Living in Stoney Creek

Hamilton, ON

06/18/242 min

At a glance

Waterfront • Close to nature • Family-friendly • Suburban • Historic

Stoney Creek is a lakefront neighbourhood just east of downtown Hamilton. Offering a unique mix of urban and rural living, Stoney Creek provides city comforts alongside natural beauty and hobby farms, perfect for growing your own food or a growing family.

Things to do

Home to an expansive waterfront, a robust agricultural community and a number of conservation areas, Stoney Creek offers a wide variety of things to see and do.

Shopping and dining

Recreational

Historic

Arts and entertainment

Housing options

Homes in Stoney Creek are predominantly detached, single-family homes, with a limited number of options for townhouses and condos.

Getting around

Stoney Creek is a car-centric community. There are some bus routes to Hamilton and on to Toronto, but most residents own vehicles and use them for daily activities. A new light rail transit line is set to open in 2025. Part of the GO Train network, this line will connect Stoney Creek to downtown Hamilton, making downtown Toronto directly accessible. The line will eventually expand to Niagara Falls.

Commuting

Central Hamilton → 30 minutes by car, 1 hour by bus

Airports

John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport → 35 minutes by car

Toronto Pearson International Airport → 45 minutes by car

Schools

Stoney Creek is part of the Hamilton Wentworth school district with a number of public elementary schools, Orchard Park Secondary, as well as a handful of Montesorri, private and Christian or Catholic schools and daycares. Ontario College of Health and Technology is also in Stoney Creek.

View homes in the area

Houseful is here for what’s next

From finding your next neighbourhood to getting your keys—and everything in between—Houseful is here to help you keep an eye on the big picture. Let’s see what’s possible, visit houseful.ca.

Legal notice

This article offers general information only and is not intended as legal, financial or other professional advice. A professional advisor should be consulted regarding your specific situation. While the information presented is believed to be factual and current, its accuracy is not guaranteed and it should not be regarded as a complete analysis of the subjects discussed. All expressions of opinion reflect the judgment of the author(s) as of the date of publication and are subject to change. No endorsement of any third parties or their advice, opinions, information, products or services is expressly given or implied by Royal Bank of Canada or its affiliates.

Buying, Moving
5 Toronto area neighbourhoods great for first-time buyers
Toronto, sometimes described as the most diverse city in the world, is a city made up of hundre...
01/08/257 min
Buying, Moving
5 Vancouver area neighbourhoods great for first-time buyers
It’s no secret that property in Vancouver is expensive. Canada’s third largest city is the pric...
01/08/256 min
Buying, Moving
5 Calgary neighbourhoods great for first-time buyers
Calgary is the city you think of when you hear “Alberta”. It’s a place where urban sophisticati...
01/08/257 min

Browse the newest listings in your area

Start browsing

OJOHome Canada Ltd. (“Houseful”) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada

20 King Street West, 8th Floor
Toronto, ON, Canada, M5H 1C4
833-709-1946

IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and that it may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed to be accurate. Listing information updated daily.

Houseful is committed to ensuring accessibility for individuals with disabilities. We are continuously working to improve the accessibility of our web experience for everyone. We welcome feedback and accommodation requests, please submit them here.

The trademarks REALTOR®, REALTORS®, and the REALTOR® logo are controlled by The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) and identify real estate professionals who are members of CREA. The trademarks, Multiple Listing Service® and the associated logos are owned by CREA and identify the quality of services provided by real estate professionals who are members of CREA. Used under license.

Please use the following address to send referral payments:
Lockbox: OJOHome Canada Ltd. PO Box 9479, Stn A, Toronto, ON M5W 4E1
Lockbox Number: T09479C

® / ™ Trademark(s) of Royal Bank of Canada. Used under licence.