Indigenous gathering space potentially coming to Waterloo – CityNews

May 26, 2026

The City of Waterloo and the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) are in the process of transferring 123-acres of GRCA land to the city, and some of that land could be used as an Indigenous gathering space.

Details of the partnership were announced Monday, which would include putting the ownership of the Laurel Creek Nature Centre in the hands of the city.

“This environmentally significant property will be maintained as parkland and community green space, while the City explores opportunities to develop a portion of the property as an Indigenous gathering space,” read an update from the city.

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