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Meet people in Waterloo

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About Waterloo

  • With about 100,000 inhabitants, Waterloo is one of the 50 largest places in Canada.
  • It's part of Ontario.
  • It's about 94 km to Toronto, the country's largest city.
  • Towns nearby: Kitchener (5 km), Cambridge (20 km) and Guelph (23 km).

Where to meet in Waterloo

For a first meeting in Waterloo, keep it simple: coffee in the centre, a walk in a park or along the main street, maybe a small concert. An hour is enough to know whether you want a second date.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Questions about dating in Waterloo

How far around Waterloo can I search?

More than 960,000 people live within 50 km of Waterloo, in 19 towns and cities including Kitchener, Guelph and Cambridge. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Waterloo free on YADate?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Waterloo or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Waterloo real?

YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Waterloo?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in Canada or abroad.

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