Conclusion
Your journey along the Hidden Creek Walk has revealed the deep connections between people and waterways, from the Indigenous Nations who relied on them for travel and sustenance to the settlers who built their communities along their banks.
While urban development has altered Jaffary’s Creek, its influence on West Bolton’s landscape and history continues. The story of this creek is one of resilience: of nature adapting to human intervention and of people working to restore balance.
By caring for local waterways like Jaffray’s Creek through conservation efforts, sustainable practices, and community initiatives, we can help protect these vital ecosystems.
As you leave this walk, take a moment to reflect on the role of water in shaping the places we call home, and consider this: How can we, as Bolton residents, help protect Jaffary’s Creek and other local waterways to ensure they remain a vital part of our community for generations to come?
Resources
- Bolton Coronation Women’s Institute. Bolton-Coronation Tweedsmuir. 1973.
- Bull, Wm. Perkins. From Rattlesnake Hunt to Hockey. Perkins Bull Foundation, 1934.
- Gorman, Jerry. Bolton’s Founding Families. Bolton, Self-published, 2022.
- Various editions of the Bolton Enterprise.
- Freeman, Victoria. Where Histories Meet. University of Calgary Press. 2025.
Special Thanks
Many thanks to the following for their collaboration in researching this project.
- Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation
- Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives
- Archives of Ontario
- Bolton United Church
- Albion Bolton Historical Society
