Jackson Creek (Toronto)

Jackson Creek is a watercourse that flows into Lake Ontario near 10th Street, in the New Toronto neighbourhood of Etobicoke, a suburb of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.[1] It is part of the Great Lakes Basin. Its headwaters were approximately five kilometers northwest—north of Bloor Street, near Highway 427.[2] Portions of the watercourse remain above-ground today.[3] The creek is named for Jackson Farm, the historical location of its mouth.[3]

Jackson Creek
Mouth of Jackson Creek, circa 1900
Jackson Creek in Etobicoke, Ontario
Location of the mouth of the creek in Toronto
Etymology	Named for Jackson Farm, the historical location of its mouth
Location
Country	Canada
Province	Ontario
Region	Greater Toronto Area
Municipality	Toronto
Physical characteristics
Source	ditch
• location	Islington-City Centre West
• coordinates	43°37′27″N 79°32′53″W
• elevation	113 m (371 ft)
Mouth	Lake Ontario
• location	New Toronto
• coordinates	43°35′39″N 79°30′23″W
• elevation	74 m (243 ft)
Basin features
River system	Great Lakes Basin

Even though lost, for now, Jackson Creek is a strong candidate for day-lighting with grassroots movements and official[4] proceedings backing the move.

The creek west of Jackson Creek is North Creek, while the creek east of Jackson Creek is Superior Creek.

Now dry bridge underneath Canpa Rail Spur

See also

• List of rivers of Ontario

References

1. "Citizens Concerned About the Future of the Etobicoke Waterfront". This creek originally started near Bloor Street and emptied into Lake Ontario in this park at the foot of Tenth Street. It has been buried in a pipe for over 60 years.
2. "Public Transit Infrastructure Development and Implications". Friends of Jackson Creek. 2015-04-06.
3. Harrison, Michael (2009-10-13). "Jackson Creek". Lost creeks of south Etobicoke. Retrieved 2012-01-19.
4. "Etobicoke and Mimico Watersheds" (PDF). 2013-10-15.