Where to cowork in Waterloo Region

(Updated Aug. 5, 2025)

Coworking spaces are more than desks, Wi-Fi, and free coffee. They’re places that help us connect, build community, and get work done.

Whether you’re a solopreneur or part of a team looking for space to connect IRL, coworking spaces in Waterloo Region offer options for virtually everyone. Many even offer virtual options for those seeking an address and phone number.

Remote work is great, but working side by side in a shared space means more opportunities for those serendipitous moments, such as sharing a coffee or simply taking a break, that can spark a new idea or approach to a problem.

Beyond innovation, sharing a space can also make your team happier. A survey by Small Business Labs reported that 89% of co-workers said they felt happier after joining a coworking space, and 83% said working in a coworking space made them less lonely.  

Whether you need some space to network, a place to focus on a challenging task or get away from noisy roommates or children at home, coworking spaces might be right for you.

Fortunately, there are numerous options available for coworking spaces in Waterloo, Kitchener, and Cambridge. 

To help you find the one that's right for you, we’ve put together this guide to coworking spaces in Waterloo Region.

Almost all the options around town offer these three common space types:

• Hot desks are typically a first-come, first-served style of seating. You can’t leave anything overnight, but you get to sit next to someone different each time you work there.
• Dedicated desks provide a dedicated space where you can leave a monitor, keyboard, and a framed photo of your dog.
• Dedicated office spaces are small office areas within a coworking space where multiple team members can work.

Now, on to the list!

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Coworking at Catalyst Commons

Catalyst Commons is the largest privately-owned coworking space in Canada, and it's located right here in Kitchener on Glasgow Street near Belmont Village. In December 2024, Catalyst Commons completed an expansion project that took the space from 65,000 square feet to 125,000 square feet. The new space expands Catalyst Common's offerings for teams from two to 100 and more, ensuring that organizations of all sizes can thrive in an innovative and collaborative environment. Membership at Commons offers flexibility at its core, with the added benefit of a beautifully designed space to allow your workforce to grow.

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Here's what Amber French, co-owner of Catalyst Commons, had to say about the space:

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Coworking at Den 1880

Located in the historic former home of the Mutual Life Insurance Company on Erb St. in Uptown Waterloo, Den 1880 renovated the space to be a botique coworking  option for business professionals, tech workers, and creatives across Waterloo Region. Den 1880 offers hot and dedicated desks, private office spaces, and is an amazing venue to host team events and offsites.

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Jacklyn Warmington, Operations & Community Manager at Den 1880, said they believe that well-designed spaces contribute to enhanced productivity and the overall well-being of their members.

She added that the space includes 16 ft. locally crafted library-style tables, a variety of high-tech meeting rooms, a stage with theatre-style seating, and a podcast studio in the building's vault.

"Den 1880 creates a space where leaders in their field can come together to form a vibrant community that encourages knowledge exchange and cross-disciplinary collaboration, resulting in an environment that nurtures creativity and fuels the success of our members," said Warmington.

Coworking at WorkHaus

WorkHaus is a growing, vibrant workplace community of individuals and companies working in a productive, collaborative environment. From individual freelancers to Fortune 500 companies, Workhaus provides shared and private office spaces suitable for group sizes ranging from one to 100. With 12 locations across three Canadian cities, Workhaus is an established leader in the flexible office space industry with more locations than any other Canadian-owned company.

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The community at WorkHaus is diverse, said Adam Mawer, Director of Workhaus Kitchener-Waterloo

Mawer said that everyone at Workhaus truly has your back no matter what comes your way. He has experienced this support first hand after receiving a cancer diagnosis in 2020. “I was able to temporarily hand over the reins to two of our most tenured members, and they continued in my absence — they had my back. I try to return the favour every day now.”

Coworking at the Accelerator Centre

The Accelerator Centre is Canada's #1 private business accelerator. Its coworking space and community incubation program allow businesses to realize their aspirations alongside other passionate founders.

“Our coworking spaces are all about giving founders options,” said Tabatha Laverty, Vice President of Marketing and External Relations. “Whatever you need, we’ve got a model that supports it.”

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Coworking at the Communitech Hub

Working from home can be great, but sometimes you want to go where everyone knows your name. The Communitech Hub offers flexible workspaces in the heart of the Waterloo Region tech community in Downtown Kitchener. Communitech recently renovated its coworking space which is now located on the 1st floor. They also have a new podcast studio available for members to reserve.

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Coworking at Galt Collective

Coworking isn't just for Kitchener and Waterloo. Situated on the banks of the Grand River in Cambridge, Galt Collective has a 5,000-square-foot location and a new 12,000 square foot location for coworking and events that mix character and community. From hosting a meeting to dedicated offices, the space is flexible and professional.

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Today, instead of being offered as a perk, flexible work environments are essential. They provide the space for getting work done—and for finding a community to help you thrive.