Waterloo Vacation Rentals

Waterloo itself has some historic and outdoor attractions while also providing a base for visiting Toronto. It also makes a pleasant stop-off on a road trip to Niagara Falls. Explore Canadian architecture and fascinating museums or visit in the fall for Waterloo Oktoberfest. This popular festival is only beaten in size by the original in Munich. Short term rental accommodation in Waterloo ranges from country-style cottages to modern townhouses and apartments.

A dose of culture in Waterloo

The Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery contains a beautiful collection of contemporary glass, ceramic, stained glass and enamel. The collection is spread over five galleries with pieces dating from the mid-20th century to the present day.

If you've chosen accommodation in the heart of the city, it's easy to spend an evening at the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse.

This interesting building is a good example of traditional Mennonite-built architecture while its regular productions are varied with something for all tastes.

A family holiday in Waterloo

All children will be thrilled with a steam train ride from Waterloo Central Railway. Heritage trains depart every day, heading for Elmira and kids can even join the engineer in the cab.

When the ride is finished, the fun can continue in the railway museum.

Bingeman's Big Splash is the perfect destination on a hot summer's day. As well as the waterpark with its AquaTube slides and wave pool, Big Splash also has indoor and outdoor playgrounds, mini-golf and 10-pin bowling.

Things to see and do in Waterloo

Schneider House National Historic Site

Travel back in time from your Waterloo accommodation to see what early 19th-century life was like. Joseph Schneider was a prosperous Mennonite merchant who celebrated his success with this home. Its interiors are well-preserved while costumed guides offer a glimpse of life nearly 200 years ago.

Laurel Creek Park and Beach

Waterloo isn't on the coast, but you can still swim, windsurf and canoe. A beach is part of Laurel Creek Park which also has several kilometres of hiking trails, picnic areas and children's playgrounds.

City of Waterloo Museum

Close to any short term rental is the City of Waterloo Museum. Thousands of artifacts document city history since its foundation in 1806. Exhibitions cover fine art, industry, rare bottles and domestic life.

Ctrl V

Accommodation in Waterloo is sure to have Wi-Fi for your gaming but for more virtual fun, immerse yourself in Ctrl V, Canada's first virtual reality arcade. It caters to all ages from tots upwards and to all experience levels from beginner to pro-gamer.

Earth Sciences Museum

If science fascinates you, then the Earth Sciences Museum is on the doorstep of your Waterloo accommodation. Find out everything about planet Earth while also onsite is the Peter Russell Rock Garden which contains geological specimens from right the continent.

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