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      History:

      First Nations people first settled along the banks of the Credit River thousands of years ago. They fished and hunted in the Credit River Valley. They also forged for food such as wild berries, harvested crops, and churned out maple syrup from the vast forest. By the 1600s the First Nations and the European fur traders began a brisk trading business. This commerce was often conducted with notes of credit exchanged between the two parties which is how the Credit River got its name.

      By the mid 1800s the community of Springbrook had sprung up just to the north of the Credit River. These settlers were engaged in various farming pursuits both agriculture and livestock. Springbrook would grow to include a church and schoolhouse. Springbrook never sustained a large enough population to garner village status and would remain a rural crossroads hamlet right up until the 2000s when the present day Credit Valley neighbourhood was established.

      Overview:

      The Credit Valley neighbourhood as its name implies it situated in the picturesque Credit River Valley. The dominant feature is of course the Credit River that runs through the neighbourhood. Eldorado Park is a large and picturesque greenspace with recreational and picnic areas enjoyed by residents. This is a busy spot on weekends and in the summertime. The residential section of this neighbourhood is mostly located off Creditview Road around Bonnie Braes Park. The upscale executive houses surrounding this park are noteworthy for their beautiful architecture.

      Homes:

      Credit Valley has a large selection of executive detached homes shaded by a mature tree canopy. The architecture includes a  mix of English Manor , French Chateaux, Scottish Baronial and North American vernacular.

      Recreation:

      Eldorado Park has many scenic picnic spots overlooking the Credit River. This park has a children’s playground and a pool. Bonnie Braes park located in the centre of the neighbourhood is a pretty park with a children’s playground.

      Arts:

      Rose Theatre located in nearby downtown Brampton at 1 Theatre Lane is a popular performing arts venue with a busy calendar of shows scheduled throughout the year. Outside the Rose Theatre is the Garden Square which is the heart and soul of Brampton’s arts scene with daily events including a local concert series, Around The World Movie night produced by Carabram, a popular Farmer’s market held seasonally on Saturday mornings, Friday Night Live Concerts and Saturday Night Movies. The Square is also home to the City of Brampton’s annual National Indigenous Peoples Day, Pride in the Square, and New Year’s Eve Concert.

          Credit Valley Stats

          Walkability:

          Low

          Bikeability:

          Medium

          Public Transit:

          Medium

          Affordability:

          Low

          Greenspace:

          High

          Recreation:

          Medium

           

          Legend: Low, Medium, High

          Commute Times

          Time to Closest Shopping Mall:
          10 Minutes
          Time to GO Bus or Train Station:
          20 Minutes
          Time To Hospital:
          15 Minutes
          Time to Toronto Pearson International Airport
          20 Minutes
          Time to Closest Highway:
          5 Minutes

          * All commuting times provided are approximate times only. Commute times may increase or decrease depending on where you live within the neighbourhood and the time of day i.e rush hour versus off hour commutes. Time estimates to public transit are based on walking distance or bus line connection whichever is quicker. All other commute times on the chart above are based on drive times.