Village of Highland Creek in Pictures

As well as the plaza on the north side of Old Kingston Road, there are solid commercial units built on the south side in several sections.  New facilities such as a library and shops are also found on Ellesmere Road to the north.  The core area still has auto lots fronting on the main street, and many auto related repair shops owing to the Highway Commercial zoning are at the entrance to the Village both east and west.  The surrounding residential area is undergoing rapid infilling and renovation or demolition of many older smaller homes.  'Mansionization' is the order of the day, with front elevations reminiscent of Tara and the deep south replacing the more modest older wooden homes. At the corner of Old Kingston Road and Deep Dene a high density unit is under construction as of May '03, and there are still sections right on the 'main street' that lie vacant, in various stages of repair.  Residents interested in the development and renovation of the area should attend the Association meetings and discuss with the local politicians what is 'coming down the pike' for Highland Creek Village. Even in the next year, many changes could be anticipated.
 

Looking east along Old Kingston Road, north side. In addition to the Supermarket, the Village contains a flower shop, dress shop, drug store, book shop, bakery, etc. It remains one of the oldest communities in the former City of Scarborough.

Morrish Business Block with 2nd floor offices
Ted's Restaurant, well known locally for good food at reasonable prices, is also our own "Hollywood North", having been used as a locale in a recent film "Pushing Tin". This summer, 1999, saw Ms. Debbie Reynolds on location here. Highland Creek has become very popular recently with the motion picture/television industry. It is under new management as of spring 2003.

South side business block
Run by the Spiritan Fathers, St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church is the oldest R.C. church in Scarborough. Located at the north-west corner of Morrish Road and Old Kingston Road, it recently underwent major expansion renovations to accommodate its growing number of parishioners.

Centennial Rouge United including church, hall, and manse
St. Anne's Ukrainian Orthodox Church dominates the north-east corner of Morrish Road and Ellesmere.

Looking west along Highway commercial zoning area
A small parkette at the bottom of Morrish Road

South side shops looking north to Plaza
One of two historical murals which grace Highland Creek, this one is on the side of a building, previously a hardware store, now devoted to the personal making of wines and beer, Wine Kitz.

Business district looking east
Now called Woodland, this Plaza for years has been known as the Fundry Plaza.

Very small business in west end unit
Historic sign at the entrance to the burial ground in the heart of the Highland Creek Village.

Library
In the middle of the Village, this Wesleyan Cemetery dates from the time of King George the Third and remains a quiet spot for reading today.
 

Business Block north side of Ellesmere Road

Typical derelict property awaiting development, north side of Old Kingston Road

Highway Commercial Car Business, south west on Old Kingston Road
Park at south west of Village

Historic Plaque in the Park

 

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