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Discover the best top things to do in Kitchener, Canada including Adventure Rooms Canada, BATL - The Backyard Axe Throwing League, Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum, Victoria Park, Schneider Haus National Historic Site, Grand River Rocks, Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex, Kitchener Market, Doon Heritage Village, McLennan Park.
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1. Adventure Rooms Canada
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,179 reviews
Advance reservations are required. Please book online on our website using our "book now" page. Please review our "How it all works" page for answers to frequently asked questions. Located in a large factory building on the main floor on Duke St. W in Kitchener. A 5 minute walk from the GO Train and Via Rail stations. Please use the main entrance on Duke St. Unit 102. Canada's 1st 60 minute Real Life Room Escape Game!
Reviewed By L7842BMamyc
My friends and I had a great virtual experience ! Our host Katie did a fabulous job listening to our instructions, despite everyone excitedly talking over eachother. We all concluded we would do a virtual escape room again (and do one in person when able). We are proud to say, we escaped the Original Room !
2. BATL - The Backyard Axe Throwing League
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 144 reviews
At BATL, the Backyard Axe Throwing League, we believe throwing a killer party should be fun, simple, and full of bullseyes. Whether it’s a stag, bachelorette, team-building, birthday, or fundraising event, it deserves to be memorable. No matter what BATL location you visit across North America, you can expect delicious food and drinks, axe throwing lanes, expert coaching, and a fun tournament. Boredom sold separately.
Reviewed By Mammouth1851 - Joliette, Canada
Had a blast with colleagues and the awesome Barb at Battle Axe! Highly recommended for a group outing.
3. Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 234 reviews
The Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum is the largest community museum in Ontario. Our campus of historical attractions includes the Waterloo Region Museum which showcases more than 12,000 years of history in Waterloo Region; Doon Heritage Village - a recreation of rural village in 1914, with more than 20 historic buildings, costumed interpreters and farm animals; the Waterloo Region Hall of Fame honouring individuals and groups who have brought recognition to themselves and Waterloo Region; and the Region of Waterloo Curatorial Centre - our world class artifact preservation and storage facility. The Waterloo Region Museum and the Waterloo Region Hall of Fame are open year round. Doon Heritage Village is open seasonally from May 1 through December 23. The public hours for the museum and village are different at some times of the year.
Reviewed By mrharryb - Hampshire, United Kingdom
If you're visiting Canada & Ontario for the first time this museum should be included on your 'bucket list'. Having visited here I fell I now have a full & proper understanding of how life was for those early settlers from many many different countries who first arrived years ago. You will learn so much about how Canada has been built up on many years of migration. Well worth a visit. Suitable for young children.
4. Victoria Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 493 reviews
Reviewed By C7155MLmartins
The festive Holiday season lights and displays are a joy to behold. Great place for a stroll. Highy recommend
5. Schneider Haus National Historic Site
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 77 reviews
A local landmark and one of Kitchener's oldest dwellings. Schneider Haus National Historic Site features hands-on activities, special events, and more for the whole family! History comes to life as costumed staff demonstrate traditional tasks through the seasons. Also features a modern interpretation wing that hosts gallery exhibits, workshops and lectures. The heart of the complex is an 1816 Georgian-frame farmhouse that was built by and was home to the area's earliest non-Aboriginal settlers, Joseph and wife Barbara Schneider, who were Pennsylvania-German Mennonites.
Reviewed By Milliondollarcure - Toronto, Canada
We visited this historic house on a quiet Saturday morning and had the whole place to ourselves. First there is a gallery of wonderful wildlife photos with a scavenger hunt activity matching tracks and scat to the animal on the walls. There were also a couple of pelts and some skins and skulls to look at. Next was the historic house full of all sorts of interesting goodies like spinning wheels, tape looms, bee keeping sceps etc and a wonderful period-attired guide with an incredible depth of knowledge and incredible patience to relay tidbits about life in this period. As we left, my son informed me that he thought it was just as good as Ripley’s Aquarium which had been the previous outing. The gift shop is small but has lovely locally made items like beeswax candles and hand sewn bags. Highly recommend.
6. Grand River Rocks
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 98 reviews
Grand River Rocks is the premier indoor climbing gym in Kitchener-Waterloo. We offer over 100 climbs of various difficulty from beginner to seasoned climbers. We offer yoga & fitness classes, camps, youth programs, weight/fitness room, parties, groups, and lessons.
7. Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By CharlieBrow
One of the best rinks in the OHL. Has the old school charm with a lot of amenities other rinks don't have. Parking is troublesome but if you park on one of the side streets, you will save yourself the 30 minutes trying to get out of the parking lot. Atmosphere is great and check out the Authentics Store when you are there. Can pick up some merchandise but also there is a history of the Rangers attached to check out past players, equipment and accolades.
8. Kitchener Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 141 reviews
Reviewed By tinar574 - Waterloo, Canada
This market is fantastic. Upstairs are mini restaurants representing many ethnic cultures, and a few handmade items. Downstairs food galore ... meats, vegetables, fruits, cold cuts, breads, baked goods, honey, artisan chocolates, fresh pressed juices, lasagna and pizza dough to make and bake st home, sausages, organic produce, eggs, cheeses, tortillas, sauerkraut olive oil from Greece and more .... I am blessed to have this amazing market in my community, representing so many cultures. Many thanks to all the vendors who work so hard to produce and sell their goods!
9. Doon Heritage Village
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 89 reviews
Doon Heritage Village is a 60 acre living history village, exploring life in rural Waterloo Region in the year 1914. The village is open daily throughout the summer season; and open weekdays only during the months of September, October and November. The village is open on selected weekends in December - check the museum's website for specific dates and times. The Waterloo Region Museum is the entrance to Doon Heritage Village. One admission price includes entry to the village and museum exhibit galleries. The village comes to life with knowledgeable interpreters dressed in authentic 1914 clothing and features historic buildings, farm animals and fun activities the whole family will enjoy. Learn what was happening locally, provincially, nationally and internationally in the year 1914, the time period Doon Heritage Village is set in, by watching the museum's Orientation Video, available on-line and in the Waterloo Region Museum's Christie® Theatre.
10. McLennan Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 63 reviews
Reviewed By 851debn - Kitchener, Canada
I run a Daycare and we frequent all of the local parks. This one is a favourite, with All it has to offer, especially the water park in the summer. A dog park, bike park, basketball and volleyball courts, washrooms and tons of equipment to play on, large sand box to play in !!
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