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Renter's guide to Cambridge, ON

Cambridge is a southern Canadian city located in the province of Ontario and is one of three cities—Kitchener and Waterloo being the other two—that make up the Regional Municipality of Waterloo. The city is situated where the Grand and Speed rivers meet.

Cambridge was selected as one of 421 locations in North and South America that made the cut for the 2017/2018 American Cities of the Future report, created by FDi (a division of Financial Times Limited). The report looked at factors such as human capital and lifestyle, economic potential, cost-effectiveness, connectivity, and business friendliness. In the report, Cambridge earned the sixth ranking out of the 10 most business-friendly cities.

The city has about 5 percent of the population that Toronto does, and around 25,000 more people than the nearby city of Waterloo. Cambridge is located about 60 miles from Toronto, and there are 32 miles between Cambridge and Burlington, Ontario.

Classified as humid continental, Cambridge’s climate has warm, humid summers and cold winters. Summer temperatures in the city average about 80ºF, though heat spells can reach 100ºF. The winters in Cambridge see temperatures around 29ºF, with extreme temperatures dipping as low as -32ºF. The average rainfall in Cambridge is about 31 inches per year, mostly in the spring, summer, and autumn months. In the winter months, the average annual amount of snowfall in the city is 48 inches. The city sometimes sees flooding in the spring during periods of heavy rain or melting snow, as well as ice storms in the winter months.

Tips for renting in Cambridge, ON

Things to do in Cambridge, ON

One of the many fun things to do in Cambridge is exploring the Cambridge Sculpture Garden. The garden is located along the Grand River and features many outdoor sculptures by local and international artists. It’s free to enjoy the garden, and visitors can marvel at the 130-year-old oak tree and the variety of other plants and animals found in the space.

The Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory, Churchill Park, Splatzone Paintball & Adventure Centre, Playfit Kids Club, and Shade’s Mills are just some of the best attractions for kids in Cambridge.

Some of the things that couples can do in Cambridge include touring the historic McDougall Cottage, which dates back to 1858, taking in a show at the Dunfield Theatre, checking out the art on display at Design at Riverside Galley, Preston Gallery, or the Queen’s Square Gallery, and visiting the Fashion History Museum.

Some of the best places to shop in Cambridge include Cambridge Centre, the Cambridge Farmers’ Market, Smart Centres Cambridge, and Galt on the Grand. There are also shopping opportunities just a short drive away in nearby Waterloo and Kitchener.

Cambridge, ON employment & economy

Cambridge’s main industries include manufacturing of goods such as plastics, textiles, and autos, as well as agri-food and technology. Some of the city’s largest employers include Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Inc., Cambridge Memorial Hospital, Aecon Industrial, Loblaw Companies Limited, Honeywell, Challenger Motor Freight Inc., and Rockwell Automation Canada Control Systems.

The city is also a hub for the filming of TV shows and movies, thanks to its small-town charm and European-style buildings. Cambridge is registered with the Ontario Media Development Corporation (OMDC), an organization that helps to promote production companies and provide other services and resources for film projects. Some of the projects that have been filmed here include American Gods, The Handmaid’s Tale, Red, Flatliners, and Designated Survivor.

Education in Cambridge, ON

The highest-ranked elementary schools in Cambridge, according to the Fraser Institute, include St Augustine, St Elizabeth, the Ontario Muslim Academy, and Saginaw. The highest-ranked secondary schools in Cambridge are Père-René-de-Galinée, Preston, Monsignor Doyle, St Benedict, and Southwood. Public schools in the city are operated by the Waterloo Region District School Board, and there are also several private elementary and secondary schools here.

Cambridge’s top colleges and universities include the University of Waterloo School of Architecture, and the Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning’s School of Engineering Technology, which offers programs in electronics, robotics, communications, information technology, and process automation.