
A view of Waterloo Pioneers Memorial Tower
Photo: Brian Morin
Plan your visit
There are currently no reservations to climb the Waterloo Pioneers Memorial Tower at this time. The surrounding grounds remain open and accessible year-round.
To gain a genuine understanding of the important contributions made to the Waterloo region by Pennsylvania-German pioneer farmers, visit the Waterloo Pioneer Memorial Tower. Their moving story is etched on a plaque beside the impressive tower with its Swiss-style copper roof and Conestoga wagon weather vane paying homage to the hard working farmers who settled this rich agricultural area.
Getting here
Location
300 Lookout Lane
Kitchener ON N2P 2X8
Hours of operation
There are currently no reservations to climb the Waterloo Pioneers Memorial Tower at this time. The surrounding grounds remain open and accessible year-round.
Fees
Free admission. Detailed fees list.
Facilities and services





Quick facts
- Located on the banks of the Grand River - a Canadian Heritage River - the Waterloo Pioneers Memorial Tower commemorates the contributions of Pennsylvania-German pioneers in the Waterloo Region.
- Built of random-coursed fieldstone, it features a Swiss-style copper roof and a Conestoga wagon weather vane - all symbolic of the German farming community.