# Event Details - **Event Name**: Downtown Kitchener Food Systems Walking Tour - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 04:30 pm – Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Walk through the past, present and future of food in Downtown KitchenerAbout this EventJoin the Waterloo Region Food Sovereignty Partnership for an interactive walking tour exploring food, community, land and local action in Downtown Kitchener.Along the route, you'll visit local gardens, community food initiatives, historic places and other sites connected to food in the city. At each stop, you'll hear from people connected to the place and their work and be invited to reflect on possibilities for the future of food in Waterloo Region.Choose how you'd like to exploreExplore at your own pace (anytime between 4:30-7pm)Drop in anytime during the event and follow a map to participating locations throughout Downtown Kitchener. People will be stationed at each stop during designated times to share their stories and answer questions.Join the guided walking tour (5-7pm)Prefer to explore together? Join us for one guided tour through the route. For the guided tour, meet promptly at 5pm at Community Healthcaring KW (44 Francis St S, Kitchener). The guided tour will be approximately 2-hours. Light refreshments will be provided at the start of the tour.Participants will receive a map and small notebook to capture observations, questions and ideas along the way. A digital StoryMap will also bring together the places and stories featured in the tour.Come back to our home baseCommunity Healthcaring KW will be our home base throughout the evening. Stop by before or after your walk for light refreshments, conversation and an opportunity to learn about food sovereignty initiatives happening across Waterloo Region.Partnership and community organizations will also be sharing their work at information tables throughout the evening.Who is this for?Everyone is welcome. You don't need to have any previous knowledge of food sovereignty or the local food system, just bring your curiosity, comfortable walking shoes and an interest in exploring Downtown Kitchener in a different way.The event will run rain or shine. More information about the walking route, accessibility and what to expect will be shared on this Eventbrite page and with registered participants before the event.Interested in sharing your work?Are you involved in an organization, initiative or project related to food sovereignty or the food system in Waterloo Region?A limited number of tables will be available at Community Healthcaring KW for groups connected to the Partnership to share their work. Please contact Julia Coburn at if you're interested in hosting a table.About the Waterloo Region Food Sovereignty PartnershipThe Waterloo Region Food Sovereignty Partnership is a growing community-academic collaboration bringing together people with lived experience, community organizations, food producers, Indigenous partners, governments, researchers and other food system partners to explore and support community-driven visions for the future of food in Waterloo Region. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kitchener/downtown-kitchener-food-systems-walking-tour/100001999274662334 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes - Location: 44 Francis St S - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Kitchener - **state**: ON - **country**: Canada - **location**: 44 Francis St S - **lat**: 43.45074049999999 - **long**: -80.49780179999999 - **full address**: 44 Francis St S, 44 Francis Street South, Kitchener, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Downtown Kitchener Food Systems Walking Tour - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/4009d8967c99e05eebc037406c0f2c7d77f9bb26fb10d6d1c4f94f3ccbe96563-rimg-w1200-h800-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1789497983 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Downtown Kitchener Food Systems Walking Tour being held? - **A:** Downtown Kitchener Food Systems Walking Tour takes place on Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 04:30 pm to Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm at 44 Francis St S, 44 Francis Street South, Kitchener, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing Downtown Kitchener Food Systems Walking Tour? - **A:** Downtown Kitchener Food Systems Walking Tour is organized by Laurier Centre for Sustainable Food Systems. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Downtown Kitchener Food Systems Walking Tour is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Kitchener, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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