Publication advertising

On this page:

1. Active Kitchener
2. Kitchener Life

Active Kitchener

Our program and activities guide, Active Kitchener, helps residents find activities in their neighbourhood and get involved in the community.

We deliver Active Kitchener four times a year to over 65,000 homes in Kitchener. If you get the Waterloo Region Record, you can find a copy in seasonal flyer inserts.

Important dates

• ads due for winter issue: October 10, 2025
• distribution of winter issue: December 2, 2025

Order an ad online

1. click on the Book an Ad button above.
2. find the size of ad you would like to order and click on the link.
3. click on the green ENROLL NOW button.
4. either sign in using your existing Active Kitchener login or join to create an account. Please use a generic business email to register for an account.
5. complete the following:
   1. select participant
   2. select which section of our catalogue you would like your ad to appear
   3. if you would like to repeat a previous ad, and from which issue (if applicable)
   4. add any additional notes (if applicable)
   5. then click the green ADD TO CART button
6. check the waiver acknowledgement box to confirm you have read and agree to Waiver. Note, this is a standard waiver used for program registration and is not applicable to your ad purchase. Because we are using a program registration tool for another purpose, we cannot remove this waiver.
7. please enter your coupon code if applicable (HST exempt, etc.) then click Apply
8. review order, then click the green CHECK OUT button.
9. enter your credit card information, then click the green PAY button.
10. choose to VIEW OR PRINT RECEIPT to see transaction receipt. You will also be emailed a copy of your receipt.
11. once your order is complete and paid, email your ad to active@kitchener.ca

Ad rates

We offer two rate scales:

• registered non-profits
• for-profit businesses

To qualify for the non-profit rate, you must provide a registered charitable or non-profit number.

Black and white ad rates

Colour, cover and specialty ad rates

If you are interested in colour ads, cover ads or other specialty ads, send us an email or call 519-741-2391.

Notes

• If you require changes to your advertisement, a minimum $100 per hour design fee will apply.
• Advertising in all four annual issues pays off! If you place the same size advertisement in all four issues each year, starting with the spring edition and ending with the winter edition, you will receive a 20 per cent discount on the winter billing.
• We require credit card payment at the time of ad submission.

Kitchener Life

We share information with residents about some of the amazing local people, places, projects and events through Kitchener Life. Each issue features information and tips for your health, home and neighbourhood.

Submit an ad

Kitchener Life is an eight-page newsletter and has limited advertising space.

Please contact us via email or phone at 519-783-8989 to inquire about availability.

2025 deadlines and distribution dates

We distribute Kitchener Life four times a year. Find the ad deadlines and distribution dates below:

Spring

• Ads due February 6, delivered to homes March 13

Summer

• Ads due May 8, delivered to homes June 12

Fall

• Ads due June 13, delivered to homes August 5

Winter

• Ads due November 6, delivered to homes December 11

Ad rates

You can purchase the following ads in Kitchener Life. All ads are in full colour. Prices do not include HST.