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The Waterloo Region, a blend of vibrant urban and rural living, is a cultural and recreational mosaic of opportunity to pursue passions and lifestyle activity. Enriched by artists, writers, and musicians, theatre performers, and the many nations represented by the immigrant population, the Region offers authentic and unique cultural experiences - including the world’s second largest Oktoberfest.
The Waterloo Region is also a diverse outdoor adventureland. Whether it’s skiing, fly-fishing on the Grand (a designated heritage river), a full offering of recreational facilities, or hiking along hundreds of kilometres of trails through more than 3000 acres of parkland, recreational opportunities abound.
For those who want to venture further, professional sports like the Toronto Raptors, Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Blue Jays, and world-stage arts and culture (from film festival to food to symphony) are accessible within 60 minutes.
The Waterloo Region is also a diverse outdoor adventureland. Whether it’s skiing, fly-fishing on the Grand (a designated heritage river), a full offering of recreational facilities, or hiking along hundreds of kilometres of trails through more than 3000 acres of parkland, recreational opportunities abound.
For those who want to venture further, professional sports like the Toronto Raptors, Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Blue Jays, and world-stage arts and culture (from film festival to food to symphony) are accessible within 60 minutes.
"Waterloo Region and Guelph: a High Tech, High Growth Future"
“The Waterloo Region and Guelph area is one of the brightest lights in the Ontario and Canadian economies.”
“. . . the area should outpace the Ontario and Canadian economies over the 2007-10 period. Thanks to its strength in fast-growing sectors like advanced manufacturing, biotechnology, and information and communications technology, the area has a high-tech, high-growth future.”
January 2006
BMO Financial Group
“The Waterloo Region and Guelph area is one of the brightest lights in the Ontario and Canadian economies.”
“. . . the area should outpace the Ontario and Canadian economies over the 2007-10 period. Thanks to its strength in fast-growing sectors like advanced manufacturing, biotechnology, and information and communications technology, the area has a high-tech, high-growth future.”
January 2006
BMO Financial Group
