Vista Hills

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Townhouses and single-family home at Waterloo

Columbia Street West, Waterloo, ON

With Vista Hills, you can live in your own terms in a sustainable community.

Vista Hills, located at Columbia Street West in Waterloo, is a new townhouse and single-family home project constructed by Activa, a well-established property developer in the Waterloo Region for over 30 years.

This two-story structure will include three to four bedrooms. It will feature a 9’0″ ceiling height, and each unit will be vast, ranging in size from 2103 to 3183 square feet. Vista Hill is located in a peaceful and pleasant neighbourhood, just a short drive from a variety of amenities.

Highlights

A 7-minute drive to downtown Waterloo
40 minute walk from Port Credit Go station and Future Hurontario LRT
25-minute drive away to the Region of Waterloo International Airport
6-minute drive away from Wilfrid Laurier University and Renison University College
Nearby parks include
A 10-minute drive to Conestoga Mall
Nearby parks include Gatestone Park, Centennial Park, and Heasley Park
Each unit features airy ceiling height of 9'0"

Neighborhood

At Vista Hills, residents will be able to enjoy a quiet life away from the hustle and bustle of the large metropolis; nonetheless, facilities are only a short drive away and easily accessible. This neighborhood has a walk score of 41 out of 100, suggesting that the majority of errands will be completed using a car.

Waterloo has so much more to offer in terms of cultural diversity. Residents will be near an eclectic mix of intriguing restaurants, boutique stores, retail malls, galleries, an amphitheatre, and a vibrant nightlife. Schools, public transportation, green areas, and much more are all available.

Transportation

This area has a good transit score of 50 out of 100, indicating that there are several public transportation alternatives nearby. Kitchener GO is only a 13-minute drive away. There are several bus stops nearby which are less than a 14-minute drive away and serve commuters within the region.

The Region of Waterloo International Airport is only a 25-minute drive away for residents that require airport access.

Education

Waterloo’s reputation as home to Canada’s most innovative university has been recognized by Maclean’s reputational survey of Canadian universities for more than 25 years in a row.

The University of Waterloo’s co-operative education program is the world’s largest post-secondary program. Wilfrid Laurier University and Renison University College are both less than a 6-minute drive away and are among the nearby universities.[mobileonly]Read More

There are also primary and secondary schools nearby, such as Sir Edgar Bauer Catholic Elementary School, Resurrection Catholic Secondary School, and Waterloo Independent Secondary School.

[/mobileonly][desktoponly]There are also primary and secondary schools nearby, such as Sir Edgar Bauer Catholic Elementary School, Resurrection Catholic Secondary School, and Waterloo Independent Secondary School.[/desktoponly]

Outdoor

There is so much to do and see in Waterloo. Residents and visitors alike will be enthralled by the numerous outdoor activities available in the neighbourhood, such as hiking, golf courses, biking, horseback riding, and many more. Nearby parks include Gatestone Park, Centennial Park, and Heasley Park.[mobileonly]Read More

Families and friends who are interested in hiking should check out the Waterloo Geotime Trail and Laurel Creek Conservation Area. Golf enthusiasts can visit Westmount Golf & Country Club and Rockway Golf Course, which are both less than an 18-minute drive away.

For those who enjoy shopping, the Conestoga Mall is one of the most popular and visited shopping malls in Waterloo, only a 10-minute drive away from the project’s location. It is Waterloo’s largest shopping center and the third-largest in Waterloo Region.

[/mobileonly][desktoponly]Families and friends who are interested in hiking should check out the Waterloo Geotime Trail and Laurel Creek Conservation Area. Golf enthusiasts can visit Westmount Golf & Country Club and Rockway Golf Course, which are both less than an 18-minute drive away.

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Amenities

This home exemplifies how you may have “luxury for less” by selecting certain finishes to act as focal points in your home. They provide high-end finishing as usual, yet with cost-effective ENERGY STAR® certified materials.

Each unit’s features and finishes include a ceiling height of 9’0″ for the main floor, granite countertops, double stainless steel under-mount sinks with a single lever faucet in kitchens, glass shower enclosures with glass panels, bathrooms with ceramic tile, floor covering that might be hardwood or laminate, depending on the design, and broadloom with a high-density underlayment in the remaining locations. [mobileonly]Read More

This home has triple-pane vinyl windows in the basement for thermal control, and the roof shingles have a lifetime manufacturer’s warranty. A high-efficiency furnace with a programmed thermostat and air conditioning is installed for great home comfort, as is a heat recovery ventilation (HRV) system for optimal ventilation and air quality.

Vista Hills homes include a private balcony, a private backyard, a BBQ area, and other amenities.

[/mobileonly][desktoponly]This home has triple-pane vinyl windows in the basement for thermal control, and the roof shingles have a lifetime manufacturer’s warranty. A high-efficiency furnace with a programmed thermostat and air conditioning is installed for great home comfort, as is a heat recovery ventilation (HRV) system for optimal ventilation and air quality.

Vista Hills homes include a private balcony, a private backyard, a BBQ area, and other amenities.[/desktoponly]

Developer

With over 30 years of expertise, Activa is the Waterloo Region’s largest and most experienced land industry developer and property builder lead by Tony Giovinazzo, the company’s CEO. But, they do more than just build the property and build houses; they also develop communities. They’ve been involved in the planning stages of many local communities and neighbourhoods including Huron Village, Vista Hills and Doon South.