Dust off your local history detective hat and get ready for this year’s scavenger hunt!
Throughout July 2025, the Grace Schmidt Room of Local History (GSR) will be running our Local History Scavenger Hunt. Anyone who wants to join the hunt can sign up to receive a booklet that includes 18 historical images of Kitchener from the GSR’s photograph collection. Figure out the mystery locations and submit a picture of your answer sheet to gsr@kpl.org or drop off the completed booklet at Central Library’s Level 2 Information Desk. Answers must be submitted by 9 p.m. on Thursday, July 31!
Get 15 of 18 answers correct to be entered in a draw to win a set of two framed 11x14 photo prints of your choice from the GSR’s archival collection. This prize includes a consultation with staff to help you choose your favourite images from the thousands in our archive!
Join us on Saturday, August 2 at 2:00 p.m. for an in-person event where we will reveal the answers, share a bit of history about each location and announce the winners.
Want a closer look at those photos? Check them out below!
Local History Scavenger Hunt Photos
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We hope you have fun exploring Kitchener's history! If you're a bit stuck or have any questions about this program, please email gsr@kpl.org or call 519-743-0271, ext. 212.