Grand River South Travel Guide

Kitchener

Early morning on the Grand River. Fall is a great time of year in Ontario because not only are the leaves changing colours, but there is usually a mist on the water early in the morning. When I woke up and started driving to this spot close to #MyBackyard I wasn't optimistic because there were no clouds in the sky for the sun to light up. I was pleasantly surprised when the horizon started to turn orange and pink just before the sun rose. Cambridge, Kitchener and Waterloo are all great cities for photography as there are many trails that run along the Grand River.
Early morning on the Grand River. Fall is a great time of year in Ontario because not only are the leaves changing colours, but there is usually a mist on the water early in the morning. When I woke up and started driving to this spot close to #MyBackyard I wasn't optimistic because there were no clouds in the sky for the sun to light up. I was pleasantly surprised when the horizon started to turn orange and pink just before the sun rose. Cambridge, Kitchener and Waterloo are all great cities for photography as there are many trails that run along the Grand River.
Autumn in Kitchener brings frost and fall colours. There is a great stand of trees that turns the whole spectrum of fall colours on the Trailway #mybackyard

Popular places to visit

Along the Elora Gorge trail. A beautiful trail and river that runs past a quaint village with several artisan shops.

Elora Gorge Conservation Area

Explore the great outdoors at Elora Gorge Conservation Area, a lovely green space in Centre Wellington. Amble around this quaint area's riverfront or experience its live music.

Elora Gorge Conservation Area
Clock tower and flags at Edmonton's City Hall

Centre In The Square

You can make plans for a show at Centre In The Square during your stay in Kitchener. Discover the breweries and its festivals while you're in the area.

Centre In The Square
I do love a nice winter sunset in a place I haven’t visited since I was a kid but will be back soon! #bvsexplore

Rockwood Conservation Area

Explore the great outdoors at Rockwood Conservation Area, a lovely green space in Guelph/Eramosa. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Rockwood Conservation Area

University of Waterloo

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Waterloo during your trip to Waterloo. Discover the breweries and its live music while you're in the area.

University of Waterloo

Wilfrid Laurier University

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Wilfrid Laurier University during your trip to Waterloo. Experience the area's live music and festivals.

Wilfrid Laurier University

St Jacobs Farmers Market

During your visit to Township of Woolwich, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at St Jacobs Farmers Market. Experience the area's live music and festivals.

St Jacobs Farmers Market

Top hotels in Grand River South

Quality Inn

Quality Inn

2.5 out of 5
2899 King St E Kitchener ON
The price is ₹6,261 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
₹6,261
₹7,358 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kitchener. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,548 reviews)
It was dirty, the shower was gross and had old hair in it, the carpet had crumbs everywhere, the sink had dirt in it, there were people knocking on the glass door in the morning, and the key cards were not working well, glitching and gave us trouble getting back into our room. it was just not a pleasant ...

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Quality Inn
Comfort Inn Cambridge

Comfort Inn Cambridge

2.5 out of 5
220 Holiday Inn Dr Cambridge ON
The price is ₹7,335 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
₹7,335
₹8,620 total
10 Mar - 11 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cambridge. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,099 reviews)
Stairway run down, hallways smell musty, near highway 401 so very noisy.

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Comfort Inn Cambridge
Crowne Plaza Kitchener-Waterloo by IHG

Crowne Plaza Kitchener-Waterloo by IHG

4 out of 5
105 King St E Kitchener ON
The price is ₹8,984 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
₹8,984
₹10,558 total
10 Mar - 11 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Kitchener. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,509 reviews)
Staff excellent Rooms very small access to parking lot very confusing

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Crowne Plaza Kitchener-Waterloo by IHG
Cambridge Hotel and Conference Centre

Cambridge Hotel and Conference Centre

3 out of 5
700 Hespeler Road Cambridge ON
The price is ₹8,182 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
₹8,182
₹9,616 total
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cambridge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,182 reviews)
Clean and comfortable

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Cambridge Hotel and Conference Centre
Courtyard by Marriott Waterloo St. Jacobs

Courtyard by Marriott Waterloo St. Jacobs

3 out of 5
50 Benjamin Rd Township of Woolwich ON
The price is ₹7,547 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
₹7,547
₹8,869 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Township of Woolwich. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,011 reviews)
Everything went very well, from the time we checked in, to the time we checked out.

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Waterloo St. Jacobs
The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt

The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt

4 out of 5
20 Queen St S. Kitchener ON
The price is ₹9,387 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
₹9,387
₹11,032 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kitchener. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
Loved it

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt
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Other neighbourhoods around Grand River South

Aerial panorama view of Caledonia, Ontario, Canada along the Grand River

Centreville Chicopee

While visiting Centreville Chicopee, you might make a stop by sights like Chicopee Tube Park and Chicopee Ski and Summer Resort.

Centreville Chicopee
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Vanier

Vanier might not have many top sights, but Fairview Park and Cineplex Cinemas Kitchener are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Vanier
This is a tower in Kitchener, Waterloo Ontario that has been standing since the 1800's #BSVtover

Pioneer Tower West

While Pioneer Tower West may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Chicopee Tube Park and Fairview Park.

Pioneer Tower West
Panorama of the Grand River at Fergus, Ontario, Canada in Autumn

Mill Courtland Woodside Park

When in Mill Courtland Woodside Park, you can plan a visit to Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex and TheMuseum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Mill Courtland Woodside Park
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Alpine

While Alpine isn't home to many top sights, Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex and TheMuseum are some notable places to visit nearby.

Alpine
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Cityscape

Downtown Kitchener

While visiting Downtown Kitchener, you might make a stop by sights like Centre In The Square and Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery.

Downtown Kitchener

Grand River South Travel Guide