New to Waterloo
Welcome to Waterloo! We are excited that you have chosen this city to call home.
Learn about your neighbourhood and find ways to connect with your new community.
On this page:
- Find your neighbourhood
- Sign up for email updates
- Attend community events
- Learn more about living in Waterloo
- Contact the neighbourhoods team
Find your neighbourhood
Many areas across Waterloo have neighbourhood associations and groups. These groups plan community activities and help neighbours connect.
Visit the Find your neighbourhood page to find out if your area has a group or association.
You can:
- follow them on social media
- check their website for updates and events
- join local activities to meet people in your community
Sign up for email updates
Subscribe to the neighbourhoods newsletter for news, events and stories from across the city.
Attend community events
Join community events to meet neighbours and learn what’s happening in your community:
- attend the annual Neighbourhood Summit to share ideas and connect with others
- explore upcoming activities on the community events calendar
Learn more about living in Waterloo
Download the New to Waterloo (PDF) for information about:
- city and regional services
- neighbourhood connections and volunteering
- waste collection, snow removal and home maintenance
- community safety and getting around
- events, recreation and local resources
If you have new neighbours, read the Welcoming new neighbours how-to guide (PDF) for ideas on how to make new residents feel included in your community.
Contact the neighbourhoods team
Email neighbourhoods@waterloo.ca to
- ask about neighbourhood programs or support
- share ideas for events or projects
- learn how to get involved
