North Guelph
Living in Waverley / North Riverside, Guelph
Also known as: North Riverside
A mature north-Guelph area around Waverley Drive, Speedvale Avenue and the Speed River, with established housing and neighbourhood parks.
Waverley and North Riverside describe overlapping parts of mature north Guelph. Waverley is commonly associated with the streets around Waverley Drive and Balmoral Drive, while North Riverside extends toward the Speed River and Riverside Park. Combining the names on one guide gives readers a clearer picture than treating every local label as a sharply separated district.
The area is primarily residential but is close to hospital, commercial and recreational destinations. Its streets include postwar detached housing, later homes, townhouses and apartment properties along larger corridors.
Approximate location
The combined guide covers the north-central area around Waverley Drive, Balmoral Drive, Speedvale Avenue East, Victoria Road North and the approaches to Riverside Park. Individual neighbourhood-group boundaries may divide this broader local area differently.
Housing and streetscape
Common housing forms include bungalows, sidesplits, detached two-storey homes, townhouses and low- or mid-rise apartments. Mature lots and established streets are common, with redevelopment occurring more frequently near major roads.
Parks, trails and landmarks
Waverley Park on Balmoral Drive provides a neighbourhood green space and seasonal splash pad. Windsor Park on Waverley Drive has play equipment, while Riverside Park and the Speed River trail system are nearby to the west.
Access and everyday amenities
Speedvale Avenue and Victoria Road North provide cross-city access. Woolwich Street and Eramosa Road connect toward downtown, the hospital area and north-end services.
Nearby neighbourhoods
- • Riverside Park Area
- • Brant
- • St. George's Park
- • June Avenue
Last updated July 2026. Boundaries described here are approximate. School catchments, transit routes and development status change; verify current details with the appropriate municipal or school-board source. Market conditions change; contact Carmen for a current perspective.
Related neighbourhoods
North Guelph
Riverside Park Area
An established north-central area shaped by Riverside Park, the Speed River and residential streets developed across the postwar period.
North Guelph
Brant
A north-end residential neighbourhood with a broad mix of housing, local parks, schools and long-standing community programming.
Next step
Thinking about Waverley / North Riverside?
Carmen can help you compare the quieter interior streets with properties closer to Speedvale, Victoria Road, the river and larger services.