Time to pucker up: The mistletoe trail returns

Explore Waterloo Region is encouraging residents to get outdoors and explore the area

The Explore Waterloo Region Mistletoe Trail is back for another year.

It features seven Instagramable locations throughout the region, where mistletoe has been hung and visitors are invited to stop by for a shareable moment - a hug, a kiss and definitely a picture.

"Visitors and locals are looking for things to do now that the cold weather is here," Minto Schneider, CEO of Explore Waterloo Region said in a release. "The #ExploreWRMistletoeTrail is a fun way to encourage people to head outdoors and explore our region with their family and friends. Take a picture under the mistletoe, post it on social media, and share the fun while celebrating the season!"

New this year - you can bring your own mistletoe - and share a picture from your favourite outdoor location in Waterloo Region.

Here are the 2019 locations:

• Cambridge: above the front doors of the Cambridge Fire Hall Museum 
• Kitchener: next to the Christmas Tree in front of Kitchener City Hall  
• Waterloo: at the Seagram Drive entrance to Wonders of Winter in Waterloo Park
• Woolwich Township: above the new mural on the Old Post Office building in St. Jacobs
• Wilmot Township: in the Court Yard behind The Imperial Market & Eatery in New Hamburg
• Wellesley Township: at the entrance to ErbHaven Trails in Wellesley (behind the township fire hall)
• North Dumfries Township: at the Detweiler Meeting House in Ayr

Explore Waterloo Region will be giving a Date Night package (worth $500) away to one lucky winner. Your picture must be posted by midnight on January 5, 2020 to be eligible for the prize.

You are asked to hashtag you pictures #ExploreWRMistletoe on Instagram.