Westmount, Oakville: Neighborhood Guide
Westmount is a newer master-planned community in northwest Oakville, built mainly from the late 1990s through the early 2010s, known for large luxury detached homes, top ranked schools, and proximity to Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital.
Category | Detail |
|---|---|
Location | Northwest Oakville, near Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital |
Developed | Primarily late 1990s through the early 2010s |
Average home price | Roughly $1,200,000 to over $2,000,000, depending on size, condition, and location |
Housing stock | Large detached homes on smaller lots, plus semi-detached homes, townhomes, and mid-rise condos |
School district | Halton District School Board (public); Halton Catholic District School Board (Catholic) |
Location and construction era described from local Oakville neighborhood profiles. Price range sourced from a recent Westmount, Oakville real estate market summary. School and board details sourced from hdsb.ca and hcdsb.org.
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Welcome to Westmount
A newer, family-oriented northwest Oakville community built around large homes, abundant parks, and the convenience of a full-service hospital close by.
Westmount is a newer master-planned community in northwest Oakville, highly desired for its easy access to amenities, high ranking schools, highways, the GO Train, and Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. Expect, for the most part, large luxury detached homes on typically smaller sized lots, integrated with abundant parks, playgrounds, and nature trails that link to adjoining neighborhoods.
You will also find a smaller percentage of semi-detached homes, townhomes, and mid-rise condominium buildings. Recreation centres, shopping centres, restaurants, take-out, and professional services are nearby. The hospital is about a 5 minute drive from anywhere in the community, and an easy walk for residents in the north end who also work there.
What to Love About Westmount
- Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital: 3001 Hospital Gate, a full service, 457 bed acute care hospital operated by Halton Healthcare, opened in 2015 with a helipad on site.
- Arbourview Park: extensively developed with splash pads, playgrounds, and sports fields for family use.
- West Oak Trails Community Park: junior and senior playgrounds, a splash pad, a pickleball court, a softball diamond, and soccer fields.
- Garth Webb Secondary School: a Halton District School Board high school offering both English and French Immersion tracks for grades 9 to 12.
Local Lifestyle in Westmount
Westmount's resident base spans mature families who have grown with the community, empty nesters downsizing into a newer home, and first time buyers, giving the neighborhood a broad, eclectic feel. Traffic calmed streets, sports facilities, and nearby outdoor activities make it especially popular with younger families.
Resident profile described from local Oakville neighborhood real estate guides.
Dining, Entertainment and Shopping
Recreation centres, shopping centres, restaurants, take-out, and professional services are all nearby, giving Westmount residents most day to day errands within a short drive. For a wider selection of dining and retail, residents can head south toward Oakville's Uptown Core or downtown Lakeshore Road corridor.
Things to Do
- Arbourview Park: splash pads, playgrounds, and sports fields.
- West Oak Trails Community Park: junior and senior playgrounds, splash pad, pickleball court, softball diamond, and soccer fields.
- Neighborhood nature trails connecting Westmount to adjoining northwest Oakville communities.
- Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital: 3001 Hospital Gate, Oakville, ON L6M 0L8. Phone 905-845-2571. Emergency department on site.
Hospital details sourced from Halton Healthcare's official site (haltonhealthcare.on.ca).
Westmount Associated Schools
Catholic
St. John Paul II CES (RT) Grade JK to 8
St. Mary CES (FI) Grade 1 to 8*
St. Joan of Arc CES (ExF) Grade 5 to 8
St. Ignatius of Loyola CSS (RT, FI and ExF) Grade 9 to 12*
RT: Regular Track. FI: French Immersion. ExF: Extended French.
Public
Emily Carr PES (ET) Grade JK to 8
Forest Trail PES (FI) Grade 2 to 8
Garth Webb 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.
Westmount Real Estate Market
Westmount home prices typically range from about $1,200,000 to over $2,000,000, depending on the property's size, condition, and location. Large luxury detached homes make up much of the neighborhood, alongside a smaller selection of semi-detached homes, townhomes, and mid-rise condos.
For buyers and sellers working with an oakville real estate agent, understanding Westmount's property types and current market conditions can help provide a clearer picture of local pricing.
Price range sourced from a recent Westmount, Oakville real estate market summary and will shift with the market. Confirm current pricing with a licensed agent before making decisions.
For a full look at what is currently available, browse active Oakville listings, or reach out to Rina Dirisio's team for guidance on Westmount's mix of home styles and price points.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Westmount in Oakville?
Westmount sits in northwest Oakville, close to Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, with easy access to major highways and the GO Train. It is a newer, master-planned community built primarily from the late 1990s through the early 2010s.
What kind of homes are in Westmount?
Westmount is mostly large luxury detached homes on relatively smaller lots, along with a smaller share of semi-detached homes, townhomes, and mid-rise condo buildings. Prices typically range from about $1,200,000 to over $2,000,000 depending on size, condition, and location.
What schools serve Westmount?
Public students in Westmount typically attend Emily Carr PES, Forest Trail PES, or Garth Webb PSS, all Halton District School Board schools. Catholic students typically attend St. John Paul II CES, St. Mary CES, St. Joan of Arc CES, or St. Ignatius of Loyola CSS, all Halton Catholic District School Board schools.
How close is Westmount to a hospital?
Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, a full service acute care hospital with an emergency department and helipad, sits at 3001 Hospital Gate, about a 5 minute drive from anywhere in Westmount. Residents in the north end of the neighborhood can often walk to the hospital.
What parks are near Westmount?
Arbourview Park and West Oak Trails Community Park both serve the neighborhood, offering splash pads, playgrounds, and sports fields, with West Oak Trails Community Park also featuring a pickleball court and softball diamond. Nature trails connect Westmount's parks to adjoining northwest Oakville communities.
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