1174 McDowell Crescent, Milton resides in the neighbourhood of Beaty. Nearby areas include Beaty, Coates, Clarke, and Timberlea, and the city of Hornby is also close by.

Some good places to grab a bite are A&W and Pizzaville. Venture a little further for a meal at one of Beaty neighbourhood's restaurants. If you love coffee, you're not too far from Starbucks located at 1060 Kennedy Circle. For groceries there is Metro which is only a 8 minute walk. As for close-by schools, Guardian Angels Elementary School is a 3-minute walk from 1174 McDowell Crescent, Milton. There is a zoo,Springridge Farm, that is a 7-minute drive and is a great for a family outing.

Getting around the area will require a vehicle, as the nearest transit stop is a "MiWay" BusStop ("Ninth Line At Osprey Blvd") and is a 9-minute drive