Welcome to Brubacher House at the University of Waterloo!
Brubacher House is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the traditional territory of the Attawandaron (Neutral), Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples. Explore local history with a tour of the restored 1850s Pennsylvania German Mennonite farmhouse and four square garden. Participate in an Artist-in-Residence program or book our event space for your own private event. Enjoy a nature walk on nearby trails around beautiful Columbia Lake and Laurel Creek. Experience the digital exhibit, Life Upstairs. We look forward to your visit!
News
Open Call for Poems
Do you or your relatives have self-composed German Mennonite poetry that you’re interested in sharing with the community? We’d love to hear from you!
2022-23 Artists-in-Residence
Brubacher House Artists-in-Residence are collecting previously untranslated German language poems for a bilingual collection of German Mennonite poetry from the Waterloo Region.
2022 Artist-in-Residence
Brubacher House is pleased to announce its 2022 Artist-in-Residence, Yulia Balobanova.