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117 Vanier Drive Townhomes / Neighbourhood guide

Kitchener · A CLOSER LOOK

117 Vanier Drive Townhomes
location & neighbourhood.

The daily stops. The local connections.
The details that help you choose a home.

By Team AroraLocation data supplied by Local Logic
Project imagery · Renderings are illustrative

01 / THE SETTING

117 Vanier Drive Townhomes location:
Kitchener.

Located in the Kitchener - Cambridge - Waterloo metropolitan area, Vanier is a neighbourhood within Kitchener, Ontario.

117 Vanier Dr, Kitchener, ON N2C 1J6, Canada. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Kitchener

117 Vanier Dr, Kitchener, ON N2C 1J6, Canada

Provider neighbourhood

Vanier

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A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

Start with how
you spend your day.

Vanier offers a relaxed ambience and will appeal to home buyers who enjoy spending time outdoors. This area is very quiet, as there are usually low levels of noise from traffic - however some parts can be quite noisy, especially closer to Highway 7, Highway 8 or one of the railway lines. Lastly, green spaces, such as Hidden Valley and Wilson Park, are very well-spread out and there are about 40 of them nearby for residents to explore, which makes them very easy to get to.

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Getting around

This part of the city provides homeowners with several alternative modes of transportation. Vanier is moderately transit friendly. For example, the closest rapid transit station, including Mill Station, Fairway Station and Block Line Station with access to the ION Light Rail, is usually a short walk away from most properties in the neighbourhood. The neighbourhood is linked by about 20 bus lines, and bus stops are typically very close by. Vanier will also attract house buyers who want to live in a compact area since it is rather suitable for walking; many daily needs are convenient to meet without a car. Biking is easy in Vanier.

Everyday essentials

Primary schools and daycares are straightforward to get to as a pedestrian from anywhere in this part of the city. On the other hand, parents may consider it difficult for their schoolchildren to get to high schools by foot. Concerning eating, house buyers in Vanier will value that a grocery store is always only a reasonably short trip away. Likewise, this part of the city is a good place in which to eat out or go to a cafe. It is also convenient to get to a variety of clothing stores as a pedestrian.

Local character

Vanier offers a relaxed ambience and will appeal to home buyers who enjoy spending time outdoors. This area is very quiet, as there are usually low levels of noise from traffic - however some parts can be quite noisy, especially closer to Highway 7, Highway 8 or one of the railway lines. Lastly, green spaces, such as Hidden Valley and Wilson Park, are very well-spread out and there are about 40 of them nearby for residents to explore, which makes them very easy to get to.

Surrounding homes

About 40% of dwellings are large apartment buildings, making it easy to find apartments in Vanier, while small apartment buildings and single detached homes are also present in the housing stock. This part of the city is primarily composed of three bedroom and two bedroom homes. Around 70% of the population of this neighbourhood rent their home and owners make up the remainder. Around 45% of properties in this area were built in the 1960s and 1970s, while most of the remaining buildings were constructed pre-1960 and in the 1980s.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

117 Vanier Drive Townhomes
neighbourhood scores.

Explore how local access and character compare with your priorities. These Local Logic scores describe the recorded project location on a scale of 0 to 5.

Higher scores indicate stronger access or more of the named characteristic. A missing score is unavailable, rather than zero.

High schools

3.2/ 5

At least one high school within a 15-minute walk

Kitchener: 2.7 / 5

Elementary schools

4.9/ 5

At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

Kitchener: 4.4 / 5

Public transit

2.8/ 5

Transit is available for most trips

Kitchener: 2.3 / 5

Groceries

3.1/ 5

Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Kitchener: 3.8 / 5

Wellness

3.1/ 5

Variety of amenities nearby promoting health and activity

Kitchener: 3.0 / 5

Restaurants

3.3/ 5

Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Kitchener: 3.2 / 5

Walking

1.3/ 5

A few pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is not often practical or pleasant

Kitchener: 2.8 / 5

Cycling

2.8/ 5

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Kitchener: 3.2 / 5

Driving

5.0/ 5

Exceptional access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems

Kitchener: 4.2 / 5

Vibrancy

1.3/ 5

Calm atmosphere most of the day

Kitchener: 1.3 / 5

Shopping

3.8/ 5

Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Kitchener: 3.4 / 5

Childcare

4.1/ 5

At least one daycare within a short walk

Kitchener: 4.0 / 5

Nightlife

2.0/ 5

Some bars within a short drive

Kitchener: 1.7 / 5

Cafés

3.2/ 5

Wide variety of cafés within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Kitchener: 3.0 / 5

Quiet

4.3/ 5

Very few sources of noise nearby

Kitchener: 4.2 / 5

Parks

4.4/ 5

Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk

Kitchener: 4.5 / 5
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03 / EXPLORE NEARBY

117 Vanier Drive Townhomes nearby
amenities.

Find nearby schools, transit, parks and everyday stops. Browse the directory, then open directions for the actual route.

Places and distances are tied to the recorded project reference. Directories contain the provider’s returned results and are not exhaustive.

