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City Of Cambridge - video of landmarks, historic sites & local attractions

 
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Welcome to Cambridge!  Cambridge is located in Southern Ontario at the confluence of the Grand and Speed Rivers in the Region of Waterloo. It is an amalgamation of the City of Galt, the towns of Preston and Hespeler and the hamlet of Blair.

Galt covers the largest portion of Cambridge, making up the southern half of the city. Preston and Blair are located on the western side of the city, while Hespeler is in the most north-easterly section of Cambridge.

Cambridge began as a composite city in 1973, when the City of Galt, Towns of Preston and Hespeler, and the hamlet of Blair were amalgamated.

Local attractions in Cambridge include, The Cambridge Farmers Market which has been in operation in the original building on the original site since 1830, making it the third oldest market in the country. The Cambridge Farmers Market is now ranked as one of the top 10 markets in the country by Best Health Magazine. All the vendors come from within a 100 km radius to sell fresh fruits, cheese, vegetables, baked goods and more.

The Historic City Hall in Cambridge was built in 1858 for $3,650 replacing the original structure built in 1838. It was built of granite and white limestone. Locally found blue granite was used as a decorative feature. Today, the Historic City Hall and the New City Hall are connected by a hallway constructed shortly after the New City Hall was built.

The nearest airport to Cambridge is the Region of Waterloo International Airport neighboring Breslau. While it is a thriving general –aviation field, the airport has expanded its services to destinations all over Canada as well as international destinations.

Cambridge also has many historical landmarks, such as high school Galt Collegiate Institute and Vocational School the 150-year-old school is one of Ontario’s oldest continuously operating public high schools. It is commonly called the Castle on the Grand because of the architecture and imposing view on the east bank of the River.

 Cambridge has some of the most historic bridges in Waterloo Region. The Black Bridge Road Bridge (1916) is Cambridge’s only Truss Bridge and has been designated a heritage site since 1997. It is still driven upon, though it is prone to major flooding and subsequent closure in the spring. The Main Street Bridge (1931) is a bowstring arch bridge made of concrete and is set over the Grand River. Also in Cambridge is the Park Hill Road Bridge (2002), formally known as the Queen Street Bridge (1933). This bridge was one of the three bridges credited with contributing to the development of early Galt. The bridge was reconstructed and widened to four lanes in 2002 retaining much of the original appearance. The Mill Creek Bridge (1837) in Cambridge is the oldest remaining bridge structure and the only stone masonry arch bridge in the Region of Waterloo.

In 2007, the Region of Waterloo completed the first pedestrian/cycling bridge to cross the 401. This bridge connects Morningside Drive (Cambridge) with Doon Valley Drive (Kitchener) and is an integral part of the Grand River Trails.

Also in Cambridge is Famous Langdon Hall Country House Hotel and Spa. With Langdon hall you can experience Relais and Chateaux luxury and elegance in the Ontario hotel & spa of your dreams. Offering 52 luxurious guest suites, a full service spa, a 5-diamond award winning restaurant with elegant reception rooms, Langdon Hall is a place where time seems to stand still.

Thank you for visiting our website, If you or anyone you know is interested in moving to Cambridge or getting further introduced to this beautiful historic town, please feel free to contact our team to help you will of our you Cambridge need.

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