GIS and Mapping

Click on the links below to explore the mapping resources.

Interactive Maps

GIS Locator: locate map addresses, streets and other services within Waterloo Region
Waste Management: locate Regional waste management sites and collection schedules
Regional Planning and Development Aerial Pictures: aerial pictures of development locations within Waterloo Region
Historical Driving Tours in Waterloo Region: historic and scenic wonders in each of the four townships
Selected Railway Crossings in Galt and Preston

Historical Driving Tour Maps

This package of four maps highlight the historical and scenic attractions of the four townships of Waterloo Region and is a great tool for cyclists, day trippers, heritage enthusiasts, local residents and visitors to the region. The tours take approximately two to four hours to drive and include stops at heritage buildings, landmarks, scenic roads and trails, and more.

Digital Data

The Region of Waterloo has geospatial data for sale. Data is available in the ESRI ShapeFile format (.shp). Review the price list for more information.

Custom Mapping

Custom mapping services are available. We are able to customize a map or air photo to suit your individual needs for a minimal fee. Pricing depends on the complexity and size of the mapping request.

Base Maps

Hard copy maps are available for purchase. Please refer to the price list of maps that are available.

Air Photos

The Region has air photos available for purchase. 262 sheets cover the entire region. Please refer to the Air Photo Grid Sheet Index for your appropriate tile. Digital versions of the air photos are also available.

Street Map Guide

The 2010 Street Map Guide contains up-to-date street information for the Cities of Cambridge, Kitchener and Waterloo and the Townships of North Dumfries, Wellesley, Wilmot and Woolwich. The guide contains 76 map sheets covering the entire Waterloo Region with a street index for fast look-up.

Settlement Map Guide

The Settlement Map Guide provides maps of the main residential settlement and industrial areas in the Townships of North Dumfries, Wellesley, Wilmot and Woolwich.

Cultural Mapping Project

A region-wide cultural mapping project to create a cultural information database was undertaken in 2008 in collaboration with local Area Municipalities. The Executive Briefing of the Study and a full copy of the Final Report are available for download.

Maps to Regional Buildings

Administration Headquarters -150 Frederick St., Kitchener
Emergency Medical Serivces Headquarters - 120 Maple Grove Rd., Cambridge
Grand River Transit Headquarters/K-W Maintenance Depot - 250 Strasburg Rd., Kitchener
Joseph Schneider Haus - 466 Queen St. S., Kitchener
Mannheim Water Treatment Plan - 2069 Ottawa St. S., Kitchener
Operations Centre - 100 Maple Grove Rd., Cambridge
Public Health & Social Services - 99 Regina St. S., Waterloo
Public Health & Social Services - 150 Main St., Cambridge
Region of Waterloo Library Headquarters - 2017 Nafziger Rd., Philipsburg
Region of Waterloo International Airport - 4881 Fountain St. N., Breslau
Sunnyside Home - 247 Franklin St. N., Kitchener
Waterloo Landfill/Waste Management Centre - 925 Erb St. W., Waterloo
Waterloo Region Emergency Services Training & Research Complex - 1001 Erbs Rd., Township of Wilmot
Waterloo Regional Police Headquarters - 200 Maple Grove Rd., Cambridge
Region of Waterloo within Southern Ontario

Base Map Directory

Click the links below to view the available base regional maps.

Bicity - 1:25,000 Colour
Cambridge - 1:12,000 Colour
Cambridge - 1:20,000 Colour
Kitchener - 1:12,000 Colour
Kitchener - 1:20,000 Colour
North Dumfries - 1:25,000 Colour
Region - 1:60,000 Colour
Region - 1:60,000 Colour Full
Region - 1:60,000 B&W
Region - 1:100,000 Colour
Tricity - 1:25,000 Colour
Tricity - 1:50,000 Colour
Waterloo - 1:12,000 Colour
Waterloo - 1:20,000 Colour
Wellesley - 1:25,000 Colour
Wilmot - 1:25,000 Colour
Woolwich - 1:25,000 Colour

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