Highland West Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
St Jacobs Farmers Market
During your visit to Township of Woolwich, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at St Jacobs Farmers Market. Experience the area's live music and festivals.
Elora Gorge Conservation Area
Explore the great outdoors at Elora Gorge Conservation Area, a lovely green space in Centre Wellington. Amble around this quaint area's riverfront or experience its live music.
Centre In The Square
You can make plans for a show at Centre In The Square during your stay in Kitchener. Discover the breweries and its festivals while you're in the area.
Rockwood Conservation Area
Explore the great outdoors at Rockwood Conservation Area, a lovely green space in Guelph/Eramosa. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
University of Waterloo
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Waterloo during your trip to Waterloo. Discover the breweries and its live music while you're in the area.
Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex
Catch an event at Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex during your trip to Kitchener. Discover the breweries and its festivals while you're in the area.
Things to do
Guided Historical and Cultural Tour in Downtown Paris, ON Canada
Self Guided Driving Taste Tour - Brantford & Paris, ON - Private
Amazing Kitchener Scavenger Hunt: The Kingdom of Kitchener
Top hotels in Highland West
Boardwalk Homes - Executive Guest Rooms & Townhomes
"Do not mistake this property for anything other than a place to sleep. It is a three storey house converted to rental rooms that are clean and adequate. There is no staff and no service. Two washrooms on the second floor serve the second and third floors. Last person to the showers gets cold water ..."
Reviewed on 15 Jun 2026
Quality Inn
"The building was really old and run down. My ground floor room had a sliding glass door out to the parking lot and no bar in place for security so as a woman travelling alone I hated that. However the staff were great, the breakfast was decent, the rooms were clean."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Crowne Plaza Kitchener-Waterloo by IHG
"Super clean and comfortable room at the perfect temperature. Easy to access parking and overall excellent stay."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Comfort Inn Guelph
"Room was just renovated. Free parking. Breakfast was nothing special."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Kitchener
Best Western Plus Cambridge Hotel
"Good area and claen"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Highland West
Saint Jacobs
You'll enjoy the museums and riverfront in Saint Jacobs. You might want to make time for a stop at St. Jacobs Scoolhouse Theatre or Maple Syrup Museum of Ontario.
Elmira
Elmira is well liked for its festivals. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Township of Woolwich area, you might plan a trip to St Jacob's Country Playhouse or St. Jacobs Scoolhouse Theatre.
Downtown Kitchener
While visiting Downtown Kitchener, you might make a stop by sights like Centre In The Square and Kitchener City Hall.
Rockwood
Rockwood is well liked for its parks. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Guelph/Eramosa area, you might plan a trip to Rockwood Conservation Area or Angelstone Events.
K-W Hospital
While K-W Hospital may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Kitchener Market and Kitchener City Hall.
