Milliken, Toronto, and its pleasant tree-lined streets, parks, and delightful spots.
Appreciate the best outdoor scenery of Milliken. Enjoy and explore the large park, stroll the boardwalk and watch trumpeter swans, waterfowls enjoying a swim in the pond.
Milliken is located at the very north-east end of Toronto. The rising tide of urbanization only reached this neighbourhood in the 1980’s. In fact the last large parcel of farmland in Milliken has only recently been developed along Steeles Avenue.
This neighborhood has many outstanding features including a modern public library and neighborhood center, the beautifully designed Milliken Park, and the Milliken Park Recreational Trail which winds its way through this neighborhood.
History:
This neighbourhood was originally called Milliken’s Corners. It was named after Norman Milliken, a United Empire Loyalist, who settled here in 1807. Milliken established a lumbering business, a hotel and livery stables near the corner of Steeles Avenue and Kennedy Road.
The Milliken name is also associated with the Township of Markham located north of Steeles Avenue. In fact the Milliken Post Office established in 1859 was situated on the north side of Steeles Avenue which marks the border between Scarborough (now Toronto) and the Markham Township.
Milliken remained a rural community up until the 1970’s when its furrowed farm fields gave way to the modern subdivisions that now define this neighbourhood.
Overview:
Milliken is located at the very north-east end of Toronto. The rising tide of urbanization only reached this neighbourhood in the 1980’s. In fact the last large parcel of farmland in Milliken has only recently been developed along Steeles Avenue.
This neighbourhood has many outstanding features including a modern public library and neighbourhood centre, the beautifully designed Milliken Park, and the Milliken Park Recreational Trail which winds it’s way through this neighbourhood.
Lifestyle:
The largest shopping centre in this neighbourhood is the Milliken Wells Shopping Plaza located off McCowan Road at Alton Towers Circle. This plaza is anchored by a large supermarket and features mostly Chinese retailers including food shops, a video store, a herbal store and a variety of restaurants.
There are a number of smaller shopping plazas stretched along Steeles Avenue and on Middlefield Road at McNicoll Avenue. In addition to your everyday convenience type stores the mix of shopping here includes Chinese restaurants, herbal stores, vegetarian shops, and food markets.
Homes:
Milliken’s housing stock consists primarily of modern two-storey detached houses built in the 1980’s and 1990’s. These family style houses are small to medium in size with attached garages and private drives. The houses here are fairly close together and typically feature twenty- five to thirty-five foot lots.
Milliken also contains a handful of townhouse complexes and condominium apartment buildings located in the McCowan Road and Alton Towers Drive section of this neighbourhood.
Recreation:
Milliken Park located at Steeles Avenue and McCowan Road is ideal for picnics or large social gatherings. This park has a small banquet hall, gazebos and a beautiful garden area that is centred around an elaborately designed man made pond. Milliken Park also features a paved recreational trail and a modern children’s playground.
The Goldhawk Park Public Library and Neighbourhood Centre located at 295 Alton Towers Circle is part of a multi-use recreational complex that includes a large outdoor playing area with baseball diamonds, basketball courts and a children’s playground. This public library offers children’s programming and the neighbourhood centre has a meeting room that is used for a variety of local functions.
Transportation:
Bus routes along Brimley, McCowan, and Middlefield Roads provide connections to the Toronto Transit and Go Transit station at the Scarborough City Centre. The Steeles Avenue bus provides a connecting route to the Yonge-University-Spadina subway line
Motorists are approximately five minutes from Highway 401 on-ramps at McCowan and Brimley Roads. This highway connects commuters to the Don Valley Parkway which provides access to the downtown core.
