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Onward Willow Real Estate

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Onward Willow Neighbourhood Overview

Being centrally located just outside of downtown Guelph and adjacent to some of the city’s hippest and unique areas in Exhibition Park, Onward Willow offers the best of both worlds if you want to be close to the action but also have the option of a quiet family-oriented neighbourhood in your backyard. This area has some of the most affordable homes in the city, making it a great place to start a family or take on an investment property. 

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If you don’t have a vehicle, finding public transit through and out of the area is not difficult, although you will need to walk out of the core of the neighbourhood to reach a public transit stop along one of the main roads. Taking your vehicle is just as easy with the Hanlon running along the western edge of the community to take you to the main highway in mere minutes.

Walkability score
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All your staple amenities are well within walking distance. And if you want to trek a little further on foot, the area provides a spectacular backdrop as you move into the downtown core or neighbouring Exhibition Park.

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Neighbourhood Demographics

There are a wide range of home-style options, from detached to townhouses, and condo apartments in the Onward Willow community. This offers variety and various price points, many of which are very affordable for the first-time buyer looking to start a family. There is also a high concentration of rental possibilities so finding a good investment property is within your reach.

Family Types

41.8

Average Age

2.1

Average Household Size

52.6%

Households with Children

50.6%

Single Individuals

54.9%

Renters

49.4%

College-Educated

Property Types

45%

Detached Properties

0%

Condo Townhouses

17%

Condo Apartments

31%

Att/Row/Townhouse

Popular Local Attractions

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Norm Jay Park

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Sunny Acres Park

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Schools in Onward Willow

Public Schools

  • Paisley Road Public School

    Address 406 Paisley Rd, Guelph, ON N1H 2R3, Canada

    Language English, French Immersion

    Date Opened 01-09-1969

    Grade Level Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten and Elementary

    School Type Public

    Phone Number 519-822-0675

    School Board Upper Grand DSB

    School Number 431150

    Grades Offered PK to 6

    Additional Details French Immersion

    https://www.ugdsb.ca/paisley/


  • Willow Road PS

    Address 125 Willow Rd, Guelph, ON N1H 1W4, Canada

    Language English

    Grade Level Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, Elementary and Middle

    School Type Public

    Phone Number 519-821-1760

    School Board Upper Grand DSB

    Grades Offered PK to 8

    https://www.ugdsb.ca/willow/


  • John McCrae PS

    Address 189 Water St, Guelph, ON N1G 1B3, Canada

    Language English, French Immersion

    Grade Level Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, Elementary and Middle

    School Type Public

    Phone Number 519-824-0028

    School Board Upper Grand DSB

    Grades Offered PK to 8

    Additional Details French Immersion

    https://www.ugdsb.ca/jmc/


  • ÉÉ L'Odyssée

    Address 30 Brighton St, Guelph, ON N1E 3S9, Canada

    Language French

    Grade Level Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten and Elementary

    School Type Public

    Phone Number 519-837-4420

    School Board CS Viamonde

    Grades Offered PK to 6

    https://csviamonde.ca/nos-ecoles/trouver-une-ecole/fiche-ecole/ecole-elementaire-lodyssee/

  • Guelph CVI

    Address 155 Paisley St, Guelph, ON N1H 2P3, Canada

    Language English

    Grade Level High

    School Type Public

    Phone Number 519-824-9800

    School Board Upper Grand DSB

    Grades Offered 9 to 12

    Additional Details International Baccalaureate

    https://www.ugdsb.ca/gcvi/


Catholic Schools

  • St Joseph CS

    Address 10 Guelph St, Guelph, ON N1H 3A1, Canada

    Language English

    Date Opened 01-09-1969

    Grade Level Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, Elementary and Middle

    Orientation Catholic

    School Type Public

    Phone Number 519-836-2671

    School Board Wellington CDSB

    School Number 808830

    Grades Offered PK to 8

    Additional Details Religious

    https://stjosephguelph.wellingtoncdsb.ca/



  • ÉÉC Saint-René-Goupil

    Address 221 Scottsdale Dr, Guelph, ON N1G 3A1, Canada

    Language French

    Grade Level Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, Elementary and Middle

