Toronto waterway system

The Toronto waterway system is a network of natural and man-made watercourses in the Canadian city of Toronto. It includes rivers and streams that flow through the area, shaping the land and giving important resources to the city.

This system covers much of Toronto and has several important rivers. These include the Don River, Etobicoke Creek, Highland Creek, Humber River, Mimico Creek, and Rouge River. These waterways help control water, support animals, and create green spaces for people to enjoy.

The waterways are also important to Toronto's history and growth. Over time, people built bridges, dams, and other structures to manage the water and use the land. Today, the Toronto waterway system is loved for its natural beauty and its help to the city's environment and community.

Current rivers in Toronto

Toronto has many rivers that flow into Lake Ontario. Important rivers include the Don River, the Humber River, and the Rouge River. These rivers start in the Oak Ridges Moraine.

The Humber River is a major river in Southern Ontario, Canada. It flows into Lake Ontario and was named a special Canadian Heritage River in 1999. The Humber River collects water from many smaller streams and rivers north of Toronto.

The Don River flows into Lake Ontario at Toronto Harbour. It is formed from two smaller rivers that join together north of the lake. The area around the Don River has a deep valley shaped by ancient glaciers.

The Rouge River runs from the Oak Ridges Moraine to Lake Ontario at the eastern edge of Toronto. It passes through several nearby cities and towns.

Former rivers of Toronto

Toronto once had many rivers. Today, these rivers are buried or removed to make space for buildings and roads as the city grew.

• Ashbridge's Creek
• Bonar Creek
• Castle Field Creek
• Castle Frank Brook
• Cudmore Creek
• Garrison Creek
• Jackson Creek
• Market Steams
• North Creek
• Russell Creek
• Small's Creek
• Superior Creek
• Taddle Creek
• Tomlin's Creek
• Walmsley Creek
• Wendigo Creek