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DTK X Fall Stroll Walking Tours

Posted on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 09:06 AM

It’s almost Fall, so it’s time for more DTK X Stroll Walking Tours!

It’s Alexandra from the DTK BIA, and I’m so excited to share our next series of walking tours. You all loved our food sampling tours in the Spring, so we’re hosting four new editions - all with their own super special foodie focus! During each walk, we won’t just talk about food, but we will enjoy samplings lovingly prepared by the culinary creatives at each participating restaurant. By the end of the walk your tastebuds will be...

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Newcomer youth express their experiences through art

Posted on Thursday, May 23, 2024 05:10 PM

Did you know that the Kitchener city hall is home to two art galleries? Hi, I’m Karoline Varin and I am the program administrator of arts & creative industries at the city of Kitchener. One of the programs I support is curating these art galleries: the Rotunda Gallery and the Berlin Tower ARTSPACE.

 Programming these spaces is one of my favourite responsibilities on the job: I get to meet and work with wonderful human beings – the artists - to curate and showcase their creations! The exhibiting visual...

A planter sits in the foreground while people sit on a patio in the background. The BIA logo is in the right hand corner.

Patio Guide

Posted on Wednesday, May 08, 2024 06:58 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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44 Gaukel Artists' Talks

Posted on Friday, April 26, 2024 12:29 PM

Hey DTK! I’m Eric Rumble, coordinator of arts & creative industries for the City of Kitchener, where I contribute to public art development and an affordable artists’ workspace project at 44 Gaukel. I’ve started creating the “How I Made…”  artists’ talk series this spring to share the backstories of local public artworks from the local artists who created them.

A free artists’ talk series is launching at 44 Gaukel this spring. The talks will feature artists who are based in the region describing...

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Walking Tours w/ STROLL

Posted on Wednesday, April 03, 2024 12:06 PM

Hey there, fellow adventurers! It’s Stef Golling from the Downtown Kitchener BIA, and I couldn't be more excited to share our latest collaboration with you! Together with the creative mind behind Stroll Walking Tours, Juanita Metzger, we've crafted a series of experiences that encapsulate the essence of our vibrant city.

Our walking tours aren't your typical sightseeing expeditions; they're immersive journeys that invite you to uncover hidden gems, savour local flavours, and connect with the...