Vanier Travel Guide
Kitchener
Popular places to visit
Elora Gorge Conservation Area
Explore the great outdoors at Elora Gorge Conservation Area, a lovely green space in Centre Wellington. Amble around this quaint area's riverfront or experience its live music.
Centre In The Square
You can make plans for a show at Centre In The Square during your stay in Kitchener. Discover the breweries and its festivals while you're in the area.
Rockwood Conservation Area
Explore the great outdoors at Rockwood Conservation Area, a lovely green space in Guelph/Eramosa. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Fairview Park
During your trip to Kitchener, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Fairview Park. Discover the breweries and its festivals while you're in the area.
University of Waterloo
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Waterloo during your trip to Waterloo. Discover the breweries and its live music while you're in the area.
Wilfrid Laurier University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Wilfrid Laurier University during your trip to Waterloo. Experience the area's live music and festivals.
Things to do
Guided Historical and Cultural Tour in Downtown Paris, ON Canada
Self Guided Driving Taste Tour - Brantford & Paris, ON - Private
Private Transfer: Waterloo International Airport to Hamilton
Top hotels in Vanier
Quality Inn
It was nice enough. Older. Looked it's age, but not unexpected.
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Crowne Plaza Kitchener-Waterloo by IHG
The rooms were clean and the staff was friendly when we checked in. The thermostat in our room did not work, our room was very hot and uncomfortable to try to sleep in (we checked in late). We were given a little table fan. When the staff member came to give us the fan he realized our room was very ...
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt
Parking was a real drag! Rooms were great. Little funky.
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Comfort Inn Cambridge
Breakfast was good, staff was friendly and helpful, but the hotel did not have an elevator, was not aware of it. Had to carry the luggage upstairs.
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Cambridge Hotel and Conference Centre
Nice rooms updated fairly recently. Hallways and elevator were in good condition too. All staff are extremely friendly, courteous, and helpful. Would happily stay here again. Also, having a Nespresso machine in the room is 100x better than the typical hotel coffeemaker.
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Waterloo St. Jacobs
It is OK
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Vanier
Stanley Park
While Stanley Park isn't home to many top sights, Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex and Fairview Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Centreville Chicopee
While visiting Centreville Chicopee, you might make a stop by sights like Chicopee Tube Park and Chicopee Ski and Summer Resort.
Mill Courtland Woodside Park
When in Mill Courtland Woodside Park, you can plan a visit to Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts and Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Southside
Though Southside may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Joseph Schneider Haus and Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts.
Downtown Kitchener
While visiting Downtown Kitchener, you might make a stop by sights like Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts and Centre In The Square.
Grand River South
While Grand River South may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Chicopee Ski and Summer Resort and Chicopee Tube Park.
