Cambridge

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Cambridge, Ont, incorporated as a city in 1973, population 126 748 (2011c), 120 371 (2006c). The City of Cambridge, located along the GRAND RIVER, 55 km northwest of Hamilton near KITCHENER-WATERLOO, was created on 1 January 1973 when the communities of GALT, Preston and HESPELER were amalgamated as well as parts of North Dumfries and Waterloo townships. Prior to 1834 Preston was known as Cambridge Mills, after Cambridge, Eng. and Cambridge was narrowly chosen as the name for the new city.

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The economy of the city is based on diversified manufacturing including automotive, textiles, plastics, food processing and technology sectors. A campus of Conestoga College is in Cambridge. The annual Can-Amera, held alternately in Cambridge and Saginaw, Mich, attracts amateur athletes.
Cambridge
Cambridge

Author DANIEL FRANCIS


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Cambridge
The official website for the City of Cambridge, Ont.

Grand River
View an illustrated history of the restoration of the Grand River ecosystem. A Canadian Heritage Rivers System website.

Region of Waterloo
The website for the Region of Waterloo, which represents the urban municipalities of Cambridge, Kitchener, and Waterloo, and, the rural townships of North Dumfries, Wellesley, Wilmot, and Woolwich.

Jane's Walk
The website for Jane’s Walk, a network of free walking tours that explore the quality and livability of local neighbourhoods based on ideas espoused by Jane Jacobs. Click on "The Community" to access the latest news and photos on their blog and more. Also, check out "Find Your Walk" for maps and descriptions of local walks throughout the country.

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