Neighbourhoods · Waterloo Region
Kitchener Real Estate
A growing tech hub with ION light rail, Victoria Park and some of the best value within reach of the GTA.
Living in Kitchener
Innovation, history and value
Kitchener’s downtown has grown into a technology and innovation district, with converted factories now home to tech companies and start-ups. The ION light rail connects Kitchener to Waterloo’s universities, and Victoria Park, the Kitchener Market and Oktoberfest are local favourites.
Homes range from century homes near downtown and Victoria Park to newer family subdivisions in the south end and condos along the LRT. Buyers relocating from the GTA often find more space for the money.
At a glance
Region
Waterloo Region
Schools
Waterloo Region District School Board and Waterloo Catholic District School Board; the University of Waterloo, Wilfrid Laurier and Conestoga College are nearby.
Getting around
Highway 401 and the Conestoga Parkway, ION light rail, Grand River Transit, and GO trains to Toronto.
Typical homes
Century homes, newer detached and townhomes in the south end, and condos along the LRT line.
Local Highlights
Why buyers choose Kitchener
Tech & innovation
A downtown innovation district with major tech employers and start-ups.
ION light rail
Connects Kitchener with Waterloo and its universities.
Victoria Park
The city’s central park, with trails, a lake and summer events.
Value
More space for the money than much of the GTA.
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