Waterloo Public Square, Waterloo

Name: Waterloo Public Square
Address: Waterloo, Canada

#12 among attractions in Waterloo

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Waterloo Public Square is a stop on the Region of Waterloo's Ion rapid transit system. It is located on the Waterloo Spur rail line in Waterloo, between Willis Way and Erb Street at King Street, and at the north end of its namesake, the Waterloo Public Square. It opened in 2019. ()

Opened: 21 June 2019Coordinates: 43°27'50"N, 80°31'21"W

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Uptown WestWaterloo Canada

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Waterloo Public Square – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery, Waterloo Park, Victoria Park, University of Waterloo Faculty of Mathematics.

~1090 ftW
Museum, Art gallery
Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery, Waterloo
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Waterloo, Ontario, the Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery stands as a beacon of contemporary art, dedicated to exhibiting and collecting ceramic, glass, enamel, and stained glass works. This specialized art gallery is a treasure trove for art...
0.6 miW
Park
Waterloo Park, Waterloo
15 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.
1.7 miSE
Park
Victoria Park, Kitchener
44 min walk • Victoria Park is the oldest park in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, situated downtown. It is the site of numerous events and festivities.
1.3 miNW
Park
University of Waterloo Faculty of Mathematics, Waterloo
33 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.
1.2 miNW
Square
Quantum Nano Quad, Waterloo
31 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.
0.6 miNW
Seminary
Waterloo Lutheran Seminary, Waterloo
17 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.
~1150 ftN
Brewery, Cafe
Huether Hotel, Waterloo
6 min walk • The Huether Hotel is an historic building in Waterloo, Ontario. Originally built in 1855, renovations beginning in the 1870s established the building in the High Victorian style. Starting as a hotel and home for the Lion Brewery, the building today houses a café, restaurant and pub with the brewery now located next door.
1.4 miNW
Museum
University of Waterloo School of Optometry and Vision Science, Waterloo
37 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.
~320 ftNE
43°27'51"N • 80°31'17"W
Button Factory Arts, Waterloo
2 min walk • Museum
~950 ftNW
Library
Waterloo Public Library, Waterloo
5 min walk • The Waterloo Public Library is the public library system for Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1888, the library has three branches as of February 2021, with another under construction.
0.9 miW
Universities and schools
University of Waterloo, Waterloo
25 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Waterloo Public Square?

Nearby attractions include Button Factory Arts, Waterloo (2 min walk), Waterloo Public Library, Waterloo (5 min walk), Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery, Waterloo (6 min walk), Huether Hotel, Waterloo (6 min walk).

How to get to Waterloo Public Square by public transport?

The nearest stations to Waterloo Public Square:

Bus

King / Waterloo Public Square • Lines: 5, 7 (1 min walk)
King / Bridgeport • Lines: 5 (7 min walk)

Light rail

Waterloo Public Square • Lines: 301 (1 min walk)
Willis Way • Lines: 301 (4 min walk)