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DTK X Fall Stroll Walking Tours

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

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...

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44 Gaukel Artists' Talks

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

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...

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DTK Travelers Tour - Embracing Culinary Diversity

Hey, downtown community, it's Breanna, Marketing Manager for the Downtown Kitchener BIA! I am so excited to share a new and extraordinary culinary journey with you.

The annual DTK Travelers Tour has begun, and we are inviting you, the locals, and visitors alike, to indulge in a gastronomic self-guided adventure from February 19 to March 17. We can’t wait to celebrate the rich tapestry of flavours that define our community.

Embracing Culinary Diversity

At the heart of the DTK Travelers Tour lies a...

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