Morrison is likely the most affluent neighbourhood in Oakville. Towering trees on mature, oversized and secluded lots, frame luxury homes commanding a princely sum.
Families enjoy daily living in a private and peaceful community environment. Corporate executives and professionals occupy many of the gated estates along Lakeshore Road. Top ranked public and independent schools attract local, national and international students.
Travelling by car typically requires 30 to 45 minutes but expect this time to increase during rush hour as the QEW/403 corridor is the main travel route between Oakville and Toronto.
Travelling from Oakville GO to Union station by transit includes an express train during rush hour skipping all stations past Clarkson saving about 10 minutes overall. The all-stops train visits key destinations such as Exhibition with a commuting time of around 42 minutes.
Travelling by car to the downtown commercial district typically requires 28 to 40 minutes which can fluctuate a little during rush hour. The QEW/403 corridor is the main travel route between Oakville and Hamilton.
Travelling from Oakville GO to Hamilton GO station requires about 42 minutes. Keep in mind that not all trains travel to Hamilton during off-peak hours and you may need to connect with a GO bus.
Morrison has become the location to build your dream home. In transition, it’s a neighbourhood of sprawling ranch style bungalows, original two storey homes, massive newly built mansions, and gated lakefront properties in excess of $10 million. The community is favoured for easy access to Toronto via major highways and GO Transit, and, for its proximity to Oakville’s downtown.
Gairlock Gardens, on the shore of Lake Ontario is a former private estate bequeathed to the Town. Lake views, beautiful landscaping and lush, colourful gardens attract visitors from far and wide. Showcasing contemporary artists, the Oakville Galleries at Gairlock Gardens display works of art in the main house of the estate. A trip to the Municipal Greenhouses is always a welcome diversion. Operating through all four seasons, the public can admire a changing display of plant life, a pond and waterfall. Parks are plentiful in Morrison, and for recreational swimming, there’s the Wedgewood Outdoor Pool.
Excellent shopping exists along Cornwall Road. Groceries, banking, retail, eateries and entertainment populate the stretch between Chartwell and Trafalgar Roads. To the south, follow Lakeshore Road to downtown Oakville for boutiques, restaurants, and its recreational and cultural activities.
In Morrison, luxury family living is at its best, with larger homes, an excellent school district, and easy work commutes. The quality of life in Morrison is truly second to none.
Did you know that “Gairloch”, in Gaelic, translates into “short lake?” James Gairdner named the estate after a small village in Scotland of the same name. In his will, Gairdner requested the estate’s residence display the works of contemporary artists and the property become a public park for the enjoyment of all.
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