Kitchener-Waterloo Attractions
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The twin cities of Kitchener and Waterloo are situated about 100 km / 60 mi west of Toronto.
Kitchener, known as "Berlin" until the First World War, and renamed after General Lord Kitchener, is Canada's biggest center of German immigration.
The twin cities of Kitchener and Waterloo were founded in the late 18th C by the Mennonites, originally a German sect and named after its Friesian founder, Menno Simons (1492-1559). Some of its members emigrated straight to Canada, while others came here from Pennsylvania in 1783 during the American War of Independence.
Kitchener, known as "Berlin" until the First World War, and renamed after General Lord Kitchener, is Canada's biggest center of German immigration.
The twin cities of Kitchener and Waterloo were founded in the late 18th C by the Mennonites, originally a German sect and named after its Friesian founder, Menno Simons (1492-1559). Some of its members emigrated straight to Canada, while others came here from Pennsylvania in 1783 during the American War of Independence.
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Elmira Park
Elmira Park has numerous walking trails, picnic areas, and campsites. The river running through the park is a popular place for canoeing.
