Kitchener · Ontario

Idlewood & Lackner Woods
Real Estate

Established Idlewood and newer Lackner Woods offer Kitchener East living close to the Grand River, Chicopee, and Highway 7/8.

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  The Neighbourhoods
  Two Neighbourhoods, One Family-Friendly Area
  
  Idlewood and Lackner Woods are grouped together in Kitchener East and are often considered together by buyers. They share the same everyday conveniences, but they feel different, and knowing which one suits you is the first step.
  Idlewood is the older of the two, with established streets and homes that have had time to settle in. Lackner Woods is the newer neighbourhood, with more recent homes, and it is still being built, so new construction is part of the mix.
  Families like the area for its parks and trails, the Grand River and Chicopee Ski & Summer Resort close by, shopping along Fairway Road, and quick access to Highway 7/8, the Expressway, and the 401. Homes include larger detached houses, semis, and townhouses, so there is a range of price points.

Why Idlewood & Lackner Woods

What Makes This Area Stand Out

Idlewood: Established The older of the two neighbourhoods, with established streets and homes that have had time to settle in. A good fit for buyers who prefer a mature setting.

Lackner Woods: Newer and Growing The newer neighbourhood, with more recent homes, and still being built. That means new construction is available alongside resale homes.

Chicopee and the Grand River Chicopee Ski & Summer Resort and the Grand River trails are close by, so skiing, tubing, walking, and cycling are part of everyday life here.

Parks and Trails Idlewood Park, Briarcreek Park, Springmount Park, and the Eden Oak Trail give families green space close to home, with a community centre, library, and pool nearby.

Schools Lackner Woods PS, Chicopee Hills PS, and Saint John Paul II CES serve the area's elementary grades. Boundaries change, so see our Schools Guide to confirm.

Shopping and Commuting Fairway Road and the Lackner Centre cover everyday shopping. Highway 7/8, the Expressway, and the 401 are close, and the Region of Waterloo International Airport is nearby.

  
At a GlanceIdlewood & Lackner Woods Quick Facts
          Location
          Kitchener East, Ontario
        
          Housing Type
          Detached, semis, townhouses
        
          Idlewood
          Older, established homes
        
          Lackner Woods
          Newer homes, still being built
        
          Recreation
          Chicopee Ski & Summer Resort, Grand River trails, local parks
        
          Schools (Elementary)
          Lackner Woods PS, Chicopee Hills PS, Saint John Paul II CES
        
          Shopping
          Fairway Road, Lackner Centre
        
          Highway Access
          Hwy 7/8, Expressway, 401
        
          Best For
          Families, move-up buyers, commuters

Nearby

Close to the Region of Waterloo International Airport

The airport in Breslau is within about a 20-minute drive of Cambridge, Kitchener, and Waterloo, and about 10 minutes from Highway 401. It has been expanding in phases, with its terminal doubled in size and passenger traffic growing, and I've written a guide to what's happening. Read the Airport Expansion Guide

  
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