Erin Mills

LOCATED

Is a large suburban district approximately 32 km west of downtown Toronto.

Erin Mills is located North of Dundas, South of Britannia, East of Ridgeway and West of the Credit River.

HISTORY

First (1st) to live in the area were Aboriginal people, with European settlers moving in after. The nearby villages of Streetsville & Erindale supported the farming that was predominant in the area now known as Erin Mills.

In the 1900's, E.P. Taylor was the visionary from Don Mills, who started buying up farmland to create a "new town."

- By the mid-19th century, the area was entirely agricultural land.
- Modern Day Erin Mills took root in the 1960's when E.P. Taylor sold his land to Cadillac Fairview Corporation in 1959
- Cadillac Fairview built Erin Mills on this 8,000 acres of farmland

Erin Mills was built as a planned community with neighborhoods connected by Parks & Trails.

- PHASE 1

• Erin Mills South
• Built in the early 1970's & continued through the decade

- PHASE 2

• Erin Mills West
• Finished in the mid-1980's
• Now known as "Erin Mills South West"
• Borders are "403 (north) / 403 (west) / Dundas (south) / Winston Churchill (east)

- PHASE 3

• Erin Mills Central
• Completed in 1989
• Neighborhood around Erin Mills Town Centre

- PHASE 4

• Churchill Meadows
• Developed from 2000 to 2010

SUSAN'S COMMENTS

Erin Mills is a large subdivision within Mississauga ... encompassing:

- Central Erin Mills
- Erin Mills South
- Erin Mills South West
- Pheasant Run
- Sawmill Valley

Life in Erin Mills ... is peaceful & quiet with lots of great Parks, wonderful Green Spaces & Walking Trails.

Erin Mills is one of Mississauga's nicest neighborhoods & is a favorite with Buyers for many reasons. Being Centrally located within Mississauga, the residents have the best of both worlds:

- Easy access to world-class amenities
- Living in a quiet family community with excellent Schools, great Parks & easy access to major highways (403 / 407 / 401 / QEW)

Largest & Fastest Growing ... During the 1980's and 1990's, Erin Mills was one of the largest & fastest growing communities in Mississauga with the following areas being built:

- Erin Mills South West (1985 to 1995)
- Central Erin Mills (67% of the homes here were built between 1991 & 2010)
- Churchill Meadows (2000 to 2010)

Interesting data (as of 2019):

- The population is approximately 122,560
- 69.8% speak English
- Voting Preference: 53.3% Liberal / 32.7% Conservative
- With a median household income of $95,921*(2019)

Cadillac Fairview ... This was a community created by the development corporation Cadillac Fairview when they built up over 8,000 acres of farmland, planning for many types of residential properties, as well as commercial & retail buildings.

In the 1970's, development in the area began and continued for decades with all types of housing from Condo's; Townhomes; Semi-Detached & Detached.

Newest neighborhood is Churchill Meadows (Home were built here between 2000 to 2010).

HOME FEATURES:

Erin Mills offers a vast array of Home styles from:
- Condo Highrises
- Townhomes (both Condo & Freehold)
- Semi-Detached
- Detached Homes
- Executive Luxury Homes
- Investment Homes

GATED & HIGH-END CONDO'S

Erin Mills boasts two high rise condo's that offer higher standards of Security & Amenities. These units could be considered ideal for Buyer's looking to Down-Size or those who value a higher Security presence.

