Get translation and interpretation support

Translate website pages or speak with staff in over 240 language at city facilities.

 On this page:

  1. Translate pages with your web browser
  2. Use the website translate tool
  3. Get live interpretation at city facilities
  4. Contact us

Translate pages with your web browser

Most browsers can translate pages automatically. Find the Translate button near the web address bar. The icon may show letters or a speech bubble. Chooose your preferred language from the list.

For step-by-step instructions, visit your browser’s support site:

Use the website translate tool

If you can’t translate using your browser, use the Translate tool in the waterloo.ca footer to view pages in other languages.

Translation accuracy
Translation tools on waterloo.ca are provided by third-party companies. The City of Waterloo cannot guarantee that these translations are always correct. The original English version is the official and most accurate version.

Get live interpretation at city facilities

Get live interpretation through Voyce Global at several city facilities in more than 240 languages, including American Sign Language (ASL), Langue des signes québécoise (LSQ), Cree, and Ojibwe.

How it works

Staff will connect you with a trained video interpreter from Voyce Global. The interpreter helps you and city staff communicate clearly and respectfully in your preferred language.

Where interpretation is available:

Contact us

If you can’t translate a page or need support using interpretation services, email diversityandinclusion@waterloo.ca.