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Explorers Walk / Neighbourhood guide

Kitchener · A CLOSER LOOK

Explorers Walk
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

Explorers Walk location:
Kitchener.

The neighbourhood of Grand River South is part of the city of Kitchener, Ontario, which is situated in the Kitchener - Cambridge - Waterloo metropolitan area.

88 Grand Flats Trail, Kitchener, ON N2A 0J8, Canada. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Kitchener

88 Grand Flats Trail, Kitchener, ON N2A 0J8, Canada

Provider neighbourhood

Grand River South

Provider labels may differ from builder descriptions.

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A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

Start with how
you spend your day.

People who prefer a relaxed ambience will enjoy Grand River South. Most locations within the neighbourhood have reasonably good access to public green spaces, like Morrison park and Lackner Woods, since there are approximately 30 of them nearby for residents to visit. This part of the city is very quiet overall, as there are usually low levels of noise from traffic.

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Getting around

Cars are a very good transportation option in Grand River South. It is very easy to come across a place to park. In contrast, public transit riders may have limited choices in Grand River South as a result of the service's low frequency. Nevertheless, there are a few bus lines traversing the neighbourhood, and bus stops are commonly very close by. Grand River South is rather cycling-friendly since there are a fair number of bike lanes. It is occasionally challenging for pedestrians to get around in this neighbourhood as very few common errands can be run without needing to resort to a vehicle.

Everyday essentials

In this neighbourhood, parents and their schoolchildren will usually be able to get to daycares and primary schools without a car. In contrast, families may consider it very difficult for their children to access high schools as pedestrians. With respect to food, it is often an option for property owners in this neighbourhood to buy groceries without a vehicle. There are also a limited number of choices for those who value restaurants within walking distance.

Local character

People who prefer a relaxed ambience will enjoy Grand River South. Most locations within the neighbourhood have reasonably good access to public green spaces, like Morrison park and Lackner Woods, since there are approximately 30 of them nearby for residents to visit. This part of the city is very quiet overall, as there are usually low levels of noise from traffic.

Surrounding homes

In Grand River South, around two thirds of dwellings are single detached homes, while townhouses make up most of the remaining housing stock. This neighbourhood experienced its largest building boom following the year 2000, so most of the available properties are from this time period. This part of the city is primarily composed of four or more bedroom and three bedroom homes. Roughly 85% of the population of this neighbourhood own their home and 15% are renters.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

Explorers Walk
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

0.0/ 5

Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk

Kitchener: 2.7 / 5

Elementary schools

3.8/ 5

At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk

Kitchener: 4.4 / 5

Public transit

0.8/ 5

Infrequent or no transit options nearby

Kitchener: 2.3 / 5

Groceries

1.7/ 5

Some groceries within a short drive

Kitchener: 3.8 / 5

Wellness

1.2/ 5

Limited amenities promoting health and activity within walking distance

Kitchener: 3.0 / 5

Restaurants

1.9/ 5

Some restaurants within a short drive

Kitchener: 3.2 / 5

Walking

0.8/ 5

Very few or no pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is almost never practical or pleasant

Kitchener: 2.8 / 5

Cycling

3.3/ 5

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Kitchener: 3.2 / 5

Driving

4.5/ 5

Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a very low chance of parking problems

Kitchener: 4.2 / 5

Vibrancy

0.6/ 5

Calm atmosphere at all hours

Kitchener: 1.3 / 5

Shopping

1.6/ 5

Some shops within a short drive

Kitchener: 3.4 / 5

Childcare

4.2/ 5

At least one daycare within a short walk

Kitchener: 4.0 / 5

Nightlife

0.9/ 5

Few or no bars within a short drive

Kitchener: 1.7 / 5

Cafés

1.1/ 5

Some cafés within a short drive

Kitchener: 3.0 / 5

Quiet

2.3/ 5

Some sources of noise nearby

Kitchener: 4.2 / 5

Parks

3.7/ 5

Large amount of park space nearby

Kitchener: 4.5 / 5
Project referenceKitchener comparison, where suppliedSources & notes ↗

03 / EXPLORE NEARBY

Explorers Walk 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.