Eagle Ridge ... Located at Burhamthorpe Rd & Erin Mills Parkway
- Gated Entrance
- Indoor Pool; Party Room
- 2 Large Highrise Condo Buildings w/24-hour Gated Security plus building Security
- Townhomes - some with Privacy of no homes backing on ... lovely view of Greenspace

Canyon Springs ... 1700 The Collegeway located at Mississauga Rd & Dundas
- Restricted Entrance
- 24-hr Concierge
- Boasts Large Units
- Convenience:

• Bike Storage;
• Exercise Room;
• Games Room;
• 3-Hole Putting Green;
• Hot Tub;
• Indoor Pool;
• Library;
• Meeting Room;
• Party Room;
• Outdoor Gazebo;
• Greenbelt; Wooded/Treed

... Surrounded by Creek & Ravine

Granite Gates ... 1800 The Collegeway located at Mississauga Rd & Dundas
- Restricted Entrance
- 24-hr Concierge
- Car Wash
- Billiards; Indoor Pool; Games Room; Meeting Room; Party Room; Sauna;
- Park; Greenbelt; Conservation; Wooded; River / Stream

Parkland On The Glen ... Retirement Minded Living
... 1665 The Collegeway located at Mississauga Rd & Dundas

- Located on the grounds of the Historic GlenErin Inn
- Surrounded by the Woods, Ravine & Walking Paths of the Sawmill Conservation

- Conveniences to Enjoy:

• 24-hr Concierge
• Exercise;
• Games Room;
• Media Room;
• Meeting Room;
• Park / Greenbelt / Conservation / Wooded / River / Stream
• Party Room;

- Services:

• Dining Room Meal Plan
• In-Suite Laundry
• Quick Emergency Responses by 24-hr Personal Support Workers
• Wellness Center / & more:

- Entertainment:

• Active Community ... planned events for those who want to join
• Card Games
• Movie Night / Card Games

- Misc:

• Enjoy dinner in a newly renovated Dining Room
• Friendly, Courteous & Professional Staff 24 / 7
• Transportation Offered

The areas of Erin Mills vary greatly, from Upper Class families and Working-Class families. Some areas have a higher proportion of Multiple Family Dwellings ... this may not always be what a "Single-Family" Buyer desires.

CONDO TOWNHOMES

As a Buyer, welcome to Erin Mills. A variety of Condo Townhomes will welcome you from both a Feature & Price opportunity. Looking for Condo Townhomes with reasonable Condo Maintenance Fees, welcome to the various complexes in Erin Mills as there is a broad range due to the Age & Size of these home.

Looking to INVEST in a Condo Townhome ... opportunity awaits in Erin Mills for Buyers to step into the Investment Portfolio by making smart "Cosmetic" upgrades with a strategic succession plan of 3-5 years to "Sell-Up".

Want to learn more: Call Investment Broker Advisor today: Susan Lancaster, Broker at 416.573.2472

COMMUNITIES IN ERIN MILLS:

PHEASANT RUN & COUNCIL RING ...

Both of these areas offer a 1970's style of home with a large proportion being Detached & Semi-Detached homes. Many of these homes have premium lots backing onto green space or parks, due to the interconnected path system.

The Semi-Detached homes in these neighborhoods tend to be of a larger "square-foot" size when you compare to today's standard Semi-Detached. Many of the 4 Bedroom Semi-Detached homes could be around 2,000 sq.ft. & boast:

- Upgraded and/or Renovated
- Landscaped on larger lots than in the newer neighborhoods

Looking for a Semi as an Investor or one that you can add your own "Designer Flare" ... there are still homes waiting for you.

Call me today to let me help you find that right home ... understanding whether you are looking for a complete "fixer-upper" or something in between is important to your success.

Helping you to determine what

- Could be Needed - The Cost that could be Required to renovate for the desired outcome is CRITICAL. - Helping you to ask the questions about what could be "behind" walls etc. ... trying to establish possible "Hidden Costs"

BRIDLEPATH & SAWMILL VALLEY...

This area is one of the favorite areas in Erin Mills for Buyers due to the large family homes as well as the offering of Executive Luxury Homes located on wide lots with outstanding curb appear.

Families will find the Schools in this location have always been popular.

BRIDLEPATH

The borders of this much sought-after neighborhood is:
- 403 to the North
- Credit River to the East
- Burnhamthorpe Rd to the South
- Mississauga Rd to the West

Bridlepath is located just off Mississauga Road and/or Burnhamthorpe Rd.

