King Creek is a community in King township, Ontario, Canada. The community took its name from King Creek, the former name for the East Humber River, and was once known as Stoke's Hollow.
History
Settled by Christopher Stokes in 1834, the community grew around his grist and flour mill, as well as a general store. Starting in 1866, the general store accommodated the King Creek post office.
Environment
The Humber Trails Forest and Wildlife Area is a protected park in King Township. A tributary to the Humber River (Ontario), the East Humber River, formerly The King Creek passes through this park.
The King Creek Marsh is a provincially significant wetland, wholly marshes, primarily composed of submergent vegetation and narrow-leaved emergents. It rests upon a 41,800 square metre palustrine site of clay, loam and silt.
In film
- An episode of The Forest Rangers, "The Dog Catcher", was shot at King Creek in 1963. Mill Road and Elmpine Trail can be seen, as well as the former concrete bridge over the creek.
References
External links
- Government of Ontario - Ministry of Natural Resources - Natural Areas Report: KING CREEK MARSH