The main corridor of the building, dubbed the 'Grand Hall', also transmits a wireless internet signal for student use during the day.

Designed by Killick Metz Bowen Rose Architects Planners Inc., Heritage Woods was the first school in Canada to achieve a Silver LEED certification.

It has a sustainable design with numerous features including: compact and thermal-efficient building plan and envelope, building orientation on an east–west axis optimizing daylight and minimizing solar gain, effective daylight control shading devices and light shelves.

This is achieved with use of the large windows, overhangs and shading devices light shelves sloped ceilings and the selective use of skylight.

Basketball, curling, lacrosse, ice hockey, ski and snowboard, and wrestling teams compete in the winter season.

The school also plays host to the yearly Kodiak Klassic, a Senior Boys Basketball tournament held at the beginning of December.