Features:
- Sought-after community with Large Lots & Prestigious "Well-Kept" Homes
- Walking Distance to the U of T Mississauga Campas

SAWMILL VALLEY ... WELCOME

Welcome to Sawmill Valley ... a beautiful & diverse neighborhood with a rich history. This area will welcome you with an abundance of trails & parks making it a fabulous place for peaceful walks all year round. All the conveniences are close by: Shopping; Medical; Hospital; Schools; Parks; Dining; Transportation whether Hwys (403/407/401/QEW) or Public Stations (Erindale or Clarkson) & lots more ... ideal location for today's modern family. Sawmill Valley offers something for everyone as it has everything you need whether walking or a short driving distance ... perfect for our busy lifestyles.

SAWMILL VALLEY ... SOUTH OF BURNHAMTHORPE

Sawmill Valley, South of Burnhamthorpe has always been recognized as being a prime location, rich with Executive Luxury Homes & walking distance to U of T Mississauga Campus.

This forested enclave boasts large, uniquely designed homes on premium lots ... it is considered an exclusive neighborhood in Erin Mills. The streets are winding & lined with mature Trees that complement the homes.

Quiet, family friendly community in a relaxed & mature environment. This is a tight knit community & the people are friendly.

SAWMILL VALLEY ... NORTH OF BURNHAMTHORPE

Sawmill Valley North offers a wide variety of homes from Townhomes, Semi-Detached to Detached & included Executive Luxury Homes on the southern most part closer to Burnhamthorpe.

Many of the residents enjoy the trails the follow the Credit River Valley from the access point at Burnhamthorpe Rd & Walnut Grove and traverses through to the Junction of Mississauga & the South Millway.

Strolling along these trails, you will enjoy the mature Trees, quiet River & the sounds of various Birds. This trail will welcome you on Foot as well as Bicycle ... a welcoming family trail to enjoy Picnics along the way.

History of Sawmill Creek

The creek takes its name from being the source of power for a Sawmill, or possibly two (2) Sawmills. There is no visible reminder on our landscape today of this bygone industry.
- One mill was located north of Dundas Street & west side of Mississauga Road ... while the other was located on
- The south side of Dundas Street & on the ease side of Mississauga Road

The exact location of the mills, is now however lost, as much of the southern part of the creek has been channelized, and its original course south of Dundas Street has been completely altered. The Mills were completely a "Wooden" structure, therefore short-lived.

1837: John Carey acquired the 100-acre property on the north side of Dundas Street & stretching along what is now Mississauga Road.

1846: At that time he was operating a brewery.

A brewery needs a supply of fresh water, so it is possible that the creek provided that source of water, and that therefore the brewery may have been in close proximity to the creek itself. The location of the brewery is not known.

1851: John Carey died, and the property passed through his daughter, Catherine, to her husband, George Crozier (1811-1892). In an 1857-58 directory, George was listed as a lumber dealer, and in partnership with Samuel Moor, he operated a sawmill. While the exact location is not known for certain, it is believed to have been located a short distance to the north of where The Collegeway intersects with Mississauga Road today.

A former nearby resident, Mr. Hugh O'Neil (1913-2006), made reference to the old sawmill location on the Harkiss property and what he called "Maple Hill" and "Sawmill Hill", just north of The Collegeway along Mississauga Road.

But back to the story of the mill itself: for a short period of time, the mill seems to have been quite a busy operation. The Crozier sawmill is referenced in "Erindale: The Pretty Little Village" by Verna Mae Weeks: "as many as fifteen teams of oxen were sometimes being used to haul sleigh loads of logs to the river bank by the mill."

1865: The mill was leased to John Baker, who operated it as a lath and shingle mill.

1877: George Crozier sold several small lots along Mississauga, including one to John Harkes (Harkis), who was a carpenter and cabinet maker. Nearby Harkiss Road gets its name association from John Sackville Harkes/Harkis (1837-1910).

By that time, George Crozier was listed as a farmer, and we have no further information on the sawmill. The Crozier sawmill seems to have been in operation between about 1854 and c1870, although it may have been repurposed by John Harkes/Harkis.

