Williamsburg Community Centre is located in the Williamsburg Town Centre, next to Max Becker Common. You can register for affordable fitness classes, fun art classes, technology classes and other activities for the whole family.
On this page:
- Contact information
- Hours
- Parking and transit
- Register for a program
- Book a community room
- Leisure Access
- Neighbourhood association
- Partner programs
- Washrooms
- Computers, Wi-Fi and printing
- Rentals
- In the neighbourhood
- Rockway Centre redevelopment
Contact information
Address: 1187 Fischer-Hallman Road, Building 600, Suite 620
Phone number: 519-741-2240
Email Williamsburg Community Centre
Hours
Monday to Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to noon
Sunday: closed
All community centres will be closed on Monday, October 14.
Parking and transit
Free parking is available off Max Becker Drive.
These Grand River Transit (GRT) routes stop near Williamsburg Community Centre:
GRT no longer offers paper bus tickets. Fare payment information is available on their website.
Register for a program
We offer programs for kids, teens and adults of every age, including the popular programs listed below. Check ActiveNet or your copy of Active Kitchener to find the right program for you.
Registration dates
Registration for summer 2024 city-run programs at our community centres and summer camps is open now.
Mark your calendars with these upcoming registration dates:
- fall 2024 programs: 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 13
- winter 2024/2025 programs: 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 10
Find a full list of our community centres.
Programs for kids and teens
- preschool
- arts classes
- dance classes
- parent and tot sports
- fitness classes
- sports like basketball and soccer
- technology classes
Programs for adults
- fitness classes
- yoga
- art programs
Book a community room
Book a community room to host your next book club or neighbourhood project meeting! Multi-purpose rooms at city facilities can be reserved for free, for up to two hours and as far as 30 days in advance.
Visit our book free space page to find booking rules and safety measures.
Leisure Access
Visit our Leisure Access (fee assistance) page to apply for lower program registration fees. This does not include programs run by our partners. Check with community centre staff for fee assistance options.
Neighbourhood association
These groups cover the area around Williamsburg Community Centre:
- Williamsburg Community Association (WCA) - check out their website and Facebook page
- Huron Community Association (HCA) - visit their Facebook page
WCA and HCA offer programs at:
- Williamsburg Community Centre
- Glencairn Church
- Freedom Community Centre
Check your copy of Active Kitchener for details.
Partner programs
The Strong Start Get Ready for School program is for children ages 3 to 4 years old and runs from January or February to June, just before their start in year one of Kindergarten. The program focuses on helping children develop essential early literacy skills. The emphasis on increasing vocabulary, letter-sound knowledge and classroom learning behaviours are all essential building blocks for children as they prepare to enter their formal school experience. Learn more on their website.
Washrooms
There are two gender-neutral washrooms off the lobby of Williamsburg Community Centre. Both washrooms are accessible and have change tables.
Computers, Wi-Fi and printing
These services are available at Williamsburg Community Centre:
Visit our Digital Kitchener page to find online safety resources.
Public access computers
Public access computers are available when the centre is open.
Free public Wi-Fi
Use your own phone, tablet or computer with our free Wi-Fi. Choose the “Kitchener Public WiFi” network and follow the instructions that show up.
Printing
Printing services are available when the centre is open.
- timeline: please allow for enough time for staff to review and print your document
- cost: the first 10 pages are free, each additional page costs 10 cents
Open the accordions below to learn how to print your document.
| Print by email |
| Follow these steps to print by email:
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| Print online |
| Follow these steps to print online:
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Rentals
You can rent rooms at Williamsburg Community Centre for meetings or events. Room rates are per hour and include HST. Capacities include chairs only. If tables are required, the capacity will be less.
- room one – seating capacity 30 people - $30.77 per hour, including HST
- room two – seating capacity 30 people - $30.77 per hour, including HST
- rooms one and two – seating capacity 55 people - $51.17 per hour, including HST
Note that when booked after business hours a three hour minimum rental is required and additional staff charges will apply.
Depending on the nature of your event other rental costs can include:
- Resound and SOCAN fees
- insurance
- licensing
If you're interested in booking this facility or getting a more detailed quote, please complete the inquiry form to tell us more about your event. Staff will confirm the details of your event with you before finalizing the booking.
In the neighbourhood
Near Williamsburg Community Centre, you can find:
- an outdoor skating rink
- playground at Max Becker Common
- Huron Natural Area
- Williamsburg Gallery (in the same building as the centre)
Rockway Centre redevelopment
We’re redeveloping Rockway Centre, and we want your input! If you’re over 45 years old or an older adult, share your thoughts on the programs, services and features you’d like to see in the new older adult facility. Complete the survey online or fill in a paper copy, which is available at all community centres and indoor pools.
Visit the Rockway Centre redevelopment page to learn more.