Brigadoon: Southwest Kitchener’s family community woven through forest and creek
Brigadoon is a peaceful, family-oriented community in southwest Kitchener that has quietly built a reputation as one of the most livable neighbourhoods in the city. Its defining characteristic is the seamless integration of natural beauty into its residential fabric — Brigadoon Woods, Strasburg Creek, and Brigadoon Park wind through the neighbourhood, meaning many homes back directly onto forest and greenspace, delivering a private, almost-rural feel that’s genuinely rare in an urban setting.
Housing ranges from late-1960s bungalows on spacious lots to 1980s two-storeys and more recent new builds in the south end, giving the area a broad price range and welcoming buyers at different stages.
Schools
Public elementary students in Brigadoon attend Brigadoon Public School for JK through Grade 6, then Doon Public School for Grades 7 and 8, before continuing to Huron Heights Secondary School for high school. Catholic students attend St. Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Elementary School or St. Timothy Catholic Elementary School, followed by St. Mary’s High School.
School catchment boundaries shift regularly and may not reflect current assignment. See our How to Find Your Assigned School page for up-to-date information, or contact the relevant board directly.
Amenities
- Brigadoon Woods, Strasburg Creek, and Brigadoon Park creating a forested natural corridor through the neighbourhood, with many homes backing directly onto green space.
- Heartwood Natural Area for additional walking and cycling through preserved woodland.
- Huron Natural Area just a short distance south for 250+ acres of protected forest, wetlands, and trails.
- Good 401 access via Homer Watson Boulevard for commuters to Cambridge, Guelph, and beyond.
- Activa Sportsplex and McLennan Park nearby for excellent indoor and outdoor recreation.
- Williamsburg and the Sunrise Centre for shopping, dining, and everyday services.
Check the Kitchener Walk Score for walkability, transit, and bike scores in this area (neighbourhood-specific scores are not available).
2025 Market Statistics
Detached — Average
$923,478
Townhouses — Average
$605,679
Condo Apartment — Average
$473,500
Number of Sales
91
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