Waterloo Attractions and Activities
Things to Do
Discover Local Attractions
From farmers markets to university landmarks, Waterloo offers something for every visitor.
Stratford
Stratford is about an hour from Hammer Haus in Waterloo. Home to the Stratford Festival, a scenic river, independent shops, and some of the best restaurants in the region.
5. Fergus, Ontario
Explore Fergus, Ontario — 41 minutes from Hammer Haus Suites in Waterloo. Scottish heritage, the Grand River weir, local markets, and the nearby Elora Gorge.
4. Elora
Elora is 30 minutes from Hammer Haus in Waterloo. A limestone gorge village on the Grand River with swimming, trails, independent shops, and the Elora Mill restaurant.
3. St. Jacobs Country Playhouse
Professional theatre 3 km from Hammer Haus in Waterloo. Comedies, musicals, and dramas year-round from Drayton Entertainment. Book tickets in advance.
2. Village of St. Jacobs
A Mennonite village 3 km from Hammer Haus in Waterloo. Independent shops, galleries, restaurants, and the Mennonite Story visitor centre along King Street.
1. St. Jacob's Farmer's Market
One of Canada's largest farmers' markets, 3 km from Hammer Haus in Waterloo. Open Thursdays and Saturdays year-round. Fresh produce, baked goods, and a flea market.
St. Jacobs Village
A guide to St. Jacobs village — the Stone Crock, Jacob's Grill, La Crème, the farmers' market, and what to do on a half-day visit from Waterloo.