Mountainside, Halton

Located north of Burlington in Halton, Mountainside is a beautiful residential area with lush green gardens and homes with siding exteriors. The town gets its name from nearby Hamilton Mountain. The city’s small community of 8,292 people lives in comfort, style, and harmony due to its multiple recreational activities, such as diving and hanging out in Mountainside Park.

Mountainside’s most famous landmark is the Burlington Performing Arts Centre, which comprises two wide theatres, world-class acoustics, and an orchestra pit. The town is also perfect for residence because of its low cost of living and accessibility to public transport. With a charming vintage vibe, most houses in the area are older-style bungalows or colonial-style houses.

Out of 100, this quaint little town of Halton has scored 81. Check out Mountainside's other livability metrics:

Mountainside’s crime rate is relatively lower than that of the other provinces. The town has 18% fewer misdemeanours and 15% fewer violent misdeeds than the national average. Let’s look at this comparison table for crimes in the area:

Mountainside stands out as one of the most cost-effective areas in Burlington. It's a favoured spot for families, individuals buying their first home, those looking to downsize, and retirees. However, Mountainside has a slightly higher unemployment rate than Ontario, reducing the median income by almost $400. However, household earnings are still 5% higher than the national average. About 4.4% of Mountainside's population earns less than $20,000, and about 1.7% earns more than $300,000. Most of the residents work in either the education sector or retail services.

Mountainside has a diverse population comprising adults, families, and retirees. The town has people of many ethnicities, including 2.5% Filipinos, 2.38% African-American citizens, and 2.01% South Asians, who live together harmoniously. Most residents know English and a small percentage also speak French.

Known as one of the most affordable communities in Burlington, Halton, Mountainside residents have quick access to many shopping centres, malls, and commuting routes. The citizens also enjoy recreational activities in town, like skateboarding and swimming, or can choose to attend some quiet time in the galleries nearby.

Schools

More than 80% of the population in Mountainside has completed high school, and the students in town score 6% higher than the average rate in Canada. In total, there are four schools in the small town:

• Rolling Meadows Public School
• St. Gabriel Catholic Elementary School
• Clarksdale Public School
• Burlington Royal Arts Academy

Restaurants

Mountainside is well known for its bars and restaurants. There are a lot of eateries in town which provide affordable and delicious food. Some of them include:

• Windmill Restaurant
• Mount Royal Family Restaurant
• Mikaela’s Kitchen
• Goody’s
• The Black Bull

Shopping Malls

While there are few malls in Mountainside, there are plenty of shopping centres where customers can spend time and buy necessary or luxury items.

• Burlington Centre
• Fortinos
• Costco

Hospitals

Mountainside offers many excellent healthcare options to its residents and furry animals. Some of the hospitals available in town include:

• Joseph Brant Hospital
• Lakeside Clinic
• Dr. Turliuk
• Dr Ngi Optometrist

One of the most popular veterinarian clinics is also open in Mountainside, known as the Mountainside Animal Clinic.

Although mostly preferred by citizens who want to downsize or retire, the town is also filled with young energy. Several places in the neighbourhood are a must-visit. These include -

Mountainside Recreation Centre

The Mountainside Recreation Centre is a meeting place for all residents. It has multiple features, such as an indoor pool, water slide, racquetball, squash, and tennis courts. After a long day, anyone can dip in the outdoor hot tubs or rest in the library.

Mountainside Park

Located near Mountain Forest Drive, Mountainside Park is the perfect place to spend long summer days. The garden has two playgrounds and is surrounded by other small play facilities.

Burlington Performing Arts Centre

The Burlington Performing Arts Centre is perfect for any major event or concert. It has two big theatres, staging coaches, and many other facilities for theatre students.

Mountainside Recreation Centre offers its residents many adventurous activities. If you want retail therapy, Mountainside has many shopping centres where you can splurge, along with numerous other activities, such as -

Shopping: Halton residents can visit Mount Royal Plaza to spend their hard-earned money on clinics, salons, and other services. They can also shop at the Sail Store for fishing and camping gear.

Swimming: Mountainside Recreation Centre has a large swimming pool, perfect for laps and hanging out with buddies. However, no lifeguards are currently on duty at the pool.

Hiking or Biking: Residents can take advantage of the large trail near the recreational centre and choose to hike or ride a bike any day. It is free of cost and runs through the centre's hydro corridor.

Mountainside is well connected through its public transportation facilities, but most residents prefer to drive their vehicles. On average, it takes people 25 minutes to reach the bus station and 5 minutes to the closest highway. Some of the popular locations near Mountainside are:

• Toronto Pearson International Airport: 30 Minutes
• Hill Park- 22 minutes
• The Staircase Theatre- 12 minutes
• Burlington Beach- 7 minutes
• Glennwood Park- 5 minutes

Mountainside is close to many popular markets, offering its residents a wide range of products. Some of them are:

Mapleview Shopping Centre

Malpleview is a two-storey shopping centre in Mountainside known for its chic restaurants, food court, and retail outlet stores. The mall has many brands, including Apple, Zara, and Michael Kors. On weekdays and weekends, it opens at 9:30 am and closes at 6 pm.

Burlington Mall

Located just 6 minutes from Mountainside, this beautifully constructed mall offers its customers many retail outlet stores and premium restaurants. This 56-year-old plaza, whose opening times are between 10 am and 9 pm, has more than 185 speciality shops.

Mountainside Market

Mountainside Market aims to provide healthy, fresh food to Halton residents by serving 100% organic dishes. It does this with the help of the Local Food Infrastructure Fund through Agriculture and Agrifood Canada. The market’s official working hours are 7 am to 7 pm daily.

Mountainside in Halton is a safe area for kids, so parents need not worry. The town has multiple children and pet-friendly areas, which are also near food outlets and entertainment zones. Some of them are:

Spencer Smith Park

This massive park offers a magnificent lake view and space for cycling or rollerblading. Children and pets can play in the allocated area or go to the Dofasco Waterjet Park.

Cofundrum Escape Rooms

Located just 6 minutes from Mountainside, Cofundrum Escape Rooms are one of Canada’s premium escape room facilities for kids and adults. The children can choose the themes of escape rooms available at affordable prices.

Mountainside’s average cost of living is 13% lower than Ontario's, so say goodbye to high bills and pocket-burning rents. Here is the breakdown of average costs in Mountainside:

The real estate market of Mountainside is going strong, with an 8% higher homeownership average than that of the CDN. The average house price in Mountainside ranges between $1.86M and $15.99M, and the minimal rental cost is $2K. Residents can soon expect the prices to go high because of the town's premium location and lush green surroundings.