Grand River South

Kitchener

Early morning on the Grand River.  Fall is a great time of year in Ontario because not only are the leaves changing colours, but there is usually a mist on the water early in the morning.

When I woke up and started driving to this spot close to #MyBackyard I wasn't optimistic because there were no clouds in the sky for the sun to light up.  I was pleasantly surprised when the horizon started to turn orange and pink just before the sun rose.

Cambridge, Kitchener and Waterloo are all great cities for photography as there are many trails that run along the Grand River.
Early morning on the Grand River.  Fall is a great time of year in Ontario because not only are the leaves changing colours, but there is usually a mist on the water early in the morning.

When I woke up and started driving to this spot close to #MyBackyard I wasn't optimistic because there were no clouds in the sky for the sun to light up.  I was pleasantly surprised when the horizon started to turn orange and pink just before the sun rose.

Cambridge, Kitchener and Waterloo are all great cities for photography as there are many trails that run along the Grand River.
Autumn in Kitchener brings frost and fall colours.  There is a great stand of trees that turns the whole spectrum of fall colours on the Trailway #mybackyard

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Grand River South Hotel Deals

Quality Inn

Quality Inn

2.5 out of 5
2899 King St E Kitchener ON
The price is ¥10,671 per night from Feb 8 to Feb 9
¥10,671
¥12,541 total
Feb 8 - Feb 9
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kitchener. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,523 reviews)
Staff was very well trained attentive to our needs. The rooms were clean and lovely.

Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026

Quality Inn
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Waterloo St. Jacobs

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Waterloo St. Jacobs

2.5 out of 5
55 Benjamin Road Township of Woolwich ON
The price is ¥12,657 per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
¥12,657
¥14,874 total
Feb 1 - Feb 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Township of Woolwich. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,151 reviews)
Pleasant staff and very clean

Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Waterloo St. Jacobs
Cambridge Hotel and Conference Centre

Cambridge Hotel and Conference Centre

3 out of 5
700 Hespeler Road Cambridge ON
The price is ¥15,848 per night from Jan 25 to Jan 26
¥15,848
¥18,624 total
Jan 25 - Jan 26
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cambridge. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,154 reviews)
Good location, decent rooms

Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026

Cambridge Hotel and Conference Centre
Comfort Inn Cambridge

Comfort Inn Cambridge

2.5 out of 5
220 Holiday Inn Dr Cambridge ON
The price is ¥11,217 per night from Jan 22 to Jan 23
¥11,217
¥13,182 total
Jan 22 - Jan 23
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cambridge. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,080 reviews)
The staff is amazing!

Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026

Comfort Inn Cambridge
The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt

The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt

4 out of 5
20 Queen St S. Kitchener ON
The price is ¥16,988 per night from Jan 25 to Jan 26
¥16,988
¥19,964 total
Jan 25 - Jan 26
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kitchener. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
nice hotel, comedy shows Friday and Saturday, super funny

Reviewed on Jan 16, 2026

The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt
Crowne Plaza Kitchener-Waterloo by IHG

Crowne Plaza Kitchener-Waterloo by IHG

4 out of 5
105 King St E Kitchener ON
The price is ¥15,312 per night from Jan 25 to Jan 26
¥15,312
¥17,995 total
Jan 25 - Jan 26
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Kitchener. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,459 reviews)
Great buffet breakfast. Room was quiet. Bed was comfy. Staff were friendly.

Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026

Crowne Plaza Kitchener-Waterloo by IHG
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighborhoods around Grand River South

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Centreville Chicopee

If you're spending some time in Centreville Chicopee, Chicopee Tube Park and Chicopee Ski and Summer Resort are top sights worth seeing.

Centreville Chicopee
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Breslau

Notable for its live music, theaters, and breweries, Breslau is a sought-after destination for many travelers visiting Township of Woolwich. If you want to see some sights in the area, check out Bingemans or Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory.

Breslau
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Stanley Park

Though Stanley Park might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex and Fairview Park.

Stanley Park
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Vanier

While Vanier might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Fairview Park and Chicopee Tube Park.

Vanier
This is a tower in Kitchener, Waterloo Ontario that has been standing since the 1800's
#BSVtover

Pioneer Tower West

While Pioneer Tower West might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Chicopee Tube Park and Fairview Park.

Pioneer Tower West
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Mill Courtland Woodside Park

Mill Courtland Woodside Park might not have many top sights, but Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex and Grand River Rocks are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Mill Courtland Woodside Park


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