Local Facts and Figures
Population
As of the year 2018 the population of the City of Cambridge is approximately 135,060. Cambridge is part of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo with a population of 601,220.
Climate
Cambridge winters are normally moderate, occasionally accompanied by deep freezes. During the summer months the temperature on average rises to mid twenties, including many days with high humidity.
Location
Cambridge is situated in the most prosperous, highly industrialized area of Canada and is within easy commuting distance of many major centres.
Roads & Highways
Located in the centre of the industrial heartland of Canada, Cambridge is served by several major highways; 401, 8, 24, 24A and 97.
Transportation
Roads
Cambridge’s location is serviced by a well-established network of regional and provincial highways. Cambridge’s main transportation attribute is its location on the MacDonald Cartier Freeway or Highway 401. This extensive high-quality road system throughout the Province of Ontario, puts Cambridge in an ideal position to service Canada’s industrial heartland and the northeastern United States.
Rail Service
Freight service for Cambridge is provided by both Canadian National and Canadian Pacific. Passenger service is offered at Via Rail in Kitchener.
Airports
Cambridge’s business and leisure travelers are assured of worldwide air services with three airports less than an hour away.
Toronto’s Lester B. Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is located approximately 85 kilometres (50miles) east of Cambridge. www.gtaa.com
The Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) is located minutes from the City of Cambridge and provides a full range of regional and international air services. www.waterlooairport.ca
John C. Munro, Hamilton International Airport is located in Hamilton (YHM) approximately 50 kilometres (25 miles) from Cambridge and provides regional and international air services. www.flyhi.ca
Local & Regional Bus Transportation
Grand River Transit, operated by the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, provides for public transit in Cambridge and the cities of Kitchener and Waterloo. GRT maps, routes, and fares can be found at www.grt.ca
Out of Town Bus Services
Greyhound 1-800-661-8747 www.greyhound.ca and Coach Canada 1-800-461-7661 www.coachcanada.com provide daily bus service to & from Cambridge.
Port Facilities
Hamilton Harbour is 40 kilometres from Cambridge. The harbour facility is located on the west end of Lake Ontario, some 1,777 kilometres from the open sea and is located to serve the Industrial Heart of Ontario. Facilities include freight and bulk terminals www.hamiltonport.ca
Schools
Schools in Cambridge offer basic and specialized education from Kindergarten to Grade12, provided by two tax-supported school boards, one public and one Roman Catholic.
Colleges & Universities
Conestoga College
Located just outside the City boundaries in Kitchener, Conestoga College is just a 10 km drive from Cambridge. Conestoga College is considered one of Canada’s premier polytechnic institutes. The College offers a variety of different programs including full-time, part-time and apprenticeship programs on five campuses (Doon, Waterloo, Guelph, Stratford, and Cambridge).
University of Waterloo
The University of Waterloo School of Architecture is located in downtown Cambridge.
The main campus is located in Waterloo, just a 25 km drive from Cambridge. UW is the world’s largest cooperative university also boasting the world’s largest enrollment in mathematics and engineering. The university is also a world leader in computer software design and development.
Wilfrid Laurier University
Wilfred Laurier University is located in Waterloo, a 24 km drive from Cambridge. WLU is best known for its excellence in Business programs including post-graduate studies. The faculties include Arts and Science, Music, Business and Economics, Graduate Studies and Social Work.
University of Guelph
University of Guelph is located in Guelph, a 24 km drive from Cambridge. University of Guelph is best known for its involvement in the development of bio-technology. Courses are offered in the faculties of Arts, Biological Science, Family and Consumer Studies and Culture, Veterinary Medicine, Physical Science and Social Science.
Shopping
If you love to shop, you will be pleased with the many shopping options available in Cambridge. With a historic farmers’ market, Canada’s largest antique market and a modern shopping mall which also includes a year-round ice rink, there is lots of shopping to suit everyone.
Business Improvement Areas
The City of Cambridge has three business improvement areas: Preston Towne Centre, Hespeler Village Business Association and Downtown Cambridge. The City of Cambridge is proud of the co-operation and support exhibited by the various groups and supportive of their efforts to strengthen retailing in the City of Cambridge.
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