NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH: South Etobicoke

By NextHome Staff
April 18, 2018
by Gale BeebyHousing OptionsAlthough most of Etobicoke consists of single-family homes – with many grand old mansions along Lake Shore Boulevard – many condo developments have been built along its lakefront near the mouth of the Humber River, especially in the area that used to be known as the "Motel Strip."South Etobicoke has many old communities, including Mimico, Long Branch, New Toronto, Islington Village, Markland Woods, Bloordale Gardens, Sunnylea, Alderwood and The Queensway.Click here to see a list of all the developments in Etobicoke.Leisure PursuitsWithin the boundaries of South Etobicoke, you will find three golf courses: St. George's, Islington and Markland Woods. All are private and all are spectacular. But Etobicoke is also home to other exclusive courses, including Lambton and Weston, as well as public courses Royal Woodbine, Scarlett Woods, Centennial Park and Humber Valley.There are lots of festivals and fairs, including the Etobicoke Lakeshore Mardi Gras in Colonel Samuel Smith Park. Taste of The Kingsway takes place on Bloor Street West every year, with over 30 restaurants serving up delicious food.
The skating trail at Colonel Samuel Smith Park.
Parks & Rec Etobicoke has numerous green spaces and large parks, the biggest of which are Centennial Park and the spectacular Colonel Samuel Smith Park, situated on the old asylum grounds and shared with Humber College. Here you will find a fantastic ice-skating trail in the winter that circles around in a figure eight. Here you will also be able to enjoy the scenic hiking trail along a peninsula on Lake Ontario, which provides access to the waterfront and several rocky beaches with views of the Toronto skyline. It's also a great place for watching wildlife, including over 100 species of birds, waterfowl, turtles and beavers.The Etobicoke Olympium, which opened in 1976, is a multi-purpose centre for sports and recreation and boasts a 50-metre competitive pool with diving boards, as well as basketball courts, ball hockey and volleyball courts, plus an indoor soccer facility.Retail TherapyThere are great boutiques, shops, cafés, restaurants and services along all the main avenues, most impressively along Lake Shore Boulevard and Royal York Road. Sherway Gardens is one of the premiere malls in the GTA, which is home to over 200 shops and services, including Sporting Life, Tiffany & Co., Holt Renfrew, Saks Fifth Avenue and Nordstrom. For more meagre budgets, Cloverdale Mall is sure to fit the bill.Easy AccessSeveral highways bisect and surround Etobicoke, including Highways 427, 401, 409 and the QEW. The Bloor-Danforth subway has two stops – at Kipling and Islington – and the TTC has a number of bus and streetcar routes throughout the area. GO Transit also has stations at Mimico and Long Branch, making it easy for commuters to get into downtown.

BY THE NUMBERS

Population: 345,000
WALK SCORES
Mimico: 74Long Branch: 72New Toronto: 79Islington Village: 92Markland Woods: 69Bloordale Gardens: 71Sunnylea: 56Alderwood: 70The Queensway: 82
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