Highland West Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
St Jacobs Farmers Market
During your visit to Township of Woolwich, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at St Jacobs Farmers Market. Experience the area's live music and festivals.
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.
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.
Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex
Catch an event at Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex during your trip to Kitchener. Discover the breweries and its festivals while you're in the area.
Activities
Guided Historical and Cultural Tour in Downtown Paris, ON Canada
Self Guided Driving Taste Tour - Brantford & Paris, ON - Private
Our pick of the best Highland West Hotel Deals
Boardwalk Homes - Executive Guest Rooms & Townhomes
"The staff is great but no cleaning on weekly basis unless you call them, The the aminties are very good."
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Quality Inn
"Room was clean but the carpets are old and dirty. Need a good shampoo . Edges all around the carpet dark and dirty. Bathroom tub had nicks in it. Two small thin complimentary bars of soap that barely kept the soapyness to them. Front desk staff pleasant but speak with thick accents and so fast we ..."
Reviewed on 8 June 2026
Crowne Plaza Kitchener-Waterloo by IHG
"The lobby and restaurant are brand new but as soon as you look on any other floor it’s really just outdated. It was clean enough though. Our balcony looked onto the rooftop which had a pile of gravel and several skylight windows over the pool under tarp. Our screen on the door was entirely ripped ..."
Reviewed on 8 June 2026
The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt
"Booked a standard city view room with a King Bed, the room was quite small (not a lot of room between the bed and the table/desk) but practical. A nice assortment of teas provided plus coffee pods and a fridge. I appreciated the bottled water to use for coffee since Waterloo water is soft and doesn't ..."
Reviewed on 8 June 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Kitchener
"Good value for the money, big, bright rooms (king bed), comfortable working space."
Reviewed on 9 June 2026
Home2 Suites By Hilton Kitchener
"The pool was shared with the adjoining hotel, it was very small and not heated making it not useable. Everything else was great."
Reviewed on 6 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Highland West
Saint Jacobs
You'll enjoy the museums and riverfront in Saint Jacobs. You might want to make time for a stop at St. Jacobs Scoolhouse Theatre or Maple Syrup Museum of Ontario.
Elmira
Elmira is well liked for its festivals. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Township of Woolwich area, you might plan a trip to West Montrose Covered Bridge or St. Jacobs Scoolhouse Theatre.
Downtown Kitchener
While visiting Downtown Kitchener, you might make a stop by sights like Kitchener City Hall and Centre In The Square.
Rockwood
Rockwood is well liked for its parks. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Guelph/Eramosa area, you might plan a trip to Rockwood Conservation Area or Angelstone Events.
K-W Hospital
While K-W Hospital may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Kitchener City Hall and Kitchener Market.
