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The Yacht Rock Show
Maxwell’s Concerts and Events — The Yacht Rock Show returns to Maxwell's on Saturday, August 15!… See more
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Alan Cross: UNCHARTED Live in Waterloo
Maxwell’s Concerts and Events — Alan Cross: UNCHARTED Live in Waterloo, Thursday November 12th, 2026!… See more
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Death From Above 1979 with special guests Wine Lips
Maxwell’s Concerts and Events — Death From Above 1979 with special guests Wine Lips, Wednesday, November 25!… See more
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ALT CTRL
Maxwell’s Concerts and Events — TONIGHT! ALT CTRL hits the Maxwell's stage featuring members of Our Lady Peace and Sloan, bringing an incredible night of '90s alternative rock favourites. If you grew up on this music, you're in for a really fun night. Last minute tickets are still available both online and at the door. Times: 7:30pm - Doors Open 8:30pm - Set 1 There is no support/opening act.
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Signal Hill
Maxwell’s Concerts and Events — TONIGHT! Signal Hill is at Maxwell's for a SOLD OUT show! No tickets will be available at the door. Times: 7:30pm - Doors Open 8:30pm - Set 1 10:00pm - Set 2 *Note: there is no support/opening act*
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Kalan Live in Waterloo
Maxwell’s Concerts and Events — Maxwell’s & HAVE HOPE present Kalan Live in Waterloo, Friday, September 25, 2026!… See more
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Metropolitan Opera's Live in HD series
Kitchener-Waterloo Little Theatre — The Metropolitan Opera's Live in HD series returns for its landmark 20th season, bringing live performances and exclusive behind-the-scenes access from New York's iconic Met stage directly to Landmark Cinemas.
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Metropolitan Opera's Live in HD series
Landmark Cinemas Waterloo — The Metropolitan Opera's Live in HD series returns for its landmark 20th season, bringing live performances and exclusive behind-the-scenes access from New York's iconic Met stage directly to Landmark Cinemas.
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Metropolitan Opera's Live in HD series
Humanities Theatre, Theatres at UWaterloo — The Metropolitan Opera's Live in HD series returns for its landmark 20th season, bringing live performances and exclusive behind-the-scenes access from New York's iconic Met stage directly to Landmark Cinemas.
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The Yacht Rock Show
Bandshell — The Yacht Rock Show returns to Maxwell's on Saturday, August 15!… See more
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ALT CTRL
Bandshell — Alan Cross: UNCHARTED Live in Waterloo, Thursday November 12th, 2026!… See more
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Death From Above 1979 with special guests Wine Lips
Bandshell — Death From Above 1979 with special guests Wine Lips, Wednesday, November 25!… See more
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The Yacht Rock Show
Maureen Forrester Recital Hall — The Yacht Rock Show returns to Maxwell's on Saturday, August 15!
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What it's like to live here
Read the neighbourhood like a local: daily errands, green space, housing, and the current pulse around Laurelwood Drive.
Daily errands22 nearby
Food, coffee, shopping and everyday stops mapped from local business data.
Walkable core30 close-by
Places within roughly a 15-minute walk of the neighbourhood centre.
Green space28 parks & trails
Parks, trails and outdoor stops nearby that shape the week-to-week feel.
What Scout's hearing around the neighbourhood
Laurel Creek Nature Center Laurel Creek Nature Center is the neighbourhood's spot for a walk or some fresh air.
Scout's noteLin's Garden Locals mention Lin's Garden as a neighbourhood favourite for chinese.
Scout's noteChrysalides House, School of Fine Art and Gallery Ask locals what's worth seeing nearby and Chrysalides House, School of Fine Art and Gallery comes up.