171 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

19 places
Elementary school134 m

Rockway Public School

70 Vanier Dr

JK-6 · regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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Elementary school215 m

Sunshine Montessori School

10 Boniface Avenue

site based

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Elementary school / High school863 m

Rockway Mennonite Collegiate Inc

110 Doon Rd

site based

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Elementary school923 m

Wilson Avenue Public School

221 Wilson Ave

JK-6 · regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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High school1.0 km

St Mary's High School

1500 Block Line Rd

9-12 · catholic · Waterloo Catholic District School Board

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High school1.3 km

Eastwood Collegiate Institute

760 Weber St E

9-12 · regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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Elementary school1.3 km

Sunnyside Public School

1042 Weber St E

7-8 · regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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Elementary school1.4 km

Our Lady of Grace Catholic Elementary School

70 Gracefield Cres

JK-8 · catholic · Waterloo Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school1.6 km

St Aloysius Catholic Elementary School

504 Connaught St

JK-8 · catholic · Waterloo Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school1.6 km

Country Hills Public School

195 Country Hill Dr

JK-6 · regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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Elementary school1.7 km

Alpine Public School

75 Lucerne Dr

JK-6 · regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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Elementary school1.8 km

Queen Elizabeth Public School

191 Hoffman St

JK-6 · regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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High school1.9 km

Stanford Academy

137 Queen St S

site based, all year round

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High school2.2 km

Pathways Educational Services Inc.

248 Stirling Ave South

online/site based, all year round

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High school2.4 km

Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute

301 Charles St E

9-12 · regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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High school3.5 km

St Don Bosco Catholic Secondary School

77 Young Street

9-12 · catholic, alternative · Waterloo Catholic District School Board

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High school3.6 km

Acheron College (Grand Valley)

1575 Homer Watson Blvd.

site based, all year round

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Transit nearby

38 places
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Dining nearby

45 places
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Parks nearby

30 places
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Daily essentials nearby

39 places
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04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

Vanier
demographics.

Who lives around the recorded project location? These statistics describe the existing population in Local Logic’s 400-metre study area.

This is neighbourhood context, rather than a prediction of who will buy at 117 Vanier Drive Townhomes. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$88,218

Residents in the study area

967

Owner households

39.9%

Commute on foot

2.7%

Population age

0 to 4
5.1%
5 to 9
4.3%
10 to 14
3.6%
15 to 19
4.0%
20 to 34
25.2%
35 to 49
17.0%
50 to 64
19.0%
65 to 79
16.2%
80 and over
5.6%

Housing type

Single detached
38.2%
Apartment 5 or more floors
28.4%
Apartment 1-4 floors
20.9%
Row houses
6.7%
Duplex
2.9%
Semi detached
2.9%

Household composition

Single person
35.8%
Multi person
5.9%
Single family
58.0%
Multi family
0.3%

Commute mode

Car
87.3%
Public transit
7.3%
Other
2.8%
Foot
2.7%
Bicycle
0.0%
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Income

Average household income
$88,218
Average individual income
$40,932

Total

Total individuals
967

Owners vs Renters

Renters
60.1%
Owners
39.9%

Official language knowledge

English only
93.8%
English and French
4.0%
Other
2.1%
French only
0.1%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
21.6%
High school
34.3%
Trade certificate
7.8%
College certificate
21.2%
University certificate
0.8%
Bachelor degree
12.5%
Post graduate degree
1.8%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.6

Mother tongue

English
78.0%
English and non-official language(s)
3.6%
Spanish
3.0%
German
2.4%
Arabic
2.3%
Punjabi (Panjabi)
2.3%
Serbian
2.3%
French
2.0%
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino)
1.7%
Portuguese
1.3%
Tigrigna
0.8%
Gujarati
0.3%

Percentages and counts retain the provider’s definitions. Some categories describe different populations or overlap, so they should not be combined into a single total.

05 / PLAN WITH CONFIDENCE

Schools near 117 Vanier Drive Townhomes:
check the boundaries.

The nearby directory is a useful starting point. Distance to a school does not establish attendance eligibility, a place in a particular program or available capacity.

Waterloo Region District School Board ↗Waterloo Catholic District School Board ↗

06 / SEE IT FOR YOURSELF

117 Vanier Drive Townhomes address
& directions.

Explore the area at different times of day. Confirm the correct meeting location with the builder or your representative before travelling.

THE RECORDED PROJECT LOCATION

117 Vanier Dr, Kitchener, ON N2C 1J6, Canada

This pin is a project reference, rather than a confirmed community entrance or sales centre.

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A FEW USEFUL ANSWERS

Before you
call it home.

What do the location scores measure?

Local Logic supplies individual access and character scores on a 0–5 scale for the recorded coordinates. Consider each measure separately; we do not calculate an overall livability rating.

Are the distances walking times?

No. Distances are straight-line measurements from the project reference. Open directions to check a walking, cycling, transit or driving route.

Does a nearby school guarantee admission?

No. Confirm attendance boundaries, programs, capacity and registration requirements with the relevant school board.

Do the demographic figures describe future residents?

No. They describe the existing population in the provider’s surrounding study area. They do not predict the buyers or future residents of this project.

SOURCES & METHODOLOGY

A guide with a clear point of reference.

Prepared by Team Arora. Scores, neighbourhood descriptions, school records, places and demographic information are supplied by Local Logic. Requests are cached for up to 24 hours; underlying source periods may be older. Provider neighbourhood labels may differ from builder descriptions. Missing data remains unavailable.

Recorded coordinates: 43.4278647, -80.46413570000001. Amenity queries use a 2.5 km radius; school results retain the provider’s school-search coverage. Distances use the returned straight-line measurement, or are calculated directly between coordinates when absent. The project page includes the existing map; Google provides the linked directions. Verify current place details, boundaries and routes before making a decision.

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