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Metropolitan Opera's Live in HD series
Kitchener-Waterloo Little Theatre — The Metropolitan Opera's Live in HD series returns for its landmark 20th season, bringing live performances and exclusive behind-the-scenes access from New York's iconic Met stage directly to Landmark Cinemas.
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Metropolitan Opera's Live in HD series
Landmark Cinemas Waterloo — The Metropolitan Opera's Live in HD series returns for its landmark 20th season, bringing live performances and exclusive behind-the-scenes access from New York's iconic Met stage directly to Landmark Cinemas.
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Metropolitan Opera's Live in HD series
Humanities Theatre, Theatres at UWaterloo — The Metropolitan Opera's Live in HD series returns for its landmark 20th season, bringing live performances and exclusive behind-the-scenes access from New York's iconic Met stage directly to Landmark Cinemas.
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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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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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What it's like to live here
Read the neighbourhood like a local: daily errands, green space, housing, and the current pulse around The Boardwalk.
Daily errands68 nearby
Food, coffee, shopping and everyday stops mapped from local business data.
Walkable core78 close-by
Places within roughly a 15-minute walk of the neighbourhood centre.
Green space21 parks & trails
Parks, trails and outdoor stops nearby that shape the week-to-week feel.
What Scout's hearing around the neighbourhood
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Popeyes in Waterloo offers a $6 Big Box deal with chicken or tenders, two sides, and a biscuit from June 1 to July 13, 2026.
Scout's noteBooster Juice Booster Juice is a popular juice and smoothie chain with multiple locations in Canada, including one in Edmonton.
Scout's noteLittle Caesars Pizza Little Caesars Pizza has multiple locations in Waterloo, offering takeaway meals and updated menu items.
Scout's noteThe Chopped Leaf The Chopped Leaf offers a variety of healthy meal options, including salads and bowls, with locations in Waterloo and Ottawa.
Scout's noteMeetPoint MeetPoint offers gem faceting design workshops using CAM concepts.
Scout's noteSouth Street Burger South Street Burger is a fast food spot in Meadowvale Business Park, offering classic burgers and fries.
Scout's noteCoffee Culture Café & Eatery (1 King St W) A popular spot on King St W in Waterloo, known for its coffee and eatery offerings.
Scout's noteAl Madina Al Madina is a long-standing Middle Eastern restaurant in the Kitchener Waterloo Region known for its Egyptian cuisine.
Scout's noteCountrystone Park Countrystone Park is the neighbourhood's spot for a walk or some fresh air.
Scout's noteAl Madina Al Madina is a go-to local spot for a bite around here.
Scout's note108 Birds 108 Birds 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 The Boardwalk
Openings, roadwork, civic decisions, development and public-space updates classified from recent source-linked local coverage.
St. John’s Kitchen Opens Around the Clock as Homelessness Crisis Deepens in Waterloo RegionSt. John’s Kitchen Opens Around the Clock as Homelessness Crisis Deepens in Waterloo Region frequencynews.caSt. John, Kitchen Opens Around, ClockWaterloo highway closures for planned roadwork on Aug. 8Waterloo highway closures for planned roadwork on Aug. 8 The RecordWaterloo, The Record Waterloo, The Record Waterloo ON NewsTornado warning issued for parts of Waterloo RegionTornado warning issued for parts of Waterloo Region ctvnews.caTornado, Waterloo Region, Waterloo NewsUPDATE: Tornado warning no longer in effectUPDATE: Tornado warning no longer in effect CambridgeToday.caUPDATE, Tornado, CambridgeToday.ca UPDATEWaterloo researchers launch climate intelligence companyWaterloo researchers launch climate intelligence company University of WaterlooWaterloo, University, Waterloo Waterloo$3.4M in Ontario funding puts region's townships on track for more public transit$3.4M in Ontario funding puts region's townships on track for more public transit cbc.caOntario, Waterloo ON News
This Weekend
Weekend picks in The Boardwalk
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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
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CRUDE AWAKENING @ Kitchener Blues Festival
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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
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Trinkets Toy & Collectibles Show - Bingemans Kingpin Bowlounge
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The quick read
What is happening in The Boardwalk this week?
The Boardwalk 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 The Boardwalk?
Family-coded listings near The Boardwalk 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 The Boardwalk?
There are 13 event listings that look free or no-cost near The Boardwalk, 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 The Boardwalk?
For a date night near The Boardwalk, 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 local news matters around The Boardwalk right now?
A Waterloo region taekwondo instructor convicted of sexual assault is allowed to continue teaching, and Ontario's privacy commissioner is investigating a data breach at a Waterloo region hospital. A Mississauga man has been charged following the sudden death of a Cambridge man after participating in a 'healing experience,' and Canada is prepared to halt booze bans in exchange for U.S. tariff relief.
What is The Boardwalk good for day to day?
The Boardwalk has 20 food and drink places and 9 mapped parks in the current Tiny Local Adventure map, plus current event and local-news signals when available.
Is The Boardwalk a good place to live?
The Boardwalk has 6 parks and green spaces, 20 places to eat, and 48 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 The Boardwalk?
There are 9 homes for sale in and around The Boardwalk, priced from $599,900 to $1,089,900 (median about $799,900). See the Homes page for current listings.
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What is there to do in The Boardwalk?
The Boardwalk has 6 parks and green spaces, 20 places to eat, and landmarks like 108 Birds. Use the curated day plan, or jump straight to Eat, Do, Events, Parks, Shop, or Homes.
Where should I park in The Boardwalk?
Most of The Boardwalk 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 The Boardwalk?
The Boardwalk sits in Waterloo, Ontario, reachable by car, by transit, or by the local trails for cyclists.
Can I see homes for sale in The Boardwalk?
Yes — the Homes page lists houses currently for sale in and around The Boardwalk, and can connect you with a local agent.