Caledon East
Rural service centre
Caledon East is located in Regional Municipality of Peel
Caledon East
Caledon East
Caledon East is located in Southern Ontario
Caledon East
Caledon East
Coordinates: 43°52′13.9″N 79°51′54.6″W / 43.870528°N 79.865167°W / 43.870528; -79.865167
Country Canada
ProvinceOntario
Regional MunicipalityPeel
TownCaledon
Settled1821
Area
 • Total6.435 km2 (2.485 sq mi)
Population
 • Total5,775
 • Density690/km2 (1,800/sq mi)

Caledon East is a community (rural service centre) located within the town of Caledon, and within the municipality of Peel. It has a population of 5 575. [1]

Geography

Caledon East is located in Ward 3 of Caledon. [2] The area is surrounded by wetlands and marshes, and is home to small rivers and lakes. It is located northwest of Bolton. [3]

History

The community was first settled in 1821. [4] In 1877, a train station was built in the village part of the northern railway of Canada. By the next few years, five trains stopped daily at the station. Due to unknown reasons, the station was relocated in 1903. In 1971, the station was demolished permanently, and much of the rail right-of-way became the Caledon Trailway. [5] The community became a police village and gained full independence in 1957. However, in 1974, following the dissolution and reduction of 10 municipalities to 3 in Peel Region, including Mississauga and Brampton, Caledon absorbed many small townlets and communities, including Caledon East. [6] Currently, the community has many developpement plans in the north, south and west. [7] In September 2023, a new community centre opened offering recreational amenities such a fitness gym and a spa. [8]

References

  1. ↑ "Caledon East, Caledon, ON Demographics". Area Vibes. Retrieved 2023-12-02.
  2. ↑ "Caledon". arcgis. Retrieved 2023-12-02.
  3. ↑ "43°52'13.9"N 79°51'54.6"W · 4 John St S, Caledon East, ON L7C 1H8, Canada". Google Maps. Retrieved 2023-12-02.
  4. ↑ "Caledon East". Visit Caledon. Retrieved 2023-12-02.
  5. ↑ "Caledon East Station". Toronto Railway Historical Association. Retrieved 2023-12-02.
  6. ↑ "Caledon". The Canadian Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2023-12-02.
  7. ↑ "Caledon - Current Development Applications". Arcgis. Retrieved 2023-12-02.
  8. ↑ "Caledon to celebrate the Grand Opening of the Caledon East Community Complex Expansion". Town of Caledon. 2023-09-07. Retrieved 2023-12-02.
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