Collinwood
The Land of Two Worlds
Collinwood is a town where art and grit meet — a rose growing out of concrete. The epicenter of North Collinwood is the Waterloo Arts District, located on Waterloo Road, where visitors can marvel at art displays and enjoy local eateries. Closer to Lake Erie, North Collinwood offers an escape from the railway with parks and beaches.
During WWII, Collinwood was the most concentrated industrial area in the world. Eastern European immigrants moved to the Five Points area, seeking work at manufacturing companies such as CSX Intermodal Terminals and General Electric. Today, all major Collinwood arteries intersect in South Collinwood or Five Points, a regional hub for shopping, eating and football. The restaurants on Saint Clair Avenue and Ivanhoe Road have fed the neighborhood for decades, while Collinwood High School boasts notable alums making history in politics and athletics.
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Indieland
The Treelawn is Waterloo’s newest music venue, carrying the indie music tradition. Along with The Beachland Ballroom & Tavern, The Treelawn has a jampacked weekly lineup of performances. The Waterloo Arts Festival has celebrated local artists, musicians, and sculptors for over twenty years. Every September, the festival attracts locals and visitors alike, highlighting all the area offers.
Complementary Contrasts
The Five Points intersection is star-shaped. The streets are busy and cars drive bumper to bumper, resembling the trains that cross under the neighborhood. Further north, the landscape changes from industrial to suburban. Closer to the lake, there are more trees and houses, the traffic is slower and the energy more subdued and serene.
