War of 1812 Re-enactment on Streetsville island

This year marks the bicentennial of the War of 1812, So Streetsville had a free re-enactment.

Dowling house

The Dowling Heritage House at 2285 Britannia road west was the home where Streetsville first mayor Frank Dowling was born. Back in August 2010  the home that sits near the old Canada Brick Yard was destroyed "deliberately" when a gravel truck backed into it. At the time people said it could not be saved and the incident was begin investigated. Recently it has been boarded up and the outer bricks removed. We are hoping they are going to try to reconstruct and not just demolition this piece of history but we'll have to wait and see.

Abandoned Barn

An old abandoned Barn in Streetsville. There are not many of these left around.


This site has since been demolished since my visit.

Hidden Locations Guess

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Streetsville Trinity Cemetery

     So many villagers and visitors roaming Streetsville, this early Spring. We are breaking many temperature records over the March Break week. Patio life and St.Patty's celebrations are happening on Main street.

       In 1843, Streetsville's Trinity Anglican Cemetery was started along with the Church. It was burned in an arson fire in April of 1998, and demolished. A new church was built on the same plot and opened September 9, 2000. It now nicely overlooks Vic Johnston and the Credit River.

     Timothy Street's grave stone is among the group. He and his wife had 12 children, 5 of which predeceased them. (33, 29, 26, 20, 18 years of age.) Must have been deadly to live back then!

Streetsville Realestate Update

Streetsville's Cuthbert House, build around 1835, has been sold. Historically the Bristol Road house was owned by a blacksmith, gunsmith, was a shoemaker's businness and an Inn. More recently it was private residental housing. Suprisingly, this 175 year old house still has the original clapboard exterior under the present siding.

Streetsville

Streetsville is a community carved around the Credit River. Timothy Street built a family home near his mill site in 1825. It still stands on the banks of the Credit River and is part of an effort by the Streetsville Community to ensure the heritage of the village remains evident in everyday life.

Old Credit Valley Railway Station

Originally the Credit Valley Railway Station was built at the north end of town in 1879. Local children used to swim in the water tank behind the building. It was moved to Willam Street when the new train station was built on the south end of Streetsville in 1914. It has been private housing and offices ever since. The station is part of the Ontario Heritage Act.

What Does Streetsville Need?

Odd Fellows Hall.
What does Streetsville need?
Not more hair salons?
A vacant historical building at 271 Queen Street South in prime location, Streetsville, was built by a fraternal society known as the Odd Fellows. It was used for meetings, concerts, dances and banquets. The upstairs served as the library and reading room of the Farmers’ and Mechanics’ Institute for several years. The hall was sold in 1972, and has been renovated for several different commerical purposes. It now sits empty. Imagine, an Ontario local wine and cheese market open year round?

Robinson Bray House

Since the late 1980's Streetsville Tea Room has been serving amazing combinations of loose-leaf teas at the Robinson Bray house. There are over 40 types inclusing fruit, herb, green and organic teas. The best scones in streetsville are served warm and freshly made in the kitchen. It's just another wonderful addition to Streetsville "small village" atmosphere. Being one of the oldest homes in Streetsville, this historically charming house has several other businesses and shops behind it's doors.

Streetsville Tin-Smith, Libary, Lawn bowling, BIA

Recently the old Lawn bowling club/library/tin-smith, building was renovated and became the home of the Streetsville BIA. The new building has certainly added to the charm that downtown Streetsville has.