    Orientation Catholic

    School Type Public

    Phone Number 519-821-7542

    School Board CS catholique MonAvenir

    Grades Offered PK to 8

    Additional Details Religious

    https://srg.cscmonavenir.ca/

  • Our Lady of Lourdes CHS

    Address 54 Westmount Rd, Guelph, ON N1H 5H7, Canada

    Language English

    Grade Level High

    Orientation Catholic

    School Type Public

    Phone Number 519-836-2170

    School Board Wellington CDSB

    Grades Offered 9 to 12

    Additional Details Religious

    https://ourladyoflourdes.wellingtoncdsb.ca/


  • ÉSC Père-René-de-Galinée

    Address 450 Maple Grove Rd, Cambridge, ON N3H 4R7, Canada

    Language French

    Grade Level Middle and High

    Orientation Catholic

    School Type Public

    Phone Number 519-650-9444

    School Board CS catholique MonAvenir

    Grades Offered 7 to 12

    Additional Details Religious, International Baccalaureate and Advanced Placement

    https://esprdg.cscmonavenir.ca/

Private Schools

  • Royal City Baptist Academy

    Address: 100 Ridgewood Avenue, Guelph, Ontario, N1H6C5

    Language English

    Grades SK to Grade 12

    Phone Number (519) 823-5099

    https://www.royalcity.org/

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Things to Do in Onward Willow

Parks

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Emergency & Health Services

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Restaurants & Take Out

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  • Fixed Gear Brewing Co.

    Locally owned, locally loved. Inspired by the community's avid cyclists.

    20 Alma St S, Guelph, ON N1H 5W5

    +15192657025

    http://fixedgearbrewing.com/


  • The Fixed Gear Brewing Canteen

    Locally Brewed Beer, Pizza, Wings, Oysters & More + Live Entertainment & Events

    5 Edinburgh Rd S, Guelph, ON N1H 5N8

    http://fixedgearbrewing.com/


  • R U Serious Tap & Grill

    Unpretentious sports bar with memorabilia on the walls & familiar pub grub like burgers & wings.

    130 Silvercreek Pkwy N, Guelph, ON N1H 7Y5

    +15197660230

    http://ruserious.biz/


  • Pho Saigon

    Delicious Vietnamese restaurant For Dine-Out or Takeaway.

    240 Silvercreek Pkwy N, Guelph, ON N1H 7P8

    +15198222800

    http://www.phosaigonguelph.ca/


  • Blue Chopstix

    Halal Hakka Chinese fare & Thai classics, including vegan options, in a simple strip-mall setting.

    219 Silvercreek Pkwy N #9, Guelph, ON N1H 7K4

    +15192657555

    https://www.bluechopstix.com/


  • Puffle Cafe

    Enjoy a cappuccino with a slice of Japanese cheesecake or a crepe.

    219 Silvercreek Pkwy N Unit 7, Guelph, ON N1H 7K4

    +15192652200

    https://www.doordash.com/store/puffle-cafe-guelph-1150985/


  • Warka Tree Ethiopian Restaurant

    A charming, traditional Ethiopian restaurant & bar in Guelph, ON.

    75 Willow Rd, Guelph, ON N1H 1W3

    +15192658500

    https://www.facebook.com/warkatree/


Movie Theaters

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Walk-In Clinics & Pharmacies

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Activities for Kids

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  • Norm Jary Park

    Splash pad, dog park, playground, sports field, 2 tennis courts, 4 basketball courts, 4 ball diamonds, and  a multi-use pad

  • Shelldale Family Gateway

    Family services, child programming and events

  • Silvercreek Skatepark

    Skateboarding

Onward Willow Neighbourhood Groups

The Junction Neighbourhood Group

Area Served: Paisley Rd. in the North, Edinburgh Rd. in the East, Wellington St. in the South, Silvercreek Extension in the West

Contact

Onward Willow Neighbourhood Group

Area Served: Speedvale Avenue to the North, Hanlon Expressway to the East, Edinburgh Rd. to the West, Paisley Rd. to the South


Office Location:

Onward Willow Centre

15 Willow Rd., Unit K-45

Guelph, ON, N1H 1V7

Contact

Susie Stauffer (Neighbourhood Support Worker)

Shauna Brown (Neighbourhood Group Assistant)


p: (519) 824-6892

e: [email protected]

w: onwardwillow.ca

https://www.facebook.com/OnwardWillowCentre/

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