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Ontario's Waterloo Region, located in the center of Canada, has a most interesting history & culture. This is due in large part to its first European settlers, Mennonites from Pennsylvania who came at the early part of the 19th Century. More recently, Waterloo's ethnic diversity has been due to its welcoming of immigrants from countries throughout the world. This influx can be traced to the area's flourishing economy, its varied employment opportunities, and the two distinguished universities it offers.

Waterloo Pioneer Memorial Tower is a monument which honours the first pioneers of the Waterloo Region. Those original Mennonite pioneers came to the region from Pennsylvania between 1800 and 1803 and settled on the banks of the Grand River where they found lush and productive farm land. The monument was constructed in 1923 on an acre of land just east of the Grand near the small town of Doon. The unique Swiss look of the tower spire reflects the Swiss Mennonite homeland of the original settlers.

Doon Heritage Crossroads gives you a glimpse into what Waterloo County was like in the early twentieth century. Visit Doon Heritage Crossroads to see how people lived their lives in their homes and farms and how they conducted business nearly a century ago.

The Joseph Schneider Haus Museum and Gallery displays the life of the region in the mid 1800s. It was the home built by Joseph Schneider and his wife Barbara, two of the original Mennonite pioneers who came from Pennsylvania's Lancaster County at the turn of the 19th Century.

The artist Homer Watson was well-respected in his local area of the Waterloo Region. He was often referred to as the "Man of Doon" because he lived and worked in Doon. Watson's studio has been preserved at the Homer Watson House and Gallery and people may take art classes or workshops there. The gallery also hosts an exhibition of contemporary art.

The 10th Prime Minister of Canada was William Lyon Mackenzie King. He was also the longest ever serving Prime Minister. He was born in what was then called Berlin, now known as Kitchener as the name was changed during WWI. The home he grew up in has been restored to its 1890's state and is located at Woodside National Historic Site.

Castle Kilbride was constructed in Baden in the year 1877 by James Livingston. He named it after his place of birth which is located in Scotland. When viewed from the road, it dominates its surrounding scenery because of its clean Italianate design topped by a towering belvedere. Its beautiful exterior appearance, however, is outshined by its magnificent interior design. The interior decor, in and of itself, establishes it as a work of art of international importance.

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