If you are buying or selling in Millcroft right now, you have probably heard something about the golf course changing. And depending on who you talk to, you have probably heard ten different versions of it.
So let me lay out what is actually happening, as plainly and neutrally as I can, and then get to the part you actually care about: what it means for your home.
The short version
Here is where things stand as of the 2026 season.
- The golf course is now nine holes, down from the original eighteen.
- Phase 1 of the Millcroft Greens development is approved and proceeding.
- Phase 2 is still under government review and has not been approved.
That is the factual core of it. Everything else is detail and opinion, and I am going to stick to the facts here.
What each piece means
The course going to nine holes. The land that made up the other nine holes is what the development is being planned on. So the course is still operating, just at a smaller footprint than long-time residents remember.
Phase 1 being approved. Approved means it has cleared the review process and can move forward. This is the part of the plan that is actually happening, not just proposed.
Phase 2 still under review. This is the key one for a lot of homeowners. Phase 2 is not approved. It is going through a government review process, and until that process concludes, nobody can tell you with certainty what it will or will not include. Anyone who claims to know exactly how it ends is guessing.
I want to be clear about something. There has been a lot of passionate debate in the community about this development, on both sides. My job here is not to take a side. It is to make sure you understand the facts so you can make a good decision for yourself.
What it means if you are buying in Millcroft
Millcroft is still Millcroft. It is an established, well-loved family neighbourhood with mature trees, a strong community, and the kind of settled feel that took decades to build. None of that disappeared. If you are still getting to know the area, my Burlington neighbourhood guide puts Millcroft in context with the rest of the city.
If you are looking at a home, especially one near the course lands, here is what I would want you to do.
- Know exactly what is approved versus proposed. A home backing onto land that is part of Phase 1 is a different situation than one near land tied up in the unapproved Phase 2. Precision matters here.
- Look at the specific property, not the headline. How close is it actually? What does it back onto today, and what is planned there? These answers are property by property.
- Factor it into your decision calmly. Change near a home is not automatically good or bad. It depends on the details and on what you personally value.
What it means if you are selling in Millcroft
If you are selling, the worst thing you can do is pretend the topic does not exist. Buyers are informed. They will ask.
- Be ready with the facts. A seller who can clearly explain what is approved, what is under review, and what it means for their specific property builds trust. A seller who is vague or defensive does the opposite.
- Do not guess at the outcome, either. Just like buyers should not assume the worst, sellers should not promise the best. The honest answer about Phase 2 is that it is under review. That is a perfectly good answer.
- Price and position based on reality. Every home near the course is a little different depending on location and sightlines. The right approach comes from looking at your actual property and recent local sales, not from the general mood in the neighbourhood. This is exactly where a careful approach to selling your home earns its keep.
My honest take on how to handle it
The situation is genuinely uncertain in parts, and that is okay. Uncertainty is not the same as bad. It just means you need good information and a clear head instead of rumours.
Whether you are buying or selling, the move is the same. Get the specific facts for the specific property. Understand the difference between what is decided and what is still being reviewed. And make a decision based on what fits your life, not on whatever the loudest voice at the barbecue said last weekend.
If you want to sit down and go through what all of this means for a particular home in Millcroft, that is exactly the kind of conversation I am glad to have. No spin, no agenda, just the facts and a clear-eyed look at your options.