Sheridan
About Sheridan
Sheridan sits in west Mississauga, bordered by Dundas Street to the north, the Credit River to the east, the QEW to the south, and Winston Churchill Boulevard to the west. It is one of the older established neighbourhoods in the city, developed largely through the 1960s and 70s, and it has aged into a mature, settled community.
The area is home to around 15,000 residents with a median age in the mid-40s. Many of the original families are still here, and over the past several years, younger families have started moving in as houses come up for sale and get renovated. A neighbourhood in quiet transition, keeping its character while welcoming a new generation.
Sheridan is not one uniform area. It includes three distinct pockets with their own feel, their own price ranges, and their own types of homes. Knowing which pocket fits your life matters more than just looking at the neighbourhood as a whole.
Have questions about which part of Sheridan would suit you best? Let’s map it out together.
Sheridan Homelands
Sheridan Homelands is the main residential area, between Winston Churchill Boulevard and Erin Mills Parkway. This is where most of the neighbourhood’s detached homes sit, built primarily in the 1960s and 70s for middle-class families. Streets loop around Thorn Lodge Drive, with Thorn Lodge Park at the heart of the area.
The feel is family-oriented and established. There is a pocket of semi-detached homes and several townhouse condo developments for buyers on more modest budgets, but the bulk of the housing is mature detached on solid lots.
Sherwood Forest in Sheridan
Just northwest behind Sheridan Centre, Sherwood Forest has larger, more elegant homes. Lots are wider, landscaping is established, and the streets feel quieter than the busier areas closer to Erin Mills Parkway.
The Mississauga Road Corridor in Sheridan
South of Dundas Street, along and off Mississauga Road, you are looking at one of the most expensive pockets in Mississauga. Wide lots, executive and custom homes, and older character homes that are ripe for renovation. The Mississauga Golf and Country Club anchors this side of the neighbourhood. Pricing here is comparable to Mineola and Lorne Park.
Schools in Sheridan
Sheridan feeds into several schools within both the Peel District School Board and the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board. School catchments change, so always confirm with the board before making a decision based on a specific school.
Schools serving the neighbourhood include:
- Homelands Sr. Public School — Grades 7 and 8, regional gifted centre, English and French Immersion
- Sheridan Park Public School — Kindergarten to Grade 6, French Immersion offered
- Thorn Lodge Public School — Kindergarten to Grade 6
- St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School — JK to Grade 8
For exact boundaries use the Peel District School Board’s Find My School tool or the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board’s locator.
If you are moving into Sheridan specifically for a school catchment, the street you buy on matters. One block over can change which school your children attend.
Parks and Outdoor Life in Sheridan
Sheridan has a strong network of neighbourhood parks:
- Thorn Lodge Park — The largest green space in Sheridan Homelands. Home to the David Ramsey Outdoor Pool, the Sheridan Tennis Club, a baseball diamond, and a soccer field. The gathering spot for the Homelands side of the neighbourhood during the warm months.
- Sherwood Park — Playground and green space in the north end.
- Bruce Reynolds Park — Along the Mississauga Road side, home to the Oakridge Tennis Club, a small playground, and two soccer fields.
- Springbank Meadows Park — Smaller neighbourhood park on the eastern side toward the Credit River.
The Credit River along the eastern boundary connects to the wider Culham Trail system if you walk or cycle.
Shopping, Services and Amenities in Sheridan
Sheridan is well served for everyday errands without needing to drive far.
Sheridan Centre at 2225 Erin Mills Parkway just north of the QEW is the enclosed community mall serving the neighbourhood. It has a Metro grocery store, Shoppers Drug Mart, Tim Hortons, McDonald’s, and around 70 other stores and services. It also houses the Sheridan Branch Library, useful to know if you have kids or work from home.
North along Dundas Street you will find larger retail including the Erin Mills Auto Mall, Woodchester Mall with Sobey’s and LCBO, and various plazas.
For weekend groceries and bigger shops, South Common Centre and the Erin Mills Town Centre are both a short drive away.
Commute and Getting Around Sheridan
Sheridan’s location is one of the reasons the neighbourhood holds value:
- QEW access directly at the south border of the neighbourhood via Erin Mills Parkway
- Highway 403 a few minutes north
- Clarkson GO Station about a 10-minute drive south, with train service to Union Station downtown
- Erindale GO Station slightly east, also on the Lakeshore West line
- MiWay bus routes connecting the neighbourhood to Erin Mills, Square One, and the wider city
For anyone commuting to downtown Toronto by car or train, Sheridan is one of the more practical west Mississauga locations.
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Sheridan Real Estate
Housing in Sheridan reflects its three distinct pockets:
Sheridan Homelands — Two-storey detached homes from the 60s and 70s, most on standard suburban lots. Condo townhouses and a smaller supply of semi-detached homes round out the mix. The most accessible entry point into the neighbourhood.
Sherwood Forest — Larger detached homes on wider lots, often renovated or rebuilt.
Mississauga Road corridor — Executive and custom homes, wide lots, significant prices. Older character homes here often trade hands for the land value and get rebuilt.
Because the neighbourhood has distinct price tiers, the same “Sheridan” address search can show you homes in vastly different ranges. Understanding which pocket you are actually looking at is the difference between a comfortable decision and a rushed one. Clarkson is close by and offers similar convenience with a different mix of home types.
Roughly Dundas Street to the north, the Credit River to the east, the QEW to the south, and Winston Churchill Boulevard to the west.
Homelands Sr. Public School, Sheridan Park Public School, Thorn Lodge Public School, and St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School. Catchments change, so verify with the boards before buying.
Yes. Thorn Lodge Park and the other green spaces, the school options, and the established feel make it a popular choice for families. The neighbourhood skews older, with younger families moving in over the past few years as houses change hands.
Direct QEW access, plus Clarkson GO and Erindale GO stations on the Lakeshore West line. For car commuters, Sheridan is one of the more practical west Mississauga locations.
Detached houses in the 1960s and 70s style across Sheridan Homelands, larger executive homes in Sherwood Forest, custom and character homes along the Mississauga Road corridor, plus condo townhouses and some semi-detached homes.
Area Resources
- HoodQ Neighbourhood Guide
- Mississauga Golf and Country Club
- South Common Centre
- City Of Mississauga Parks
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