Place to visit
Waterloo Pioneer Memorial Tower, Canada: what it is and when to go
Waterloo Pioneer Memorial Tower is a memorial tower in Ontario, Canada (Kitchener, Ontario). Interests: History and Architecture. The best time to visit is February and May to October. In June there are 15 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 47. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Canada: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Memorial tower in Ontario, Canada · History, Architecture
- Where
- Canada
- Best time
- February and May to October.
- Nearest airport
- YYZ Toronto, 71 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 43.40016, -80.41624
What it is and where
Waterloo Pioneer Memorial Tower is a memorial tower in Ontario, Canada (Kitchener, Ontario). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Canada: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Kitchener, Ontario, where this site lists 38 more places to see, 8.8 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 43.40016, -80.41624; the nearest main airport is Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ, Toronto), 71 km as the crow flies. How to get around Canada (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the History and Architecture places in Canada. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Waterloo Pioneer Memorial Tower is February and May to October.
- JanPossible9:07
- FebBest time10:17
- MarPossible11:39
- AprPossible13:12
- MayBest time14:30
- JunBest time15:12
- JulBest time14:55
- AugBest time13:47
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:46
- NovPossible9:27
- DecPossible8:47
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 47. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| History | February and May to October | November to January and March to April |
| Architecture | February and May to October | November to January and March to April |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Waterloo Pioneer Memorial Tower has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Canada in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Canada
To enter Canada there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “National parks and accommodation, booked”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Canada checklist. Currency: Canadian dollar (CAD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check that your device takes 120 V); emergencies: 911.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Homer Watson HouseHouse in Kitchener, Ontario630 m
- Doon Heritage VillageHistory and living history museum in Ontario, Canada1.7 km
- Wine ExpertWinery2.5 km
- King Street Baptist ChurchChurch building in Cambridge, Ontario4.4 km
- Trillium United ChurchChurch building in Cambridge, Ontario4.4 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Canada guide.
More in Canada: History
- L'Anse aux Meadows: archaeological site on the island of Newfoundland, Canada
- Nahanni National Park Reserve: national park in Canada
- Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park: international park in the United States of America and Canada
- Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump: buffalo jump located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Canada
- Miguasha National Park: national park of Quebec
- Old Quebec: historic neighborhood in Quebec City, Canada, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Every Canada place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Waterloo Pioneer Memorial Tower?
It is a memorial tower in Ontario, Canada. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Canada: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Waterloo Pioneer Memorial Tower?
February and May to October. In June there are 15 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 47.
How do you get to Waterloo Pioneer Memorial Tower?
The nearest main airport is Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), 71 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Canada is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Canada map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Homer Watson House, Doon Heritage Village, Wine Expert. The rest is in the Canada guide.
Keep reading
- Kitchener, Ontario38 places to see in and around Kitchener, Ontario, Canada: Schneider Haus, Castle Kilbride, Martin Luther University College. Best time: February and May to October.
- History542 places for history in Canada, from L'Anse aux Meadows to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: February and May to October. Each with its own season by altitude and
- CanadaBefore travelling to Canada: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. To fly to Canada you need the eTA: 7 Canadian dollars, valid for five years and applied…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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