Etobicoke is generally divided into three large areas that correspond to three political ridings:
1. Lakeshore – Is comprised of three former municipalities that were established during the first half of the twentieth century: Long Branch, Mimico and New Toronto and then eventually Alderwood joined this area. Alderwood was originally a suburb of New Toronto. Generally speaking the homes in “Lakeshore” has a good mix of long standing residents who have lived there for up to 50 years and young professionals starting families. Lakeshore is a great area to invest in as there are many homes being torn down and rebuilt and just as many being “topped up”.
2. Central Etobicoke – Is a vast area that includes many communities, which I have listed below) and includes Etobicoke’s most exclusive neighbourhoods. Most of the homes are single family dwellings on large treed lots and wide streets. Central Etobicoke for the most part is a great place to live with a pretty peaceful lifestyle.
3. North Etobicoke – This community grew out of two formerly private roads, Albion Road and Rexdale Blvd). These roads were originally constructed across farms in North Etobicoke to be used as a shortcut for people travelling to modern Brampton. North Etobicoke is now comprised of single family homes as well as many apartment buildings.
Why we like it:
Etobicoke is a great place to live if you are raising a family or appreciate a quieter lifestyle all the while having very easy accessibility to the downtown core. Driving around you’ll notice the homes are set back further from the road and the lots themselves are wider, usually 50 feet across. There isn’t much traffic congestion and there is a big absence of sirens and police cars racing by. There is great pride of homeownership and you’ll notice that there always seems to be a renovation of one sort or another happening.
Etobicoke is ideal for the car owner. Several major highways such as QEW, The Gardiner, 27, 427, 401, 409 and 407 are easily accessible. Big bonus: The airport is less than 20 minutes away from almost any point in Etobicoke.
Public Transportation:
The Bloor-Danforth subway system is located at Kipling and Dundas. This is the furthest west station followed by Islington Subway Station and Royal York Subway Station. Public transportation is very good in Etobicoke with many bus routes servicing all parts. An LRT line is in the works and it’ll run across Eglinton Avenue between Renforth and Kennedy Station. This will greatly enhance current accessibility to Toronto’s downtown core. Etobicoke also has four GO stations: Etobicoke North Station (Belfield and 401/409), Kipling Station (located at Kipling station), Long Branch Station (located at the foot of Brown’s Line on Lake Shore) and Mimico Station (located at Royal York a few block north of Lake Shore). Etobicoke is also connected to MiWay which will take you into every corner of Mississauga.
Public Schools:
- John D Parker Public School (Grades JK-05) – 202 Mount Olive Dr., Etobicoke, ON M9V3Z5 SEE WEBSITE
- Braeburn Public School (Grades JK-05) – 15 Tanridge Cres, Etobicoke, ON M2J3Y6 SEE WEBSITE
- Humberwood Downs Public (Grades JK-08) – 850 Humberwood Blvd, ON M9W7A6 SEE WEBSITE
- Wedgewood Public School (Grades JK-05) – 5 Swan Ave, Etobicoke, ON M9B1V1 SEE WEBSITE
- Millwood Public School (Grades JK-05) – 222 Mill Rd, Etobicoke, ON M9C1Y2 SEE WEBSITE
- Sunnylea Public (Grades JK-05) – 35 Glenroy Ave, Etobicoke, ON M8Y2M2 SEE WEBSITE
- Seventh Street Public School (Grades JK-05) – 101 Seventh St, Etobicoke, ON M8V3B5 SEE WEBSITE
- Briarcrest Public School (Grades JK-05) – 60 Wellesworth Dr, Etobicoke, ON M9C4R3 SEE WEBSITE
- Rosethorn Public (Grades JK-5) – 2 Remington Dr, Etobicoke, ON M9A2J1 SEE WEBSITE
- Princess Margaret Public School (Grades JK-5) – 65 Tromley Dr, Etobicoke ON M9B5Y7 SEE WEBSITE
Separate
There are also many excellent Catholic schools in Etobicoke. These are the top five
- St Clement (Grades K-8) – 4319 Bloor Street West, Etobicoke, ON M9C2A2 SEE WEBSITE
- Holy Angels (Grades K-8) – 65 Jutland Road, Etobicoke ON M8Z2G6 SEE WEBSITE
- Christ the King (Grades K-8) – 3672 Lake Shore Blvd West, Toronto, ON M8W1N6 SEE WEBSITE
- Transfiguration (K-8) – 55 Ludstone Drive, Weston, IN M9R2J2 SEE WEBSITE
- Nativity of Our Lord (K-8) – 35 Saffron Crescent, Etobicoke ON M9C3T8 SEE WEBSITE
Private schools
- Olivet School (Grades PS-5) – 279 Burnhamthorpe Road, Etobicoke, ON, M9B1Z6 SEE WEBSITE
- Kingsley Primary School (Grades JK-8) – 3692 Bloor Street West, Etobicoke, ON M9B1M3 SEE WEBSITE
- Kingsway College School (Grades Nursery/Toddler -8) – 4600 Dundas Street West, Etobicoke, ON M9A1A5 SEE WEBSITE
- Newton’s Grove School (Grades K-12) – 6850 Goreway Drive, Etobicoke, ON L4V1V7 SEE WEBSITE
- Mildenhall School (Grades preschool -8) – 35 Ourland Ave, Etobicoke, ON M8Z4E1 SEE WEBSITE
Via Allegro – 1750 The Queensway
Merlot – 2994 Bloor St W
Yellow Cup Cafe – 255 The East Mall
Spoon & Fork – 1233 The Queensway
Mrakovic Deli – 44 Wellesworth Dr
Fit OrganiX – 730 Brown’s Line
Thrive Organic Kitchen – 3473 Lake Shore Blvd W
Vibo Restaurant 2995 Bloor St W
San Remo Bakery – 374 Royal York Rd
Bars
The Crooked Cue – 3056 Bloor St W
The Monk’s Kettle – 3073 Bloor St W
The Longest Yard – 3313 Bloor St W
Coffee
Black Goat Cafe – 3261 Lake Shore Blvd W
Birds and Beans – 2413 Lake Shore Blvd W
Fair Grounds Organic Cafe – 3875 Lake Shore Blvd W
Java Joe’s Cafe – 4242 Dundas St W
Artisano Bakery Cafe – 1020 Islington Ave
Coffee Tree Roastery – 2412 Bloor Street W
Creme De La Creme Cafe – 2991 Bloor St W
Jules Cafe Patisserie – 2898 Bloor St W
Coffee Demetre Kingsway – 2962 Bloor St W
Costco – 50 Queen Elizabeth Blvd https://www.costco.ca/warehouse-locations/etobicoke-on-524.html
Grocery
Loblaws – 380 The East Mall https://www.loblaws.ca/store-locator/The%20East%20Mall,%20Etobicoke/1066?storeId=1066
Sobeys – 125 The Queensway – http://www.sobeys.com/en/stores/sobeys-queensway/?f=889
Sobeys – 1255 The Queensway – http://www.sobeys.com/en/stores/sobeys-kipling/?f=889
Mike’s Fish Market – 55 Vansco Rd
Cheese Boutique – 45 Ripley Ave http://www.cheeseboutique.com/
Saks Food Hall by Pusateri’s – 25 The West Mall https://www.pusateris.com/
Queen’s Pasta – 60 Newcastle St http://queenspasta.com/
The Beer Store – There are many beer stores in Etobicoke here is the general website http://www.thebeerstore.ca/
LCBO – There are many liquor stores in Etobicoke here is the general website http://www.lcbo.com/content/lcbo/en.html#.WPYg_HTyt-U