Top Employers in Kitchener-Waterloo
The editors of Canada's Top 100 Employers hailed the following companies as Waterloo Area's Top Employers for 2020. They chose the winners based on their physical workplace, work and social atmosphere, and health and financial benefits among other categories.
AET Group Inc. Crawford & Company (Canada) Inc. D2L Corporation Diva International Inc. Energy+ Inc. Equitable Life of Canada eSentire Inc. Farm Mutual Re FedDev Ontario GHD Limited
Gore Mutual Insurance Company Northern Digital Inc. / NDI Novocol Pharmaceutical of Canada Inc. Sleeman Breweries Ltd. Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Inc. University of Waterloo Vidyard WalterFedy Inc. Waterloo North Hydro Inc. Wilfrid Laurier University
Top Schools in Kitchener-Waterloo
Elementary Waterloo Laurelwood Public School Abraham Erb Public School Vista Hills Public School Millen Woods Public School
Kitchener Lackner Woods Public School Mary Johnston Public School Chicopee Hills Public School
High School Waterloo Bluevale Collegiate Institute Sir John A. Macdonald Secondary School Waterloo Collegiate Institute
Kitchener Resurrection Catholic Secondary School Grand River Collegiate Institute Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute
Post-Secondary Waterloo Bluevale Collegiate Institute Sir John A. Macdonald Secondary School Waterloo Collegiate Institute
Kitchener Resurrection Catholic Secondary School Grand River Collegiate Institute Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute
Recreation in Kitchener-Waterloo
Whether your definition of recreation is breaking a little sweat or relaxing in the middle of a charming view, there is always something for you to do. Both cities of Kitchener and Waterloo offer sports and other recreational activities for all ages throughout the year such as:
camping hiking basketball skating
tennis golf picnic swimming
frisbee badminton pickleball slo-pitch
soccer volleyball roundnet hockey
Hospitals in Kitchener-Waterloo
The Grand River Hospital provides 15 clinical programs ranging from cancer care to rehabilitation. With the synergistic teamwork of 3,735 staff members, 696 accredited healthcare professionals, and 1,000 volunteers, this 665-bed facility serves 67,000 emergency and 237,4000 ambulatory patients yearly.
A member of the St. Joseph’s Health System, St. Mary’s General Hospital stands as one of Canada’s biggest healthcare institutions. Since 1991, it has committed to meet the holistic health, wellness and social needs of the public.
Kitchener Public Library and Waterloo Public Library
With five locations, the Kitchener Public Library is home to more than 560,000 collections of books, publications, videos, music and more in various languages. It offers free public wi-fi and computer workstations. If you need a place to hold meetings, workshops, and training sessions, you can also rent rooms, equipment and even a full theatre.
Aside from providing resources for their members’ viewing, listening, and reading pleasure, the Waterloo Public Library also conducts year-round fun, virtual learning programs for all ages. There is one specifically catering to Canadian newcomers as well. Membership is free for anyone residing or owning a property in Waterloo.
Kitchener-Waterloo Places of Worship
Religion in Kitchener-Waterloo is diversified. Most of its inhabitants are Christians followed by non-affiliated ones. Other prominent faith groups in the area consist of Muslims, Hindus and Buddhists. Here are some houses of worship in Kitchener-Waterloo based on the religion:
Anglican - All Saints Anglican Church Baptist - Glen Acres Baptist Church Buddhist - Phommaviharam Buddhist Temple Catholic - St. Mary’s Church Christian - Bethel Chapel Hindu - Brahmarishi Mission Of Canada Jehovah’s Witness - Kingdom Hall
Islam - Muslim Society of Waterloo & Wellington Counties Jewish - Temple Shalom Lutheran - Christ Lutheran Church Mennonite - Erb Street Mennonite Church Orthodox - Ukrainian Orthodox Church of St. Sophia Sikhism - Golden Triangle Sikh Association
