Shoreacres Creek

Geographic

The Shoreacres Creek watershed is roughly bounded by Lake Ontario to the south, Guelph Line to the west, No. 1 Side Road to the north and Burloak Drive to the east. The Shoreacres Creek originates above the Niagara Escarpment and drains in a west to east direction. At Lake Ontario, Shoreacres Creek has a drainage area of approximately 12.3 km2. Shoreacres Creek for the most part has been channelized. The remaining natural portions are located above Dundas Street and a 1 km long section downstream of Spruce Street.

Political

The Shoreacres Creek watershed is located entirely within the City of Burlington and the Region of Halton.

Environmental

Most of the Shoreacres Creek is a grass-lined channel with little or no riparian vegetation.