WATERLOO

Waterloo is a city in Southern Ontario, Canada. Waterloo is adjacent to the city of Kitchener. They are often jointly referred to as "Kitchener-Waterloo" or "the Twin Cities". Waterloo is part of Canada's Technology Triangle, and many Technology companies are either based or have branches there. The city is often called the “Silicon Valley of the North” because it hosts many tech companies, startups, and research centers. The David Johnston Research + Technology Park and Communitech Hub are popular centers for innovation.

It is home to two major universities – the University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University. These institutions attract students, researchers, and entrepreneurs from around the world. The University of Waterloo, which boasts the largest math and computer science undergraduate program in the world.

There are five main parks in the city. RIM Park occupies 2 square kilometres and is home to a variety of indoor and outdoor sporting facilities. Waterloo Park is in Uptown Waterloo, and contains historical buildings, a bandshell, animal displays, and the Lions' Lagoon water park in its 45 hectares.

The Grand River flows southward along the east side of the city. Waterloo, Ontario is full of vibrant markets and unique shops, and within an easy drive of Toronto, Lake Ontario, Niagara Falls. The St. Jacobs Farmers' Market, located nearby, is a major attraction. It is one of Canada’s largest year-round farmers' markets and draws thousands of visitors each week.