Vanier 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.
Guelph Lake Conservation Area
Explore the great outdoors at Guelph Lake Conservation Area, a lovely green space in Guelph/Eramosa. Experience the area's festivals and theatre scene.
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.
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.
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 Vanier Hotel Deals
Quality Inn
Staff was very well trained attentive to our needs. The rooms were clean and lovely.
Reviewed on 12 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 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 Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex and Grand River Rocks, 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 Grand River Rocks and Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex.
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.
Downtown Kitchener
While visiting Downtown Kitchener, you might make a stop by sights like Centre In The Square and Kitchener City Hall.
