You're browsing as a guest - don't lose your history!
Enter your email and we'll send you a link - no password needed.

What's on this week

All events →
Sat Jun 20 · 8:00 PM Steve Holt Sun Jun 21 · 11:00 PM Jessi Cruickshank DJ's: Evening Club - A Dance Party Tue Jun 23 Reverend Horton Heat wsg The Surfrajettes at Maxwell's Thu Jun 25 · 8:00 PM Garnetta Crowell & DaGroovmasters Fri Jun 26 Vibes Unleashed: Sold Out Every Year | An Experience Beyond Music! Fri Jun 26 · 8:00 PM Muneeb Herman (South Africa) Sat Jun 27 Signal Hill at Maxwell's Sat Jun 27 Pinch Cabaret #51

HomeWaterloo › Northdale

Northdale

Northdale in Waterloo, ON — food, shopping, parking.

Choice · 30 parks & green spaces · 290 places to eat

open now 758 places mapped 30 events this week
Plan my day →
Thinking of moving here? →

Find your kind of day

Pick a door — each one's a focused guide, no endless scroll.

The quick read

Is Northdale a good place to live?

Northdale has 172 parks and green spaces, 290 places to eat, and 333 shops and services mapped within the neighbourhood. There are 654 homes currently for sale here. Use the guide below to judge the day-to-day fit for you.

What are homes like in Northdale?

There are 654 homes for sale in and around Northdale, priced from $1 to $9,750,000 (median about $489,888). See the Homes page for current listings.

What is Northdale known for?

Northdale is known locally for landmarks like Choice, its 290-strong food and drink scene.

What's happening in Northdale this week?

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

Who is Northdale best for?

Based on what's here, Northdale suits families and the outdoors, food lovers, shopping and errands.

Choose your own adventure - Northdale

Tap what you feel like doing, set how long, pick how you'll get around, and we'll route it and time it from real places.

Going to an event?
1 · What do you feel like?
2 · Your day (slide to set how long at each)

    Pick a few things above to start your day.

    Or grab a ready-made day

    Three hand-picked days through Northdale, every stop a real place.

    Slow morning

    Coffee, a green stroll, an easy lunch

    1. Morning Covenant Cafe Cafe
    2. Stroll Thorndale Park Park
    3. Lunch Kam Yin Chinese
    4. Treat Dairy Queen Ice Cream
    5. Browse Food Basics Supermarket
    Plan this day →

    Get outside

    Trails, parks, and a laid-back bite

    1. Trailhead Laurel Trail 5.9 km
    2. Picnic Westvale Park Park
    3. Grab a bite Double Double Pizza Pizza
    4. Run around Clair Lake Park Playground Playground
    5. Casual dinner Subway Sandwich
    Plan this day →

    Culture & flavours

    Heritage, local shops, a proper dinner

    1. History Choice Artwork
    2. Coffee Starbucks Coffee Shop
    3. Local shop Zehrs Supermarket
    4. Dinner out Red Swan Pizza Restaurant
    5. Tonight Steve Holt Sat Jun 20 · 8:00 PM
    Plan this day →
    More things to do →

    Through the lens

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

    Archibald Automotive
    Mudie's
    Brubakers
    Tim Hortons
    Your Highness
    PGP Life Scientific
    Northdale Auto Body Ontario
    The Funken Cafe
    Café 1842
    K&K Cabinets & Countertops
    Words Worth Books
    St. Jerome's University Wellness Centre
    Papa John's
    Double Deal Pizza & Wings
    Chatime
    Simply Fix It
    Cafe 22
    M&M Food Market
    Anytime Variety Store
    The Waters: An Urban Spa Retreat
    The Works
    Janet Lynn's Bistro
    Romeo salon
    Twin City Pizza
    Chelsea Market
    The Ultimate Escape
    Belmont Drugs Pharmacy
    KFC
    Cherry Park
    Roux Bakehouse

    Submit your photo →

    Could you live here?

    Falling for Northdale? 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 Northdale and the surrounding area.

    The Waterloo Greenway project, 'The Confluence,' opened to the public in Northdale, ON, and a Waterloo woman was sentenced to federal prison for lying on gun forms to purchase four firearms. A defensive star from the area earned a scholarship to the University of Waterloo.

    Curated by TinyLocalAdventure from local news sources · Updated June 20, 2026 · AI-assisted summary. Headlines below link to the original reporting.

    Know this area? Share a local tip · List your business free

    Good to know

    What is there to do in Northdale?

    Northdale has 30 parks and green spaces, 290 places to eat, and landmarks like Choice. Use the curated day plan, or jump straight to Eat, Do, Events, Parks, Shop, or Homes.

    Where should I park in Northdale?

    Most of Northdale 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 Northdale?

    Northdale sits in Waterloo, Ontario, reachable by car, by transit, or by the local trails for cyclists.

    Can I see homes for sale in Northdale?

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