Schools, Colleges and Universities:
PUBLIC SCHOOL
Agincourt Collegiate Institute
Address: 2621 Midland Ave, Scarborough, ON M1S 1R6, Canada | Telephone: (416) 396-6675 | Fax: (416) 396-6714 | Email: Agincourt.CI@tdsb.on.ca
“At Agincourt Collegiate Institute, an experienced and dedicated staff and a responsive student body contribute to the achievement of high standards in both curricular and extra-curricular programs. Students are encouraged to be caring, appreciative and accepting of each other’s shared aspirations as well as cultural differences. Students have the opportunity to participate in leadership activities such as athletics, clubs, music ensembles, student leadership councils and student mentoring programs.” As originally published by Agincourt Collegiate Institute
Address: 408 Port Royal Trail, Scarborough, ON M1V, Canada | Telephone:
(416) 396-5595 | Fax: (416) 396-5999 | Email: PortRoyal@tdsb.on.ca
“Port Royal, a Kindergarten to Grade 8 school, opened in 1992. The school is named after Samuel de Champlain’s Port Royal Habitation (1605), the first permanent settlement in Canada. Today, Port Royal is a Parks Canada National Historic Site in Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia. Our wonderful students are very proud of their school, that they will tell you, is the best school in Toronto! We serve a supportive community that has high expectations for educational success and achievement.” As originally published by Port Royal Public School
Address: 339 Alton Towers Cir, Scarborough, ON M1V 5H3, Canada | Telephone: 416 397-2014
“L’école Laure-Rièse est une école élémentaire qui accueille des élèves de la maternelle à la 6e année. Elle compte maintenant 208 étudiants. Notre mission en tant que communauté de Laure-Rièse est notre engagement à vivre et à promouvoir les valeurs de respect, de collaboration et de persévérance afin d’aider l’élève à développer son plein potentiel dans son cheminement scolaire.” As originally published by É Élém Laure-Rièse
Address: 300 Banbury Rd, North York, ON M2L 2W2, Canada | Telephone:
416 397-2085
“Ayant été la première école francophone du Grand Toronto, l’École secondaire Étienne-Brûlé occupe un lieu privilégié d’éducation de langue française au sein de la population de Toronto et des environs. Nous sommes le reflet de la communauté francophone torontoise actuelle. Notre école est enrichie par la présence d’élèves et de membres du personnel qui nous arrivent des quatre coins du monde et qui travaillent dans une atmosphère de respect et de collaboration.” As originally published by ÉS Étienne-Brûlé
Albert Campbell Collegiate Institute
Address: 1550 Sandhurst Cir, Scarborough, ON M1V 1S6, Canada | Telephone: (416) 396-6684 | Fax: (416) 396-6728 | Email: AlbertCampbell@tdsb.on.ca
“Albert Campbell C.I. has established a tradition of excellence. Our staff and our programs focus on student success. We are proud of our reputation as providing an academically challenging and supportive learning environment. Our curriculum focuses on performance and prepares students for university, college and the world of work.” As originally published by Albert Campbell Collegiate Institute
Address: 112 Goldhawk Trail, Scarborough, ON M1V 1W5, Canada | Telephone: (416) 396-6015 | Fax: (416) 396-6017 | Email: AgnesMacphail@tdsb.on.ca
“Agnes Macphail’s student population consists of a variety of ethnic groups, with the majority being of Chinese and Tamil decent. Our school blends the use of up-to-date educational technology with an awareness of how best to support the needs of our environment. We strive to develop a well rounded student stressing academic excellence balanced by an emphasis on character development. Our staff endeavours to support student success through their on-going participation in professional development and the establishment of a school wide professional learning community. We are also committed to creating a strong home-school partnership by developing parenting skills and empowering parents to make informed educational decisions.” As originally published by Agnes Macphail Public School
Banting and Best Public School
Address: 2690 Eglinton Ave W, Toronto, ON M6M, Canada | Telephone:
(416) 396-5800 | Fax: (416) 396-8516 | Email: Banting_Best@tdsb.on.ca
“Banting and Best Public School is one of the most northern schools in the Toronto District School Board, located near the intersection of McCowan Road and Steeles Avenue. The school opened at its current site in June 1989 with a population of 358 students. The school is named after two very famous Canadians, Dr. Frederick Banting and Dr. Charles Best, who discovered insulin in 1921. At Banting and Best P.S., we enable students to become productive, contributing members of Canadian society by providing a balanced curriculum in a supportive environment.” As originally published by Banting and Best Public School
Dr Norman Bethune Collegiate Institute
Address: 200 Fundy Bay Blvd, Scarborough, ON M1W 3G1, Canada | Telephone: (416) 396-8200 | Fax: (416) 396-8180 | Email: DrNormanBethune@tdsb.on.ca
“Bethune has a reputation for academic excellence. Students are offered the opportunity to excel in Math, Science, the Arts, Business, Computer Science and Technology. Courses in the Social Sciences and English give students a solid background in the liberal arts and prepare them for post-secondary education. Newcomers are supported in ESL classes and in programs outside the classroom that ensure they are involved in the school community. Bethune maintains close relationships with elementary schools through mentoring programs in Music, Robotics, Drama, Visual Art, Technology and Bethune’s Eco-club. Bethune also offers enrichment (Stellar) and Advanced Placement courses in Math and Science.” As originally published by Dr Norman Bethune Collegiate Institute
