The COVID-19 vaccine is free for everyone in Ontario. All residents are encouraged to get vaccinated as soon as they can to ensure maximum protection against COVID-19.
- Anyone born in 2009 or earlier is eligible.
- You can receive your second dose as early as the minimum interval after your first dose.
- Find information about third dose eligibility.
- Individuals who have received a dose of a COVID-19 vaccine outside of Ontario need to report the vaccine dose prior to their next dose.
Regional vaccination clinics
Walk-ins are available at vaccination clinics during operating hours, as long as sufficient vaccine is available. No appointment is required.
- Bring your Ontario health card or another piece of identification when you go to the vaccination clinic.
- Accommodation of a support person may be provided to those requiring assistance.
- If you have symptoms of COVID-19, do not attend the clinic. Please call 519-575-4400 and follow their instructions.
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Hours of operation:
Address: SmartCentres, 66 Pinebush Road, Cambridge, ON N1R 8K5 Accessible: Yes Entrance: Enter through the entrance on the west side of the building. Parking: Free parking is available on the west side of the building, close to the entrance. Public transit: This site is accessible via Grand River Transit and MobilityPLUS. Visit the Grand River Transit website for all current route information. Vaccine type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna |
| The Boardwalk Vaccination Clinic, Waterloo |
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Hours of operation:
Address: 435 The Boardwalk, Medical Centre 2, Suite 106, Waterloo, ON N2T 0C2 Accessible: Yes Entrance: Enter through the north entrance (closest to Erb Street). Enter the doors under the green covered canopy where there is also an accessible curbside drop-off area. Parking: Free parking is available on the north side of the building. Look for the Region of Waterloo water tower. Public transit: This site is accessible via Grand River Transit and MobilityPLUS. Visit the Grand River Transit website for all current route information. Vaccine type: Pfizer-BioNTech (This clinic may switch to Moderna, depending on supply) |
Effective September 7, the appointment-based system at Cambridge Pinebush and The Boardwalk vaccination clinics is no longer available. Vaccinations are available on a walk-in basis only. Anyone with an appointment after September 7 has been contacted to make alternative arrangements to get the vaccine.
More options for getting a vaccine
| First Nations, Métis and Inuit residents and their household members |
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Clinics are open for First Nations, Métis and Inuit residents who want to get the vaccine in a culturally appropriate setting. At all locations, cultural supports will be available to individuals with questions about health, culture and vaccine hesitancy. First Nations, Métis and Inuit immunizers and cultural supports are also available at Cambridge Pinebush Vaccination Clinic. |
| Home-based COVID-19 vaccination program |
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Region of Waterloo Public Health has expanded criteria for home-based vaccination to include anyone having difficulty accessing the COVID-19 vaccine at a regional vaccination clinic, doctor’s office or pharmacy. The expanded criteria includes situations like the following:
These individuals can be referred to Public Health for the home-based vaccination program. Complete the Retirement Home and Homebound Vaccination Request form. Vaccine type: Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna |
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Mobile vaccination buses |
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Two mobile vaccination buses are bringing vaccines to priority neighbourhoods, work places, churches, shopping centres, festivals, markets and other locations to make it easier for those who still need a first or second dose of the vaccine.
A bus will be parked at the following community locations: Kitchener
Please check back frequently for updates. Dates and locations are subject to change. |
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The Province of Ontario is working with the pharmacy sector to offer vaccinations at select pharmacy locations in Waterloo Region. You must have an appointment to get vaccinated at a participating pharmacy. Contact a participating pharmacy near you to book an appointment. Vaccine type: Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna |
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Post secondary school clinics |
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Primary care providers |
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Patients of these practices who are eligible for the vaccine need to book their appointment directly with their primary care provider. Vaccine type: Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna or AstraZeneca
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Report vaccine received outside of Ontario
The Province recently announced that proof of immunization is required to verify the COVID-19 vaccine product received outside of Ontario or Canada. Complete the form to report vaccines received outside of Ontario to Public Health.
Report vaccine received outside of Ontario form
Once you have submitted the form, Public Health will contact you to inform you that your health record has been updated.
Individuals with a green photo health card can log into Ontario’s portal to download or print your receipt. If you have received both vaccines outside of Ontario, and you do not have a green photo health card, you cannot obtain a vaccination receipt on the portal or from the Public Health Unit at this time.
Transportation to get a vaccine
Grand River Transit and MobilityPLUS
Visit the Grand River Transit website for all current route information.
Accessible Transportation
Visit the Waterloo Wellington Healthline website for a list of public transportation services, community organizations, and private companies.
Non-accessible and Volunteer Transportation
Visit the Waterloo Wellington Healthline website for a list of transportation services.
What to expect when you get a vaccine
- You should not receive the COVID-19 vaccine within 14 days of another vaccine (e.g. flu shot, tetanus, etc).
- If you have symptoms of COVID-19 do not get your vaccine.
- Take your regular medication and eat your meals as usual (we recommend eating something before you come).
- Wear a loose-fitting top or a t-shirt so the immunizer can easily access your arm.
- Wear your mask or face covering. If you do not have one, one will be provided to you at the door.
- Dress for the weather. You may have to wait in line.
- Please plan for a 30 minutes to an hour for your vaccination.
- Bring your health card (OHIP) or any government-issued photo ID if you do not have a health card to confirm your appointment.
- If you do not have a valid health card, please bring an alternate piece of identification. This can be anything that confirms your identity and has a number/code assigned to it.
- Review the vaccine after care information sheet that tells you what to expect after vaccination.
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