Clair HillsCommunity Association
A sunlit trail winding through the golden autumn canopy of the Columbia Forest.

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About our association

Run by neighbours, for the neighbourhood.

The Clair Hills Community Association is comprised of a Board of Directors and local volunteers. This dedicated group of residents meets regularly to coordinate events and share important information with the community.

We encourage all residents to get involved — whether by attending meetings, volunteering, or simply joining us at our neighbourhood events.

A wide trail through Clair Hills in early spring, red dogwood on either side and the Waterloo skyline beyond.

Monthly meetings

When we meet

All residents are welcome to join us — it's a relaxed way to help plan events, raise an idea, or just catch up on what's happening around the neighbourhood.

Our meetings are kindly supported by Chartwell Clair Hills, who provide use of their lovely Craft Room. Please check in at the front desk and let them know you are there for the CHCA meeting and they will point you in the right direction. Thank you to Chartwell for their ongoing support!

When
Second Thursday of the month 7–9 pm · September to June
Where
Chartwell Clair Hills, Craft Room 530 Columbia St W, Waterloo

What we do

A little bit of everything, all year round.

  • Brilliant red sumac and a golden tree beside a gravel trail in autumn.

    Community-Driven

    Run entirely by local volunteers who care about our neighbourhood.

  • A lilac bush in full purple bloom against the fresh green of late spring.

    Community Gardens

    Shared garden plots where residents grow vegetables, herbs, and flowers throughout the growing season.

  • Neighbours in lawn chairs and on blankets watching a film on a big outdoor screen at dusk.

    Community Events

    Free outdoor movie nights, yard sales, and neighbourhood celebrations throughout the year.

  • Volunteers in bright jackets collecting litter into bags among the bare spring woods.

    Annual Clean-Up

    Each spring, neighbours come together to clean up parks, trails, and shared spaces across Clair Hills.

  • The volunteer-built outdoor rink at St. Moritz Park, boards up and ice in, with houses beyond on a snowy day.

    Outdoor Skating Rink

    A volunteer-maintained rink at St. Moritz Park, open each winter for free skating and hockey.

Community gardens

A shared garden at St. Moritz Park.

Through the growing season, neighbours tend raised beds of vegetables, herbs, and flowers down at the park. Here's a look around the plots.

  • Raised beds of peas and lettuce with tomatoes climbing bamboo supports on a summer afternoon.
  • A child reaching into a raised bed beneath towering sunflowers, a bag of ripe tomatoes resting on the edge.
  • A clump of golden black-eyed Susans in full bloom over a mulched garden path.
  • Big leafy brassicas filling a raised bed, the park and trees behind.
  • The Clair Hills Community Garden sign at St. Moritz Park, raised beds and tall grass behind.

The Columbia Forest

Our backyard, through the seasons.

  • The Columbia Forest in spring. Red dogwood lines the trail
    SpringRed dogwood lines the trail
  • The Columbia Forest in summer. The forest canopy in full green
    SummerThe forest canopy in full green
  • The Columbia Forest in autumn. Maples and sumac in red and gold
    AutumnMaples and sumac in red and gold
  • The Columbia Forest in winter. Fresh snow settles after a storm
    WinterFresh snow settles after a storm

What's on

Upcoming in the neighbourhood

  • Outdoor Movie Night in the Park

    Saturday, October 3, 2026· Dusk (around 7:00 PM)· St. Moritz Park

    Bring a blanket or a lawn chair and join your neighbours for a free family movie under the stars. Popcorn provided by the association.