Featuring homes primarily built between the 1990s and early 2000s.
Located on the west side of Kitchener, Beechwood Forest is a peaceful retreat that provides a break from the city's hustle and bustle. In contrast to the more urban Beechwood, this neighbourhood features lush, towering trees that create a serene, shaded atmosphere.
Located on the western edge of Kitchener, Highland West is a vibrant neighbourhood featuring homes primarily built between the 1990s and early 2000s. Recently, new condominiums and townhomes have been added, bringing modern designs and amenities to the area. Highland West is ideally situated to meet all its residents' needs.
The Boardwalk on Ira Needles, along with Highland Hills Mall and Sunrise Centre, offers a wide range of shopping, dining, and entertainment options. Additionally, the neighbourhood boasts a variety of trails, parks, and the nearby Kitchener Public Library Forest Heights branch. For families, public school students will attend the highly regarded Sandhills for grades JK-6, followed by Westheights for grades 7-8, and then Forest Heights for high school. Catholic students will attend St. Dominic Savio for grades JK-8 before moving on to Resurrection for their secondary education.
256,885 people live in Highland West, where the median age is 37.2 and the average individual income is $104,300. Data provided by Statistics Canada.
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There's plenty to do around Highland West, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Pizza Hut, The Grill Burger Kitchen, and Sora Japanese Restaurant.
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| Dining | 0.06 miles | 7 reviews | 3/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 0.06 miles | 11 reviews | 3.4/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.12 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.17 miles | 2 reviews | 4/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.22 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.32 miles | 2 reviews | 2.5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.41 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.41 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.48 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.43 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.43 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.43 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.43 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.43 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.43 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.33 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.34 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.17 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.22 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.24 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.29 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.39 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.4 miles | 2 reviews | 2.5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.41 miles | 1 review | 1/5 stars | |
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Highland West has 99,810 households, with an average household size of 2.6. Data provided by Statistics Canada. Here’s what the people living in Highland West do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by Statistics Canada.
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