John Scarlett (Toronto)
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John Scarlett (1777–1865) was a merchant-miller who played a significant role in the development of the part of the historic York Township that later became the Junction neighbourhood of Toronto, Ontario.
Runnymede, built 1838
Humber River (Ontario)
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The Humber River is a river in Southern Ontario, Canada. It is in the Great Lakes Basin, is a tributary of Lake Ontario and is one of two major rivers on either side of the city of Toronto, the other being the Don River to the east. It was designated a Canadian Heritage River on September 24, 1999.
The Humber River in Toronto
By the 17th century the area was a crucial point for travel, with the Humber River making up the southern portion of the Toronto Passage.
The Humber River saw water levels rise significantly after Hurricane Hazel. The resulting flood devastated nearby residences on Raymore Drive.
The mouth of the Humber River at Lake Ontario