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Art on the Edge

Posted on Thursday, June 26, 2025 03:11 PM

Patios without art are great, but patios with art are even better. Alexandra from the BIA here again, and if you agree with that last sentiment, you’ll want to read on! 

You may have noticed that the patios in DTK look a little more lively this year - this is thanks to the brand new Art on the Edge installation brought to you by the DTK BIA and businesses of downtown Kitchener. 17 patios in DTK have been ornamented with art on panels facing the roadside, bringing a little bit more colour to your...

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New FREE DTK walking tours! - DTK BIA x Stroll Walking Tours

Posted on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 01:23 PM

Hey DTK lovers!

Alex here - and I bring good news! We’re launching 7 (!!!) more walking tours with Stroll Walking Tours this summer and fall! Whether you're an art enthusiast, foodie, or simply want to explore (or re-explore) DTK, we have something special planned for you. Read on to learn all about the walks!

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Date: Thursday June 19, 6:30 - 8pm
Duration: 90 minutes
Distance Covered: 2.0 km (approx)

Join us on a 90-minute walking tour as we delve into the outdoor gallery in DTK,...

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Patio Guide

Posted on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 01:21 PM

Alexandra here, from the DTK BIA! If you’re anything like me, you’ve been waiting for patio season since it ended last year.

And sometimes, finding information about patios can be difficult - so we’ve done the research for you, and compiled a list of restaurants with patios in DTK so you can spend less time scrolling on the internet and more time catching rays.

So, pack your sunnies, grab a friend, and let’s check out the best spaces to relax, unwind, and enjoy the beauty of summer in Downtown...

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Travellers Tour

Posted on Monday, February 03, 2025 03:20 PM

Discover the World Through Flavour: The DTK Travellers Tour 2025

February – March 2025

Kitchener’s downtown core is a vibrant hub of cultural diversity, and its rich culinary scene is a reflection of the many communities that call this city home. Celebrating its second year, the DTK Travellers Tour invites residents and visitors to embark on a flavourful journey through the tastes, sounds, and traditions of different cultures—all in one downtown location.

“The DTK Travellers Tour is about more than...

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Fall Reads in DTK

Posted on Tuesday, November 05, 2024 01:20 PM

Alexandra from the BIA here, bringing you a full list of must-reads as we are officially entering curl up with a book season! To prepare, I've teamed up with two local bookstores, Second Look Books + Movies and KW Bookstore to bring you some fall reading suggestions and descriptions of what to expect. All books are available to buy at one of the two locations. Read on for blurbs, and get reading! 

The Lost Garden by Helen Humphreys

Genre: Historical Fiction

”Fleeing war-torn London in 1941,...