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Laurel Creek / Neighbourhood guide

Waterloo · A CLOSER LOOK

Laurel Creek
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

Laurel Creek location:
Waterloo.

Part of the Kitchener - Cambridge - Waterloo metropolitan area, Lakeshore North is a neighbourhood within Waterloo, Ontario.

Westmount Rd N & Conservation Dr, Waterloo, ON N2V 1V3, Canada. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Waterloo

Westmount Rd N & Conservation Dr, Waterloo, ON N2V 1V3, Canada

Provider neighbourhood

Lakeshore North

Provider labels may differ from builder descriptions.

Your next step

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Compare the places and connections that matter to your day.

Laurel Creek supplied project rendering
Project imagery, rather than a photograph of nearby amenities. Renderings are illustrative.

A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

Start with how
you spend your day.

Lakeshore North offers a calm atmosphere and will appeal to those who enjoy spending time in green spaces. It is easy to get to parks since there are around 20 of them nearby for residents to explore. This area is especially quiet overall, as the streets tend to be very calm.

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Getting around

Lakeshore North is very car friendly. It is easy to park, and most real estate listings are a rather short drive from the nearest highway. In contrast, the transit system in this part of Waterloo is not very practical. Nevertheless, commuters benefit from Northfield Station with access to the ION Light Rail. There are a few bus lines traversing the neighbourhood, and most homes are very close to a bus stop. It is easy to get around by bike in this part of Waterloo as there are not many slopes to challenge cyclists. Lakeshore North is not particularly well-suited for those who like to travel on foot as few common errands can be run without needing to get in a vehicle.

Everyday essentials

It is sometimes feasible for home buyers in Lakeshore North to buy groceries on foot. Furthermore, there are a good number of choices for those who care about nearby restaurants and cafes. With regards to education, it is a short walk to get to primary schools and daycares from most homes for sale in Lakeshore North. On the other hand, there are no high schools in this part of the city.

Local character

Lakeshore North offers a calm atmosphere and will appeal to those who enjoy spending time in green spaces. It is easy to get to parks since there are around 20 of them nearby for residents to explore. This area is especially quiet overall, as the streets tend to be very calm.

Surrounding homes

The substantial percentage of single detached homes in the housing stock of Lakeshore North is an important part of its character. This neighbourhood is primarily composed of four or more bedroom and three bedroom homes. Homeowners occupy roughly 90% of the properties in Lakeshore North whereas the remainder are rented. This neighbourhood experienced its largest construction boom between 1980 and 1990, so most of the available properties are from this era.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

Laurel Creek
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

Waterloo: 1.5 / 5

Elementary schools

4.2/ 5

At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

Waterloo: 4.4 / 5

Public transit

1.1/ 5

Transit is available for some trips

Waterloo: 2.2 / 5

Groceries

2.4/ 5

Variety of groceries within a short drive

Waterloo: 3.6 / 5

Wellness

1.3/ 5

Limited amenities promoting health and activity within walking distance

Waterloo: 2.0 / 5

Restaurants

2.7/ 5

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Waterloo: 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

Waterloo: 2.6 / 5

Cycling

3.7/ 5

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Waterloo: 3.3 / 5

Driving

5.0/ 5

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

Waterloo: 4.0 / 5

Vibrancy

0.9/ 5

Calm atmosphere at all hours

Waterloo: 1.3 / 5

Shopping

2.8/ 5

Variety of shops within a short drive

Waterloo: 3.3 / 5

Childcare

4.2/ 5

At least one daycare within a short walk

Waterloo: 4.3 / 5

Nightlife

1.2/ 5

Some bars within a short drive

Waterloo: 2.1 / 5

Cafés

2.1/ 5

Variety of cafés within a short drive

Waterloo: 2.9 / 5

Quiet

2.4/ 5

Some sources of noise nearby

Waterloo: 4.3 / 5

Parks

3.1/ 5

Large amount of park space nearby

Waterloo: 3.5 / 5
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03 / EXPLORE NEARBY

Laurel Creek 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.

