{"id":6261,"date":"2016-06-13T06:00:59","date_gmt":"2016-06-13T10:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/?p=6261"},"modified":"2019-04-03T12:16:06","modified_gmt":"2019-04-03T16:16:06","slug":"top-4-family-friendly-neighbourhoods-in-guelph","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/top-4-family-friendly-neighbourhoods-in-guelph\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 4 Family Friendly Neighbourhoods in Guelph"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6262\" src=\"http:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/14225282187_682586cf24_k.jpg\" alt=\"guelph-university-tower\" width=\"750\" height=\"502\" data-id=\"6262\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/14225282187_682586cf24_k.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/14225282187_682586cf24_k-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The city of Guelph has long been a popular choice for families. Conveniently located just 100 kilometres from Toronto and full of green space, this low-crime community was named one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20120224045251\/http:\/guelph.ca\/newsroom_display.cfm?itemID=77378\">top ten cities for new families in Canada<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>But if you don\u2019t have any experience with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/guelph-on-real-estate\">Guelph real estate<\/a>, it could be difficult to determine which neighbourhood is best for your family. With two school boards along with a separate school board for the Catholic education system, this city of 120,000 has many different schools to choose from, and you\u2019ll often have several options within the same neighbourhood.<\/p>\n<p>To make your research easier, below you\u2019ll find a list of ideal neighbourhoods in Guelph for raising a family.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>1. Hanlon Creek<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The neighbourhood of Hanlon Creek home to the top performing public school in Guelph: Rickson Ridge Public School. Along with the excellent school, Hanlon Creek is home to Preservation Park, a large green space that is perfect for a Sunday of exploring.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll also enjoy access to everyday amenities including playgrounds, banks, grocery stores, and a hardware store, all within walking distance. This established neighbourhood has a mix of detached homes and townhouses for families of every size.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>2. Waverly<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Located in East Guelph, this historic, centrally located neighbourhood has a charming mix of new and older homes. Waverly is home to the highly sought-after Edward Johnson Public school, which has been a French Immersion Centre since 2008.<\/p>\n<p>Within walking distance of Waverly, you\u2019ll find Riverside Park, an 80-acre green space with a carousel, miniature train, and paddleboats. You\u2019ll also enjoy access to the Victoria Road Recreation Centre, which is currently undergoing renovations to become a world-class facility with an ice rink and swimming pool.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>3. Westminster Woods<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Westminster Woods is an up-and-coming residential neighbourhood in Guelph. Here you\u2019ll find plenty of brand-new homes perfect for the busy family.<\/p>\n<p>Two parks nearby boast baseball diamonds for the aspiring little-league star, and St. Paul\u2019s Catholic School is nearby to provide a first-class education.<\/p>\n<p>Although this southeastern neighbourhood is a little further from the downtown core of Guelph, residents flock to this area to enjoy the peace and quiet of suburban living and the convenience of nearby shops on Gordon Street.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>4. Kortright Hills<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re planning to settle in Guelph and commute to Toronto, Kortright Hills is the neighbourhood for you, with its easy access to the 401.<\/p>\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve made yourself at home, stroll to nearby Mollison Park or take a short drive to Preservation Park where your family can walk for kilometers on the groomed trails. In the winter, enjoy cross-country skiing or take your adventures indoors by buying a family membership to the nearby YMCA. Resident children of Kortright Hills attend Kortright Hills Public School, a highly rated school in a beautiful brick building.<\/p>\n<p>As Toronto\u2019s housing market continues to become more competitive, families are routinely choosing to live outside of the city. Guelph has become an ideal home for Toronto transplants looking for quiet and safe city living. With these four neighbourhoods in mind, you\u2019ll be able to find the perfect home for your family in no time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The city of Guelph has long been a popular choice for families. Conveniently located just 100 kilometres from Toronto and full of green space, this low-crime community was named one of the top ten cities for new families in Canada. 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