Why go
- City in Canada.
- Served by Waterloo International Airport (YKF).
History
Kitchener is a city in the Canadian province of Ontario, about 100 km (62 mi) west of Toronto. It is one of three cities that make up the Regional Municipality of Waterloo and is the regional seat. Kitchener was known as Berlin until a 1916 referendum changed its name. The city covers an area of 136.86 km2, and had a population of 256,885 at the time of the 2021 Canadian census.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 2 direct destinations
- American Airlines AA (ERJ-145, ERD) · 1 route: Chicago*
- US Airways US (ERJ-145, ERD) · 1 route: Chicago*
- WestJet WS (737-700) · 1 route: Calgary
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Waterloo International Airport (YKF). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: YKF has direct flights to 2 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Chicago, Calgary).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Kitchener (K/W), Ontario. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.