene?
There's X-Disc-C music on Market Lane
You men and women are so nice! If the entire town is like this, I'm in for a treat!
Kitchener is full of people who work hard. It's a very blue collar town that's in it's early stages of turning into white collar.
Most of us also have German ancestry so we are blunt, to the point, and don't mess around. People also tend to keep to themselves (at least I find), but most of us would also take the shirt off of our backs for you if you needed it.
I love r/kitchener. Practically dead until someone asks for help, and all of a sudden everyone jumps in with advice.
Comedy night every Tuesday at The Boathouse.
Welcome! I could suggest a 100 things... but here's a pretty good place to start:
https://events.explorewaterlooregion.com/search?default_category=See%20and%20Do
If you're going to be downtown you'll love all the festivals in the summer (blues fest, rib fest, etc). Also Victoria park is beautiful all year round. If you want someone to show you around message me, I love giving tours! ;P
You'll love the driving here if you have a car! KW is very easy to navigate as the streets and roads are all planned and orderly. Construction is also very unintrusive as well, so no confusing detours.
I wish I could upvote this twice.
Please tell me you're joking about that construction one? I've seen places around the downtown area posting on their site almost everyday updated maps with directions to get to their business with the construction happening that kept changing.
Of course s/he's kidding. Our roads have no logical order to them and the construction that's been going on recently has made good parts of the city unnavigable.
Joking about the streets making any sort of sense too. I've lived here 30 years and have to think of how to get somewhere every time I get in the car.
No, it's simple!