Neighbourhood
Brant Hills
Burlington
Brant Hills is one of north Burlington's most established family neighbourhoods, built up primarily through the 1970s and 80s around its namesake park and community centre. Mature trees and consistent lot sizes give the streets a settled, walkable feel that's harder to find in Burlington's newer subdivisions.
The Brant Hills Community Centre anchors the area with a library branch, fitness facilities, and gymnasiums, while Brant Hills Park next door adds sports fields, baseball diamonds, a playground, and public tennis courts. A scatter of smaller parks and proximity to the Bruce Trail round out the green space, making this one of the more park-dense parts of the city.
Stan's Take
What I tell buyers considering Brant Hills.
Brant Hills is a neighbourhood I show a lot of move-up buyers — families who've outgrown a starter home or a condo and want a proper detached house with a yard, without leaving Burlington. It's not flashy, and it doesn't try to be: the appeal is the settled feel, the schools, and having a community centre and parks within walking distance of most homes. Pricing is generally more accessible than Aldershot or the waterfront, which is exactly why it works for the buyers who end up here. The trade-off is that the housing stock is older — backsplits and side-splits from the 70s and 80s alongside newer townhome complexes — so I always ask buyers how much they want to renovate versus move in and unpack.
Lifestyle
Established and family-friendly, with mature trees, community parks, and good access to north-end amenities.
Housing Types
- Two-storey detached homes
- Backsplits and side-splits
- Townhome complexes
Highlights
- Anchored by Brant Hills Park and Community Centre
- Close to Highway 407 and Burlington's north-end retail
- Mature street trees and established lot sizes
- Good selection of public and Catholic elementary schools
Getting around
- Highway 407 is close at hand along Burlington's north end, connecting east toward Oakville and Mississauga and west toward the 403/QEW.
- There's no GO station within Brant Hills itself — the Burlington GO Station downtown is a drive away, so day to day this is a car-oriented neighbourhood.
- Burlington Transit routes serve the area, with north-end retail plazas and big-box shopping a short drive along the 407 corridor.
Amenities & everyday life
- The Brant Hills Community Centre houses a library branch, fitness facilities, and gymnasiums, with drop-in programs through the week.
- Brant Hills Park, next to the community centre, has multiple sports fields, baseball diamonds, a playground, a basketball court, and public tennis courts.
- Smaller green spaces — including Dunkaster, Cavendish, Sinclair, and Kinsman parks — are scattered through the neighbourhood, with the Bruce Trail within reach to the north.
Schools
FAQ
Common questions about Brant Hills
What is Brant Hills known for?
Brant Hills is a mature, family-friendly neighborhood in north Burlington, built around Brant Hills Park and Community Centre, with established trees and a settled, residential feel.
What types of homes are in Brant Hills?
Brant Hills has a mix of two-storey detached homes, backsplits and side-splits from the 1970s and 80s, and several townhome complexes.
Is Brant Hills good for families?
Yes — the neighborhood has a good selection of public and Catholic elementary schools, a community centre and library branch, and parks within walking distance of most homes.
What is the commute like from Brant Hills?
Brant Hills is close to Highway 407 and Burlington's north-end retail, making it convenient for commuters heading east or west across the GTA.
How do Brant Hills prices compare to other Burlington neighborhoods?
Brant Hills typically trades in the $850,000–$1.3M range, often more accessible than waterfront or Aldershot pricing while still offering established lots and mature trees.
Curious what's available in Brant Hills?
I can put together a shortlist of homes that match what you're looking for, on or off market.