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Forest Heights is a urban community in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Forest Heights is located at 43.4194°N, 80.5233°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: N2N.
Forest Heights sits nestled upon the modest rises that characterize the southwestern reaches of the region, defined by its proximity to the rolling Baden Hills. It lies 4.1 km west of Kitchener, ON (from Kitchener, ON: bearing 271°T), and is situated 6.9 km south-south-east of Waterloo. The terrain here holds a quiet stillness, where the low light of late afternoon catches on the residential streets and reveals the subtle, glacial slope of the land. Although the Grand River flows seven kilometers to the east, the neighborhood maintains its own character, distinct from the damp magnetism of the valley. Residents often look toward the distant horizon where the Baden Hills break the skyline, providing a sense of enclosure that keeps the wind from feeling too vast. During the cooler months, the air takes on a crisp, sharp clarity, lingering over the rooftops as the day fades into a deep, indigo dusk. Development in Forest Heights mirrors the steady expansion of the surrounding region, reflecting a shift from agricultural origins to a stable, suburban residential identity. While the economy remains tied to the broader industrial and technological growth of the Waterloo area, the local pace favors the domestic and the familiar. Victoria Park Lake, resting four kilometers away, serves as a common destination for those seeking a brief reprieve, while the distant Chicopee Hills Conservation Area, nine kilometers off, draws those looking to engage with more rugged terrain. Life in Forest Heights unfolds in the spaces between these landmarks, anchored by the routine movements of people who find a singular comfort in the predictability of their neighborhood streets.
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| Location | Forest Heights, Waterloo, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 43.419444°N, 80.523333°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | N2N |
| Area Code | 226, 249, 289, 343, 365, 382, 416, 437, 519, 548, 613, 647, 705, 742, 807, 905 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Forest Heights, Ontario, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, ECCC extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modelled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES satellite imagery. Additional sections may include marine and fishing conditions with a solunar forecast for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live Water Survey of Canada river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Forest Heights includes coordinates 43.419444°N, 80.523333°W, situated in Waterloo. Postal FSA: N2N. Telephone area code: 226, 249, 289, 343, 365, 382, 416, 437, 519, 548, 613, 647, 705, 742, 807, 905. Timezone: Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4).
Weather data is sourced from Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov, with a modelled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from Water Survey of Canada (WSC) via the ECCC GeoMet realtime hydrometric feed. Marine and solunar data are modelled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-19 and is public domain.