110 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

14 places
Elementary school352 m

Northlake Woods Public School

500 Northlake Dr

JK-8 · regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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Elementary school901 m

N a MacEachern Public School

580 Rolling Hills Dr

JK-6 · regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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Elementary school1.2 km

Sir Edgar Bauer Catholic Elementary School

660 Glen Forest Blvd

JK-8 · catholic · Waterloo Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school1.8 km

Cedarbrae Public School

230 Cedarbrae Ave

JK-6 · regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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Elementary school1.9 km

East Heidelberg Parochial School

1316 Martin Creek Road 3

site based

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High school / Elementary school2.5 km

King Alfred Academy

1373 Lobsinger Line

site based

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Elementary school2.8 km

St Nicholas Catholic Elementary School

525 Laurelwood Dr

JK-8 · catholic · Waterloo Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school2.9 km

Laurelwood Public School

460 Brentcliffe Dr

JK-8 · french immersion, regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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Elementary school3.0 km

Winston Churchill Public School

100 Milford Ave

JK-6 · regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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Elementary school3.3 km

Tayba Elementary School

435 King Street North

site based

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High school3.3 km

Laurel Heights Secondary School

650 Laurelwood Dr

9-12 · regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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High school3.5 km

St David Catholic Secondary School

4 High St

9-12 · catholic · Waterloo Catholic District School Board

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High school3.6 km

Waterloo Collegiate Institute

300 Hazel St

9-12 · regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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High school4.0 km

Waterloo High School

255 King St North

online/site based, all year round

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Transit nearby

34 places
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Dining nearby

21 places
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Parks nearby

30 places
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Daily essentials nearby

11 places
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04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

Lakeshore North
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 Laurel Creek. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$141,507

Residents in the study area

1,010

Owner households

91.3%

Commute on foot

2.3%

Population age

0 to 4
5.2%
5 to 9
5.5%
10 to 14
5.6%
15 to 19
5.4%
20 to 34
17.7%
35 to 49
19.3%
50 to 64
25.8%
65 to 79
13.2%
80 and over
2.3%

Housing type

Single detached
80.6%
Semi detached
14.8%
Row houses
4.3%
Duplex
0.2%
Apartment 1-4 floors
0.0%
Apartment 5 or more floors
0.0%

Household composition

Single person
17.9%
Multi person
1.9%
Single family
79.6%
Multi family
0.6%

Commute mode

Car
90.5%
Other
4.1%
Public transit
3.1%
Foot
2.3%
Bicycle
0.0%
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Income

Average household income
$141,507
Average individual income
$60,944

Total

Total individuals
1,010

Owners vs Renters

Owners
91.3%
Renters
8.7%

Official language knowledge

English only
92.5%
English and French
6.9%
Other
0.6%
French only
0.0%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
10.6%
High school
29.2%
Trade certificate
4.5%
College certificate
19.1%
University certificate
3.4%
Bachelor degree
24.2%
Post graduate degree
9.1%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.8

Mother tongue

English
86.5%
German
2.6%
English and non-official language(s)
2.5%
Mandarin
1.7%
Spanish
1.5%
French
1.0%
Punjabi (Panjabi)
1.0%
Polish
0.7%
Tamil
0.6%
Vietnamese
0.6%
Arabic
0.5%
Urdu
0.4%
Hindi
0.4%
Iranian Persian
0.0%
Russian
0.0%
Romanian
0.0%

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 Laurel Creek:
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

Laurel Creek 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

Westmount Rd N & Conservation Dr, Waterloo, ON N2V 1V3, Canada

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

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YOUR VISIT

Confirm where to meet.

A builder’s presentation centre may be at a different address. Ask Team Arora to confirm current appointment arrangements and the right destination.

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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: 43.4941709, -80.5697941. 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

Find the home.
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