Contemporary with the Crozier Sawmill, or perhaps slightly earlier, another Sawmill was operating on the south side of Dundas Street, near where Sawmill Creek once joined the Credit River (this location is no longer evident on the landscape & the course of the creek has been greatly altered over time).

Henry McGill (1819-1893) owned the property south of Dundas Street between 1835 and 1885, & he established his own Sawmill. A mill, operating in partnership between Henry McGill & W. Fletcher, is vaguely shown to the south of Dundas Street in the 1859 Tremaine Map of Peel County.

In Fuller's 1866-1867 Directory, Henry McGill is listed as a lumber merchant. This is the only information we have found so far on this mill, & no further information has been located on the mill after 1867.

Neither the Crozier Sawmill nor the McGill Sawmill appear in the 1877 Historical Atlas of Peel County, suggesting that both were no longer operating as mills by that time. And we only have one vague picture showing the Crozier sawmill.

There is an element of the unknown here in terms of location & story. We know that Sawmills did operate along course of Sawmill Creek, but their exact locations & dates remain elusive.

Erin Mills ... Overview

FEATURES:

- Transportation:

• Multiple routes of Transportation for Commuters

- Erin Mills Town Centre ... major Shopping Centre

• In 2016 Erin Mills Town Centre premiered their new glass sphere & it's officially the new centerpiece of the mall.
• Previously, you could look up to tell the time with a magical clock tower. It went through a $100 million facelift at that time.
• This mall will always be remembered as the spacious mall that once had a mini-putt, JJ Muggs and the Clock Tower ... how times change!

- Shopping

• Erin Mills Town Centre ... located on Erin Mills Parkway & Eglinton directly across from the Credit Valley Hospital. This mall offers many fine stores such as:
  - Laura
  - Melanie Lyn
  - Pandora
  - Swarovski
  - Large Stores: Marshalls / Hudson's Bay / Walmart
  - Exterior Stores: HomeSense / Bouclair / Dollarama
  
• Square One Shopping Centre on City Centre Drive ... is considered to be one of the tope retail destinations in the GTA, featuring about 360 stores; services & premiere faship brands such as:
  - Coach
  - Harry Rosen
  - Honey
  - Michael Kors
  - Victoria Secret
  
• Sherway Gardens ... A premiere fashion destination located at 427 & QEW, just 15 minutes away depending on traffic. Offering:
  - Apple
  - Bikini Village
  - Canada Goose
  - Club Monaco
  - Harry Rosen
  - Honey
  - Kate Spade New York
  - Laura
  - Lululemon Athletica
  - Peloton
  - Samsung
  - Ted Baker London
  - Tommy Bahama
  - Williams-Sonoma
  
• Heartland Town Centre ... everything within 2 million sq.ft. of Retail Space ... hosting 180 stores & restaurants makes this amongst the largest Power Centres in Canada.
  
  Stores include:
  - Bath & Body Works
  - Best Buy
  - Costco
  - Home Depot
  - HomeSense
  - Kitchen Stuff Plus
  - Linen Chest
  - Melanie Lyne
  - Sephora
  - Sport Check
  - Staples
  - Structube
  - Walmart
  - Winners
  
• Toronto Premium Outlet ... is located at Trafalgar & Steeles. Become a VIP Shopper & take advantage of their "Special Offers". Check out the stores at PremiumOutlets.com/outlet/Toronto
  
  ... below is a sampling of the fine stores waiting for you!
  
