Welcome to Doon, where Nature and Heritage come together to create a beautiful neighbourhood.
Doon is a Neighbourhood that has roots deep in Kitchener’s long and rich history, making it a beautiful showcase of classic homes. Doon is home to several newly established site developments. Whatever your taste in architecture, there is bound to be a match in Doon for you and your family.
Location
Doon is located in Kitchener’s southernmost area, with access to highway 401 and highway 8.
It is a newly developed area that has been slowly growing over the last 30 years; it is a quiet and established neighbourhood. Modern housing divisions take advantage of the surrounding forests and rivers to complement the suburban aesthetics with natural green spaces all around. You can find one of Canada’s top post-secondary institutions: Conestoga College, which is located in the heart of Doon’s community.
Doon is also conveniently located close to Fairview Mall shopping district, which makes all your shopping needs easy. Doon is the perfect blend of serene nature with all the convenience of modern life just a short distance from home.
Amenities
Doon is well known for its beautiful scenery, along with its proximity to numerous nature trails and conservation areas within the Region. If you’re an outdoors type, Doon is definitely for you. Conservation trails aren’t all Doon has to offer; located by Kitchener’s main shopping and entertainment districts, there is never a shortage of what there is to do.
Shopping & Entertainment
Doon location offers many options for shopping. Just North-West of Doon is Kitchener’s Fairview Park Shopping District. The mall itself provides more than 30+ shopping destinations ranging from Hudson’s Bay to Walmart. Directly Across from the Mall is The Cineplex Plaza that houses Cineplex VIP theatres, Party City and an Indigo Chapters location. The Fairway Road Strip Mall offers even more shopping selections: Homesense, Carter’s, MEC and Petsmart, to name a few; the choices seem to be endless. Towards the Northeast side of Doon is Sportsworld Drive Shopping District. Located here are even more shops with few overlapping brands that make your choices feel endless! Urban Planet, Nike Factory Store, Value Village, and Costco Wholesale all within a short trip down Highway 8.
Sportsworld
Sky Zone Kitchener
The Waterloo Regional Museum and its attached historically themed park Doon Heritage Village is located on the north side of Doon. These two sites are home to some of the Region’s long history. It is dedicated to showcasing how life in the Waterloo Region was during the settlement era. They also host the annual groundwater festival, an initiative that aims to teach the community about the importance of groundwater in our Region and how we benefit from it. Finally, there is the Doon Pioneer Park Community Centre that is attached to the Pioneer Park branch of the Kitchener Public Library. The center hosts a variety of youth, teen and adult programs that aim to unite the community through participation and activities.
Restaurant & Food Services
Doon is lucky to have two authentic pubs located within the borders of the neighbourhood. The Rabid Fox in the Pioneer Park Plaza is known for its relaxing atmosphere and delicious pub food. At the same time, The Edelweiss Tavern is ideal if throwing a large dinner or event. With their affordable and delicious meals, you’ll be a regular sooner than later! With the shopping districts being just a short trip away, there is always an opportunity to try new foods or find an old favourite. Below are just some of the restaurants you can find within a 5 minute trip from Doon:
Moxie’s
Ye’s Sushi
Moose Winooski’s
Mandarin
Ye’s Sushi
Schooling / Child Care
Schooling & Childcare
GROH Public School -YMCA
J.W. Gerth Public Schol
St.Timothy Catholic Elementary School
Pioneer Park School
Kumon Math & Reading Centre
Huron Secondary School
Conestoga College
Transit
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Commuting within Doon and to destinations outside of Doon is simple and fast thanks to the numerous GRT bus lines that run through the neighbourhood. With most routes using Conestoga, Fairview Mall and Sportsworld as their transit hubs, there are multiple ways to travel to your destination. Accessing Waterloo and Cambridge has also been improved thanks to the Ion LRT system; Fairview Mall hosts the LRT streetcar station and has specialized Ion buses that go directly to Cambridge with minimal stops to make your trips fast and convenient. Below are the buses running throughout Doon:
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36
57
61
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110
Parks
Doon is fortunate enough to be nestled within many different ecosystems. Forrest, Wetland, Fields, and River trails that run through conservation areas and parks are unmatched in any area of Kitchener. With the Grandriver trail and Doon Creek Natural area providing outdoor activities that can be accessed and enjoyed year-round. Huron Conservation area just around the corner means that once you’ve experienced what is in your backyard, you will still have more to discover. Below are some of the parks and green spaces in the Doon Area:
Huron Conservation Area
Homer Watson Park
Beihn Park
Topper Woods
Doon Creek Natural Area
Trails and parks aren’t the only forms of entertainment in the doon area; Doon has the privilege to have three golf courses positioned inside of its borders. Whether you are a casual or professional golf player, the opportunity to hit the green is right around the corner.
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