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Can You Sing, Kitchener
Centre In The Square — Fri, Apr 30, 2027 at 7:30 PM EDT Can You Sing, Kitchener 101 Queen Street North, Kitchener, ON, Canada, Ontario N2H 6P7
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Hotel California: The Original Tribute to The Eagles
Centre In The Square — Sat, May 1, 2027 at 7:30 AM EDT Hotel California: The Original Tribute to The Eagles 101 Queen Street North, Kitchener, ON, Canada, Ontario N2H 6P7
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KWS Masterworks 4: The Journey Home
Centre In The Square — Sat, May 15, 2027 at 7:30 PM EDT KWS Masterworks 4: The Journey Home 101 Queen Street North, Kitchener, ON, Canada, Ontario N2H 6P7
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Legally Blonde – The Musical
Centre In The Square — Tue, May 18, 2027 at 7:30 PM EDT Legally Blonde – The Musical 101 Queen Street North, Kitchener, ON, Canada, Ontario N2H 6P7
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Jersey Boys
Centre In The Square — Fri, May 28, 2027 at 8:00 PM EDT Jersey Boys 101 Queen Street North, Kitchener, ON, Canada, Ontario N2H 6P7
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Street-Skate Punk Show in November at The Union
We’ll be visiting your beautiful town on November 8th at The Union with the skate punk legend Three Impotent Males to destroy curbs and melt rails! Supporting are your local street/ skate punk heroes The Essential Letdowns and Suplex! Have fun and share your energy with us!
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The Yacht Rock Show
Maxwell’s Concerts and Events — The Yacht Rock Show returns to Maxwell's on Saturday, August 15!… See more
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Alan Cross: UNCHARTED Live in Waterloo
Maxwell’s Concerts and Events — Alan Cross: UNCHARTED Live in Waterloo, Thursday November 12th, 2026!… See more
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Death From Above 1979 with special guests Wine Lips
Maxwell’s Concerts and Events — Death From Above 1979 with special guests Wine Lips, Wednesday, November 25!… See more
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ALT CTRL
Maxwell’s Concerts and Events — TONIGHT! ALT CTRL hits the Maxwell's stage featuring members of Our Lady Peace and Sloan, bringing an incredible night of '90s alternative rock favourites. If you grew up on this music, you're in for a really fun night. Last minute tickets are still available both online and at the door. Times: 7:30pm - Doors Open 8:30pm - Set 1 There is no support/opening act.
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Signal Hill
Maxwell’s Concerts and Events — TONIGHT! Signal Hill is at Maxwell's for a SOLD OUT show! No tickets will be available at the door. Times: 7:30pm - Doors Open 8:30pm - Set 1 10:00pm - Set 2 *Note: there is no support/opening act*
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Kalan Live in Waterloo
Maxwell’s Concerts and Events — Maxwell’s & HAVE HOPE present Kalan Live in Waterloo, Friday, September 25, 2026!… See more
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Opening Reception + Artist Talk for Boring Earth's 'spontaneous gift'
Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery — Join KWAG’s 2026 Gardeners-in-Residence sophia bartholomew and Shalaka Jadhav on Saturday, 8 August from 12–1 :30 p.m. for the last in a series of regular gatherings ne… See more
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The Yacht Rock Show
Maureen Forrester Recital Hall — The Yacht Rock Show returns to Maxwell's on Saturday, August 15!
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Alan Cross: UNCHARTED Live in Waterloo
Maureen Forrester Recital Hall — Alan Cross: UNCHARTED Live in Waterloo, Thursday November 12th, 2026!
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The Yacht Rock Show
Bandshell — The Yacht Rock Show returns to Maxwell's on Saturday, August 15!… See more
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ALT CTRL
Bandshell — Alan Cross: UNCHARTED Live in Waterloo, Thursday November 12th, 2026!… See more
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Death From Above 1979 with special guests Wine Lips
Bandshell — Death From Above 1979 with special guests Wine Lips, Wednesday, November 25!… See more
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What it's like to live here
Read the neighbourhood like a local: daily errands, green space, housing, and the current pulse around Ottawa Street South.
Daily errands25 nearby
Food, coffee, shopping and everyday stops mapped from local business data.
Walkable core31 close-by
Places within roughly a 15-minute walk of the neighbourhood centre.
Green space25 parks & trails
Parks, trails and outdoor stops nearby that shape the week-to-week feel.
What Scout's hearing around the neighbourhood
McLennan Park McLennan Park is the neighbourhood's spot for a walk or some fresh air.
Scout's noteMontana's Montana's is a go-to local spot for a bite around here.
Scout's noteFloating Window Floating Window is one of the spots locals tend to point newcomers to around here.
Scout's noteUpdated August 9, 2026
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What changed around Ottawa Street South
Openings, roadwork, civic decisions, development and public-space updates classified from recent source-linked local coverage.
