Family friendlyPublic transit is accessibleWalkable to grocery storesYards are well-keptLots of parksWalkable to restaurantsFriendly neighbors Safe at night Pet friendly Streets have sidewalksA quiet areaSense of community
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Compare Kitchener, ON Livability
Kitchener, ON
Kitchener, in Southern Ontario is a relatively small city with booming employment opportunities that attracts a number of young professionals looking to save on the cost of big city living. Residents who move to Kitchener usually do so because of beckoning job prospects and stay on for the quality of life, low cost of living and child-friendliness. If you’re thinking of heading to the city, our Kitchener Livability guide will help you with all you need to make an informed decision.
Housing in Kitchener is affordable and if becoming a homeowner is high on your list of priorities, then there’s no place like this city, especially for growing families. There have been a number of redevelopment projects to revitalize Downtown Kitchener and several old factories have been converted into trendy upscale lofts and residences. A number of newly developed condominiums in this area are also popular with young professionals, as they offer a range of modern facilities and amenities. For families, the areas of Stanley Park, Heritage and Forest Heights are popular. These charming neighbourhoods offer a number of good schools, parks and community centres that are ideal for those with young children. The trails along Grand River are also excellent recreational spots for the whole family and offer plenty of opportunities for hiking and weekend activities. Kitchener has a fine transportation network with great connectivity both within the city and to the greater metropolitan area that make it easy to get around. These include the Grand River Transit and GO Transit we well as a light rail transit between Conestoga Mall in north Waterloo, all the way to Fairview Mall in south Kitchener.
Kitchener-Waterloo has a strong Germanic heritage and its Oktoberfest celebration is a must attend. Music lovers will also find plenty to enjoy with the Kitchener-Waterloo Blues Festival, a four day festival in downtown Kitchener that attracts a number of revellers from both within the city and out of town. Any Kitchener resident will also highlight The KOI Music Festival and Kultrun World Music Festival held in downtown Kitchener in the summer, popular events for the whole family that you won’t want to miss.
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Amenities
Are there many local amenities in
Kitchener?
Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.
Parks
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Francis Green
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Lang Green
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Hibner Park
Entertainment
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Wax Nightclub
Elements
Apollo Cinema
Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts
TheMuseum
District Nightclub
Registry Theatre
Food & Drink
LCBO
McCabe's Irish Pub
The Beer Store
Fat Bastard Burrito Co
The Sprightly Grape
Union Burger
Union Burger
Frankie's Pub
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Commute
Is public transit available in Kitchener?
Of all people who commute,
4.8% take public transportation in
Kitchener.