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Thu Jun 25 Youth Creators Guild Thu Jun 25 · 8:00 PM Garnetta Crowell & DaGroovmasters Fri Jun 26 Cruising on King Fri Jun 26 · 8:00 PM Muneeb Herman (South Africa) Sat Jun 27 School's Out Family Flight Festival Sat Jun 27 · 8:00 PM Brian Dickinson Mon Jun 29 Curiosity Camp - Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum Tue Jun 30 East Coast Kitchen Party

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Ottawa Street South, Kitchener

Ottawa Street South in Kitchener, ON — shopping, food, arts_culture.

Floating Window · 5 parks & green spaces · 9 places to eat

WalkableTransit-friendlyFamily-friendlyGreat for shoppingGreen & outdoorsy
open now 31 places mapped 30 events this week
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What's it like to live in Ottawa Street South?

Is Ottawa Street South a good place to live?

Ottawa Street South is a walker's paradise neighbourhood in Kitchener (Walk Score 100/100 — daily errands need no car). Homes for sale here run a median of about $434,900. There are 3 schools within the area. 31 transit stops nearby. And 5 parks and green spaces, 9 places to eat, and 16 shops and services are mapped within walking distance.

What are homes like in Ottawa Street South?

There are 36 homes for sale in and around Ottawa Street South, priced from $249,900 to $799,999 (median about $434,900). See the Homes page for current listings.

What schools are in Ottawa Street South?

There are 3 schools in and around Ottawa Street South including Monsignor Haller Catholic Elementary School, Our Lady of Grace Catholic Elementary School, Alpine Public School. See the guide below for what's closest.

What is Ottawa Street South known for?

Ottawa Street South is known locally for landmarks like Floating Window, its 9-strong food and drink scene.

What's happening in Ottawa Street South this week?

There are 30 events on this week in and around Ottawa Street South, from local listings — see the Events page for dates and details.

Who is Ottawa Street South best for?

Based on what's here, Ottawa Street South suits families and the outdoors, shopping and errands, first-time buyers.

Choose your own adventure - Ottawa Street South

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    Or grab a ready-made day

    Three hand-picked days through Ottawa Street South, every stop a real place.

    Slow morning

    Coffee, a green stroll, an easy lunch

    1. Morning Starbucks Coffee Shop
    2. Stroll Meinzinger Park Park
    3. Lunch Fireside Family Restaurant Restaurant
    4. Treat Subway Sandwich
    5. Browse Zehrs Supermarket
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    Get outside

    Trails, parks, and a laid-back bite

    1. Trailhead McLennan Park Park
    2. Picnic Alpine Park Park
    3. Grab a bite Popeyes Chicken
    4. Run around Dog Run Dog Park
    5. Casual dinner Panj Taara Restaurant
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    Culture & flavours

    Heritage, local shops, a proper dinner

    1. History Floating Window Artwork
    2. Local shop Krazy Binz Variety Store
    3. Tonight Youth Creators Guild Thu Jun 25
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    Through the lens

    Places in this neighbourhood, as photographed by the people who know it.

    Starbucks
    Floating Window
    Krazy Binz

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    What it costs to live in Ottawa Street South

    From homes on the market right now in and around Ottawa Street South.

    $434,900Median list price
    $284,900 – $670,000Typical range
    36Homes for sale
    $381Median $/sq ft
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    Schools in Ottawa Street South

    3 schools mapped in and around Ottawa Street South, closest first — ratings shown where families have left them.

    Could you live here?

    Falling for Ottawa Street South? Ask our local insider what it's really like to call this neighbourhood home — schools, the commute, the quiet streets, what's on the market right now.

    Around town this week

    Fresh from local news covering Ottawa Street South and the surrounding area.

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    Good to know

    What is there to do in Ottawa Street South?

    Ottawa Street South has 5 parks and green spaces, 9 places to eat, and landmarks like Floating Window. Use the curated day plan, or jump straight to Eat, Do, Events, Parks, Shop, or Homes.

    Where should I park in Ottawa Street South?

    Most of Ottawa Street South is residential with free street and lot parking near the parks and main streets. See Getting Here for mapped lots.

    How do I get to Ottawa Street South?

    Ottawa Street South sits in Kitchener, Ontario, reachable by car, by transit, or by the local trails for cyclists.

    Can I see homes for sale in Ottawa Street South?

    Yes — the Homes page lists houses currently for sale in and around Ottawa Street South, and can connect you with a local agent.

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