Laurentian is lucky to have many recreational options, with a variety of choices for all. At the top of McLennan Park, you will find the tallest peaks in the K-W region, which has gained notoriety as a tobogganing hill in the wintertime. With two of the cities’ biggest shopping centres right beside it, Laurentian Hill is a neighbourhood developed with convenience in mind that offers an active lifestyle.
Shopping & Entertainment
Laurentian is fortunate to have significant shopping centres on either side of its borders, all within a short bus ride or drive. The options you have when shopping or seeking a place to eat are endless. Laurentian Hills makes it convenient, no matter where you are, to complete all of your errands. Below are each of the shopping centres with a list of the shops offered.
Laurentian Plaza
Laurentian Plaza placed in the centre of Laurentian Hills, on the corner of Ottawa and Westmount. A Fresh Co. is the anchor store here with an Anytime Fitness (and more). All within the centre of the neighbourhood.
- Angel’s Nails & Spa
- Anytime Fitness
- Dairy Queen
- Dollarama
- Forest Hill Pharmacy
- Freedom Mobile
- FreshCo.
- Gordon Lam Dental Office
- Julie’s Nails
- Kitchener Central Veterinary Hospital
- Liberty Tax Service
- Millennium Convenience
- New Delhi Restaurant
- Pet Valu
- Pizza Prosciutto
- RE/MAX Real Estate Centre
- Subway
- Tim Hortons
Laurentian Smart Centre
Located east on the corner of Chandler Drive and Ottawa Street South is the Laurentian Smart Centre. This shopping plaza is home to a Lowe’s, Zhers and Staples. Convenient for shopping and any need your family may have, can be remedied with a quick stop around the corner. Some of the shops featured here are:
- Lowe’s
- Staples
- Zehrs
- EB Games
Alpine Centre
Right across from the Smart Centre is the Alpine Centre. Here we have recreational activities for different tastes. Looking for a comfortable family-friendly atmosphere, then Cora’s or Boston Pizza provides fast and easy dining. If you are looking for a night out with friends, Chicago Pub and Billiards provides an excellent atmosphere for unwinding after a long week. Below is a full list of shops offered at the Alpine Centre:
- Boston Pizza
- Cashco Financial
- Chicago Pub and Billiards
- Cora’s Breakfast & Lunch
- Hot Nails
- LCBO
- Little Z Market
- Petals and Pots Flower and Gift Shop
- Pita Factory
- Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
- Subway
- William’s Barber and Beauty
In Laurentian’s South-West corner is Williamsburg Plaza and Town Centre. Here, there is a smaller set of specialty shops like Scholar’s Choice, Chameleon Salon & Spa, and Goodlife Fitness. During the Fall, approximately September to November, A Spirit Halloween store opens up location in a spare venue here in Williamsburg. Some shops that are here are:
- Sobey’s
- Goodlife Fitness
- Lisboa Bakery & Grill
- Community Centre
- LIBRO financial
- Sketchley Dry Cleaners
- Sun Beach Tanning
- Massage Works!
- ChameleonSalon & Spa
- Comfort Foot Clinic
- Williamsburg Veterinary Hospital
Williamsburg Community Centre offers public access to computers while aiming to maintain an actively engaged community by hosting family-friendly events.
Sunrise Centre
Sunrise Shopping Centre located in the North-West corner of Laurentian Hills; unlike the Smart Centre, Sunrise has more choice of shops and recreational establishments. Larger stores like Walmart and Canadian Tire share space with La Vie en Rose, Old Navy and Ardenes. It is no problem to travel here as the buses use the plaza as a hub for stops and transfers. Sunrise is like having a taste of the mall within half the distance from home. Below is a list of shops available at the Sunrise Shopping Centre:
- Ardene
- Bluenotes
- Cleo
- Fairweather
- La Vie en Rose
- Maurices
- Nygard
- Ricki’s
- Trends for Men
- Walking On a Cloud
- Tootsies
- First Choice Haircutters
- Healthy Planet
- Le Nails
- Shoppers
- Trade Secrets
- Canadian Tire
- The Homedepot
- Bell
- BarBurrito
- iShawarma
- Kelseys
- Pho Sunrise
- Pita Pit
- South St. Burger
- Starbucks
- Mark’s
- Old Navy
- Winners
- Hallmark
- Pet Valu
- Hakim Optical
Restaurants & Food Services
Family-Friendly diners to pubs, Laurentian residents have different venues to spend their time. Mel’s Diner is a Kitchener-Waterloo based establishment that is famous for being the city’s throwback diner experience, with its Kitchener location being in Laurentian plaza. Fireside Deli, Boston Pizza and Montana’s are perfect for those who want to go out and have a bite at chain-restaurants. Finally, if you are looking for a local hangout, Alpine plaza is home to Chicago Pub & Billiards. The options are endless in Laurentian Hill. There is bound to be a restaurant for everyone in the family to enjoy:
- Mel’s Diner
- Fireside Deli & Family Restaurant
- Montana’s
- Chicago Pub & Billiards
- Mcdonald’s
- Tim Horton’s
- Popeye’s
- A&W