The upcoming municipal election on October 26, 2026 is an exciting opportunity for both voters and candidates to shape the next four years of climate action in Waterloo Region.

We’ve created resources to spread the word about why local elections matter and how candidates can support policies that benefit the local economy, community, and environment. Learn more below!

For candidates:

PRIMER: Read our primer, Climate Action in All Policies: A Candidate’s Guide
PLEDGE: Take our Climate Candidate Pledge to show voters you prioritize climate action
LEARN more about TransformWR, Waterloo Region’s strategy to reduce GHG emissions

For voters:

VOTE: Find election details and a full list of your regional and municipal candidates at wrvotes.com
PLEDGE: See which candidates have taken our Climate Candidate Pledge
LEARN more about why local elections matter on our blog and social media

Led by:

Stay up to date on progress towards our goal

connect@climateactionwr.ca

Meet the Climate Fest Community

Waterloo Region Climate Initiatives
Waterloo Region Climate Collaborative
Waterloo Climate Institute
GreenWR
Sustainable Waterloo Region (SWR)
Reep Green Solutions
Enviro-Stewards Inc.
Ecolosynergy
Water Watchers
Worm Wrangler
Waterloo Region Community Garden Network
Bird Friendly Cities Kitchener-Waterloo
TWEEC
Tri-Cities Transport Action Group
CycleWR
VisionWR
Enova Power Corp.
Region of Waterloo Waste Management
VCT Group
Most Wanted Cars
Social Development Centre Waterloo Region
Inter Arts Matrix
Lucy Pearlle Studio
Trois Lys Herbal Clinic
Libro Credit Union
Waterloo Region Green Party
Kitchener South–Hespeler Green Party Association
Kitchener Centre NDP

Visit their booths throughout Climate Fest to learn more, ask questions, and discover local ways to get involved.

Make it, FIx It, Try It!

Workshop hosts include:

Nith Valley EcoBoosters
Climate Initiative
Worm Wrangler
Julia Hebredeva (Herbal Aid Workshop)
Social Development Centre Waterloo Region

Explore Activities

Scavenger Hunt
DJ Bike Ride
Climate Walk
Climate Dance
Photo Booth
Kids’ Games

More details and activity times will be shared soon.

meet the food vendors

We have delicious food at Climate Fest! Check out below!

Lord of the Tacos
Inclusive baked goods
Little Mushroom Catering

Active & sustainable: walk, bike or roll

COMMUTE TO WORK AND SCHOOL

Use the Iron Horse Trail or any of the multi-purpose trails in the Region to commute safely to work and school. Ask for accessible bike parking at schools and businesses to make it easy to secure your bike.

CONNECT TO TRANSIT HUBS

GRT makes it easy to bring your bike on the ION or busses.

PLAN YOUR BIKE TRIP

Across Waterloo Region we have an increasingly safe bike infrastructure for your everyday use. Download the Waterloo Region Cycling Guide app to plan your bike trips safely across the Region!

MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS