According to a report from Teranet Enterprises and Generation5, the average person living around 461 Columbia Street West in Waterloo Ontario speaks English (82%), is married (66%) and has a University or College education (62%).

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We recently did some calculations in answer to a website visitor's inquiry about the value of homes in the area of Shakespeare Drive in Waterloo (in the Old Beechwood neighbourhood). Here is what we found:

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Many families enjoy skating outdoors in the winter. There are over 50 Outdoor ice skating rinks in Kitchener- Waterloo.

Most of the outdoor ice rinks in Kitchener-Waterloo are run by volunteers from local community groups and neighbourhood associations. Many of these rinks have lights and can be enjoyed in the evening.

So why not get out and enjoy the frosty weather this winter with your family and friends?

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When I bought my house in Laurelwood about 10 years ago, it was among the first built on the block in a new section of the neigbourhood. I confess I was, at the time, largely attracted by the affordability of the home compared to some other new construction I was considering at the time (I needed a new home out of consideration for my children's allergies and asthma) and by the proximity to the Laurel Creek Conservation area.

For the first few years we lived with construction dust and building traffic but also enjoyed frequent wild animal sightings on the construction site(foxes, raccoons, deer, snapping turtles, frogs, to name a few.)!

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Although no community remains completely without crime, the cities and townships of Waterloo Region remain among the safest in Ontario. Waterloo Regional Police Service is committed to working toward a safer community through enforcement and education.

The Waterloo Regional Police Service are providing interactive maps with information on Reported Police Activity in your Neighbourhood.

You can view the most recent maps here.

The Laurelwood Neighbourhood Association (LWNA) is a not-for-profit organization run by volunteers for residents of Laurelwood.

If you live in the Laurelwood neighbourhood of Waterloo, or are considering a move to the Laurelwood area, you may be interested to know about the Laurelwood Neighbourhood Association. The purpose of this group is to promote and present numerous community based activities and to develop relationships with the city of Waterloo.

You can visit the Laurelwood Neighbourhood Association website at: Laurelwood.ca

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According to a report from Teranet Enterprises and Generation5, the average person living around Willow Wood Drive in Waterloo Ontario speaks English (86%), is married (68%) and has a University or College education (52%).

Here is the age distribution:
0-19 years: 38%
20-29 years: 8%
30-44 years: 33%
45-54 years: 11%
55+ years: 10%

Some of the dominant languages spoken include:
English, Chinese, Mandarin, Arabic and Cantonese.

Ethnicities include:
Chinese, Canadian, English, and German.

According to a report from Teranet Enterprises and Generation5, the average person living around Virginia Creeper Street in Waterloo Ontario speaks English (91%), is married (65%) and has a University or College education (64%).

Here is the age distribution:
0-19 years: 36%
20-29 years: 7%
30-44 years: 25%
45-54 years: 18%
55+ years: 14%

Some of the dominant languages spoken include:
English, Korean, Cantonese, and Serbian.

Ethnicities include:
English, Chinese, Canadian and German.

Here is a great Google map based service. Created by "Walk Score.com", this map shows you where you can find the closest grocery store, movie theatre and much more. Click on the store name (or park, or service,) to highlight that item. Click the "View bigger map" link and take a look around...

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