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      History:

      Terra Cotta was originally referred to as Tucker’s Mills, after Henry Tucker who operated saw and grist mills on the banks of the Credit River. Tucker is credited with surveying the first lots in this community. For much of the 1800s this rural hamlet was named Salmonville in reference to the run of salmon each year in the Credit River. When the local post office opened in 1866 it had the Salmonville name. In 1891 the name of the post office was changed to Terra Cotta, in recognition of the local quarry and brickworks which was known for its richly coloured red clay.

      Overview:

      Terra Cotta is a hidden gem, literally. This tiny rural hamlet is situated in the southwest part of Caledon, tucked away in a sylvan setting and surrounded by conservation lands. Terra Cotta’s homes are situated on the crest of the escarpment while the Credit River meanders in the valley below. Terra Cotta landmarks include The Terra Cotta Inn, The Forge Park beside the Credit River, the Terra Cotta Conservation Area, and the Terra Cotta community hall.

      Lifestyle:

      Terra Cotta Country Store located at 119 King Street is a Caledon retail destination featuring a yummy bakery, gourmet ice creams and yogurt, fair trade organic coffee, fashion and accessories. They are also the host of Buzzfest, an outdoor art, fine craft and gourmet food festival, held annually in September.

      Homes:

      Terra Cotta has a small but charming collection of homes that are close enough to know your neighbour but with lots of space between the houses. There is a nice mix of bungalows, ranch style homes and new builds that have been designed with pretty gables and dormers and whimsical front porches. There is a pride of ownership throughout, evident in the nicely landscaped gardens of all the homes in the neighbourhood.

      Recreation:

      Terra Cotta Community Centre is located at 18 High Street is the heart of this community. Social and recreational events are held here including Euchre and Yoga. An annual golf tournament and dinner fundraiser are held each year to help keep this facility operating on behalf of the community.

      The Forge Park off King Street is a great picnic spot where you can watch the Credit River as it meanders along the riverbanks of the park. Terra Cotta Conservation Area off Winston Churchill is a great place to enjoy a variety of recreational activities including: hiking, birdwatching, dog walking, photography, family picnics and cross country skiing and snowshoeing in the wintertime.

      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.

          Terra Cotta Stats

          Walkability:

          Medium

          Bikeability:

          High

          Public Transit:

          Low

          Affordability:

          Low

          Greenspace:

          High

          Recreation:

          High

           

          Legend: Low, Medium, High

          Commute Times

          Time to Closest Shopping Mall:
          25 Minutes
          Time to GO Bus or Train Station:
          30 Minutes
          Time To Hospital:
          35 Minutes
          Time to Toronto Pearson International Airport
          35 Minutes
          Time to Closest Highway:
          10 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.