Black-Creek, Toronto

The Black Creek Pioneer village was previously known as Dalzi Pioneer Park. This village has over 40 buildings which were built in the 19th century. However, the majority of these properties situated here were usually moved to the original location. Black Creek is a river which is situated in the Golden Horseshoe region of Ontario.  There are a large number of properties in this place. There are freehold properties along with some commercial properties, residential properties and other properties in this place.

This town has ranked 308 out of all the cities in Toronto. Moreover, the rank of this place is 58% better than all the other places in Ontario. The Black Creek Neighbourhood is ranked highly in terms of its overall amenities, although the ranking is lower for employment opportunities.

Black Creek is a growing town with new residences coming in every year. The tourism industry of this town is also improving with tourists rushing in from different parts of the world. There are many tourist destinations to visit. Moreover, the majority of the people are making this place their permanent residence due to the improved facilities.   

Black Creek is a thriving neighbourhood of Peel. There are many people staying in here and new developments are always happening in this place. There are some good schools in here, good hospitals and restaurants.

Nearby schools

• Black Creek Elementary Middle School
• Lee Woodard Elementary School
• Kingswood Magnet Elementary School
• George W. Floyd Elementary School
• Terrant High School

Nearby hospitals

• Humber River Hospital
• Black Creek Community Health Centre
• Sunnybrook Holland Centre
• St. John's Rehab Hospital
• Toronto General Hospital

Nearby restaurants

• Canoe
• Michael's On Simcoe
• DaiLo
• Richmond Station
• Adega Restaurante
• Scaramouche Restaurant
• Aloette Restaurant
• RASA
• Volos Greek Cuisine

Nearby shopping centers

• Yorkdale Shopping Centre
• Promenade Shopping Centre
• CF Toronto Eaton Centre
• Toronto Premium Outlets
• Yorkgate Mall

There are so many places that you should definitely visit while you are in Black Creek. These include several tourist landmarks and other historical attractions. Some of these places include the following:

Heritage buildings

There are some of the oldest heritage buildings situated in Black Creek. Famous among them are the Apple Storage Cellar, Bolton shop, Broom Makers Shop, Charles Irvine's Weaver's Shop, Daniel Strong's Grain Earn, Dickson's Hill School and many others. Some of these places are beautifully designed and constructed.

Historical Artifacts 

Black Creek is also famous for the large number of historical artifacts that it has. You can go to the McNair Gallery to witness the various historical exhibitions held there. Along with this, you can also visit the Catherine Thuro Lighting Collection which has over 150 working kerosene lamps. 

Beautiful gardens

Black Creek also has some beautiful features gardens in its locality. Some of the famous gardens situated in here is The Herb Garden, The Berry Garden, the Burwick House Kitchen Garden, The Market Garden, and many others. These gardens are beautifully created and they are soothing to the eyes. You can really have a peaceful time in here.   

There are multiple things to do in the neighoburhood. These include shopping, dining at leading restaurants like RASA, Canoe and others, and also checking out a variety of historical landmarks en route.

Coastal Black Estate Winery

This is a family-owned winery. You can go to this place to taste some hand-crafted wine. Along with wine they also serve good Italian-style pizza. The atmosphere is relaxing and beautiful and you will surely enjoy this place if you love wine and good company.

Seaview Game Farm

This farm is situated near Vancouver Island. There are large numbers of animals such as deer, goats, cows, and many others. You can also stay here. there are two options for staying, which are camping and yurt. You can have your wedding in this location other than conducting normal events and occasions. 

Go on Grey Wolf Expedition at Orca Camp

The Grey Wolf Expeditions have been arranging Sea Kayaking and Whale Watching for the past 17 years. There are two options you can choose from, one is the 4 days and 3 nights Orca Camp Tour and the other one is the 3 days and 2 nights women-only camping. You can also enjoy fishing, yoga, healthy eating, meditation, and other activities. This is definitely a refreshing exercise for everybody. 

The Miracle Beach Mini Golf 

This is a mini golf court. The attendants are very friendly and you will definitely have a good time. There is a river nearby and this place is very beautiful for good for relaxing.

Good food at Pavillion Food and Drink

This is one of the most famous restaurants in Black Creek. You will get different kinds of cuisines at affordable prices.

There are many areas which are commutable from the Black Creek neighbourhood. These are mentioned below:

• Distance between Black Creek and Union station: 18 KM
• Distance between Black Creek and Toronto Pearson International Airport:  27.8 KM
• Distance between Black Creek and Brampton: 201 KM

There are several markets in the area, catering to all daily requirements of residents. They offer essentials and a variety of other items as well. Some of the neighbourhood shops which are popular, are given here.

St Lawrence market

This is a beautiful indoor market. You can get fresh vegetables and fruits in this market. Along with this, you can get different kinds of baked goods at affordable prices. Here, you can find everything you will need for your daily purposes.

Stackt

In this place you will get different food items along with drink items. You can get cocktails and mocktails along with some delicious food. The best food is fried chicken. The prices of products are affordable.

Lion's farmers market

This is the best marketplace for getting fresh and organic food items. Some of the few vegetables that can be bought here are cucumber, zucchini, eggplant, cherries, peaches, golden plum, and others.

There are many parks in Black Creek where you can take your kids as well as your pets to have fun. Some of the good parks in here include:

• Smythe park
• Black Creek Site East
• Rose Valley park

These parks have huge open spaces for the kids and the pets to play around and you can also relax and enjoy the day without worrying about them. If you have a dog then you can also bring your dog to the Black Creek Pioneer Village. However, there are some restrictions in here. Your dogs have to be leashed and they should be of good temperament as there will be horses, people and children in there. Another place where dogs are allowed is the Centerville Amusement park.

The approximate cost of living in Black Creek is given below. The area is costlier than the index score of 100 in terms of several parameters, while being reasonably priced and comfortable in several other aspects.

Index	Location (out of 100)
Cost of living	96
Goods & Services	108
Groceries	100
Health care	103
Housing	67
Transportation	107
Utilities	130

The cost of living index has been calculated on the basis of a national average of 100. The cost of living of this place is 13% lower than all the localities in Toronto. Moreover, the cost of living of this place is 4% lower than the national average. 

There are more than 20 properties listed in the market for sale. The price range of these properties start from $ 550 to $ 750,000 on an average. There are properties with one bedrooms, 2 bedrooms and more than 2 bedrooms. The average floor size of these properties are between 800 square feet to 900 square feet. There are several Black Creek houses available in the Black Creek real estate market.