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      History:

      The Mountainview neighbourhood was originally referred to as Mountain Gardens. It was developed in the 1950s and quickly proved popular with families. Mountain Gardens Public School has been a focal point of the community from day one. The reference to Mountain in the name takes its cue from the Niagara Escarpment which shapes and forms the backdrop of this neighbourhood.

      Overview:

      Mountainside is as its name implies is situated on the side of a mountain, or in this case more specifically the Niagara Escarpment. Mountainside is located at the north end of Burlington with rural countryside just beyond its borders to the north and the QEW highway and industrial lands to the south. Mountainside is a quiet residential neighbourhood with gently winding streets shaded by a mature tree canopy. Neighbourhood landmarks include Mountainside Park and M.M. Robinson High School. The Hydro corridor within this neighbourhood is used as a popular recreational trail.

      Lifestyle:

      Mount Royal Plaza is located just north of the QEW off Brant Street at 2047 Mount Forest Drive. This is a popular community plaza catering to the needs of local homeowners with a nice mix of retail shops, medical and professional services and restaurants.

      Homes:

      Mountainview houses are situated on wide lots with expansive green lawns. Most of the houses are detached and have brick and siding exteriors. Housing styles range from two-storey Colonial Revival houses to split-level homes, ranch-style bungalows and raised bungalows.

      Recreation:

      Mountainside Recreation Centre located at 2205 Mount Forest Drive features a 50-meter outdoor pool with a 1 metre diving board, a double loop waterslide, shade structures, and a splash park. Next to the recreation centre Mountainside Park features two playgrounds, a skateboard park, a basketball court and nature trails. Just south of the park is The Hydro Corridor multi-use path that runs diagonally through this neighbourhood providing recreational opportunities for walkers, joggers and cyclists.

      Arts:

      The Art Gallery of Burlington is located at 1333 Lakeshore Road in the heart of Burlington’s downtown waterfront. This contemporary gallery is a  multi-faceted centre that is the home base for 7 different artists guilds operating within the City of Burlington. The AGB also provides studio space for local artists, as well as hosting a myriad of exhibitions, lectures and events and running school programs. The AGB is especially known for its ceramic collection.

      The Burlington Performing Arts Centre is a city landmark and source of civic pride. This landmark centre occupies a high profile position in the downtown core at the corner of Locust and Elgin Streets. The Burlington Performing Arts Centre is comprised of two theatres; the larger Main Theatre has world-class acoustics and an orchestra pit. It is ideal for theatrical and musical performances and seats 718 people. The more intimate Community Theatre is ideal for smaller scale productions. It seats 225 people.

          Mountainside Stats

          Walkability:

          Low

          Bikeability:

          Medium

          Public Transit:

          Medium

          Affordability:

          Medium

          Greenspace:

          High

          Recreation:

          Medium

           

          Legend: Low, Medium, High

          Commute Times

          Time to Closest Shopping Mall:
          10 Minutes
          Time to GO Bus or Train Station:
          25 Minutes
          Time To Hospital:
          15 Minutes
          Time to Toronto Pearson International Airport
          30 Minutes
          Time to Closest Highway:
          5 Minutes

          * All commuting times provided are approximate times only. Commute times may increase or decrease depending on where you live within the neighbourhood and the time of day i.e rush hour versus off hour commutes. Time estimates to public transit are based on walking distance or bus line connection whichever is quicker. All other commute times on the chart above are based on drive times.