Waterloo is a short drive from Toronto, found northwest of Kitchener and close to the infamous St Jacob’s. Waterloo is a friendly and diverse community, with a large German influence and thriving Mennonite communities.

Lower costs of living in Waterloo make housing prices much more reasonable, which is helping to drive growth in the area. Residents enjoy a blend of districts and neighbourhoods that cater to all tastes, including suburban, urban, rural and downtown areas.

For those that love to enjoy outdoor recreation, Waterloo offers several events and festivals, over 20 golf courses, several conservation areas and thousands of acres of parks. Which means that there is always something for people to do in Waterloo when they want to enjoy some fresh air.

Not just scenic, Waterloo is a powerful economic hub. In fact, it has the most concentrated collection of leading technology and innovation corporations in all of Ontario. Some of these world-class companies include:

•   Aeryon Labs
•   Google
•   IBM
•   Maplesoft
•   Open Text Corporation
•   RIM

Waterloo is not just a strong economic hub, it is also home to leading educational institutions, such as:

•   Conestoga College
•   University of Guelph
•   University of Waterloo
•   Wilfrid Laurier University