Grand River South Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Early morning on the Grand River.  Fall is a great time of year in Ontario because not only are the leaves changing colours, but there is usually a mist on the water early in the morning.

When I woke up and started driving to this spot close to #MyBackyard I wasn't optimistic because there were no clouds in the sky for the sun to light up.  I was pleasantly surprised when the horizon started to turn orange and pink just before the sun rose.

Cambridge, Kitchener and Waterloo are all great cities for photography as there are many trails that run along the Grand River.
Early morning on the Grand River.  Fall is a great time of year in Ontario because not only are the leaves changing colours, but there is usually a mist on the water early in the morning.

When I woke up and started driving to this spot close to #MyBackyard I wasn't optimistic because there were no clouds in the sky for the sun to light up.  I was pleasantly surprised when the horizon started to turn orange and pink just before the sun rose.

Cambridge, Kitchener and Waterloo are all great cities for photography as there are many trails that run along the Grand River.
Autumn in Kitchener brings frost and fall colours.  There is a great stand of trees that turns the whole spectrum of fall colours on the Trailway #mybackyard

Popular places to visit

Activities


Our pick of the best Grand River South Hotel Deals

Relax at this peaceful place to stay & all amenities are nearby

Relax at this peaceful place to stay & all amenities are nearby

Kitchener ON
The price is AU$156 per night from 29 Jan to 30 Jan
AU$156
29 Jan - 30 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday home in Kitchener. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and air conditioning. Popular attractions Chicopee Ski and Summer Resort and Chicopee Tube Park are ...
I booked the place the day prior. The host never contacted me back after I sent him messages THRU the app and made a phone call not only for a confirmation but for the check-in instructions.

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Relax at this peaceful place to stay & all amenities are nearby
Relax at this peaceful place to stay

Relax at this peaceful place to stay

Kitchener ON
The price is AU$158 per night from 29 Jan to 30 Jan
AU$158
29 Jan - 30 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday home in Kitchener. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and air conditioning. Popular attractions Chicopee Ski and Summer Resort and Chicopee Tube Park are ...
If you just need a place to sleep, this is perfect. Clean and comfortable. The only thing you need is a lab top or tablet, to watch some tv. The communication between myself and the host was excellent.

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2024

Relax at this peaceful place to stay
Quality Inn

Quality Inn

2.5 out of 5
2899 King St E Kitchener ON
The price is AU$116 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
AU$116
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kitchener. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,528 reviews)
Room was clean and staff was friendly and helpful.

Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

Quality Inn
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Waterloo St. Jacobs

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Waterloo St. Jacobs

2.5 out of 5
55 Benjamin Road Township of Woolwich ON
The price is AU$151 per night from 10 Feb to 11 Feb
AU$151
10 Feb - 11 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Township of Woolwich. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,162 reviews)
Pleasant staff and very clean

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Waterloo St. Jacobs
Cambridge Hotel and Conference Centre

Cambridge Hotel and Conference Centre

3 out of 5
700 Hespeler Road Cambridge ON
The price is AU$172 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
AU$172
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cambridge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,160 reviews)
Clean rooms and comfortable beds

Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026

Cambridge Hotel and Conference Centre
Crowne Plaza Kitchener-Waterloo by IHG

Crowne Plaza Kitchener-Waterloo by IHG

4 out of 5
105 King St E Kitchener ON
The price is AU$166 per night from 10 Feb to 11 Feb
AU$166
10 Feb - 11 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Kitchener. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,459 reviews)
Staff were courteous, rooms were clean. There was a large conference going on during our stay and we would have liked more consideration for dividing regular guests from these groups.

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Crowne Plaza Kitchener-Waterloo by IHG
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Grand River South

Aerial panorama view of Caledonia, Ontario, Canada along the Grand River

Centreville Chicopee

While visiting Centreville Chicopee, you might make a stop by sights like Chicopee Tube Park and Chicopee Ski and Summer Resort.

Centreville Chicopee
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Breslau

Notable for its live music, theatres and breweries, Breslau is a sought-after destination for many travellers visiting Township of Woolwich. If you want to see some sights in the area, check out Bingemans or Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory.

Breslau
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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.

Stanley Park
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Vanier

Vanier might not have many top sights, but Fairview Park and Chicopee Tube Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Vanier
This is a tower in Kitchener, Waterloo Ontario that has been standing since the 1800's
#BSVtover

Pioneer Tower West

While Pioneer Tower West may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Chicopee Tube Park and Fairview Park.

Pioneer Tower West
Panorama of the Grand River at Fergus, Ontario, Canada in Autumn

Mill Courtland Woodside Park

When in Mill Courtland Woodside Park, you can plan a visit to Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex and Grand River Rocks, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Mill Courtland Woodside Park


Grand River South Travel Guide

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