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Cambridge, Ontario

Cambridge is a city in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, located at the confluence of the Grand and Speed rivers, in the central part of the Ontario Peninsula. The city had a population of 138,479 as of the 2021 census.

Type CityPopulation 138,479

Why go

  • City in Canada.
  • Served by Cambridge / Reid's Field.

History

Cambridge is a city in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, located at the confluence of the Grand and Speed rivers, in the central part of the Ontario Peninsula. The city had a population of 138,479 as of the 2021 census. Along with Kitchener and Waterloo, Cambridge is one of the three core cities of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo.

Restaurants & places to go

EVO Kitchen & Bar
sandwiches, cafes · 31 Water St S, Cambridge, ON N1R 3C7 · evokitchen.com
Indoor
Langdon Hall
resort spas, hotel spas, country hotels, rural hotels, dining, weddings, wedding venues · 1 Langdon Dr., Cambridge, ON, N3H 4R8 Canada · langdonhall.ca
Indoor
Rock Maple Lodge
maple syrups · 2491 Norman Rd. Branchton (Sheffield), ON · rockmaplelodge.com
Indoor
Cambridge Mill
waterfront restaurants, fine dining, upscale restaurants, weddings · cambridgemill.ca
Indoor

211 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →

Airports

John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM) 39 km to the centre
Hamilton, ON, CA — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 1 airline (WestJet) · direct flights to 4 destinations incl. Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, Moncton (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 4 direct destinations

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.

Indoor
Waterloo International Airport (YKF) 10 km to the centre
Breslau, ON, CA — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 3 airlines (American Airlines, US Airways, WestJet) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Chicago, Calgary (OpenFlights route data).
✈ 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.

Indoor | Outdoor
Cambridge / Reid's Field 8.7 km to the centre
Cambridge, ON, CA
Outdoor
Rockton Airport 13 km to the centre
Rockton, ON, CA
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Cambridge, Ontario
Cambridge, Ontario
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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Cambridge / Reid's Field; 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Cambridge, Ontario. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

VIA Rail Canada
National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Ebus
Intercity coach
Rider Express
Intercity coach

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

AirSprint
Fractional · Praetor 500, Citation CJ3+, Legacy 450 · Canada's fractional-ownership operator, based in Calgary.
Chartright Air Group
Charter, management · Light to large-cabin · Toronto-based charter and aircraft management.
London Air Services
Charter · Learjet, Challenger · Vancouver-based charter operator.
Skyservice
Charter, management, FBO · Managed fleet, Challenger, Global · Canada's largest business-aviation company: charter, management and FBOs in Toronto, Montréal, Calgary and Vancouver.
Air Charter Service
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.

Tours & experiences

African Queen Boat Cruise
Boat Tour
African Lion Safari
Adventure · from C$5/pp