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What changed around Laurelwood Drive
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Ford writes Carney asking to extend gas and diesel excise tax holiday to Jan. 1Ontario Premier Doug Ford has written to Prime Minister Mark Carney asking him to extend the federal gas excise tax holiday until at least the end of the year.Ford, Carney, Ontario Premier Doug FordFord visits Niagara municipalities recovering after massive floods but gives no financial help yet, mayor saysOntario Premier Doug Ford says he has met with the mayors of two flood-stricken municipalities under states of emergency in the Niagara Region.Ford, Niagara, Ontario Premier Doug FordIn The Key of C: Hear Shakura S'Aida, Bros. Landreth, The Strumbellas and moreA University of Waterloo researcher signed up for an A-I boyfriend. We hear about the experience and what we need to know about having relationships with chatbots. Plus, there's a ton of...In The Key, Hear Shakura S'Aida, Bros. LandrethKate's 5 fun things to do in and around Waterloo region: Aug. 7 to 9It's Kitchener Blues Festival weekend, but there's also Guelph Fringe Festival, Cambridge Ribfest and Craft Beer Show and CritterFest in Elmira among other events.Kate's, Waterloo, It's Kitchener Blues Festival$3.4M in Ontario funding puts region's townships on track for more public transitThe Ontario government has announced $15.8 million will fund five projects in 30 communities. The beneficiaries include Woolwich, Wellesley, Wilmot and North Dumfries, which will receive...Ontario, The Ontario, Woolwich'I wanna get out of the shelters': Guelph teen starts pressure washing businessA Guelph teen has started his own pressure washing business to get out of the shelter system. Seventeen-year-old Johnathon Mcintosh started Speed River Pressure Washing in July. He hauls...Guelph, Seventeen-year-old Johnathon Mcintosh, Speed River Pressure Washing
This Weekend
Weekend picks in Laurelwood Drive
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Aug 14-16
Fri Aug 14
KWLT presents the 2026 New Works Festival
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KWLT presents the 2026 New Works Festival
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Fri Aug 14
Playful Fox Productions presents: SHREK The Musical
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Playful Fox Productions presents: SHREK The Musical
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Fri Aug 14
Surrender: Kink/Tantra Class | AUG 14
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Surrender: Kink/Tantra Class | AUG 14
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Sat Aug 15
(no tv in) the schvitz - new play by Ben Gorodetsky - workshop performance
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(no tv in) the schvitz - new play by Ben Gorodetsky - workshop performance
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Sat Aug 15
Bonnie Raitt
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Bonnie Raitt
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Sat Aug 15
Celebrate Jacquie’s 30+ years with the Ventures!
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Celebrate Jacquie’s 30+ years with the Ventures!
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The quick read
What is happening in Laurelwood Drive this week?
Laurelwood Drive has 30 current event listings. Current picks include Trades & Tech Summer Camp: Linamar (All-Girls Camp), REDKEN CANADA - LIVED IN BLONDES, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Advanced Provider - CMH - AUG 12.
What can families do in Laurelwood Drive?
Family-coded listings near Laurelwood Drive include Trades & Tech Summer Camp: Linamar (All-Girls Camp). Check each event page for time, venue, price, parking, and local notes.
Are there free things to do in Laurelwood Drive?
There are 14 event listings that look free or no-cost near Laurelwood Drive, including Fin de Fiesta Flamenco at The Jazz Room, Hindi Poetry Open Mic in KWC, Summer Art Camp Week 8: Fun & Functional Creations (2).
What is a good date-night idea in Laurelwood Drive?
For a date night near Laurelwood Drive, start with 90S DRAG SHOW AT COX CREEK CELLARS IN GUELPH!, Jeff Leeson: Only Gonna Say This Once Comedy Tour in Guelph, Guelph Yoga and Wellness Festival 2026, then use the Eat & Drink guide for coffee, dinner, or a nearby stop.
What is in the local news around Laurelwood Drive?
Recent local headlines around Laurelwood Drive include In The Key of C: Hear Shakura S'Aida, Bros. Landreth, The Strumbellas and more, July sizzled but saw average amount of rain, UW weather station reports, Waterloo taekwondo instructor convicted of sexual assault allowed to continue teaching. The source links below the guide point to the original reporting.
What is Laurelwood Drive good for day to day?
Laurelwood Drive has 10 food and drink places and 9 mapped parks in the current Tiny Local Adventure map, plus current event and local-news signals when available.
Is Laurelwood Drive a good place to live?
Laurelwood Drive has 7 parks and green spaces, 10 places to eat, and 12 shops and services mapped within the neighbourhood. There are 28 homes currently for sale here. Use the guide below to judge the day-to-day fit for you.
What are homes like in Laurelwood Drive?
There are 28 homes for sale in and around Laurelwood Drive, priced from $479,900 to $3,150,000 (median about $819,000). See the Homes page for current listings.
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What is there to do in Laurelwood Drive?
Laurelwood Drive has 7 parks and green spaces, 10 places to eat, and landmarks like Chrysalides House, School of Fine Art and Gallery. Use the curated day plan, or jump straight to Eat, Do, Events, Parks, Shop, or Homes.
Where should I park in Laurelwood Drive?
Most of Laurelwood Drive 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 Laurelwood Drive?
Laurelwood Drive sits in Waterloo, Ontario, reachable by car, by transit, or by the local trails for cyclists.
Can I see homes for sale in Laurelwood Drive?
Yes — the Homes page lists houses currently for sale in and around Laurelwood Drive, and can connect you with a local agent.