Things to Do in Cambridge and Kitchener This Holiday Season
And just like that, the holiday season has arrived!
It’s time for seasons greetings, holiday cheer and annual festivities that bring family and friends together. If you’re looking for seasonal activities in the Cambridge, Kitchener and Waterloo Region this holiday season, we have you covered!
From enjoying outdoor activities to finding the best local place to enjoy a candy cane hot chocolate, read on!
Shopping Spree!
It wouldn’t quite be the holiday season without a little shopping, now would it?
If you live in Kitchener, Cambridge or the surrounding area, you do have a great selection of places to shop. Whether you’re looking for clothing and home decor, or functional items perfect for your home or garage, there are a number of stores that are perfect for you.
Conestoga Mall
Cambridge Centre
Market Square Shopping Centre
SmartCentres Cambridge
Fairview Park
Of course, you can always shop local this holiday season! Support the small businesses in Cambridge and surrounding areas by purchasing products, services or gift cards.
Winter Sports
Enjoy time with family and friends, engage in physical activity and have fun! Spend a day at your local ski hill in the Cambridge and Kitchener areas to really make the most of the winter snow and colder temperatures. We suggest visiting Chicopee Ski & Summer Resort, located in Kitchener, just outside of Cambridge! Whether you’re looking to ski or snowboard, this ski resort truly has it all!
For those who don’t mind going for a drive, other local ski resorts include Blue Mountain, Glen Eden, Hockley Valley Resort, or Caledon Ski Club!
Hike a Local Trail
While many enjoy hiking in the spring and summer, there is truly something to be said about a winter hike. A fresh blanket of snow covering the trees, bushes and grass is not only peaceful and quiet, but truly jaw-dropping!
Not to mention when combined with rivers, streams or lakes that have a layer of ice. And when the sun hits the snow and ice just right, talk about a picture-perfect moment!
If you’re looking for a hike in Cambridge, Kitchener or surrounding areas, we suggest visiting one of the following trails:
Mill Run Trail
Grand Trunk Trail
Shade’s Mills Conservation Area
Speed Island Trail
Dumfries Conservation Area
Moffat Creek Trail
Trillium Trail
Homer Watson Park
The next time you’re looking for a way to spend time with family and friends, engage in comfortable exercise or simply disconnect from technology and connect with nature, consider going for a snowy winter hike!
Go Skating
Looking for opportunities to lace up your skates this winter? Cambridge, Kitchener and surrounding areas have no shortage of skating rinks!
In Cambridge, indoor arenas include:
Hespeler Memorial Arena
Preston Memorial Auditorium
Dickson Centre
Galt Arena Gardens
Karl Homuth Arena
Duncan McIntosh Centre
In Kitchener, indoor arenas include:
The Aud
Activia Sportsplex
Don McLaren Arena
Grand River Arena
Lions Arena
Queensmount Arena
Sportworld Arena
Some of our favourite outdoor places to skate include:
Angewood Park (Cambridge)
Glendale Park Rink (Kitchener)
Victoria Park (Cambridge)
Admiral Park (Kitchener)
Where will you lace up your skates this winter?
Enjoy a Holiday Drink
Best Coffee Shops in Cambridge
Whether you’re looking to order a Candy Cane Hot Chocolate or Gingerbread Latte, a local coffee shop will have you covered this holiday season! For the best holiday drinks in Cambridge this winter, we suggest visiting Monigram Coffee Roasters, Red Eye Cafe and Donuts, Grand Cafe, or Grind House Cafe & Eatery!
We promise, these coffee shops won’t disappoint! https://www.restaurantji.com/on/cambridge/monigram-coffee-roasters-/
Best Coffee Shops in Kitchener
Looking to indulge in a little caffeine? Spending time with family and friends on a snowy Sunday morning? Your local coffee shop in Kitchener will surely do the trick! We suggest giving the following coffee shops a visit for a holiday drink: Smile Tiger Coffee Roasters, Show & Tell Coffee, Matter of Taste Coffee Roaster, Balzac’s Kitchener, or Cafe Pyrus!
With the right planning and approach, you can enjoy all that your local community has to offer this holiday season!