Lynnwood Heights Junior Public School
Address: 50 Southlawn Dr, Scarborough, ON M1S 1J1, Canada | Telephone: (416) 396-6430 | Fax: (416) 396-6432 | Email: Lynnwood@tdsb.on.ca
“Lynnwood Heights is located in the Agincourt community on the north side of Southlawn Drive. The school first opened in 1956 with a population of over 400 students. The school now serves approximately 140 students representing many different cultures. About 80% of our students have a primary language other than English. Lynnwood Heights is committed to promoting an effective partnership where open communication and collaboration are valued. We strive to maintain this team approach, as it enables our students to become productive, contributing members of our Canadian society. Students have the right to a safe and secure environment. They are taught safe practices and respect for themselves, others and the environment.” As originally published by Lynnwood Heights Junior Public School
Address: 136 Ingleton Blvd, Scarborough, ON M1V 2Y4, Canada | Telephone: (416) 396-6435 | Fax: (416) 396-3484 | Email: Macklin@tdsb.on.ca
“Macklin Public School is located in the Milliken Community on the north side of Ingleton Boulevard. The school officially opened in 1988 and received its name in honour of the Scarborough Pioneer, Marshall Macklin. Our students and staff have earned distinctions in math contests, athletic events, environmental awareness, music, literacy and history competitions. We value and encourage daily physical activity and healthy living practices.” As originally published by Macklin Public School
Henry Kelsey Senior Public School
Address: 1200 Huntingwood Dr, Scarborough, ON M1S 1K7, Canada | Telephone: (416) 396-6315 | Fax: (416) 396-8557 | Email: HenryKelsey@tdsb.on.ca
“Henry Kelsey Senior Public School was named in memory of a young employee of the Hudson’s Bay Company who was sent into the barren lands west of Hudson Bay to look for customers. In later years, he became the governor of all the Company’s posts on Hudson Bay. Henry Kelsey Senior Public School was opened in 1971. We welcome a diverse population of students drawn from seven feeder schools.” As originally published by Henry Kelsey Senior Public School
CATHOLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOL
Address: 3660 Midland Ave, Scarborough, ON M1V 5L6, Canada
“Founded in 2004, New Oriental International College (NOIC) is a Toronto based private secondary school inspected by the Ontario Ministry of Education offering Ontario Secondary School Diploma. NOIC is also an IB World School authorized for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). NOIC currently operates two campuses and one boarding facility in Toronto. 100% of its students are international and sourced from China. We have a core-competency to help Chinese students adapt to both language, culture and to prepare them for further university study in Canada. NOIC is affiliated with New Oriental Education & Technology Group (NYSE: EDU), the largest provider of private educational services in China.” As originally published by NOIC Academy
Address: 3838 Midland Ave, Scarborough, ON M1V 5K5, Canada | Telephone: 0816359465 | Email: adm@edubia.com
“Bethune International Academy is an innovative international high school and University preparatory academy, registered and approved by Ontario Ministry of Education. Located on prestigious City of Toronto, Ontario, BIA is situated in a prime location with a peaceful and elegant campus. Our Academy provides OSSD courses and University preparatory curricula. Progressive education and a vibrant school culture are the most significant features of BIA. We embrace critical thinking, social skills and entrepreneurship in our co-curriculum, involving our students in various workshops, activities and volunteering. Superior performance and exceptional outcomes by our graduates at the University level has allowed BIA to develop and further its esteemed reputation.” As originally published by Bethune International Academy
Wales College Private High School
Address: 4002 Sheppard Avenue East #518, Scarborough, ON M1S | Telephone: 416-299-9966 | Email: info@walescollege.ca
“Wales College provides high-quality and comprehensive Canadian high school credit courses, excellent staff and faculty; modern teaching methods and facilities, thereby helping students to enter top American and Canadian universities successfully. With international prestige, Wales College is located in Toronto, Ontario’s provincial capital. Our high school is complemented by being an authorized SAT test centre and IELTS test venue, further enabling our students’ admission to top Canadian and American universities.” As originally published by Wales College Private High School
Address: 4140 Finch Ave E, Scarborough, ON M1S 3T9, Canada | Telephone: (416) 297-0770 | Email: info@gibraltarleads.ca
“Gibraltar Leadership Academy is proud to be a leader in innovative Islamic education. With a focus on leadership, faith, and academics GLA students are second to none! We provide opportunities for students to enhance their leadership skills through experiential learning experiences such as co-operative education, entrepreneurial pursuits and community engagement. Through a non-traditional school day and dedicated staff, students will be given the attention needed to master subject material that will provide a deeper understanding of the course content. The mission of the Gibraltar Leadership Academy is to provide each student a diverse education in a safe, supportive environment that promotes self-discipline, motivation, and excellence in learning. Students will revive their knowledge and practice of Islam through exploration of their faith, acts of worship, and interactions with each other. The focus will be to teach students to live the tradition of Islam in a modern day context.” As originally published by Gibraltar Leadership Academy
