Highland Creek, Toronto
Highland Creek is a neighbourhood in eastern Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is located along the southern portion of the river of the same name in the former suburb of Scarborough. To the east are the neighbourhoods of Port Union and West Rouge, to the west West Hill and Woburn, and to the south Centennial Scarborough.
Highland Creek | |
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Neighbourhood | |
View of Highland Creek Valley from Kingston Road | |
Highland Creek Location in Toronto | |
| Coordinates: 43°47′21″N 79°10′29″W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Ontario |
| City | Toronto |
| Established municipality | 1850 Scarborough Township |
| Changed municipality | 1998 Toronto from City of Scarborough |
| Government | |
| • MP | Gary Anandasangaree (Scarborough—Rouge Park) |
| • MPP | Mitzie Hunter (Scarborough-Guildwood) |
| • Councillor | Paul Ainslie (Ward 43 Scarborough East) |
The western portion of the neighbourhood is occupied by the University of Toronto Scarborough, a feature landmark in the area and a busy pedestrian centre. After the opening of the college, the neighbourhood was developed primarily into residential areas. Areas dominated by wildlife, which is located along the Highland Creek valley, were left alone. Some shops and a church exist along the commercial Old Kingston Road.
The community is one of the most prestigious neighbourhoods in Scarborough with wide lot homes. Home prices are relatively expensive compared to other areas of Scarborough. This partly due to the location of the university.