Ford writes Carney asking to extend gas and diesel excise tax holiday to Jan. 1Ontario Premier Doug Ford has written to Prime Minister Mark Carney asking him to extend the federal gas excise tax holiday until at least the end of the year.Ford, Carney, Ontario Premier Doug FordFord visits Niagara municipalities recovering after massive floods but gives no financial help yet, mayor saysOntario Premier Doug Ford says he has met with the mayors of two flood-stricken municipalities under states of emergency in the Niagara Region.Ford, Niagara, Ontario Premier Doug FordOPP lay more than 1,800 charges in southwestern Ontario over Civic Holiday weekendOntario Provincial Police laid 1,815 charges during the Civic Holiday weekend in the West Region including hundreds for speeding and dozens for impaired driving. Police say the...Ontario, Civic Holiday, Ontario Provincial PoliceKate's 5 fun things to do in and around Waterloo region: Aug. 7 to 9It's Kitchener Blues Festival weekend, but there's also Guelph Fringe Festival, Cambridge Ribfest and Craft Beer Show and CritterFest in Elmira among other events.Kate's, Waterloo, It's Kitchener Blues Festival$3.4M in Ontario funding puts region's townships on track for more public transitThe Ontario government has announced $15.8 million will fund five projects in 30 communities. The beneficiaries include Woolwich, Wellesley, Wilmot and North Dumfries, which will receive...Ontario, The Ontario, WoolwichSIU no longer investigates most off-duty sex assault complaints. Advocates fear fewer people will come forwardThe number of police-involved sexual assault complaints reviewed by the Special Investigations Unit has been declining since 2021, data analyzed by CBC News shows. Researchers say...Advocates, Special Investigations Unit, CBC News
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Weekend picks in Ottawa Street South
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Sun Aug 9
Beginner West Coast Swing dance classes (5 week block) - no partner needed!
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Beginner West Coast Swing dance classes (5 week block) - no partner needed!
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Sun Aug 9
CRUDE AWAKENING @ Kitchener Blues Festival
Downtown Kitchener
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Sun Aug 9
Kitchener Blues Festival/Pretzel Logic with Guest: Corinne Plomish
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Kitchener Blues Festival/Pretzel Logic with Guest: Corinne Plomish
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Sun Aug 9
Rock the WRHN at the Kitchener Blues Festival
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Rock the WRHN at the Kitchener Blues Festival
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Sun Aug 9
Trinkets Toy & Collectibles Show - Bingemans Kingpin Bowlounge
Bingemans Centre Dr, Kitchener, ON N2B, Canada
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The quick read
What is happening in Ottawa Street South this week?
Ottawa Street South has 30 current event listings. Current picks include CRUDE AWAKENING @ Kitchener Blues Festival, Trinkets Toy & Collectibles Show - Bingemans Kingpin Bowlounge, Playful Fox Productions presents: SHREK The Musical.
What can families do in Ottawa Street South?
Family-coded listings near Ottawa Street South include KidsPark, Family Day at the Schwaben Club. Check each event page for time, venue, price, parking, and local notes.
Are there free things to do in Ottawa Street South?
There are 28 event listings that look free or no-cost near Ottawa Street South, including CRUDE AWAKENING @ Kitchener Blues Festival, Trinkets Toy & Collectibles Show - Bingemans Kingpin Bowlounge, Playful Fox Productions presents: SHREK The Musical.
What is in the local news around Ottawa Street South?
Recent local headlines around Ottawa Street South include Kate's 5 fun things to do in and around Waterloo region: Aug. 7 to 9, Former Green MP Mike Morrice announces he's running to be party's next leader, Waterloo taekwondo instructor convicted of sexual assault allowed to continue teaching. The source links below the guide point to the original reporting.
What is Ottawa Street South good for day to day?
Ottawa Street South has 9 food and drink places and 10 mapped parks in the current Tiny Local Adventure map, plus current event and local-news signals when available.
What are homes like in Ottawa Street South right now?
Tiny Local Adventure currently sees 20 home listings in or near Ottawa Street South, with a median asking price around $499,000.
Is Ottawa Street South a good place to live?
Ottawa Street South has 5 parks and green spaces, 9 places to eat, and 16 shops and services mapped within the neighbourhood. There are 24 homes currently for sale here. Use the guide below to judge the day-to-day fit for you.
What are homes like in Ottawa Street South?
There are 24 homes for sale in and around Ottawa Street South, priced from $250,000 to $770,000 (median about $499,999). See the Homes page for current listings.
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What is there to do in Ottawa Street South?
Ottawa Street South has 5 parks and green spaces, 9 places to eat, and landmarks like Floating Window. Use the curated day plan, or jump straight to Eat, Do, Events, Parks, Shop, or Homes.
Where should I park in Ottawa Street South?
Most of Ottawa Street South is residential with free street and lot parking near the parks and main streets. See Getting Here for mapped lots.
How do I get to Ottawa Street South?
Ottawa Street South sits in Kitchener, Ontario, reachable by car, by transit, or by the local trails for cyclists.
Can I see homes for sale in Ottawa Street South?
Yes — the Homes page lists houses currently for sale in and around Ottawa Street South, and can connect you with a local agent.