Sawmill Creek rises near the east edge of Churchill Meadows and flows into the Credit River at the Dundas Street crossing. Major tributaries are Glen Erin Brook and West Sawmill Creek.

From a sign installed on Sawmill Trail Fall 2005

Sawmill Creek is one of the more urban areas within the Credit River watershed, and yet you will still find wetlands, patches of forests and streams. These areas provide habitat for trilliums, white-tailed deer, shagbark hickory and more. Patches of forests and natural corridors provide opportunities for plants and animal to move and colonize.

The areas adjacent to the stream, called corridors, act as buffers to reduce erosion, coll the water and help prevent sediment and chemical run-off such as road salt and herbicides from entering into the creek. The natural areas help minimize the impacts of flooding erosion patterns, caused by urban developement.

Sawmill Creek traverses rich historical roots and heritage landmarks, such as the Adamson Homestead, Glen Erin Inn, The Grange, Lislehurst, St. Peter's Anglican Church and the former Erindale Public School.

Many of the early families who settled this area are commemorated by street names. The name of the creek itself provides a valuable link to our past, referencing a vital pioneer industry once located along its banks.

Some simple actions you can undertake around your home to improve the health of Sawmill Creek watershed include planting species native to Ontario, directing your roof downsprouts onto grassed areas or into raid-barrels, and not using storm drains to discard waste products.

The Sawmill Trail also runs along the creek for 2.4 km.

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