Hubertushaus: The German-Canadian Hunting and Fishing Club in Mannheim

Where Is Hubertushaus?

Hubertushaus sits at 1605 Bleams Road in Mannheim, a small community in Wilmot Township named after the German city. It is the only one of the region’s big German clubs outside Kitchener’s city limits, but it is only a short drive from the south end. Follow Ottawa Street South west until it becomes Bleams Road, or use Highway 7 and 8 and head south.

A Club Built by Hunters and Anglers

Kitchener, once called Berlin, has deep German roots, and several German clubs still thrive in the region: the Alpine Club, Concordia Club, Schwaben Club, Transylvania Club and Hubertushaus. Most were built around a shared homeland. Hubertushaus is different. It was started in 1954 by people from across Europe who shared two things: German traditions and a love of hunting and fishing.

The name comes from Saint Hubert, the patron saint of hunters. The outdoors theme still shows up in the club’s events, which include archery competitions and hunters’ gatherings, and in its setting: a quiet 8-acre property with a pond, surrounded by countryside.

Oktoberfest at Hubertushaus

Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest lists Hubertushaus as one of its five official German club festhallen for 2026, along with the Alpine, Concordia, Schwaben and Transylvania clubs. According to the festival, the club rolled out its first Oktoberfest barrel in 1984.

• 2026 festival dates: September 24 to October 11, per oktoberfest.ca.
• Hubertushaus events: ticketed evenings on Friday, October 9 and Saturday, October 10 (starting at 6:30 p.m.), and a Family Day on Sunday, October 11 from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., as listed on Eventbrite.
• The food: the club is known for its Rollbraten, pork tenderloin roasted on a rotisserie, served with homemade spaetzle and homemade tortes.

Tickets tend to sell out, so book early and check the club or festival website for any changes. One practical tip: Hubertushaus is out in the country, so plan your ride home before the evening starts. A designated driver, taxi or ride-share booked in advance saves a lot of hassle at the end of the night.

Hall Rentals and Membership

Outside Oktoberfest, Hubertushaus rents its hall for weddings, birthdays, reunions and other gatherings. The pond and grounds make a pretty backdrop for photos, and the rural setting feels far from the city even though it’s close by. Capacity and pricing depend on the event, so contact the club through hubertushaus.ca.

The club also offers memberships and hosts seasonal social events through the year, which is a good way to meet people if you’ve just moved to the area.

Living near Hubertushaus

Hubertushaus sits just past Kitchener’s growing southwest edge. Neighbourhoods like Williamsburg and Huron Park are a few minutes away, with newer homes, the Huron Natural Area and quick access to the expressway. If you’d like more space, ask me about rural and land listings west of the city.

This guide was first written by Will Kummer in 2021 and fully updated by George Dmitrovic in 2026.