  - Browns Shoes
  - Burberry
  - Calvin Klein
  - Club Monaco
  - Coach
  - Cole Haan
  - Diesel
  - Gucci
  - Guess
  - Hugo Boss
  - Kate Spade
  - Lululemon
  - Mackage
  - Michael Kors
  - Mont Blanc
  - Prada
  - Steve Madden
  - Stuart Weitzman
  - Tumi
  - Credit Valley Hospital ... part of Trillium Health Partners network
  - Amenities
  

RECREATION

- Erin Meadows Community Centre ... Pool, Library, Gym, Squash Courts & more
- Erin Mills Twin Arena ... Mississauga Terriers & Erindale Hockey Associations

SCHOOLS

- John Fraser Secondary School
- Erindale Secondary School
- Loyola Catholic Secondary School
- Archbishop Romero Catholic Secondary School
- St. Joan of Arc Catholic Secondary School

Largest & Fastest Growing:

- U of T Mississauga ... offers several highly sought-after degree options such as:

• Bachelor of Business Administration
• Master of Biomedical Communications
• Master of Biotechnology
• Master in Management & Professional Accounting
• Master of Management of Innovation
• Master of Science in Sustainability Manager
• Diploma in Investigative & Forensic Accounting

TRANSPORTATION & ROUTES

- The Erindale, Meadowvale & Streetsville Go Train Stations are options for commuters
- South Common Centre Bus Terminal, westside South Common Centre (Erin Mills Pkwy & The College Way)
- Mississauga Transit offers direct Bus Service to York University.
- Key North-South arteries are Winston Church & Erin Mills Pkwy.
- While Burnhamthorpe, The Collegeway & Dundas are the popular East-West options.

KEY FEATURES

- Sugar Maple Woods Park, an Urban Forest with walking trail at 5510 Glen Erin Drive
- Erindale Park

• One of Mississauga's Largest Park, if not the largest Park
• Great for Walking, Cycling, Hiking, Cross Country Skiing & Fishing
• Enjoy a Family "Picnic" under mature Trees or a BBQ while your children have fun at the Playgrounds

- Erin Meadows Community Centre

- ERIN MILLS ... lots of programs for all ages to enjoy

• Soccer Club ... both indoor & outdoor programs for all ages. http://erinmillssoccer.com/
• Tennis Club ... Family style Tennis program for all ages & levels of play. Offers Women's day league & a Senior's Tennis program. http://erinmillssoccer.com/
• Baseball Club ... Mississauga Southwest Baseball Association serving Clarkson – Lorne Park, Erin Mills and Sheridan Communities. www.msbabaseball.ca
• Hockey / Skating ... Erin Mills Twin Arena ...

- South Common Community Centre & Library (2233 South Millway Dr.) has offerings for: Seniors & all ages:

• Leisure Pool,
• Youth Room,
• Fitness Centre,
• Multi-Purpose Rooms
• Splash Pad

CLOSING COMMENTS

The bulk of Erin Mills Homes were built between 1970 and 2010. Homeowners have close access to Emergency Healthcare & Commercial Business.

Ownership Opportunities include: Condominium Highrise, & Subdivisions of Townhomes, Semis and Detached.

Closer to the Credit River there are Ranch-Style Bungalows & Custom New Builds.

Residents of Erin Mills enjoy the best of all worlds with:

- Unsurpassed Shopping Opportunities

• Malls
• Big Box Stores
• Boutiques

- Convenient Transportation

• Major Highways
• Public Transit
• GO Stations
• Mi Way

- Home of Credit Valley Hospital, currently ranked as one of the best hospitals in the Greater Toronto Area

• Large Cancer Wing

- Lots of Entertainment & Attractions at their Doorstep

Welcome home to ERIN MILS ...
REAL ESTATE opportunities awaiting you with
SUSAN LANCASTER & The Susan Lancaster Team!

MOVING / BUYING / LEASING ... who do I call?

1. Your Real Estate Agent ... one with Knowledge of the Area & Professionalism who is a full-time dedicated Realtor "Selling Homes" and helping people "Buy Homes" ... Call YOUR Realtor Susan Lancaster at 416.573.2472 (Susan@LancasterLuxuryHomes.com) First (1st) for "RESULTS BEYOND ALL EXPECTATIONS"!

Contact YOUR Realtor, Susan Lancaster at 416.573.2472, for contacts such as:

- Handymen
- Lawyers
- Mortgage Brokers / Financial Institutional Contacts
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