Harrison Homes for Sale in Milton
Harrison is an established west Milton neighbourhood, developed in the mid-2000s and continuing to build out through approximately 2010 and beyond. It sits on the far western edge of town, closest to the Tremaine Road interchange on Highway 401, and offers a mix of detached homes, townhomes, and semi-detached properties on planned streets with parks integrated throughout. Harrison is home to the Mattamy National Cycling Centre, Canada's only indoor velodrome of its kind, which sits within the neighbourhood and gives residents direct access to one of the most unique recreation facilities in the country. The neighbourhood also benefits from escarpment views to the west and quick highway access, making it a strong choice for commuters.
What Harrison is Known for
Home of the Mattamy National Cycling Centre: Canada's only UCI-regulated indoor velodrome is located in Harrison. The Mattamy National Cycling Centre features a 250-metre wooden track, a fitness studio, gym, sports courts, a walking track, a cafe, and on-site bike rentals. It is open to the public for recreational riding as well as elite training, and Harrison residents receive exclusive discounts on passes.
Escarpment views: Harrison's west Milton location provides views of the Niagara Escarpment, which is a genuine quality-of-life feature that central and east Milton neighbourhoods cannot offer.
Tremaine Road interchange access: Harrison is the closest residential neighbourhood to the Tremaine Road 401 interchange, making it one of the better-positioned communities for commuters heading east or west on the 401.
Established west Milton community: Harrison was developed in the mid-2000s and has the feel of a complete, settled neighbourhood rather than an area still under construction. Parks, schools, and community amenities are in place.
Questions About Harrison
What is the Mattamy National Cycling Centre?
The Mattamy National Cycling Centre is Canada's only indoor velodrome meeting top international UCI standards, and only the second in North America. Built for the 2015 Pan American Games, the facility features a 250-metre Siberian spruce wooden track, a fitness studio with group classes, gymnasium courts suitable for basketball, volleyball, badminton, and pickleball, a walking track, a cafe, and on-site bike rental and repair. It is open to the public for recreational riding, beginner clinics, and competitive events, and hosts national and international track cycling competitions. Harrison residents receive a discount on passes. flowersteam.ca/a-guide-to-the-milton-velodrome has more detail on visiting.
Is Harrison a good neighbourhood for families with children?
Harrison was designed with families in mind. Parks and green space are integrated throughout, school sites were included in the original planning, and the presence of the Mattamy National Cycling Centre gives families an exceptional recreation facility within the neighbourhood. It consistently attracts buyers with children who want newer construction, open layouts, and built-in outdoor access.
How does Harrison compare to Scott in Milton?
Harrison and Scott are both established west Milton neighbourhoods developed in a similar era — Scott primarily in the mid-2000s, with Harrison continuing to develop slightly later into the late 2000s and early 2010s. Scott is predominantly detached homes, with one smaller section of executive double-car-garage townhomes. Harrison has a broader range of housing types including more townhome sections alongside its detached inventory. Both neighbourhoods have escarpment views and quick access to the Tremaine Road 401 interchange. The velodrome is located in Harrison, though Scott residents are equally close to it. Buyers often consider both simultaneously when focused on west Milton.
