Morrison, Oakville: Neighborhood Guide
Morrison is Oakville's most valuable neighborhood, a southeast Oakville lakeside community of gated estates and custom mansions, with an average detached home sale price of $3,543,428 in 2025 and top ranked public and independent schools.
Category | Detail |
|---|---|
Location | Southeast Oakville, along Lake Ontario, roughly bordered by Chartwell Road, Maple Grove Drive, and Cornwall Road |
Average detached home price (2025) | $3,543,428, down 16 percent year over year from $4,213,636 in 2024 |
Housing stock | Traditional homes, custom dream homes, and gated waterfront mansions on large private lots |
Signature landmark | Gairloch Gardens and Oakville Galleries, 1306 Lakeshore Road East, an 11 acre lakeside estate and art museum |
School district | Halton District School Board (public); Halton Catholic District School Board (Catholic) |
Boundaries and average sale price sourced from a 2025 Morrison luxury real estate market summary. Gairloch Gardens acreage sourced from Oakville Galleries' official site (oakvillegalleries.com). School and board details sourced from hdsb.ca and hcdsb.org.
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Welcome to Morrison
Oakville's most valuable neighborhood, where gated waterfront estates meet the town's most treasured lakeside gardens and art museum.
Morrison is a coveted neighborhood in southeast Oakville, characterized by large private lots, mature tree-lined streets, and a premium lifestyle. Here you will find traditional homes, an abundance of custom dream homes, and gated waterfront mansions.
Top rated schools and proximity to Lake Ontario, parks and trails, historic downtown Oakville, highways, and the GO Train for commuters deliver a profound sense of well-being. Morrison is home to the treasured Gairloch Gardens and world renowned Oakville Galleries, which occupy over 10 acres on Lake Ontario's shore, featuring tranquil walking paths through beautifully manicured rose gardens.
What to Love About Morrison
- Gairloch Gardens and Oakville Galleries: 1306 Lakeshore Road East, an 11 acre lakeside estate turned public gardens and contemporary art museum, free admission.
- Gated waterfront estates: some of the largest and most expensive private lots in Oakville, with direct Lake Ontario access on select streets.
- Oakville Trafalgar High School: 1460 Devon Road, grades 9 to 12, Halton District School Board, ranked among the top public secondary schools in Ontario.
- Municipal Greenhouses: a nearby year round display of plant life, a pond, and a waterfall, open to the public.
Local Lifestyle in Morrison
Families, professionals, and semi-retired executives call Morrison home, drawn to its quiet, tree lined streets and easy access to downtown Oakville, the QEW, Highway 403, and the Oakville GO Station. For recreational swimming, residents also have access to the Wedgewood Outdoor Pool nearby.
Resident profile and amenity details described from local Oakville neighborhood real estate guides.
Dining, Entertainment and Shopping
Excellent shopping exists along Cornwall Road, where groceries, banking, retail, eateries, and entertainment populate the stretch between Chartwell and Trafalgar Roads. To the south, Lakeshore Road leads into downtown Oakville for boutiques, restaurants, and cultural activities.
Shopping district details described from local Oakville neighborhood guides.
Things to Do
- Oakville Galleries in Gairloch Gardens, 1306 Lakeshore Road East, a contemporary art museum set inside a 1922 Tudor style lakeside estate, with free admission.
- Municipal Greenhouses, open year round with a changing display of plant life, a pond, and a waterfall.
- Wedgewood Outdoor Pool, a neighborhood recreational swimming spot.
- Oakville Galleries in Gairloch Gardens: 1306 Lakeshore Road East, Oakville, ON L6J 1L6. Admission is always free.
Gallery address and admission details sourced from Oakville Galleries' official site (oakvillegalleries.com).
Morrison Associated Schools
Catholic
St. Vincent CES (RT) Grade JK to 8
St. Marguerite d'Youville CES (FI) Grade 1 to 3*
St. Mary CES (FI) Grade 3 to 8*
St. Nicholas CES (ExF) Grade 5 to 8
St. Thomas Aquinas CSS (RT and ExF) Grade 9 to 12
St. Ignatius of Loyola CSS (FI) Grade 9 to 11*
RT: Regular Track. FI: French Immersion. ExF: Extended French.
Public
New Central PES (ET) Grade JK to 6
Maple Grove PES (ET) Grade 7 to 8
E.J. James PES (FI) Grade 2 to 8
Oakville Trafalgar PSS (ET and FI) Grade 9 to 12
ET: English Track. FI: French Immersion.
School assignments provided by the client's local area knowledge and cross-checked against the Halton District School Board and Halton Catholic District School Board directories. School catchment boundaries are set by the Halton District School Board and Halton Catholic District School Board and may change. Buyers should confirm current boundary assignments directly with the applicable board before purchasing.
Morrison Real Estate Market
Morrison remained Oakville's most valuable neighborhood in 2025, with an average detached home sale price of $3,543,428 across 59 sales, a 16 percent year-over-year decrease from $4,213,636 in 2024. For buyers and sellers navigating this prestigious market, working with an experienced oakville real estate agent can provide valuable insight into current pricing, property trends, and luxury opportunities. Prices reach well beyond that average for the largest gated waterfront estates, with select luxury properties trading well above $10 million.
Sale price figures sourced from a 2025 Morrison luxury real estate market summary and will shift with the market. Confirm current pricing with a licensed agent before making decisions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Morrison in Oakville?
Morrison sits in southeast Oakville, along Lake Ontario, roughly bordered by Chartwell Road to the west, Maple Grove Drive to the east, and Cornwall Road to the north. It is minutes from downtown Oakville, the QEW, and the Oakville GO Station.
Why are homes in Morrison so expensive?
Morrison is Oakville's most valuable neighborhood, with an average detached home sale price of $3,543,428 in 2025, driven by its large private lots, mature tree cover, and direct Lake Ontario access on many streets. Gated estates and custom-built mansions make up a significant share of the neighborhood's housing stock.
What schools serve Morrison?
Public students in Morrison typically attend New Central PES, Maple Grove PES, E.J. James PES, or Oakville Trafalgar PSS, all Halton District School Board schools. Catholic students typically attend St. Vincent CES, St. Marguerite d'Youville CES, St. Mary CES, St. Nicholas CES, St. Thomas Aquinas CSS, or St. Ignatius of Loyola CSS, all Halton Catholic District School Board schools.
What is Gairloch Gardens?
Gairloch Gardens is an 11 acre lakeside estate at 1306 Lakeshore Road East, home to Oakville Galleries, a contemporary art museum set inside a 1922 Tudor style house, with free admission year round. The grounds include manicured rose gardens and walking paths along Lake Ontario.
What is the average home price in Morrison?
Morrison's average detached home sale price was $3,543,428 in 2025 across 59 sales, down 16 percent from $4,213,636 in 2024, making it Oakville's most valuable neighborhood. Select gated waterfront estates trade well above that average.
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