Homes on lush green mature tree lined boulevards , country in the city, nature lovers retreat are all adjectives one can use for Highland Creek Homes.
Highland Creek is the only remaining officially designated village in GTA. Highland Creek is a neighbourhood in south-east Scarborough and got its name from the Highland creek that runs through it .This neighbourhood and its surroundings gives many recreational oppurtunities to nature lovers like people can cycle the trail from Morningside Park to Lake Ontario , bird watch at Stephenson's Swamp, see salmon jumping in the autumn on the west Highland creek, or join a nature walk or tree planting event in one of the Highland's many parks .Click here to view Highland Creek Pictures
Cree People can cycle the trail from Morningside Park to Lake Ontario; bird watch at Stephenson's Swamp; see salmon jumping in the autumn on the west Highland creek; or join a nature walk or tree planting event in one of the Highland's many parks
Highland Creek neighbourhood is surrounded by other old neighbourhood's like Port Union, West Rouge, to the west is West Hill , Woburn and to the south Centennial Scarborough. The western portion of the neighbourhood is occupied by University of Toronto Scarborough campus. The Highland Creek community is one of prestigious neighbourhood's of Scarborough. It is known for its homes with big wide lots. It is really a unique place as it is combination of protected natural areas with residential thus making " The Creek" most sought after places to live in the city T. Highland Highland Creek vvvvvvvvv hoaem Thethe
History and landmarks of Highland Creek : Highland Creek was officially recognized as a community in 1852 . Highland Creek remained a rural farming community up until the 1950's, when the present day neighbourhood was developed. Highland Creek still has its historical landmarks like W.J.Morrish General Store (year 1891), Highland Creek Public School ( year 1918), Miller Lash/McLean Estate ( year 1914), which is situated on the University of Toronto's Scarborough College campus. .....
Transportation : Highland Creek neighbourhood is located along Old Kingston Road, which was a former provincial highway that connected Toronto and Kingston. Now, Highway 2A runs just south of the neighbourhood's core. TTC is major transit source of this neighbourhood as different TTC bus service serve this neighbourhood like bus route 38 highland creek, 86 Scarborough, 95 York Mills and 116A/116E Morningside also serve parts of the neighbourhood. Go Transit route stops at the University ot Toronto Scarborough.
Parks and Schools : Highland Creek is beautiful neighbourhood abundant with many parks and trails for nature lovers. Parks like Bramber woods park, Highland Creek Community park, Canmore park, Lavery Trail Park. After short ride you can go to parks of nearby community like Colonel Danforth Park, Colonel Danforth Trail, Wanita park, Adams park, Charlottetown park, Bill Hancox park, Centennial Park,Lower Highland Creek park and Port Union Community park and many more. Of course, like every other residential area this neighbourhood have elementary schools and day cares to serve community.
Demographics : According to census of 2006 by City of Toronto, Highland Creek neighbourhood dominant age group in this neighbourhood is between 25-64 which is around 56%. Around 42% of families living in this neighbourhood has income above $100,000 and they own single family dwellings. Though this neighbourhood is inhabitate by immigrants from different part of world but most dominant ethnic groups are Srilankan, Indian, Chinese and Polish(according to 2006 census of City of Toronto).
Highland Creek Homes : Bungalows in Highland Creek sell for an average price of 500,000$ and 2 storey newer homes sell from 700,000$ and above, older are a Home prices are relatively expensive compared to other areas of Scarborough. This partly due to the location of the university . Nowadays, one can observe and notice that most old residents with big lot homes in highland creek neighbourhood are demolishing there old houses and making one or two new homes on same lot. Thus there is very good oppurtunity for people who are looking for land in city where they can built there own custom made home.
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