The first thing you'll notice as you drive through the streets of Vista Heights is the excellent views of the Rockies and of downtown. Once you dive a little deeper into the community you'll find that the communities contain both public and separate schools, numerous churches, parks, playgrounds and it's within minutes of restaurants and malls. There is a city-owned golf course, McCall Lake Golf Course, located on the northern border of the neighbourhood.

The Crossroads Community Association supports the neighbourhood plus they also support the residents in Mayland Heights and Belfast. The association organizes a multitude of activities, events and programs. The Fifty Plus Club organizes various activities from dinner theatres to tours.

Vista Heights provides plenty of shopping opportunities. Most notable is Sunridge Mall is just minutes away with over 150 shops including big box retails, shops & services. North on 36 Street there is Marlborough Mall and an IKEA. A quick trip down Memorial Drive will lead you to the city's downtown core.

There are some options for schools in the community.  There's the public school,Vista Heights Elementary School, and two private schools, including the Renfrew Educational Services school and the German Canadian Club language school.