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Sat Jun 20 · 8:00 PM Steve Holt Sun Jun 21 12th International Day of Yoga Sun Jun 21 Opportunity Bridal - Wedding Dress Sale - Kitchener Sun Jun 21 Celebrate Father’s Day - Dads Get in FREE Thu Jun 25 Youth Creators Guild Thu Jun 25 · 8:00 PM Garnetta Crowell & DaGroovmasters Fri Jun 26 Cruising on King Fri Jun 26 · 8:00 PM Muneeb Herman (South Africa)

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Uptown

Uptown in Kitchener, ON — food, shopping, parking.

Choice · 30 parks & green spaces · 290 places to eat

open now 758 places mapped 30 events this week
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The quick read

Is Uptown a good place to live?

Uptown has 30 parks and green spaces, 290 places to eat, and 333 shops and services mapped within the neighbourhood. There are 634 homes currently for sale here. Use the guide below to judge the day-to-day fit for you.

What are homes like in Uptown?

There are 634 homes for sale in and around Uptown, priced from $1 to $9,750,000 (median about $485,900). See the Homes page for current listings.

What is Uptown known for?

Uptown is known locally for landmarks like Choice, its 290-strong food and drink scene.

What's happening in Uptown this week?

There are 30 events on this week in and around Uptown, from local listings — see the Events page for dates and details.

Who is Uptown best for?

Based on what's here, Uptown suits families and the outdoors, food lovers, shopping and errands.

Choose your own adventure - Uptown

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    Three hand-picked days through Uptown, every stop a real place.

    Slow morning

    Coffee, a green stroll, an easy lunch

    1. Morning Covenant Cafe Cafe
    2. Stroll Thorndale Park Park
    3. Lunch Kam Yin Chinese
    4. Treat Dairy Queen Ice Cream
    5. Browse Food Basics Supermarket
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    Get outside

    Trails, parks, and a laid-back bite

    1. Trailhead Westvale Park Park
    2. Picnic Bolingbrooke Park Park
    3. Grab a bite Double Double Pizza Pizza
    4. Run around Clair Lake Park Playground Playground
    5. Casual dinner Subway Sandwich
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    Culture & flavours

    Heritage, local shops, a proper dinner

    1. History Choice Artwork
    2. Coffee Starbucks Coffee Shop
    3. Local shop Zehrs Supermarket
    4. Dinner out Red Swan Pizza Restaurant
    5. Tonight Steve Holt Sat Jun 20 · 8:00 PM
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    Through the lens

    Places in this neighbourhood, as photographed by the people who know it.

    KFC
    Removery Tattoo Removal and Fading
    MIGA
    Stop to Shop Food Stores
    St. Jeromes Caf
    Oka Sushi
    Yi Fang Tea
    Pin Up Arcade Bar
    Science C&D
    Busy Corner
    Bianca's Pizza
    Kajun Chicken & Seafood
    Bao Sandwich Bar
    Bread and Bretzel Basket
    May Court Nearly New Shop
    Lincoln Variety
    Flock Stop
    LCBO
    Edward's Coin-Op Laundromat
    Union Market
    Vincenzo's
    Carry-On Comics
    No Frills
    Water Smart Systems
    The Market At UWP
    Wright auto sales
    Piper Arms Pub

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    Could you live here?

    Falling for Uptown? Ask our local insider what it's really like to call this neighbourhood home — schools, the commute, the quiet streets, what's on the market right now.

    Around town this week

    Fresh from local news covering Uptown and the surrounding area.

    Protesters disrupted a regional council meeting in Uptown, Ont., over a Kitchener encampment decision, while Six Nations criticized a Brantford councillor for dismissing land acknowledgments. Police in Cambridge launched an initiative to combat copper wire and scrap metal theft, and an 87-year-old in the Waterloo region raised over $500K for affordable housing. Ontario's legislature is set for its shortest sitting in decades, and a Brampton officer fatally struck in northern Ontario was remembered at a funeral.

    Curated by TinyLocalAdventure from local news sources · Updated June 19, 2026 · AI-assisted summary. Headlines below link to the original reporting.

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    Good to know

    What is there to do in Uptown?

    Uptown has 30 parks and green spaces, 290 places to eat, and landmarks like Choice. Use the curated day plan, or jump straight to Eat, Do, Events, Parks, Shop, or Homes.

    Where should I park in Uptown?

    Most of Uptown 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 Uptown?

    Uptown sits in Kitchener, Ontario, reachable by car, by transit, or by the local trails for cyclists.

    Can I see homes for sale in Uptown?

    Yes — the Homes page lists houses currently for sale in and around Uptown, and can connect you with a local agent.