Guidebook to Kingsdale Neighbourhood, Kitchener and Surrounding Area
Food scene
Franklin's is a family owned, neighbourhood favourite. Their panzerotti's are a must try menu item. They come baked or deep fried. Other highlights are their wings, and the pickle pizza.
Franklin Pizzeria & Restaurant
2399 Kingsway DriveFranklin's is a family owned, neighbourhood favourite. Their panzerotti's are a must try menu item. They come baked or deep fried. Other highlights are their wings, and the pickle pizza.
A Kitchener favourite. Impress your boss or date by taking them to "The Charcoal". This locally owned and operated steakhouse is known for their steaks, but they also have seafood options and will make vegetarian or plant based substitutions upon request. The wonton nachos are a must try appetizer.
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Charcoal Steak House
2980 King St EA Kitchener favourite. Impress your boss or date by taking them to "The Charcoal". This locally owned and operated steakhouse is known for their steaks, but they also have seafood options and will make vegetarian or plant based substitutions upon request. The wonton nachos are a must try appetizer.
Woodfire Bagels
2161 2161 Kingsway DrThe best bagels in Kitchener are right around the corner.
A family run market garden open from July to October. Known for having the best sweet corn around they also grow garlic, tomatoes, potatoes, squash, pumpkins amongst many other farm fresh delights. If you stop by ask for Tim, he's my dad!
TJ's Farm Fresh
3010 Kossuth RdA family run market garden open from July to October. Known for having the best sweet corn around they also grow garlic, tomatoes, potatoes, squash, pumpkins amongst many other farm fresh delights. If you stop by ask for Tim, he's my dad!
Activities and Attractions
Bingemans Big Splash is a great way to beat the heat on a summer day. However, Bingemans is a great year round destination with camping, mini golf, and offer the winter holidays they have a drive thru "Gift of Ligths" show that is definitely a must see.
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Bingemans Big Splash
425 Bingemans Centre DrBingemans Big Splash is a great way to beat the heat on a summer day. However, Bingemans is a great year round destination with camping, mini golf, and offer the winter holidays they have a drive thru "Gift of Ligths" show that is definitely a must see.
Waterloo Region's only ski hill is only a couple of kilometers away. Chicopee is a great beginner ski or snowboard location. They do equipment rentals as well. For a fun evening out with friends, try the Chicopee tube park. It's located on the other side of the hill, enter off of River Road.
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Chicopee
396 Morrison RoadWaterloo Region's only ski hill is only a couple of kilometers away. Chicopee is a great beginner ski or snowboard location. They do equipment rentals as well. For a fun evening out with friends, try the Chicopee tube park. It's located on the other side of the hill, enter off of River Road.
If you want to experience all the Kitchener from another point of view, check out Canoeing the Grand. See the city from the water as you canoe or kayak down the Grand River. They provide all the equipment you need, and transportation, all you have to do is paddle.
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Canoeing The Grand
3734 King St EIf you want to experience all the Kitchener from another point of view, check out Canoeing the Grand. See the city from the water as you canoe or kayak down the Grand River. They provide all the equipment you need, and transportation, all you have to do is paddle.
The biggest farmers market this side of Toronto. Saturdays are the busiest days, but the market is also opened Thursdays, and Tuesdays in the peak summer season. Interact with Mennonite and other local vendors. It's worth the crowds and wait for local delights like maple syrup, apple fritters, and cheese curds. The market is accessible by car and public transit.
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Mercado de agricultores y mercado de pulgas de St. Jacobs
878 Weber St NThe biggest farmers market this side of Toronto. Saturdays are the busiest days, but the market is also opened Thursdays, and Tuesdays in the peak summer season. Interact with Mennonite and other local vendors. It's worth the crowds and wait for local delights like maple syrup, apple fritters, and cheese curds. The market is accessible by car and public transit.
Stratford is most famous for The Stratford Festival. During the summer it is host to a Shakespearian Theatre Festival that is world renowned.
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Stratford
Stratford is most famous for The Stratford Festival. During the summer it is host to a Shakespearian Theatre Festival that is world renowned.
Sightseeing
A great little town about a half hour drive from Kitchener. It has outdoor activities, shops, and entertainment. If you're into nature take a walk on the Kissing Bridge Trail, or visit the Elora Gorge Conservation Area. For an upscale day book a dinner, spa treatment, or overnight stay at the Elora Mill. If small town shops in beautiful historic towns are your thing make a day of looking for antiques or other treasures. If you do spend the day shopping be sure to check out the Cordial Clove Bookstore - tell Kim that Kerri and Mike sent you!
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Elora
A great little town about a half hour drive from Kitchener. It has outdoor activities, shops, and entertainment. If you're into nature take a walk on the Kissing Bridge Trail, or visit the Elora Gorge Conservation Area. For an upscale day book a dinner, spa treatment, or overnight stay at the Elora Mill. If small town shops in beautiful historic towns are your thing make a day of looking for antiques or other treasures. If you do spend the day shopping be sure to check out the Cordial Clove Bookstore - tell Kim that Kerri and Mike sent you!
Located on the Niagara Escarpment this is a great place to get a glimpse of traditional rural life in Ontario. They are open year round and offer activities like bird watching and cross country skiing. There are a number of Halton Conservation areas close by worth checking out including Hilton Falls, Kelso, Glen Eden, and Crawford Lake. Hiking and cycling are popular on the trails that wind up and down the Niagara Escarpment. Each of these conversations areas is a 30-45 minute drive from Kitchener. They are difficult to access by public transit.
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Área de Conservación Mountsberg
2259 Milburough LineLocated on the Niagara Escarpment this is a great place to get a glimpse of traditional rural life in Ontario. They are open year round and offer activities like bird watching and cross country skiing. There are a number of Halton Conservation areas close by worth checking out including Hilton Falls, Kelso, Glen Eden, and Crawford Lake. Hiking and cycling are popular on the trails that wind up and down the Niagara Escarpment. Each of these conversations areas is a 30-45 minute drive from Kitchener. They are difficult to access by public transit.
City/town information
Niagara Falls has something for everyone! It is about a 2 hour drive from Kitchener, but there are often tour buses, or casino packages that include transportation available though local travel agents or bus lines. You can spend a day at the Falls themselves taking tours under the falls, or seeing the falls by boat or helicopter. The falls at night are less crowded, and more romantic. Enjoy a stroll with a special someone. Year round there are evening light shows as the falls. Away from the falls, Clifton Hill is like a year round carnival with every thing from wax museums, to mini golf, to giant ferris wheels and indoor waterparks. Niagara Falls also boasts two casinos and countless restaurants, bars and other entertainment venues. If you're into wine, or more subdued entertainment visit neighbouring Niagara on the Lake. It's Ontario's Napa Valley full of wineries and distilleries. It's also home to the Shaw Festival.
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Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls has something for everyone! It is about a 2 hour drive from Kitchener, but there are often tour buses, or casino packages that include transportation available though local travel agents or bus lines. You can spend a day at the Falls themselves taking tours under the falls, or seeing the falls by boat or helicopter. The falls at night are less crowded, and more romantic. Enjoy a stroll with a special someone. Year round there are evening light shows as the falls. Away from the falls, Clifton Hill is like a year round carnival with every thing from wax museums, to mini golf, to giant ferris wheels and indoor waterparks. Niagara Falls also boasts two casinos and countless restaurants, bars and other entertainment venues. If you're into wine, or more subdued entertainment visit neighbouring Niagara on the Lake. It's Ontario's Napa Valley full of wineries and distilleries. It's also home to the Shaw Festival.