Teston, Vaughan Explained

Official Name:Teston
Settlement Type:Neighbourhood
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Canada
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1:Ontario
Subdivision Type2:Regional municipality
Subdivision Name2:York
Subdivision Type3:City
Subdivision Name3:Vaughan
Timezone:EST
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Coordinates:43.8694°N -79.5406°W
Area Code:905 and 289
Blank Name:NTS Map
Blank Info:030M13
Blank1 Name:GNBC Code
Blank1 Info:FCVNX

Teston is a suburban neighbourhood and former hamlet located at the intersection of Teston Road and Jane Street, in the City of Vaughan, Ontario, at the northern edge of the city's developed area. The Teston United Church and some homes of early settlers are still standing to this day, but the rapid development of Vaughan has impacted the area in recent years.

In early 2005, the Teston United Church was unsuccessfully relocated, meaning that lifting and flotation to an alternate site could not be accomplished. Parts of the church were distributed before it was completely demolished.[1] The only visible remnants of the hamlet today run from Kleinberg to Keele Street, and continue east of Maple, eventually becoming Elgin Mills Road at Bathurst Street.

In 2010, a major archeological discovery was made on the south side of the road, as road crews discovered an aboriginal burial ground just east of Jane Street.[2]

References

43.8694°N -79.5406°W

Notes and References

  1. Peter Kuitenbrouwer, National Post, Giving Peace a chance in Muslim suburbia, October 6, 2007.
  2. Cf. Gail Swainson, Toronto Star, First Nations want say in the preservation of important archaeological sites in Ontario, August 29, 2010; U of T basements hold thousands of remains, September 3, 2010; First Nation battles for history in court, September 10, 2010.