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In Canada, a bed is $15 but they are usually taken by students through the school year. The host, Joan, is a world-travelled author with a lot of unusual ideas she'll happily discuss. The University of Waterloo has summer accommodation. The cost for singles/twins is $37/59 but $30 for a student single. Meals are available on the campus at several outlets. Free parking and use of the swimming pool are included. Buses run frequently to the campus. At Wilfrid Laurier University, contact the housing office at 75 University Ave West. Singles/doubles are $24/40. Rooms are available from I May to 15August but are generally used by those attending conferences.

The dining room is open in the summer, too. The tourist office can help with current. River Breeze in Kitchener is good at $50 double with a full breakfast and a bonus is  the use of laundry facilities. It overlooks the Grand River and there is a pool, too. During Oktober fest, many people rent out rooms. For information, call K-W Oktoberfest Inc. Hotels For the dollar conscious, a central hotel is not on the cards. For those holding a different hand, the Walper Terrace Hotel is central. It's an old place that has been restored and has won a heritage award. It has over 100 rooms, starting at $80/90 - not bad compared to the other top-end places in town. And there's a good deli right in the hotel, too.

Motels 

Motels are numerous, good and clean. Most of them are on Victoria St N (1lwy 7), which runs east-west off King SI, just north of downtown Kitchener. One of the cheapest is the Mayflower which costs just $38 for singles or doubles. The Victoria Motel, newer, more modern and has rooms,

There are many restaurants on or near Knl St in Kitchener. Just Desserts has pizzas, pastas, sandwiches and desserts all under $10. Howl at tile Moo" has something for everyone with finger foods, chicken, beef, kids menu, patio and live music. Most meals are under $15. There are quite a few European delis in Kitchener. Fiedler is stacked full of cheeses, rye breads, sausages and salamis. After the nose gets a whiff of the Cafe Mozart  the mouth will soon be munching on pastries, cakes or something covered with chocolate.

It's not far from the bus station and is open until 10 pm (except Friday and Saturday nights, when it serves late-night snacks until midnight). For solid German fare try the Concordia Club (429 Ottawa St S) for lunch or dinner. Live entertainment is included on Friday and Saturday nights, but the restaurant is closed on Sunday. It's a popular site during Oktoberfest. The Uptown area in Waterloo on King St N has numerous eateries and bars. The AU Baba (130 King St N) is a steak house which has been in business since the 1960s. Entertainment Bars The Heuther Hotel on the Comer of King and Princess Sts in Waterloo is a good brew pub despite one room featuring daytime strippers. Known far and wide, Lulu's is an immense, popular dance club on Hwy 8 in Kitchener, with what is said to be the world's longest bar. The Circus Room draws a young crowd with live music Thursday to Sunday. It is free weekly with good club listings for the travellers and tourists.

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Camping There is camping at the Stratford Fairgrounds. The farmers' market and a number of other events take place here on the grounds, which are quite central, about seven blocks from the tourist office. There Stratford is also camping in St Marys. A good way to find an economical bed is to book through the Stratford Festival Accommodation Department at 55 Queen St. It will find a room in someone's home from as low as $35/38 a single/double if you have a ticket to a play. For a couple more dollars, breakfast can be included. Payment must be made in full when booking. The Stratford & Area B&B Association does much the same thing, but not being part of the tourism festival, its prices are higher and its members are trying to run viable businesses. William St runs along the river, across from the downtown core.

There you'll find the immaculate Burnside Guest Home. A 15-minute walk will get you to any of the theatres or the downtown area. Singles cost $50 and double $65170. There is also a cheaper but good hostel-style room downstairs for $25 per person. All rates include breakfast. Lester, the owner, is very knowledgeable about things to see and do around town. A Rover's Return Elizabeth Sty has five rooms with shared bath economically priced at $45/60. It's a 10-minute walk to downtown. Ana's B&B. 48 Rebecca StY is near the Avon Theatre. Singles/ doubles with a full breakfast are $45/65. The bathroom is shared. Acrylic Dreams, 60 Bay StY is an updated cottage from 1879 which has some pleasant little touches for guests. Costs are higher at $85/95. In the same range is Stratford Knights. 66 Britannia StY. It's away from the centre a bit, on the other side of the river, off the Mornington St. This fine old house has a pool in the yard, which guests can use.

Doubles are $92 including a continental breakfast. Hotels A possibility worth considering is a room booking at the General Hospital Residence, and no, you don't have to get hit by a car to qualify. Similar to university dorms, the small, neat rooms come with single or twin beds, a fridge and a sink. A single/twin is $50/55 and includes breakfast and taxes. Excellent weekly rates are offered. There are laundry and cooking facilities, a cafeteria and an outdoor swimming pool- all in all, a pretty fair bargain. The historic Queen's Inn, 161 Ontario StY, near Waterloo St, dates from the mid-1800s and is the oldest hotel in town. In summer, prices range from $85 double. The popular standard room with full bath goes for $95. Motels Motels are generally expensive.