Black Creek Community Centre

"A Great Community Begins with a Great Community Centre" Our History:
The Black Creek Community Association started in 1953. This comprised as a group of Douglastown citizens with a desire to create a community centre. The Black Creek Elementary School was considered the hub of the community. In 1977, it closed for good and was put up for sale. The Community Association attempted to buy it at this time, but the purchase went to a local businessman who had hoped to turn it into a Muslim school. This did not pan out, and the building was dormant for about 8 years. In 1984, the BCCA took steps to become incorporated, which enabled them to obtain a Bingo licence. The BCCA worked with the Army Cadets at these bingos, and the fundraising began for a building purchase.
1984 was also the very first “Peace and Friendship Festival”, held on the grounds of the old Black Creek school. The Festival was held there for 3 years before it moved to Fort Erie and became the Friendship Festival. In 1987 the purchase of the Black Creek School was made! After being dormant for so many years, much work needed to be done to make it into what is now the Black Creek Community Centre. The hard work of the BCCA and all the support of the community has made it into the Community hub again. As well as a meeting place for many community organizations like Boy Scouts, Girl Guides, Navy League, Black Creek Quilters and the Niagara Ham Radio Club. Our facility is also available for rent, with a fully outfitted kitchen and updated washrooms.