Southside Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Southside Hotel Deals
Quality Inn
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Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Waterloo St. Jacobs
Nice newer hotel in a fantastic location. Staff were attentive to our needs. Basic breakfast, expected more from a Hilton.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Cambridge Hotel and Conference Centre
Good location, decent rooms
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Comfort Inn Cambridge
Could be. A little cheaper in the. Week. And.tune. Up. Reno’s. down the road. But great people. And. Awsoeme sleep. Thanks. !!! For the great help. And. A nice. Place to rest. 😊
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt
As soon as we walked in, the staff greeted us very well. They were very friendly and proficient! The room was very clean and tidy when we came in as well. Really enjoyed our stay!
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Crowne Plaza Kitchener-Waterloo by IHG
Just a 5 minute drive from St. Mary's Hospital, where I spent a stressful day awaiting my brothers heart surgery. Staff were very kind. I had dinner at the restaurant in the hotel; wine prices were high, but Santa Fe chicken wrap with salad was excellent. Only complaint: poor quality toilet paper ...
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Southside
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.
Cedar Hill
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Cedar Hill and surrounding area, you can visit Centre In The Square and Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex.
Victoria Park
Victoria Park might not have many top sights, but Centre In The Square and Kitchener Market are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Downtown Kitchener
While visiting Downtown Kitchener, you might make a stop by sights like Centre In The Square and Kitchener City Hall.
Cherry Hill
While Cherry Hill may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Kitchener Market and Kitchener City Hall.
Vanier
Vanier might not have many top sights, but Fairview Park and Chicopee Tube Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
