Scott Boulevard, Milton Neighbourhood Guide: Residential Views

Located on the western edges of Milton’s urban core, you’ll find the lush, green community of Scott. An attractive and highly sought-after neighbourhood, Scott features plenty of green space, ponds, and parkland, as well as access to views of the Niagara Escarpment.

This neighbourhood is predominantly residential, with a small commercial area along Derry Road. Built around the same time as Harrison, this neighbourhood mirrors the trend of starter houses closer to the train tracks and larger homes further west that overlooks the Niagara Escarpment.

Beautiful new homes, green space, and many amenities are nearby, including the new state-of-the-art Sherwood Community Centre and the Halton Conservation Areas. A CN Railway line serves as the eastern boundary for the neighbourhood, and Tremaine Road in the west. To the north and west are rural farmland and more conservation areas.\\

The Scott neighbourhood was first settled by William Scott, who emigrated to Milton in 1821 and became the first landowner in the area. He ran and cultivated flourishing farmland during his lifetime there.

The area wasn’t fully developed into a community until 2004 as a part of the Sherwood Survey Secondary Plan. The Sherwood Survey was Milton’s first foray into building new urban neighbourhoods and included the Milton Heights neighbourhood to the north and the Harrison and Wilmot neighbourhoods to the south.

Scott has one of the highest concentrations of homes backing onto green space. Even though the density is still higher than the eastern neighbourhoods, this area consistently breaks price records and offers some of the most impressive homes in Milton.

The neighbourhood is a mix of detached and semi-detached homes with a variety of brick, stone, and siding exteriors. The houses feature traditional architectural designs with columned front porches, front-facing gabled roofs, single- or double-car, built-in garages, and nicely landscaped gardens. The lots are expansive but not overly deep. Second-floor porches add grandeur to some houses.

For those interested in the local art scene, the FirstOntario Arts Centre Milton, on Main Street East, features a myriad of events, performance art exhibitions, and community-based programming for all ages. The Holcim Gallery inside the centre showcases a diverse mix of exhibitions across various art mediums every month.

This thriving neighbourhood features a decent selection of stores, restaurants, and amenities. At Derrybrook Plaza you’ll find a No Frills grocery store, Scotiabank, TD Bank, Pizza Pizza, Rexall Pharmacy, and Starbucks, among others, for your daily essentials. 

Scott is also relatively close to Old Milton, which features an array of businesses, restaurants, and shops as Milton’s downtown core.

As a primarily residential neighbourhood, there are limited options for dining and nightlife. Along Bronte Street, you’ll find a few community favourites such as Sunrise Grill, Memphis BBQ & Wicked Wings, and Winnie’s Jerk. 

However, with downtown Milton just a short distance away, Main Street offers a variety of delectable restaurants and bars to check out for an evening out on the town. 

Scott has access to some of the best parks in town, including the huge Sherwood District Park between Main Street and Given Lane.

Scott Neighbourhood Park East features an abundance of amenities for both children and adults to enjoy. Here you can find a spray park, a children’s playground, a sports field, a multi-use pad, and a basketball court. There’s also a scenic trail that runs toward Main Street.

Sherwood District Park lies right on the north side of Main Street and also features a wide range of activities. From a baseball diamond to a cricket field and two basketball courts.

Scott’s new Sherwood Community Centre offers a library, ice pads, and pools. Nearby outdoor leisure activities include Halton Conservation Areas such as Rattlesnake Point, Kelso, Glen Eden, and Crawford Lake, perfect for skiing, snowboarding, hikes, or a family swim at the beach.

With 25 transit level stops and quick access to the Gardiner Expressway, getting around Scott and the rest of Milton is no problem. Commuters can easily get to the Milton GO Station, and motorists can be in Toronto within a 50-minute drive.

Scott is a newer Milton neighbourhood with lots to offer, most notably the spectacular views of the Niagara Escarpment. This is a family-friendly neighbourhood, so you’ll notice many bicycle lanes, neighbourhood parks, and schools. Scott Neighbourhood Park East and West, as well as other parks and ponds, offer acres of green space woven throughout the community.

Located west of downtown Milton bordered by Derry Road, Bronte Street, Tremaine Road, and Main Street, Scott offers the best of both worlds — the closest neighbourhood to the Niagara Escarpment while close to downtown shops and easy access to amenities. With hectares of natural conservation areas and open sky in your own backyard, the neighbourhood of Scott is one to watch.