Location and Proximity to Markets

One of the fastest-growing communities in North America

Waterloo is Canada’s fastest-growing community and North America’s fastest-growing emerging talent market. The Toronto-Waterloo Corridor– in which Waterloo is a key player – is a global tech hub. It’s the second largest tech cluster, second fastest growing tech talent market and second largest financial centre in North America.

A strategic location for growth, trade and connections

Located along Canada’s 401 superhighway, Waterloo’s strategic location provides easy access to domestic and international markets. We have access to 150+ million consumers within a one day drive (1200km/745mi radius) as well as access to five international airports (including Region of Waterloo International Airport and Toronto Pearson International Airport).

Toronto-Waterloo Corridor has 17 post-secondary institutions and 425,000 students

Within Waterloo you have access to three world-renowned post-secondary institutions: University of Waterloo, Wilfrid Laurier University, and Conestoga College. These schools provide a pipeline of 77,000+ students, which includes 27,000 students that graduate with two years of practical work experience. The Toronto-Waterloo Corridor is home to a total of 17 post-secondary institutions and 425,000+ students.

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Close to many large Canadian and U.S. cities and more than 150+ million customers within a 1,200km radius.