Southwestern Ontario district, Ontario, Canada

Places to visit near Kitchener

Kitchener is a city in Southwestern Ontario district, Ontario, Canada, home to about 233,700 people. Within 50 km by road there are 36 places to visit — 1 waterfalls, 11 forts & heritage, 6 parks and 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Joseph Schneider Haus National Historic Site (3 km), Victoria Park (3 km) and Ckkw-fm (4 km).

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Kitchener, Ontario
Kitchener, Southwestern Ontario district, Ontario, Canada. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Kitchener at a glance

Location
Southwestern Ontario district, Ontario, Canada
Population
about 233,700
Coordinates
43.4254° N, 80.5112° W
Places within 50 km
36 (36 must-see)
Best time to visit
July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks

Top places to visit near Kitchener

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Kitchener: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Kitchener, by type

Waterfalls near Kitchener

27 waterfalls within 100 km of Kitchener. The closest is Elora Gorge Falls (34 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Kitchener

24 forts & heritage within 100 km of Kitchener. The closest is Waterloo County Gaol (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Kitchener

21 parks within 100 km of Kitchener. The closest is Victoria Park (3 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Kitchener

15 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Kitchener. The closest is Sunfish Lake (14 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Sunfish Lake · lake · Southwestern Ontario · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Paradise Lake · lake · Southwestern Ontario · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Puslinch Lake · lake · Southwestern Ontario · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Guelph Lake · lake · Southwestern Ontario · ~37 km · Must-see
  • Conestogo Lake · lake · Southwestern Ontario · ~44 km · Must-see
  • Pittock Dam · lake · Southwestern Ontario · ~46 km · Must-see

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Churches near Kitchener

12 churches within 100 km of Kitchener. The closest is Martin Luther University College (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Kitchener

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Kitchener. The closest is African Lion Safari (36 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Kitchener

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 18 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kitchener
  2. 3 km Victoria Park · park, Southwestern Ontario
  3. 1 km Waterloo County Gaol · heritage site, Southwestern Ontario
  4. 2 km Woodside National Historic Site · park, Southwestern Ontario
  5. 5 km Martin Luther University College · church, Southwestern Ontario
  6. 1 km Waterloo Park · park, Southwestern Ontario
  7. 6 km Back to Kitchener

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How to reach Kitchener

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Kitchener by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Waterfalls127Elora Gorge Falls (34 km)
    Forts & heritage1124Waterloo County Gaol (4 km)
    Parks621Victoria Park (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs615Sunfish Lake (14 km)
    Churches312Martin Luther University College (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens210African Lion Safari (36 km)
    Other attractions48Joseph Schneider Haus National Historic Site (3 km)
    Museums37McCrae House (31 km)
    Temples04Hindu Samaj of Hamilton & Region (75 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints01Niagara Escarpment (77 km)
    Buddhist sites01Fo Guang Shan Temple (81 km)
    Beaches & coast01Confederation Beach Park (81 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Baitul Hamd Mosque (93 km)

    Kitchener: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kitchener?

    Joseph Schneider Haus National Historic Site (attraction, about 3 km), Victoria Park (park, about 3 km), Ckkw-fm (attraction, about 4 km), Waterloo County Gaol (heritage site, about 4 km), Waterloo Park (park, about 6 km), Woodside National Historic Site (park, about 6 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Kitchener?

    36 places on Spotwander: 1 waterfall, 11 forts & heritage, 6 parks, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 churches.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Kitchener?

    Elora Gorge Falls, about 34 km by road; Hilton Falls Conservation Area (56 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Kitchener?

    Waterloo County Gaol, about 4 km by road; Pioneer Memorial Tower (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Kitchener?

    Victoria Park, about 3 km by road; Waterloo Park (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kitchener?

    Start in Kitchener, visit Victoria Park, then Waterloo County Gaol, then Woodside National Historic Site, then Martin Luther University College, then Waterloo Park, and drive back — about 18 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kitchener?

    July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks.

    Towns near Kitchener

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Kitchener’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Kitchener on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.