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      History:

      In 1858 Richard Church of Cooksville in Mississauga purchased this land with the hopes of creating a small village.. That never came to pass however when the post office opened in 1864 it was Church as official postmaster who chose the name Cataract. This name was also used by the Credit Valley Railway when they opened a station here in 1879. Canadian Pacific later took over this line which operated until 1987 when the Cataract station was demolished and faded into the history books. But why the name Cataract in the first place ? Cataract is another word for waterfall and we know there are a few of those nearby at the Forks of the Credit River, thus the origin of the name.

      Overview:

      If you blink you might miss it. Pardon the pun. Cataract is located in the middle of Caledon just north of the Forks of the Credit Provincial Park. This tiny neighbourhood consists of a few dozen houses and a single street. Neighbourhood landmarks include the Forks of the Credit Inn also known as the Cataract Inn and the Elora Cataract Trailway. Cataract is surrounded by conservation lands and farmland. Toronto at Osprey Valley Golf Course is just north of this neighbourhood.

      Homes:

      There are just a few dozen homes in this neighbourhood situated along Cataract Road. The size and style of these home varies and so does the built date. The houses are well set back from the street with expansive properties.

      Recreation:

      The Elora Cataract Trailway follows the route of an a decommissioned CP railway line. Now owned by the local conservation authority this forty-seven kilometres long trail is open year round providing numerous recreationional opportunities including cross-country skiing and snowmobiling in the winter and horseback riding, hiking, and cycling, in the fall, spring and summer.

      Arts:

      Alton Mill Arts Centre located in beautiful downtown Alton is one of the premiere arts centres in the Greater Toronto Area and the heart and soul of Caledon’s vibrant arts community. Located on picturesque Queen Street the Alton Mills Arts centre is situated inside a historic mill building on the banks of Shaw’s Creek. This arts centre includes 25 studio artists, multiple galleries, a heritage museum, cafes and shops. Alton Mills Arts Centre hosts year round art exhibits, events, art classes, and workshops.

          Cataract Stats

          Walkability:

          Low

          Bikeability:

          High

          Public Transit:

          Low

          Affordability:

          Medium

          Greenspace:

          High

          Recreation:

          Medium

           

          Legend: Low, Medium, High

          Commute Times

          Time to Closest Shopping Mall:
          30 Minutes
          Time to GO Bus or Train Station:
          35 Minutes
          Time To Hospital:
          35 Minutes
          Time to Toronto Pearson International Airport
          40 Minutes
          Time to Closest Highway:
          15 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.