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The City of Cambridge is a great place for residents and visitors alike. With exciting events and activities, regardless of the season, Cambridge is a special place to visit with something for everyone - no matter what the budget may be.
Cambridge is located within the Region of Waterloo and has a population of approximately140,850 (2020). Cambridge's founding communities have such a rich history that locals often refer to themselves as being from Hespeler, Galt or Preston, despite amalgamation creating the City of Cambridge in 1973. Our three city centres have a historic feel, due in part to the Scottish masons who constructed many of the limestone buildings now occupied by shops, restaurants and business services in our core areas. Local heritage structures are important to our community and we take steps to protect, preserve and promote them.
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:
- Hamilton Family Theatre
- Cambridge's Three Business Improvement Areas (BIAs)
- Hespeler Road Commercial District
- Downtown Galt Digital Light Projections Shows
Parks, trails and recreation
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
Looking for a great place to dine? Check out the City of Cambridge's new guide where to Eat, Shop and Stay in Cambridge. It provides a list of things and places that you can visit during your time with us. You can also check out Cambridge Now's Restaurant Guide and make reservations online.
Please note that the City of Cambridge does not promote any one business over another. Choices are left to the traveler.
Film industry Interactive Story Maps
Have you ever wondered which locations in Cambridge are used for filming? Take an interactive tour of the film projects that have taken place in Cambridge! Are you only interested in learning where the critically acclaimed Handmaid's Tale has filmed locally? We have a map for that too!
Do you want to know more than just where something has filmed? Are you looking to discover the unique history of the locations that were used to build the fictional backdrops? Use our Handmaid's Tale Walking Tour to learn about Cambridge's rich history and go beyond Gilead.
Things to do
Need help finding something to do in Cambridge? Learn more about:
- Idea Exchange (Cambridge public libraries and programs) - Old Post Office tour
- YMCA of Cambridge and Kitchener-Waterloo (swimming, exercising and other recreation)
- Festivals and special events (what's happening around town)
- The Heritage Walking Tour
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.
Visiting Waterloo Region
If you're visiting Cambridge, why not expand your travel arrangement and explore the Region of Waterloo?
The Cambridge Tourism Centre is a great source of local information for residents and visitors of the area.
Explore Waterloo Region offers information about exciting places and events to visit in and around Cambridge and surrounding areas within Waterloo Region.
For more information, contact Explore Waterloo Region by calling (519) 585-7517 or toll-free at 1(877) 585-7517.