Area Information
Waterloo Region is the best of all worlds. It includes the cities of Cambridge, Kitchener, and Waterloo as well as the townships of North Dumfries, Wellesley, Wilmot and Woolwich. Located just one hour west of Toronto, it offers a unique blend of modern, energetic urban centres and scenic, rural landscapes and is easily accessible by road, rail and air.
Waterloo Region is a vital, prosperous area, located in Southern Ontario in the centre of the triangle formed by three Great Lakes: Ontario, Erie and Huron. Three urban municipalities - Cambridge, Kitchener and Waterloo, and four rural townships - North Dumfries, Wellesley, Wilmot and Woolwich - make up Waterloo Region. With a combined population of over 450,000, Waterloo Region is one of the fastest growing areas in Ontario. The unique balance of the urban and rural, proximity to major North American markets and transportation networks, diverse ethnic makeup, and excellent education, health, cultural and recreational facilities contribute to the allure this area has for families and businesses.
519-575-4400
www.Region.Waterloo.on.ca
Tourism
Waterloo Region is the best of all worlds. It includes the cities of Cambridge, Kitchener, and Waterloo as well as the townships of North Dumfries, Wellesley, Wilmot and Woolwich. Located just one hour west of Toronto, it offers a unique blend of modern, energetic urban centres and scenic, rural landscapes and is easily accessible by road, rail and air.
519-585-7517
1-877-585-7517 Toll Free
www.ExploreWaterlooRegion.com
Economic Development
Canada's Technology Triangle Inc (CTT) is a not-for-profit, public-private regional economic development partnership that markets the competitive advantages of the Waterloo Region to the world, and works to attract new businesses, investment and talent to the Region. As an information provider and business network facilitator, CTT is typically the first point of contact for enterprises outside the Waterloo Region interested in start-up, expansion, or relocation to the Waterloo Region. CTT's activity complements its partner municipalities, who focus on local business retention and expansion, and investment-related site location, business cost, servicing, and development approval considerations.
519-747-2541
1-866-233-5133
www.TechTriangle.com
Technology
Communitech is the regional hub for the commercialization of innovation, creating economic prosperity by removing barriers to the creation and growth of technology companies. Our goal is to create more successful global businesses for Canada.
519-888-9944
www.communitech.ca
Academics & Institutes
The Region of Waterloo is home to some of the finest academic institutions and centers of learning available in the world today. We are known for being the place where all things that will be important tomorrow are being created today. Join us and expand your vision, viewpoint and your smile.
www.ExploreWaterlooRegion.com/academicsinstitutes/