Laurel Creek sits in north Waterloo, in the Conservation Drive and Laurel Creek area — a quieter part of the city surrounded by conservation lands, with Uptown Waterloo, two universities and St. Jacobs all part of everyday life.
Laurel Creek Conservation Area is north Waterloo's outdoor centrepiece: a lake, forest and a trail network used year-round for walking, cycling, paddling and camping. The community is planned around that setting, bordered by scenic trails, mature woodlands and protected green space.
Uptown Waterloo — restaurants, cafés, shops, galleries and community events
St. Jacobs Farmers' Market — one of Canada's best-known year-round markets, just north of the city
Shopping and recreation across north Waterloo, including community centres and arenas
Grocery, pharmacy and everyday services within the surrounding neighbourhoods
The University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University anchor the city, and Waterloo Region's technology sector is among the strongest in Canada. Local schools in the area include Abraham Erb Public School, Laurel Heights Secondary School and St. Nicholas Catholic Elementary School.
North Waterloo connects to the rest of the region through major arterial roads and highways, with Uptown Waterloo, St. Jacobs and the wider GO and regional transit network within reach. We do not publish estimated drive times; confirm travel with a current mapping service.
Laurel Creek is in north Waterloo, in the Conservation Drive / Laurel Creek area near the Laurel Creek Conservation Area. Exact site boundaries will be confirmed by Mattamy Homes.
Schools in the surrounding north Waterloo area include Abraham Erb Public School, Laurel Heights Secondary School and St. Nicholas Catholic Elementary School. Confirm current boundaries with the local school boards.