Russell Creek (Ontario) facts for kids
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Russell Creek, circa 1818
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 Historic location of the mouth of the creek in Toronto
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Ontario |
| Region | Greater Toronto Area |
| Municipality | Toronto |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | 115 m (377 ft) 43°39′54″N 79°24′50″W / 43.66500°N 79.41389°W |
| River mouth | Lake Ontario 74 m (243 ft) 43°38′40″N 79°23′05″W / 43.64444°N 79.38472°W |
| Length | 3.4 km (2.1 mi) |
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| River system | Great Lakes Basin |
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Russell Creek was a short stream, about 3.4 kilometers (2.1 miles) long. It flowed through what is now downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada. This creek was located west of the original town of York.
The creek got its name from Peter Russell. He was an important government official in early Upper Canada. Russell Creek flowed towards the southeast, just like other waterways in Toronto. It emptied into Toronto Harbour, close to where the CN Tower stands today.
In 1876, the creek was completely covered up. This means it became a buried stream flowing underground. Even so, you can still find hints of where it once was. One place is on the land of the old Grange mansion.
History of Russell Creek
How Russell Creek Was Used
In 1837, a place called the Spadina Brewery was built right next to Russell Creek. This brewery used the creek's water for its operations. This shows how important natural water sources were for businesses back then.
