What is there to do in Milton? Is Milton a nice place to live?
Absolutely. Hop in to my computer for a Google map tour of Milton Ontario. We dive in to the biggest attractions the town has to offer, including Crawford Lake - one of only 40 meromictic lakes in the world, and the Niagara Escarpment - a beautiful bed rock formation that starts in Niagara Falls and makes its way right here through Milton.
With so much to see and so, this video will highlight the best places in town that people are visiting.
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Hi in this video we’re going to talk about one of the top cities to live in in Canada! For 10 years Milton Ontario was the fastest growing city in the country - its population has skyrocketed in recent years with people moving in left and right and so today we’re going to talk about why that is - I’ll show you all the top rated things to do in Milton, the most popular neighborhoods people are moving to, and I’m going tour you around on a map. That way you get a full picture of what it’s like to live in this outstanding Toronto suburb, and we’re gonna get in to it, right now.
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So location wise Milton you can see here is west of Toronto, about 60 kilometers or an hour drive along the 401 which would be your main highway and closest highway to get anywhere out of town. Pre-pandemic you had a lot of commuters working in and out of the city and traveling downtown Toronto via the Go Train - right here is the Milton Go Train and Bus Station which takes you to Toronto. Recently we’ve seen a shift towards home office spaces but the Go Station is there if you need it.
Now Milton you can see here is landlocked you’re completely surrounded by all this greenery and what’s great about that are all the natural scenery you get to take in. Milton is right along the Niagara Escarpment, this huge rocky cliff that starts in the states and makes its way in to Canada and right here through Milton! - so residents get to enjoy amazing views of this bedrock. Right here Rattlesnake Point for example, this is a conservation area that’s famous for its views. There are people who go rock climbing here there are over 700 acres of hiking and camping spots. I recommend the Vista Adventure Trail it’s about 1.5 km and get 3 amazing lookout points, one of them being the Pinnacle lookout that has stairs to take you to the bottom of the escarpment and a trail that leads you to Crawford Lake which is another VERY popular place to see, because it’s a really rare type of lake, Crawford Lake - it’s actually a meromictic lake which means that its waters don’t mix, there’s no water turnover in the lower layers, so if something falls in, says corn pollen, then it stays perfect preserved which is really cool and there are actually less than only 40 known meromictic lakes in the world so definitely a neat place to check out since 1 of them happens to be right here around Milton. There’s a boardwalk that goes around the entire lake and next to that they have a restored Indian Village people like to take pictures of that basically speaks to the local history you can see how our ancestors lived. Oh and at the end of the trail you get this beautiful waterfall at the end! There’s a fire pit, they provide wood for you so, fun spot to just hang out bring some smores for the kids and just take in the scenery!
If you’re living anywhere here along Milton’s west side, that’s where you’re gonna get the best views of the Escarpment. But that does come with a price. Here in the neighborhoods of Scott and Harrison, the average price of a single family detached house is about $1.5 million, but homes with an unobstructed view of the Escarpment will easily run you over the 2 million dollar mark. It is at the higher price end but the land to the west of Tremaine Rd here is protected land so you won’t see any major developments, high rises being built blocking your view, you’re pretty much guaranteed your view except right over here at the southwest corner of Tremaine and Derry is where the proposed Laurier University campus will be built. That also happens to be right next to the Mattamy National Cycling Centre, which is the only Velodrome in Canada or cycling stadium to meet international cycling standards.
If you wanna get a better picture of this neighborhood and some of the other most popular neighborhoods in Milton that people are moving to, everything from starter homes on a budget to estate homes with a view, then check out this video that rhymes off the top 7 neighborhoods in Milton - you get neighborhood demographics, amenities nearby, and a driveby tour of the homes so you can see the houses up close and personal, get an idea of what the neighbors are like, schools in the area and safety ratings, all so you get a good feel for what it’s like to actually live in Milton.
Now just east of here is downtown Milton aka Old Milton - you’ll find a lot of century homes, wide lots, built in the 1800s, everything from small, war-time bungalows to mansions but because a lot of the homes here are older we’re also getting a lot of people moving in who are either renovating, updating their homes to make them feel more modern so this area is great if you’re a handyman or woman or you’ve got a good budget for renos, or we’re seeing a lot of infills, where builders and investors are just tearing down homes completely and building custom homes on that same lot so it’s a really diverse mix of housing here but what really makes downtown Milton shine is its main street - which is called main st here at the intersection of main and Martin you’ve got a good km stretch of restaurants and shops, have a drink on a patio you can see here a number of places. Take your kids to Rotary Park here they’ve got a playground and splash pad which is nice during the warmer months or over here at Mill Pond just chill out read a book, feed the birds, it’s all good and lively here in the heart of Milton.
