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District of Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Etobicoke (pronounced /ɛˈtoʊbɨkoʊ/, the last two letters are silent) is the westernmost of the six former Metropolitan Toronto boroughs before the city of Toronto was amalgamated in 1998. It is a predominantly suburban area, intersected by several major arterial highways, and home to a population of over 500,000. Most of the borough's industry is located in the northwest corner of Etobicoke, near Pearson International Airport in adjacent Mississauga. While a majority of this enormous chunk of land is single family-homes, there are also notable enclaves of high-density high-rises apartments in the north, and low-rise apartments along Lakeshore Blvd. in the south. Other exceptions include the neighbourhood surrounding Islington subway station, at the intersection of Islington Avenue and Bloor Street which was intended as a 'downtown-west' with a transit-oriented centre integrated with a high-rise office and condo project, and plenty of street-level restaurants and shops.
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There is an impressive set of murals painted on the sides of buildings along Dundas St W in Islington Village. Islington Village is a short distance west of Montgomery's Inn making both easy to visit in one day. Islington Village has a number of shops and restaurants, and a small town atmosphere.
Montgomery's Inn, a 19th-century colonial tavern, has been a landmark in Etobicoke for over 180 years. Restored to its heyday of 1847, the Inn still extends its tradition of hospitality, started by the Montgomerys in the 1830s. Visitors can view the lodgers' bedrooms, the bar room, second floor assembly room and the Montgomery family bedrooms, sitting room and office. The inn has a tea room for visitors.
The park has hiking trails along the Humber River valley. It is a good spot to watch the fall salmon run up the Humber River. While walking from the subway station, take a look at the public spaces around the very quaint Old Mill hotel where there are some ruins of an old water mill. You cross into the park over a very attractive stone bridge built in 1916.
For railfans: GO Transit (commuter trains) and Via Rail (inter-city trains) have their maintenance facilities and storage yards here. Railfans can get great views from the Islington Avenue bridge over the yards.
This very attractive pedestrian/bicycle bridge connects the Sunnyside Boardwalk in Toronto/West End to Humber Bay Shores. The bridge is over the mouth of the Humber River, and offers a good view of the CN Tower on its south side.
This small park with decorative boulders provides views of the mouth of the Humber River, Humber Bay Arch Bridge and the CN Tower.
Butterfly Garden
A habitat created for butterflies consisting of meadow-like environment with wildflowers, tall grasses, bushes and other plants. See the web link for the best times to see butterflies, which do not like wind, rain or the mid-day heat on hot days. Even if there are no butterflies to see during your visit, there are still the wildflowers.
Humber Bay Park East has a large pond within the peninsula crisscrossed with footbridges. There is a small waterfall beside a bridge along the north side of the park. The far tip of the peninsula is rustic, and provides a view of the CN Tower in the distance.
A memorial to the victims of the Air India Flight 182 disaster caused by terrorists. The flight originated at Pearson International Airport located just outside of Toronto.
Unlike in the east park, automobiles can penetrate the 1.1 KM length of Humber Bay Park West to its end at Etobicoke Point. The west side of this park is fenced off from public access to accommodate two private boating clubs.
A lookout point with a beacon to guide boats.
This four-storey lighthouse was built in 1895 and moved to its current location in 1981. The lighthouse is in a fenced-off location (to accommodate the Mimico Cruising Club) but can be viewed from the gazebo along Mimico Waterfront Park.
This small two-storey lighthouse was built in 1895 and moved to its current location in 1981. The lighthouse is in a fenced-off location (to accommodate the Etobicoke Yacht Club) but can be viewed in the distance from the gazebo along Mimico Waterfront Park.
Mimico Waterfront Park
Eastern end of Mimico Waterfront Park.
Mimico Waterfront Park
This gazebo juts over the water, providing views of the yacht harbour and its two lighthouses.
Mimico Waterfront Park
Western end of Mimico Waterfront Park.
Thoroughbred and standardbred horse racing, gambling and restaurant on-site.
Large park with many facilities, including bike park, sports fields. During the winter, skiing and snowboarding is available; one of two locations in Toronto.
A local fish and chips franchise.
The Mexican cuisine meets the French!
Cajun cuisine.
Turkish cuisine.
Old Mill Toronto
4-star, upscale hotel. The hotel has a very quaint Tudor style. It is next to the ruins of an old water mill and is also next door to the rustic Etienne Brulé Park. Even if you are not a guest, it is pleasant to visit its public areas.
Near Hwy 27; 1 km from race track.
Two-room suites, separate bedroom with king bed and television and living room with sofa sleeper, coffee maker, dining room table with chairs. Some suites include refrigerators and microwaves. Meeting and banquet rooms accommodate up to 120. Graffiti's Italian Eatery & Saloon on-site with room service. News stand and souvenir shop, Stay & Fly packages.
Includes airport shuttle and Wi-Fi. Fitness centre, on-site dining.
Hosts a farmers' market Saturdays, June-October, 8AM-2PM
Post office outlet within Shoppers Drugmart store.
200 stores. Post office outlet within Shoppers Drugmart store.
The main attraction is Fantasy Fair, an indoor amusement park. Otherwise the mall is rundown with many shop vacancies.
Bloor Street between Prince Edward Drive and Brentwood Road is lined with stores and restaurants on both sides of the street. Post office outlet within Shoppers Drugmart store (3010 Bloor St W).
With attractions spread out and free parking available at most places, car is the most common and easiest way to get around.
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