Lakeshore North
Lakeshore North is a peaceful, mature suburban community located directly north of Northfield Drive and neighbouring Lakeshore to the south. Developed in the late 1970s and into the 1990s, this area is known for its family friendly vibe, offering properties across a wide range of price points, sizes and styles. The countryside and nature are both right at hand with Laurel Creek a stone’s throw away. Commuting is effortless thanks to quick access to the expressway and the nearby ION LRT. Groceries and shopping couldn’t be easier, despite Lakeshore North’s quiet nature.
What To Expect From Homes In This Neighbourhood
Buyers will find a quiet, well maintained environment filled with mature trees and established greenery. The more northerly portions of the neighbourhood showcase some gorgeous upscale homes sitting on generous lots that frequently back into bush. The rest of the community reveals a diverse mix of housing across a wider range of budgets, including semis, detached homes and low rise condos. Northlake is the main ring road, with plenty of quiet safe, low-traffic side streets running off of it.
Property Styles & Layouts
Architectural styles reflect popular late-20th-century suburban designs, including two-storey detached, back splits, side splits, raised and regular bungalows, and two storey semi-detached homes. Layouts feature functional floor plans designed for everyday living, with the bulk of properties having an attached single or double car garage as well. The larger or newer homes here will have a master with ensuite, giving these homes a contemporary feel. Larger lot sizes, grand entrance-ways and landscaped yards backing onto greenspace are a nice plus in the pricier homes. Basements across the neighbourhood are commonly finished to provide a recroom, extra bedrooms or home office space.
Construction & Mechanical Specs
Timber frame construction is the default, clad in brick, siding, or a combination of the two. Foundations are poured concrete, with sump pumps as factory equipment after 1985. Electrical service is normally 100 amp breaker with mostly copper wiring throughout Lakeshore North, although some of the older homes in the south-end may be wired with aluminum. Larger, updated homes and those with car chargers will often have 200 amp panels instead. Heating is forced air gas although many of the older semis will use electric baseboard instead. These homes do not have duct work installed making for uneven cooling with wall mounted heat pumps. For homes heated with gas, an AC unit or a heat pump provides cooling through the home’s existing duct work. Waste plumbing piping is ABS, the industry standard. Copper is the default for water supply lines.
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What I Like About Lakeshore North
Lakeshore North balances peaceful suburban quiet with immediate access to some of Waterloo’s nicest outdoor attractions. Being within walking distance of both Laurel Creek and the Farmers’ Market creates a lifestyle that few other suburban neighbourhoods can match. Homeowners in the north end can sit out back having a coffee and gaze upon a quiet woodland habitat. The neigbourhood’s quiet calm is somehow tied to everyday convenience for getting around and going shopping, a rare mix on the outskirts of the city.
Who Is Lakeshore North Best For?
First-time home buyers will appreciate the accessible entry points offered by the neighbourhood’s semi-detached and smaller single detached homes. Growing families looking for quiet streets, good schools and convenience will feel right at home here. Lovers of the outdoors are a minute away from acres and acres of nature at Laurel Creek, a year round attraction. Move-up buyers searching for impressive executive homes on private, wooded lots will be delighted by the housing stock along the northern edge of the community.
Also Nearby
Laurel Creek Conservation Area sits right on the west side, offering camping, year-round hiking, swimming, canoeing and cross-country skiing. The world-famous St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market is within walking distance, providing access to fresh regional produce, foods, and local crafts every week. Daily errands are quick with the Northfield Sobeys plaza on the other side of Weber just moments away. The commercial core by Conestoga Mall offers up even more choices a resident might want, such as oil changes, a Home Depot, and numerous other stores and restaurants.
Local Schools
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Sir Edgar Bauer
660 Glen Forest Boulevard, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 4K2
Phone: 519-884-8480, Fax: 519-884-5423
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St. David Catholic Secondary
4 High Street, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3X5
Phone: 519-885-1340, Fax: 519-885-1345
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Cedarbrae Public School
230 Cedarbrae Ave. Waterloo, ON N2L4S7
Phone: (519) 884-4940
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MacGregor Senior Public School
32 Central St. Waterloo, ON N2L3A6
Phone: (519) 885-6200
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N A MacEachern Public School
580 Rolling Hills Dr. Waterloo, ON N2L4Z9
Phone: (519) 885-1731
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Northlake Woods Public School
500 Northlake Dr. Waterloo, ON N2V2A4
Phone: (519) 885-1115
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Waterloo Collegiate Institute
300 Hazel St. Waterloo, ON N2L3P2
Phone: (519) 884-9590
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Zehrs
Conestoga Mall
555 Davenport Rd, Waterloo, ON N2L 6L2
Waterloo Walmart Super Centre
335 Farmers Market Rd #101, Waterloo, ON N2V 0A4
Wholesale Club
24 Forwell Creek Rd, Waterloo, ON N2J 3Z3
St. Jacobs Farmers Market
878 Weber St N, Woolwich, ON N2J 4A9
Sobeys Northfield
640 Parkside Dr, Waterloo, ON N2L 0C7
Sobeys Columbia
450 Columbia St W, Waterloo, ON N2T 2W1
Food Basics
600 Laurelwood Dr, Waterloo, ON N2V 0A2
Zehrs
450 Erb St W, Waterloo, ON N2T1H4