Now right here next to Old Milton downtown is the neighborhood of Bronte Meadows. Bronte Meadows is home to the Milton hospital right over here. Scattered around the neighborhood around here here and here you can see random pockets of shopping, fast food, specialty food stores, medical and professional office spaces. You definitely want to check out La Rose Bakery they have a tasty penne and sausage dish you can take out I tried the last time I was there.
I’m gonna zoom out for a sec and show you another attraction that’s really popular with tourists and locals. Glen Eden Conservation here is home to Kelso Lake which has a beautiful beach that is more or less split in to 2 on one side you’ve got swimming and then on the other you’ve got a lot of ppl on their canoes, kayaks, paddle boats and paddle boards, and there’s even a small shop here where you can rent these things if you don’t have your own.
The Glen Eden Ski & Snowboard Centre that’s located here as well where you’ve got downhill skiing, snowboarding and tubing during the winter months now fun fact Lake Kelso actually provides provides the cold water needed for Glen Eden to make their snow (when they need to make snow) so they don’t have to rely on the city’s main water lines. Now I think we’re starting to see a common theme here with all the trails and conservations we’ve looked at so far that Milton is great for the outdoorsy type people who want to be out and one with with nature.
Further out here and also popular with locals and ppl coming in from out of town is Springridge Farm, it’s a family owned farm you can visit where - aside from the animals - they have chickens and goats that you can feed - but there’s also a wagon ride you can take to a cornstalk maze, hay bales you can climb, tube slides. I would honestly say this place is geared more towards toddlers and kids, families usually spend a whole day there and it’s right next to Escarpment so you get the most wicked views of it from the farm they have a huge hill you can climb that’ll give you great views of not just the terrain but the a good chunk of Milton as a whole you can see at sort of a bird’s eye view it’s beautiful but it does get busy on the weekends, just be mindful of that but if you do check it out make sure you bring home one of their fresh blueberry pies from their market bakery it takes like heaven.
If you do have a family, Dorset Park here is a neighborhood that attracts a lot of families because it’s right next to Old Milton so you’re walking distance to a bunch of amenities. It’s also known for all these small cul-de-sacs or dead end streets which are perfect for kids because you’re not getting a lot of street traffic just people who live in your court. there’s a wide variety of homes to choose from - town houses, semi-detached, split level, detached houses and a range of prices to suit a range of budgets. You’re also right between highway 401 and the Milton go Station so this area is ideal for commuters as well.
And then this area here in the neighborhood of Timberlea next door, right between Main St. and Nipissing the city has designated as an "Urban Growth" area, meaning it’s zoned for more densely populated buildings, you can build apartments up to 4-storeys high here so if you were looking for a smaller space then this area would be ideal. You’re close to Milton Mall which okay Milton Mall isn’t the most exciting mall in the area it is small and older than what you might be used to in bigger cities but you do have access to every day conveniences like banks - you’ve got an RBC, Bank of Montreal, Dollarama, Lowe’s, Fit4Less, and a bunch of dining options - pizza, Chinese - in case you don’t feel like cooking dinner then this mall is close and easy.
Also close by if I just zoom out here you’ve got the FirstOntario Arts Centre which offers a bunch of arts programs, shows and exhibits. They’re closed right now because of the pandemic but right next door - in the same building actually is the Milton main branch library which is one of 3 public libraries in Milton. Right across the street is the Milton Leisure Centre which has a gym and two pools - not to be confused with the Milton Sports Centre right over here back closer to the hospital, the Sports Centre has outdoor beach volleyball, a bunch of hockey rinks, a skate park, you can even take swimming lessons there as well.
So all in all Milton Ontario offers a bunch of activities for families, singles, and couples alike. You’re about an hour away from Toronto but still have that hustle and bustle in areas like Old Milton along Main St, tons of nearby amenities, shopping and dining options to choose from. If you’re looking for a little more quiet then tons of neighborhoods along the borders of Milton where you’re surrounded by green space and all these natural wonders that other people travel long distances to see like the Escarpment and Crawford Lake, but residents get to enjoy in their own backyard. A good variety of housing to choose from to suit a range of different budgets and lifestyles..and so if you’re thinking of moving to Milton Ontario and want to take a closer look at which neighborhoods would best suit you, then give me a shout - I’d love to help you out! Whether you’re moving in 9 days or 90 days you can give me a call, shoot me a text, send me an email or even schedule a zoom call with me all my contact is down in the description below. We can hop on a zoom and I’ll show you around just like this, all so you get a good feel for what it’s like to live here in Milton - or anywhere in the Greater Toronto Area, I’d be happy to help you make that smooth move to Toronto. Until then don’t forget to subscribe to my channel - it really helps me to continue to help people just like you looking to make a move to the area, and check out this video that rhymes off all the pros and cons of living in Milton you definitely want to see all the negatives about this town not every place is perfect so this’ll give you that full picture of what it’s like so check it out. Thanks for watching everyone. I’ll see you there.