Our Community

Waterloo Region, located in Southern Ontario, Canada, is a diverse and exciting community of over 500,000 people.  In fact, the Region is really a number communities consisting of mid-sized cities, and rural towns.

Waterloo Region is made up of the cities of Cambridge, Kitchener, and Waterloo, and townships of North Dumfries, Wellesley, Wilmot, and Woolwich.  The municipalities’ websites are great resources to learn more about our community and the services available to you.

• Regional Municipality of Waterloo – www.region.waterloo.on.ca
• City of Cambridge - www.cambridge.ca
• City of Kitchener - www.kitchener.ca
• City of Waterloo - www.city.waterloo.on.ca
• Township of North Dumfries - www.township.northdumfries.on.ca
• Township of Wellesley - www.township.wellesley.on.ca
• Township of Wilmot - www.wilmot.ca
• Township of Woolwich - www.woolwich.ca

Learn more about the cities and townships by viewing their profiles on the Explore Waterloo Region Tourism website. 

You may also want to know more About Waterloo Region or be interested in Maps of Waterloo Region.

Community Services

There are many places to get help and information: 

• Local Immigrant Organizations help immigrants to Waterloo Region;
• Community Organizations (like community information centres, community centres, and libraries) offer services and programs for everyone;
• Ethnic, cultural, or language groups help you meet people from your own or other cultures.  Some may offer services, programs or support
• Important Life Events has information about the process and supports that can help you when major events happen.  This could include having a baby, getting married, planning for retirement and many other possible steps in your journey.
• Getting involved helps you get to know the community;
• Local justice, legal and police services and,
• Your rights and responsibilities list some of the things you can expect when living in Canada and Waterloo Region.

Local News Media

There are many newspapers, radio and television stations in Waterloo Region to help you learn more about what is happening in our community.  They have local news, entertainment, stories of interest, weather, and helpful web links. 

The Waterloo Region Record is the major local newspaper, but there are many other local newspapers and radio and TV stations. The Waterloo Region Record has a listing of local television stations and programming.

There are also many community or neighbourhood newspapers, magazines, or newsletters.  Ask local groups and neighbours what papers or magazines may interest you.  Settlement.org also has information about Canadian media and ethnocultural and community media.

You may also want to know more:

• Arts and Culture
• Sports, Recreation, and Parks
• Shopping
• About Waterloo Region
• Choosing Waterloo Region.

For more information… 

• Explore Waterloo Region tourism site has more information about Waterloo Region and the local cities and townships
• More information about media in Waterloo Region at Wikipedia.
• Living Here magazine
• Moving to Waterloo Region