Our Lady of Grace Catholic School
Address: 121 Brimwood Blvd, Scarborough, ON M1V 1E5, Canada | Telephone: 416-393-5372| Fax: 416-393-5598
“As a school, we are committing ourselves to creating a healthy, safe environment where everyone is respected and where individual talents are shared and treasured. We want all children to reach their full potential and to feel a sense of success. This can best be achieved when school and home communicate regularly and work together in helping our students – your children. Our Lady of Grace is blessed with many talented teachers and staff members who work diligently to provide your children with many opportunities to grow and learn. Through daily lessons, sports, and the arts, students receive the required support to put forth their best effort and to take responsibility for their choices so they can grow personally, academically, and spiritually.” As originally published by Our Lady of Grace Catholic School
Address: 260 Silver Springs Blvd, Scarborough, ON M1V 1E8, Canada | Telephone: 416-393-5373 | Fax: 416-393-5600
“At St. Sylvester Catholic School, we believe that each child is blessed with unique talents form God that are to be celebrated. Each child possesses individual strengths and areas of need that are developed and supported through the programs and services we offer. We recognize this as a staff and strive to help each child to grow and flourish in an accepting and nourishing school environment. You don’t need to look any further than the Catholic Graduate Expectations to know what our mission as as TCDSB community is. From JK to Gr. 8, we aim to help our students become effective communicators, caring family members, responsible citizens, creative, reflective and holistic thinkers, discerning believers, collaborative contributors and life long learners.” As originally published by St. Sylvester Catholic School
Address: 500 Sandhurst Cir, Scarborough, ON M1S 3Y7, Canada | Telephone:
(416) 394-3000 | Fax: (416) 394-3416 | Email:
“Le Conseil scolaire de district catholique Centre-Sud offre à l’élève une éducation de qualité dans un milieu de vie catholique et francophone où le respect de la personne, le sens d’appartenance à la collectivité franco-ontarienne, la promotion de l’excellence et l’équité sont des valeurs visibles et essentielles à son épanouissement.” As originally published by ÉÉC Saint-Jean-de-Lalande
Address: 2850 Eglinton Ave E, Scarborough, ON M1J, Canada | Telephone:
416-986-6414
“Notre établissement se veut un milieu d’apprentissage et de vie, où la francophonie et les valeurs humaines et religieuses prennent tout leur sens au sein de la communauté franco-ontarienne.” As originally published by ÉSC Père-Philippe-Lamarche
Prince of Peace Catholic School
Address: 255 Alton Towers Cir, Scarborough, ON M1V 4E7, Canada | Telephone: 416-393-5416 | Fax: 416-397-6005
“In a school community formed by Catholic beliefs and traditions, the mission of Prince of Peace, in harmony with the mission of the Toronto Catholic District School Board, is to educate students to their full potential. This is achieved by providing a safe and welcoming learning environment that is an example of a Christian community, by the integration of Gospel Values into the total learning experience and by providing continual feedback on students’ progress. We seek to provide a Catholic education that will enable our students to become responsible, self-disciplined, life-long learners and members of a caring local and global community.” As originally published by Prince of Peace Catholic School
The Divine Infant Catholic School
Address: 30 Ingleton Blvd, Scarborough, ON M1V 3H7, Canada | Telephone: 416-393-5414 | Fax: 416-393-5937
“At The Divine Infant Catholic School, we strive to ensure that each student develops to the maximum of his/her potential in the academic, spiritual, social, emotional and physical realms, all the while being cognizant of the fact that each child is also a unique individual with his/her own talents and special needs.” As originally published by The Divine Infant Catholic School
St. René Goupil Catholic School
Address: 44 Port Royal Trail, Scarborough, ON M1V 2G8, Canada | Telephone: 416-393-5408 | Fax: 416-393-5773
“St. René Goupil Catholic School serves a diverse population. The common element is the Catholic faith that each family contributes to the community. We recognize our responsibilities to teach, foster and develop the tenets and practice of the Catholic faith.” As originally published by St. René Goupil Catholic School
St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Catholic School
Address: 75 Alexmuir Blvd, Scarborough, ON M1V 1H6, Canada | Telephone: 416-393-5381 | Fax: (416) 394-3416 | Email:
“At St. Marguerite Bourgeoys School we believe that each child deserves to attend school in a safe, inclusive and healthy learning environment. We strive to challenge each child’s academic potential and to assist each pupil to grow in the Catholic faith.” As originally published by St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Catholic School
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