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.
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$154 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
AU$154
16 Mar - 17 Mar
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 ...
5/10 (4 reviews)
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$156 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
AU$156
16 Mar - 17 Mar
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
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$115 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$115
22 Mar - 23 Mar
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,551 reviews)
Decently clean room, little details missed ( hair in bed that was not mine) very spacious, front desk was kind but could’ve been more engaged and slower when discussing things

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Quality Inn
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$182 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
AU$182
18 Mar - 19 Mar
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. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,522 reviews)
Everything was great except the staff had to provide a space heater in our room as the central heating system was not working properly.

Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026

Crowne Plaza Kitchener-Waterloo by IHG
Comfort Inn Cambridge

Comfort Inn Cambridge

2.5 out of 5
220 Holiday Inn Dr Cambridge ON
The price is AU$134 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
AU$134
30 Mar - 31 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cambridge. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,105 reviews)
Rooms are always Clean

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Comfort Inn Cambridge
The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt

The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt

4 out of 5
20 Queen St S. Kitchener ON
The price is AU$171 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$171
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kitchener. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
I was very disappointed in the parking, there is no parking at the hotel, and I had to pay $31 to park overnight at a public parking lot.

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt
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.

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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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Stanley Park

While Stanley Park isn't home to many top sights, Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex and Chicopee Ski and Summer Resort 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
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 TheMuseum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Mill Courtland Woodside Park
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Cedar Hill

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Cedar Hill and surrounding area, you can visit Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery and Centre In The Square.

Cedar Hill
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Cityscape

Downtown Kitchener

While visiting Downtown Kitchener, you might make a stop by sights like Centre In The Square and Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery.

Downtown Kitchener


Grand River South Travel Guide

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