Jackson Creek (Toronto) facts for kids
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Mouth of Jackson Creek, circa 1900
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Jackson Creek in Etobicoke, Ontario
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 Location of the mouth of the creek in Toronto
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Ontario |
| Region | Greater Toronto Area |
| Municipality | Toronto |
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| Main source | ditch Islington-City Centre West 113 m (371 ft) 43°37′27″N 79°32′53″W / 43.62417°N 79.54806°W |
| River mouth | Lake Ontario New Toronto 74 m (243 ft) 43°35′39″N 79°30′23″W / 43.59417°N 79.50639°W |
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| River system | Great Lakes Basin |
Jackson Creek is a small waterway that flows into Lake Ontario in the New Toronto neighborhood of Etobicoke, a part of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the larger Great Lakes Basin, which includes all the Great Lakes. The creek's original starting point was about five kilometers northwest of its mouth, near Bloor Street and Highway 427. The creek was named after Jackson Farm, which used to be located where the creek met the lake.
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What is Jackson Creek?
Jackson Creek is a natural stream, or "watercourse," that carries water. While some parts of the creek still flow above ground today, much of it has been covered over or put into underground pipes as the city of Toronto grew.
A Creek That Disappeared
Many creeks in cities like Toronto were "lost" over time. This means they were buried underground to make way for buildings, roads, and other developments. Jackson Creek is one of these lost creeks. Even though it's mostly hidden now, it still flows beneath the city.
Bringing the Creek Back: Daylighting
There's a growing movement to bring buried streams like Jackson Creek back to the surface. This process is called daylighting. It means uncovering the creek and restoring it to its natural state. People want to daylight creeks because it can help nature, make neighborhoods more beautiful, and even help manage floods. There are groups and official plans that support bringing Jackson Creek back into the daylight.
Neighbors of Jackson Creek
Jackson Creek has other waterways nearby. To its west, you'll find North Creek. To its east, there's another stream called Superior Creek.
History of the Creek
The creek gets its name from Jackson Farm, which was a historical farm located right where Jackson Creek met Lake Ontario. Pictures from around 1900 show the mouth of the creek looking very different from today.
