Fairview Park Mall
2960 kingsway dr., (http://www.fairviewpark.ca). the largest shopping centre in the region. it is in the southern part of kitchener and is a 10-20 minute bus ride from downtown. to get to the mall by bus from downtown take either any route 7 or ixpress bus headed south.
Kitchener Market
(http://www.kitchenermarket.ca). farmer's market held on wednesday and saturday mornings in a new building at the south end of downtown, about a 10 minute walk from city hall and the bus station. there is also a food court made up of multi-cultural restaurants which is open every weekday. one local radio station, cjdv "dave fm" has a studio in the market, though they more often broadcast from their studio in cambridge.
Belmont Village
This three-block section of Belmont Street is lined with storefronts, giving it a small-town feel. Here you will find a few antique stores, a few flower shops, and several niche stores, as well as other businesses. Bus 8 via Westmount runs from the bus station downtown to the University of Waterloo, running through Belmont Village.
The Catacombs
The largest music memorabilia shop in the region. Thousands of t-shirts, sweatshirts and even baby clothes from just about any rock, metal or punk band you can think of.
ABC Military Surplus
Independent army surplus shop to purchase new or used army gear; camouflage pants, boots and supplies.