81 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

17 places
Elementary school823 m

Saint John Paul II Catholic Elementary School

75 Pebblecreek Drive

JK-8 · catholic · Waterloo Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school1.5 km

Lackner Woods Public School

151 Zeller Dr

JK-6 · regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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High school2.5 km

Discipleship Christian Secondary

250 Old Chicopee Drive

site based

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Elementary school2.7 km

Grand River Christian School

160 Grand River Boulevard

site based

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Elementary school2.7 km

Chicopee Hills Public School

300 Chicopee Hills Dr

JK-8 · Waterloo Region District School Board

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Elementary school2.9 km

St Patrick Catholic Elementary School

1201 River Road East

JK-8 · catholic · Waterloo Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school3.1 km

Rosemount Grand River

175 Indian Rd

JK-8 · Waterloo Region District School Board

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High school3.1 km

Grand River Collegiate Institute

175 Indian Rd

9-12 · regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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Elementary school3.1 km

Breslau Public School

58 Joseph St

JK-8 · regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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Elementary school3.1 km

Crestview Public School

153 Montcalm Dr

JK-6 · regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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Elementary school3.3 km

Brason Academy Montessori School

3328 King Street

site based

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Elementary school3.4 km

Howard Robertson Public School

130 Morgan Ave

JK-6 · regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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High school3.5 km

Ésc Père-René-de-Galinée

450 Maple Grove chemin

9-12 · catholic · Commission scolaire catholique MonAvenir

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High school3.9 km

Stanford Academy

137 Queen St S

site based, all year round

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High school4.7 km

École Secondaire David Saint-Jacques

80 Burlington Drive

9-12 · Conseil scolaire Viamonde

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High school4.8 km

Woodland Christian High School

1058 Spitzig Road, RR 1

site based

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Transit nearby

30 places
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Dining nearby

5 places
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Parks nearby

28 places
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Daily essentials nearby

1 places

04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

Grand River South
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 Explorers Walk. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$152,571

Residents in the study area

1,007

Owner households

87.5%

Commute on foot

0.8%

Population age

0 to 4
7.6%
5 to 9
9.5%
10 to 14
8.6%
15 to 19
6.3%
20 to 34
18.3%
35 to 49
27.8%
50 to 64
14.4%
65 to 79
6.4%
80 and over
1.3%

Housing type

Single detached
70.2%
Row houses
21.0%
Apartment 1-4 floors
3.9%
Semi detached
3.8%
Duplex
0.6%
Apartment 5 or more floors
0.5%

Household composition

Single person
12.9%
Multi person
1.9%
Single family
83.5%
Multi family
1.7%

Commute mode

Car
93.6%
Public transit
2.8%
Other
2.8%
Foot
0.8%
Bicycle
0.0%
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Income

Average household income
$152,571
Average individual income
$62,259

Total

Total individuals
1,007

Owners vs Renters

Owners
87.5%
Renters
12.5%

Official language knowledge

English only
91.3%
English and French
6.0%
Other
2.6%
French only
0.1%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
13.7%
High school
26.2%
Trade certificate
3.7%
College certificate
20.5%
University certificate
2.3%
Bachelor degree
25.8%
Post graduate degree
7.9%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.9

Mother tongue

English
68.3%
Punjabi (Panjabi)
6.1%
English and non-official language(s)
5.9%
Serbian
4.9%
Gujarati
3.4%
Arabic
2.5%
Romanian
2.5%
Spanish
2.3%
Vietnamese
2.2%
Croatian
1.1%
Mandarin
0.9%

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 Explorers Walk:
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 Catholic District School Board ↗Waterloo Region District School Board ↗Commission scolaire catholique MonAvenir ↗Conseil scolaire Viamonde ↗

06 / SEE IT FOR YOURSELF

Explorers Walk 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

88 Grand Flats Trail, Kitchener, ON N2A 0J8, Canada

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

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YOUR VISIT

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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: 43.45128330000001, -80.4012951. 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.

YOUR NEXT CHAPTER

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