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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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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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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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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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Doors Open Waterloo Region
SAVE THE DATE for Doors Open Waterloo Region on September 19th! Brubacher House is excited to be one of 27 participating sites this year.
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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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What it's like to live here
Read the neighbourhood like a local: daily errands, green space, housing, and the current pulse around Albert Street.
Daily errands37 nearby
Food, coffee, shopping and everyday stops mapped from local business data.
Walkable core48 close-by
Places within roughly a 15-minute walk of the neighbourhood centre.
Green space14 parks & trails
Parks, trails and outdoor stops nearby that shape the week-to-week feel.
What Scout's hearing around the neighbourhood
Heasley Park The green space locals head to around here is Heasley Park.
Scout's noteThirsty's Bar & Grill Thirsty's Bar & Grill is a go-to local spot for a bite around here.
Scout's noteCarousel Dance Centre Carousel Dance Centre is one of the spots locals tend to point newcomers to around here.
Scout's noteUpdated August 8, 2026
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What changed around Albert Street
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 Albert Street
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August 8: Comp 2s & 4s
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August 8: Comp 2s & 4s
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Sat Aug 8
Level Up: A Super Mario-Inspired Robotics Workshop
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Level Up: A Super Mario-Inspired Robotics Workshop
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Sat Aug 8
NOCHE DE DESPECHO KITCHENER
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NOCHE DE DESPECHO KITCHENER
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Sat Aug 8
Northern Outlaw Wrestling presents: Game Over 2!
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Northern Outlaw Wrestling presents: Game Over 2!
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Sat Aug 8
Waterloo Summer Chess Club ♟️
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Waterloo Summer Chess Club ♟️
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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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Places in this neighbourhood, as photographed by the people who know it.
Thirsty's Bar & Grill
Mat's Auto
Mader's Massage Therapy Clinic
Phillip's Shawarma
Carousel Dance Centre
Artistic Landscaping
Chef On Call
Waterloo Public Library - McCormick Branch
Northdale Auto Body Ontario
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The quick read
What is happening in Albert Street this week?
Albert Street has 30 current event listings. Current picks include Alchemy Hyrox Challenge, Trades & Tech Summer Camp: Linamar (All-Girls Camp), REDKEN CANADA - LIVED IN BLONDES.
What can families do in Albert Street?
Family-coded listings near Albert Street include Trades & Tech Summer Camp: Linamar (All-Girls Camp). Check each event page for time, venue, price, parking, and local notes.
Are there free things to do in Albert Street?
There are 13 event listings that look free or no-cost near Albert Street, including Fin de Fiesta Flamenco at The Jazz Room, Hindi Poetry Open Mic in KWC, Summer Art Camp Week 8: Fun & Functional Creations (2).
What is a good date-night idea in Albert Street?
For a date night near Albert Street, start with 90S DRAG SHOW AT COX CREEK CELLARS IN GUELPH!, Jeff Leeson: Only Gonna Say This Once Comedy Tour in Guelph, Guelph Yoga and Wellness Festival 2026, then use the Eat & Drink guide for coffee, dinner, or a nearby stop.
What is in the local news around Albert Street?
Recent local headlines around Albert Street include Waterloo taekwondo instructor convicted of sexual assault allowed to continue teaching, Kate's 5 fun things to do in and around Waterloo region: Aug. 7 to 9, Ontario's privacy commissioner continues investigation into Waterloo region hospital data breach. The source links below the guide point to the original reporting.
What is Albert Street good for day to day?
Albert Street has 13 food and drink places and 3 mapped parks in the current Tiny Local Adventure map, plus current event and local-news signals when available.
Is Albert Street a good place to live?
Albert Street has 2 parks and green spaces, 13 places to eat, and 24 shops and services mapped within the neighbourhood. There are 9 homes currently for sale here. Use the guide below to judge the day-to-day fit for you.
What are homes like in Albert Street?
There are 9 homes for sale in and around Albert Street, priced from $385,000 to $999,880 (median about $613,000). See the Homes page for current listings.
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What is there to do in Albert Street?
Albert Street has 2 parks and green spaces, 13 places to eat, and landmarks like Carousel Dance Centre. Use the curated day plan, or jump straight to Eat, Do, Events, Parks, Shop, or Homes.
Where should I park in Albert Street?
Most of Albert Street 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 Albert Street?
Albert Street sits in Waterloo, Ontario, reachable by car, by transit, or by the local trails for cyclists.
Can I see homes for sale in Albert Street?
Yes — the Homes page lists houses currently for sale in and around Albert Street, and can connect you with a local agent.