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The Town of Waterloo was a mere 12 square kilometers in 1876. Today, the City of Waterloo covers 64 square kilometers, with the initial boundaries no longer visible. Striking changes to the landscape tell the tale of our growing city over time. The...

The Town of Waterloo was a mere 12 square kilometers in 1876. Today, the City of Waterloo covers 64 square kilometers, with the initial boundaries no longer visible. Striking changes to the landscape tell the tale of our growing city over time. The City of Waterloo Museum invites you to take a bird’s eye view flight through the decades in our new exhibition “Waterloo from Above: 200 Years of Change”.

Historic maps, aerial images and photographs have recorded Waterloo's remarkable transformation throughout the decades, from early indigenous communities to our present-day vibrant neighbourhoods. Follow how farmland turned into houses, and manufacturing hubs transformed into globally recognized think-tank and start-up cores. Discover the story of Black freedom seeker, Levi Carroll and his family who lived in a building that has been located in both Waterloo and Berlin (Kitchener), but served two very different purposes.

Check out fun LEGO creations of some of Waterloo’s recognizable heritage and iconic buildings built by members of our community. Visitors will be able to cast a ballot for the people’s choice award, with a prize awarded for the top model. Uncover the story of Waterloo’s first airport and the role it played in capturing some of Waterloo’s earliest aerial images and video footage. “Waterloo from Above: 200 Years of Change” tells the story in pictures how our human impact and urbanization has changed the city. Do not miss your chance to explore Waterloo in a different way – from above!