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History:

How did this neighbourhood become known as Sheridan. The answer revolves around early pioneer William Hammond. Hammond opened a general store at the crossroads of what is now the Queen Elizabeth Way and Winston Churchill Boulevard. The village that grew up around the Hammond General Store became known as Hammondsville. The name was changed to Sheridan in 1857 with the opening of the village post office. This name change was necessary as there was already another Hammondsville. The story goes that the local blacksmith Stephen Oughtred came up with the name Sheridan in honour of Richard Brinsley Sheridan an Irish satirist, poet and playwright, and an esteemed London theatre owner.

The beauty of the Sheridan bucolic countryside influenced native son Frederick A. Verner a renowned Canadian landscape painter and Howard Dunnington Grubb who emigrated to this area as a young man and is considered the father of landscape architecture in Canada. Dunnington-Grubb was also the founder of Sheridan Nurseries which opened its first garden nursery in this area, in 1914. The population of Sheridan village never rose above 100 and while the village would ultimately cease to exist its name is commemorated by the local ratepayers association known as Sheridan Homelands, as well as Sheridan College, Sheridan Mall and of course Sheridan Nurseries.

Overview:

Sheridan is bound by The Queen Elizabeth Way to the south, Dundas Street to the north, the Credit River to the east and the Town of Oakville on its western border. This is quiet residential neighbourhood bordering the Credit River Valley. Neighbourhood landmarks include the Sheridan Shopping Centre, Sheridan Public Library, Thornlodge Park, Sheridan Library and Sheridan Park.

This is a family oriented community led by the Sheridan Homelands Ratepayers Association (SHORA) who sponsor numerous community events throughout the year including Family Fun Day, Shakespeare in the Park, community-wide Garage Sale, Pumpkin Parade and a Christmas Lights contest. To keep up to date with what is going on in the neighbourhood residents can subscribe to the Sheridan Times which is published by the SHORA ratepayers association.

Lifestyle:

Sheridan is a family oriented neighbourhood with a strong sense of community. The Sheridan Homelands Ratepayers Association ‘SHORA” hosts a number of annual events including family Fun Day, Pumpkin Parade, Shakespeare in the Park and an annual Christmas Lights contest.

Homes:

You can find pretty much any type of home in Sheridan from starter townhomes to split-level homes, ranch bungalows and larger detached houses including some infill custom designed homes.. Wide lots with double car garages are the norm here. These mostly brick exterior homes were built largely in the 1960s, 70s, 80s and 90s.

Recreation:

Many Sheridan Park recreational activities take place at Thornlodge Park. This is where the Sheridan Tennis Club is located. They have 4 tennis courts. Thornlodge Park also features walking trails, a children’s playground and splash pad and an outdoor hockey rink. This park is the venue for many popular neighbourhood events including a Family Fun Day highlighted by a community fun swim event at the outdoor pool.

Arts:

The Sheridan Homeowners Association has sponsored various arts events in the past including Shakespeare in the Park and Concert in the Park. The Sheridan Library is another local hub for arts programs.

Sheridan Stats

Walkability:

Medium

Bikeability:

High

Public Transit:

Medium

Affordability:

Medium

Greenspace:

High

Recreation:

High

 

Legend: Low, Medium, High

Commute Times

Time to Closest Shopping Mall:
5 Minutes
Time to GO Bus or Train Station:
15 Minutes
Time To Hospital:
10 Minutes
Time to Toronto Pearson International Airport
20 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.