Kortright West | A Guelph Neighbourhood Guide


Welcome to Guelph's Kortright West

Kortright West is a well-established, family-friendly and affordable area on the west side of Guelph, just south of Stone Road and near Gordon Street. It’s popular because it offers a mix of suburban calm with quick access to city amenities like shopping, restaurants, and transit. 

  • Where is Kortright West?

    South of Stone Road, providing easy access to major routes like Gordon Street and the Hanlon Expressway, convenient for commuting and getting to Highway 401.


    Close to Stone Road Mall, shops, banks, services, and restaurants.


    Transit routes are available and it’s walkable to many conveniences. 

  • What Amenities are nearby?

    Stone Road Mall – Guelph’s biggest shopping mall with stores, services, restaurants and places to shop for fashion, electronics, and more.


    Zehrs Hartsland – Grocery store right in the community plaza for easy day-to-day shopping.


    Small plazas near Kortright & Edinburgh (e.g., Hartsland Market Square) with banks, services and convenience stores.

  • Neighbourhood Snapshot

    A diverse mix of housing: older detached homes from the 1970s–1990s, condos, townhomes, and some student rentals.


    Residents include families, students (due to proximity to the University of Guelph), young professionals, and retirees.


    Many tree-lined streets giving a mature community feel.

Popular Home Types

Single-Family Detached Homes

  • These are the dominant home type in Kortright West, most properties are traditional detached houses. 
  • You’ll find a mix of styles: two-storey houses, bungalows, and back/sidesplit designs, especially in older sections like Campus Estates and Preservation Park. 


Semi-Detached Homes

  • There are some semi-detached homes in the area, especially in parts of Preservation Park and other mid-density pockets. 
  • These provide a slightly more affordable option for buyers who want more space than a condo but less cost than a larger detached home.



Condos & Townhomes

  • Condo apartments and townhome units exist, particularly near major roads like Gordon Street and closer to retail or transit routes. 
  • These are popular with students, young professionals, and investors, given the proximity to the University of Guelph and transit.

House Affordability


Pineridge/Westminster Woods is generally considered a higher-priced market compared to some other parts of Guelph, reflecting the quality of the newer homes and the desirable location.


Average Sold Price: As of November 2025, the average sold price for a home in Pineridge/Westminster Woods was approximately $822,261 (Note: Real estate prices fluctuate constantly. This figure provides a general reference point for the market at the time of the search).


Range: The range of housing types means prices vary significantly. Condo apartments and townhouses provide more affordable entry points into the neighbourhood, while larger detached properties command higher prices, sometimes exceeding $1 million.


TOP AMENITIES

Shopping, Dining, Services & Everyday Conveniences

Pergola Commons                  Longos

State & Main                         Stone Road Mall

Cineplex Cinemas                  Planet Bean Coffee

Zehrs Markets                          Tim Hortons
Gordon Walk-in Clinic            Pet Services
Arkell Walk-In Clinic              Goodlife Gym

Parks and Recreation

Westminster Woods Park            Pine Ridge Park

Holland Crescent                        Jenson Boulevard Park

Sir Isaac Brock Park                   Preservation Park & Trails

Colonial Drive Park

SCHOOLS NEARBY

School & Educational Options

Westminster Woods Public School (JK‑8)

Sir Isaac Brock Public School (JK‑8)

St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic School

St. Paul Catholic School

Bishop Macdonell Catholic High School

Accessibility

Highway 401

Highway 6

Hanlon Expressway

Plant of Public Transit options

Short drive to Downtown core

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