Brubacher House, Waterloo

Name: Brubacher House
Address: Frank Tompa Drive, Waterloo, N2L 3G1, Canada
Telephone: +1 519-886-3855

#5 among attractions in Waterloo

Museum, Specialty museum

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Brubacher House is a historic house museum in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada which showcases the home life of 19th century Mennonite pioneers in Waterloo County. The house was built in 1850 or 1851 by the Mennonite community for the Brubacher family. It and its attached farmland were sold in 1965 to the University of Waterloo. ()

Coordinates: 43°28'32"N, 80°33'8"W

Address

Frank Tompa DriveDowntown WaterlooWaterloo N2L 3G1 Canada

Contact

+1 519-886-3855

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Brubacher House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Waterloo Park, University of Waterloo Faculty of Mathematics, Quantum Nano Quad, Laurel Creek Conservation Area.

1.1 miSE
Park
Waterloo Park, Waterloo
30 min walk • Waterloo Park, known as the "jewel of the city," is a verdant oasis nestled in the heart of Waterloo, Ontario. This expansive city park is a haven for both residents and tourists looking for a place to relax, play, and explore amidst nature's beauty.
0.4 miE
Park
University of Waterloo Faculty of Mathematics, Waterloo
11 min walk • The Faculty of Mathematics is one of six faculties of the University of Waterloo in Waterloo, Ontario, offering over 500 courses in mathematics, statistics and computer science. The Faculty also houses the David R. Cheriton School of Computer Science, formerly the Faculty's computer science department. There are over 31,000 alumni.
0.5 miSE
Square
Quantum Nano Quad, Waterloo
14 min walk • Mike & Ophelia Lazaridis Quantum-Nano Centre is a research and development laboratory for quantum information science and nanotechnology at the University of Waterloo in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.
1.3 miNW
Park
Laurel Creek Conservation Area, Kitchener
34 min walk • Laurel Creek Conservation Area, or simply Laurel Creek, is a park located in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. The park is owned by the Grand River Conservation Authority.
1.2 miE
Seminary
Waterloo Lutheran Seminary, Waterloo
31 min walk • Martin Luther University College, formerly Waterloo Lutheran Seminary, is a seminary of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada federated with the nondenominational Wilfrid Laurier University, located in Waterloo, Ontario.
~1800 ftE
Museum
University of Waterloo School of Optometry and Vision Science, Waterloo
9 min walk • The School of Optometry and Vision Science is one of the professional schools at the University of Waterloo. It is a school within the university's Faculty of Science and is the larger of the two optometry schools in Canada.
~1010 ftE
43°28'31"N • 80°32'55"W
Columbia Icefield, Waterloo
5 min walk • Ice skating, Ice rink
0.8 miSE
Universities and schools
University of Waterloo, Waterloo
20 min walk • The University of Waterloo is a public research university with a main campus in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. The main campus is on 404 hectares of land adjacent to "Uptown" Waterloo and Waterloo Park.
1.2 miE
Sport, Sport venue
University Stadium, Waterloo
30 min walk • University Stadium, also known as Knight–Newbrough Field and formerly known as Seagram Stadium, is a football stadium in Waterloo, Ontario with a capacity of 6,000. It is home to the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks football, rugby, and lacrosse teams.
1.3 miSE
Sport, Sport venue
Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex, Waterloo
33 min walk • The Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex is a recreation facility in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. It is located on Father David Bauer Drive, west of Uptown.
0.5 miSE
Universities and schools
St. Jerome's University, Waterloo
14 min walk • St. Jerome's University, commonly shortened to St. Jerome's or SJU, is a public Roman Catholic university in Waterloo, Ontario. It is federated with the University of Waterloo. St. Jerome's, within the University of Waterloo, combines academics and a residence. Students may both reside at and take classes through St.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Brubacher House open?

Brubacher House is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 2 pm - 5 pm
Thursday 2 pm - 5 pm
Friday 2 pm - 5 pm
Saturday 2 pm - 5 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Brubacher House?

Nearby attractions include University of Waterloo School of Optometry and Vision Science, Waterloo (9 min walk), University of Waterloo Faculty of Mathematics, Waterloo (11 min walk), Renison University College, Waterloo (14 min walk), Quantum Nano Quad, Waterloo (14 min walk).

How to get to Brubacher House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Brubacher House:

Bus

Columbia / Village 1 • Lines: 13 (5 min walk)
Hagey / Frank Tompa • Lines: 9 (7 min walk)

Light rail

Research and Technology • Lines: 301 (14 min walk)
University of Waterloo • Lines: 301 (15 min walk)