NEIGHBOURHOOD GUIDE
Living in Headon Forest
There's something about a neighbourhood where the trees have had a few decades to grow in… that's Headon Forest for me.
AT A GLANCE
Location
Guelph Line to Walkers Line, from Upper Middle Road north to about Dundas Street.
Homes
Mostly brick detached two-storeys on wide lots, plus some semis and townhomes. Detached homes have recently sold around $1.2 million.
Best for
Growing families and first-time buyers looking for a townhome.
LIFE IN HEADON FOREST
What it's like to live in Headon Forest.
Tucked between Guelph Line and Walkers Line, north of Upper Middle Road, Headon Forest is an established north Burlington neighbourhood with wide lots, family-sized homes and a tree-lined path winding right through it. It's named after Thomas Headon, who settled this wooded corner of Burlington in the 1840s. Most of the neighbourhood was built in the late 1980s and early 90s, and today it's a quiet, family-friendly place with schools, parks and everyday shopping all close by.
A tree-lined walking and cycling path winds diagonally through the neighbourhood, and on a clear day you can see the escarpment to the north. When it's time to get somewhere, the 407, QEW and 403 are all an easy drive.
THE HOMES
Family homes on wide, leafy lots.
Most homes in Headon Forest are brick detached two-storeys on wide, landscaped lots, the kind of homes families grow into and stay in for years. There are also some semis and townhome clusters, which make a great first step into the neighbourhood.
Detached homes have recently sold around $1.2 million. Prices change with the market, so reach out anytime for a current snapshot.
MY LOCAL FAVOURITES
Where you'll find me in Headon Forest.
Parks and walks: Ireland Park is the neighbourhood's go-to, with sports fields, a splash pad and a community garden. The walking path through the neighbourhood is perfect for an after-dinner walk, and Ireland House on Guelph Line, a farmhouse dating back to 1837, is such a fun little piece of local history to visit with the kids.
Coffee: Peach Coffee Co. at Walkers and Upper Middle is my pick for a really good latte, and there's a Starbucks inside Longo's on Walkers Line when you're grabbing groceries anyway.
Restaurants: Jersey's Bar & Grill on Headon Road is the neighbourhood spot for wings and the game. And just a short drive south on Walkers, Rust Bistrobar is one of my favourites for dinner or a weekend brunch.
HEADON FOREST FAQ
Your questions, answered.
Where is Headon Forest in Burlington?
Headon Forest is in north Burlington, between Guelph Line and Walkers Line, north of Upper Middle Road. Millcroft is next door to the east.
What types of homes are in Headon Forest?
Mostly brick detached two-storeys on wide lots, built in the late 1980s and early 90s, plus some semis and townhomes.
How much do homes cost in Headon Forest?
Detached homes have recently sold around $1.2 million. Prices change with the market, so reach out for a current snapshot.
What schools serve Headon Forest?
C.H. Norton Public School and St. Timothy Catholic Elementary are right in the neighbourhood, and Notre Dame Catholic Secondary is on Headon Forest Drive. Always confirm catchments with the Halton District School Board or the Halton Catholic District School Board.
How is the commute from Headon Forest?
The 407, QEW and 403 are all close by, and Burlington Transit runs along Upper Middle, Walkers and Headon Road.
