Waterloo Park history and Reconciliation

Waterloo Park is home to historic landmarks and spaces for Reconciliation. 

Visit the City of Waterloo Museum's virtual exhibit, A Walk in the Park.

Abraham Erb’s Grist Mill

Visit a replica of Waterloo’s first mill, built by city founder Abraham Erb.

• open May to October for wedding ceremonies – ask about availability
• no washrooms on site
• no food or beverages allowed

Get directions to the Grist Mill

Log School House

The oldest standing schoolhouse in Ontario:

• built in 1820 by Pennsylvania German settlers
• designated a heritage site in 2012

Get directions to the Log School House

O:se Kenhionhata:tie Land Back Camp

In 2020, members of the Indigenous community gathered in Victoria Park in Kitchener and Waterloo Park. Both places are important to local Indigenous history and traditions.

Known as the O:se Kenhionhata:tie Land Back Camp, the group gathered peacefully to advance Reconciliation.

The space that was occupied by the group has since be designated as an approved site for use as a ceremonial site that can support the use of Sacred Fires.

For more information:

• visit the O:se Kenhionhata:tie Land Back Camp Facebook page 
• learn about the City of Waterloo’s Reconciliation Commitments