Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Kitchener, Canada

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Number of sights 6 sights
Distance 2.2 km
Ascend 25 m
Descend 39 m

Experience Kitchener in Canada in a whole new way with our free self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Individual Sights in Kitchener

Sight 1: Centre in the Square

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Centre In The Square is a live theatre and performing arts centre located on Queen Street in downtown Kitchener, Ontario, Canada.

Wikipedia: Centre In The Square (EN), Website

520 meters / 6 minutes

Sight 2: Waterloo County Gaol

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The Waterloo County Gaol, located in Kitchener, Ontario, is a retired prison and historic site. Constructed in 1852, it is the oldest government building still-standing in the city. The Governor's House, home of the "gaoler", in a mid-Victorian Italian Villa style, was added in 1878. Both have been on Canadian Register of Historic Places since 27 March 2008. Both buildings have been extensively restored. They are located at 73 Queen Street North, Kitchener, Ontario beside the new Court House.

Wikipedia: Waterloo County Gaol (EN)

422 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 3: TheMuseum

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TheMuseum is an art and technology museum in Kitchener, Ontario. It opened to the public in September 2003 after eight years of planning and fundraising. TheMuseum offers permanent interactive exhibits and rotating temporary exhibits designed for all ages.

Wikipedia: TheMuseum (EN), Website

806 meters / 10 minutes

Sight 4: Joseph Schneider Haus

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The Schneider Haus National Historic Site, formerly Joseph Schneider Haus, is a museum in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Situated on some of the earliest land to be settled by non-Indigenous peoples in what would become Waterloo County, the museum includes the oldest remaining dwelling in the area and was named a National Historic Site of Canada in 1999.

Wikipedia: Joseph Schneider Haus (EN), Website

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Sight 5: Joseph Schneider Haus National Historic Site

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The Schneider Haus National Historic Site, formerly Joseph Schneider Haus, is a museum in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Situated on some of the earliest land to be settled by non-Indigenous peoples in what would become Waterloo County, the museum includes the oldest remaining dwelling in the area and was named a National Historic Site of Canada in 1999.

Wikipedia: Schneider Haus (EN)

420 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 6: Victoria Park

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Victoria ParkLupin at en.wikipedia / CC BY-SA 3.0

Victoria Park is the oldest park in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, situated downtown. It is the site of numerous events and festivities.

Wikipedia: Victoria Park, Kitchener (EN)

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