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Galt

Cambridge, Ontario, Canada (Downtown Cambridge)
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Ranked #2 of 19 attractions in Cambridge
Type: Neighbourhoods, Historic Walking Areas
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Cambridge, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

It's safe, reasonably priced and reasonably friendly. Mostly a Factory town, but lots of other jobs around. To just visit, the Motels & Hotels are pretty pricey. Book online is the best deals. Been here 25 years, raised family & plan to retire here. Don't forget to visit African Lion Safari... IT'S THE BEST, for all ages. .

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Osoyoos, BC
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013

Rented a "puddle-jumper" from Enterprise and didn't realize how hard on the kidneys a little car and the neglected roads can add up bone-jarring discomfort.

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Victoria, Canada
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17 attraction reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2013

The old town of Galt straddles the Grand River, and is undergoing a transformation without losing it's uniqueness. Many of the old historical buildings are being repurposed, and over the past year or so, there have been many new businesses locate there. It is a mix of old architecture and new (the Dunfield Theatre is set to open shortly). With... More

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New Hamburg, ON
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8 attraction reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2013

Galt has combined the historical buildings with modern convenience and retained it's charm. The center of the town is so unique, it allows movie companies to use the buildings for movies and TV productions - e.g. Murdock Mysteries.

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Woodstock, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2013

nice walking areas if yo know where to go. lots of traffic congestion, but once you are out on the trails that all melts away.

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Brampton, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 December 2012

Galt has expanded really well over the past 7 years or so. It is nice to see all new development of houses that are still somewhat reasonable compared to other cities that are within 40-70km. Galt is a very multicultural area to live in.

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Ottawa, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 October 2012

check out revitalized main street,Victoria Park and the Grand River walkway,also enjoyed great lunch at cafe 13 on main street

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Cambridge, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 September 2012

Galt was established as a milling and manufacturing centre in the early 1800's by entrepreneurs in the wilderness. Situated on the Historically designated Grand River, it exhibits architectural beauty in brick and limestone.

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Hanmer, Ontario
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 September 2012

Fiftie's Restaurant was awesome. I practically wore out my camera taking pictures of the old buildings. I really enjoy shopping at the outlet stores.

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gta
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 August 2012

We stumbled on this outlet mall a couple of years ago, while in town for a hockey tournament. Similar stores to St Jacobs and Cookstown outlet, but nicer building (uses old stone industrial buildings) and no where near as crowded.

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