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The City of Cambridge has an excellent tourism sector for both business and pleasure. With new and exciting events and activities all-year-round, Cambridge is a special place to visit with something for everyone, no matter what their budget may be.
Arts and culture
Whether you're visiting Cambridge for business, pleasure, or both, you are sure to enjoy the many arts and culture opportunities available, including:
- Dunfield Theatre
- Cambridge's three historical core areas
- Hespeler Road Commercial district
Parks, trails and recreation
Looking to enjoy a game of golf game? Visit one of our local golf courses or bring your family to the Manulife LPGA Classic at the fabulous Whistler Bear Golf Course.
Looking for a place to be active or enjoy nature? Cambridge offers recreation for all walks of life through our stunning parks, trails and facilities. Join one of the many activities we have to offer.
Where to eat, stay and shop
The Cambridge Tourism Centre is a great source of local information for residents and visitors of the area.
Need a place to stay in the area? View a list of accommodations in Cambridge.
Looking for a place to dine? View a list of places to eat and drink in Waterloo Region. You can also check out Cambridge Now's Restaurant Guide and make reservations online.
Want to do some shopping? Learn about the many excellent shopping areas in Cambridge.
Please note that the City of Cambridge does not promote any one business over another. Choices are left to the traveler.
Getting around
Concerned about getting around the Cambridge area? Not a problem! Cambridge can get you around town safely and comfortably. Grand River Transit (GRT) or our local taxi services will get you where you need to go.
A variety of GRT lines offers residents and visitors to the area inner and intercity bus services, with connections to the nearby cities of Kitchener and Waterloo. The iExpress service is the rapid transit line within the Tri-cities and provides service from Conestoga Mall in Waterloo, to Ainslie Street Terminal in the Galt City Centre.
Light Rail Transit
The Region of Waterloo is implementing a hybrid Light Rail Transit (LRT)/bus transit (BRT) system called ION. The system will provide Cambridge, Kitchener and Waterloo with a dedicated north-south rapid transit line.
Scheduled for completion in 2017, stage 1 of construction includes:
- An LRT from Conestoga Mall in Waterloo to Fairview Mall in Kitchener
- A dedicated BRT lane from Fairview Mall to Ainslie Terminal in Cambridge
Stage 2 proposes to convert the BRT line into a full LRT service Line.
Things to do
Need help finding something to do in Cambridge? Learn more about:
- Idea Exchange (Cambridge public libraries and programs)
- YMCA of Cambridge and Kitchener-Waterloo (swimming, exercising and other recreation)
- Festivals and special events (what's happening around town)
- The Heritage Walking Tour