Forest Heights: Kitchener’s original large west-end family neighbourhood with exceptional trail access
Forest Heights is Kitchener’s original large west-end family neighbourhood. It covers the southwest section of the city in a sprawling community of tree-lined crescents, parks, and established homes. Most housing was built from the mid-1970s into the 1990s. The variety is wide — modest bungalows to larger two-storeys — all connected by an impressive trail network. Multiple schools, the Forest Heights Community Centre, a public pool, and a library branch are all within the neighbourhood. It sits between several major shopping destinations: The Boardwalk, Sunrise Centre, and Highland Hills Mall.
Schools
Forest Heights is exceptionally well-served by schools. Public elementary options include Driftwood Public School, Westheights Public School, Meadowlane Public School, and John Darling Public School, with students advancing to Forest Heights Collegiate Institute for high school. Catholic students attend St. Mark Catholic Elementary School, followed by Resurrection Catholic Secondary School.
School catchment for any address being considered should be confirmed directly with the applicable school boards. See our school finder for more local school information in Forest Heights, Kitchener.
Amenities
- Forest Heights Community Centre with gym, fitness classes, and an outdoor skating rink.
- Forest Heights Pool with a 25-metre lap pool and warm pool accessible to residents.
- Forest Heights Community Library branch for books, workshops, and community programming.
- Westheights Park at the centre of the neighbourhood with sports fields, forest, and a pond.
- Forest Heights Community Trail linking parks across the neighbourhood for walking and cycling.
- The Boardwalk, Sunrise Centre, and Highland Hills Mall all within easy reach for shopping and dining.
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
$751,927
Townhouses — Average
$467,450
Condo Apartment — Average
N/A
Number of Sales
142