Grand River South

Kitchener

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

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Grand River South Hotel Deals

Quality Inn

Quality Inn

2.5 out of 5
2899 King St E Kitchener ON
The price is NT$2,148 per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
NT$2,148
NT$2,525 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
includes taxes & fees
Book a 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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,552 reviews)
parking

Reviewed on 2026/2/24

Quality Inn
Comfort Inn Cambridge

Comfort Inn Cambridge

2.5 out of 5
220 Holiday Inn Dr Cambridge ON
The price is NT$2,310 per night from Feb 25 to Feb 26
NT$2,310
NT$2,714 total
Feb 25 - Feb 26
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cambridge. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,088 reviews)
Clean room, good breakfast (with great coffee available all day) and super friendly staff. Would stay again!

Reviewed on 2026/2/19

Comfort Inn Cambridge
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 NT$3,082 per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
NT$3,082
NT$3,622 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Kitchener. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,494 reviews)
Ok place

Reviewed on 2026/2/22

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

Cambridge Hotel and Conference Centre

3 out of 5
700 Hespeler Road Cambridge ON
The price is NT$3,190 per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
NT$3,190
NT$3,749 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cambridge. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,179 reviews)
Great price, clean room, everything we needed, great restaurant downstairs

Reviewed on 2026/2/22

Cambridge Hotel and Conference Centre
Courtyard by Marriott Waterloo St. Jacobs

Courtyard by Marriott Waterloo St. Jacobs

3 out of 5
50 Benjamin Rd Township of Woolwich ON
The price is NT$2,565 per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
NT$2,565
NT$3,014 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Township of Woolwich. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
The stay was really lovely! Everything clean, comfy, and well stocked, and the staff got us plates and utensils when we asked for some too - since our room wasn't a one with a whole kitchen. The food at the bistro was yummy as well. All the staff was very accommodating and kind, and things were reasonably ...

Reviewed on 2026/2/23

Courtyard by Marriott Waterloo St. Jacobs
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 NT$3,259 per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
NT$3,259
NT$3,830 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kitchener. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
City view rooms are very noisy at night. Hotel was ok otherwise. Restaurant food was very good.

Reviewed on 2026/2/23

The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt
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Other neighborhoods around Grand River South

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

Centreville Chicopee

If you're spending some time in Centreville Chicopee, Chicopee Tube Park and Chicopee Ski and Summer Resort are top sights worth seeing.

Centreville Chicopee
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Breslau

Notable for its live music, theaters, and breweries, Breslau is a sought-after destination for many travelers 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

Though Stanley Park might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex and Chicopee Ski and Summer Resort.

Stanley Park
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Vanier

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

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 might 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

Mill Courtland Woodside Park might not have many top sights, but Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex and Kitchener Market are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Mill Courtland Woodside Park


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