Timberlea: Homes, Schools, and Local Life in Central Milton


Timberlea is one of the most sought-after neighbourhoods in original Milton, developed in the late 1970s and early 1980s with larger homes on generous lots under mature trees. The Milton GO Station sits on its northern edge, Milton Mall sits at its corner, and more schools sit in and around Timberlea than any other neighbourhood in town. It also includes Drury Park, an established adult-lifestyle community, and Timberlea is one of the top picks we feature in our family-friendly neighbourhood guide.

Why Do People Love Timberlea?

Lot sizes, mature trees, and low congestion give Timberlea an upscale, spacious feel that newer subdivisions cannot replicate. It is a strong family community with good schools, great walking paths including the Sam Sherratt Trail, and a walk-to-everything position: the GO train, Milton Mall, and downtown Main Street are all reachable on foot. For buyers who want an established street with room to breathe, this is usually the first neighbourhood on the list, active listings and local data stay current on our Timberlea neighbourhood page.

What Is the Commute Like from from Timberlea?

What Is the Commute Like from from Timberlea?
Destination Via / Route Travel Time
Milton GO Station Northern Timberlea residents can walk to the GO train Drive 3-6 min Walk 20-25 min
Highway 401 Hwy 25 (Ontario St) North Drive 7-10 mins
Mississauga Hwy 401 East Drive 20-30 min
Oakville Ontario St and Bronte Road South Drive 20-30 min
Downtown Toronto Hwy 401 East (off-peak) Drive 45-55min GO Train available
Travel times are approximate and based on off-peak conditions. Peak-hour traffic and seasonal conditions may affect actual travel times.

The walk-to-GO option is the headline here, with Milton Mall, Nipissing Road shopping, and downtown all reachable on foot, schedules and route details covered in our GO Transit guide

What schools serve Timberlea?

Timberlea has the deepest school bench in Milton, see our school programs guide for a full breakdown of French Immersion, STEM, and AP options across the town.

School Name Board Type Notes
Sam Sherratt Public School hdsb
public-elem, French Immersion
In the neighbourhood. Runs the JK to grade 5 stream that feeds W.I. Dick, the French Immersion stream through grade 8, and a JK to 8 English stream for Timberlea students.
W.I. Dick Public School hdsb
public-elem
The grades 6 to 8 middle school for the area.
E.W. Foster Public School and Robert Baldwin Public School hdsb
public-elem
Public elementary schools in the neighbourhood.
E.C. Drury School for the Deaf provincial
specialty
A distinctive Timberlea institution on Ontario Street, serving JK to 12.
Holy Rosary and Our Lady of Victory Catholic Elementary hcdsb
public-elem
The Catholic elementary schools listed for the area.
Bishop P.F. Reding Catholic Secondary hdsb
catholic-secondary
Catholic secondary at the neighbourhood's eastern edge.

What Shops and Restaurants are Near Timberlea?

Milton Mall

Milton's enclosed community mall at Main and Ontario anchored by HomeSense and Fit4Less, with Winners, Dollarama, and Shoppers Drug Mart in the surrounding area.

Laurier Road and Ontario Street plazas

Food Basics for grocery, restaurants like Ned Devines, bank, and Milton's only Dairy Queen.

Downtown Main Street

a 20 minute walk from northern Timberlea, closer from the east side.

What parks are in Timberlea?

Timberlea was planned around its green space, and the trail-linked park network is still one of the best in town. Most streets reach a park or trail without crossing a main road.

Sam Sherratt Park

a four-diamond baseball complex on Laurier Avenue, the largest concentration of ball diamonds in Milton.

Laurier Park

Saturday mornings from Victoria Day through Thanksgiving, on Main Street.

The trail network

the Timberlea Trail and Sam Sherratt Trail Park thread through the community, with Moorelands Park adding linear green space along Laurier Avenue.

Coulson Park and Coxe Boulevard Park

two neighbourhood parks connected into the trail system, with a ball diamond at Coxe Boulevard.

Beaver Court Park

a pocket park tucked into Beaver Court.

"Buying in Timberlea meant stretching to the very top of our budget, and honestly, it scared us at the time. It turned out to be the best decision we ever made. Our kids are teenagers now, they grew up on this street with their friends two doors down, and we have no plans to leave”


Timberlea homeowners, move-up buyers

Timberlea homes are in constant demand and rarely sit long. If you are thinking of buying or selling here, call the Flowers Team at 905-878-6232 or request our free home evaluation to see what your home is worth right now.

Neighbourhood Demographics in Timberlea

  • 66 Ethnic Origins
  • 1,780 Households
  • 5,008 Population

33%

of households are couples without children

52%

of households are families with children

15%

of households are a person living alone

Age Groups

Home Ownership

Home Types

Frequently Asked Timberlea Questions

  • What kinds of homes are in Timberlea?

    The signature Timberlea home is a late 1970s two-storey detached with a double car garage on a generous lot under mature trees, and many properties have pools. The layout has stood the test of time with buyers, though homes of this era were not built with 9-foot ceilings or en suite bathrooms, so renovated homes stand out.


  • Are there condo or adult-lifestyle options in Timberlea?

    Yes. Drury Park is an established adult-lifestyle community of fully owned homes with a small fee for exterior road maintenance. Centennial Forest Heights at 443 Centennial Forest Drive is a four-storey condo building with larger suites, popular with residents who want to stay in Timberlea while moving to condo living. There are also condo townhouse pockets along Childs Drive with quick access to Milton Mall.


  • Which Timberlea streets are most in demand?

    Quiet courts and streets that back onto parks top the list, and they rank among the most in-demand addresses in the whole town. Homes on the main through streets like Laurier Avenue and Childs Drive, or backing onto Thompson Road or Dairy Road, trade at a lower price point, which can be a smart way into the neighbourhood.


  • Do renovated homes sell for more in Timberlea?

    Consistently. Fully renovated Timberlea homes regularly sell in multiple offers because buyers want the work already done, and en suite bathroom additions are one of the upgrades buyers watch for most in homes of this era.


  • Is Timberlea changing?

    South of Childs Drive, no: it stays traditional two-storey Timberlea, and it will. North of Childs Drive toward Main Street, the corridor around the GO station has grown upward, with condo living at Thompson Towers giving the neighbourhood a new way to live steps from the train.

Schools, Parks, and Things to do in Timberlea

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