Toronto/Etobicoke

By plane

• Etobicoke is directly across the Toronto-Mississauga border from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Canada's largest. Two Toronto TTC bus routes (52 and 192) serve Malton; both must cross Etobicoke to reach the subway at Lawrence West (52) or Kipling (192). Premium fares apply if travelling beyond the airport into Malton village (effectively, the standard TTC fare plus the equivalent of the Mississauga MiWay fare).

By rail

• Most intercity rail goes to Union Station in downtown Toronto, but a few "GO" commuter trains do stop in Etobicoke on their way into the city from points further west. Etobicoke's GO stations are on three different lines, which all converge in downtown Toronto at Union Station:

• Long Branch and Mimico are on the Lakeshore line (Hamilton-Toronto-Oshawa daily), the summer weekend service to Niagara passes through without stopping here.
• Kipling is on the Milton line (Milton-Mississauga-Toronto, weekdays) and connects directly to the otherwise little-used TTC subway station of the same name.
• Etobicoke North is on the Kitchener line (Kitchener-Guelph-Georgetown-Brampton-Malton-Toronto, weekdays)

By intercity bus

• Most intercity bus ends at Bay/Dundas in downtown Toronto, although a handful serve Malton airport directly from Ontario cities such as Kingston and Peterborough
• GO commuter bus services stop at the Etobicoke North rail station, at the Woodbine mall/racetrack (Hwy. 27 @ Rexdale Blvd) and at Dixon @ Martin Grove Rd.

By subway

• Etobicoke is the western endpoint of Toronto's subway system and has four stations (Kipling, Islington, Royal York, Old Mill) on the Bloor-Danforth line 2.

By local bus

• From Mississauga, many (if not most) local routes use Islington TTC station in Etobicoke as the primary transfer point into Toronto. Mississauga "MiWay" transfers or transfers from other systems are not valid fare media on TTC vehicles within Toronto.
• From Brampton (Züm) and Vaughan (York Region YRT, Viva), city bus connections lead to the Humber College North Campus in the northwest corner of Etobicoke

• TTC (393-INFO, +1 416-393-4636 or ttc.ca) provides local city bus, streetcar and subway system within metropolitan Toronto, including Etobicoke

• Islington Village murals

  address: Dundas St W between Islington Ave and Bloor St W
  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

  phone: +1 416-394-8113
  address: 4709 Dundas St W at Islinton Ave
  Montgomery's Inn, an 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 barroom, second floor assembly room and the Montgomery family bedrooms, sitting room and office. The inn has a tea room for visitors.

• Etienne Brulé Park

  address: 13 Crosby Ave
  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.

• GO Transit Willowbrook Rail Maintenance Facility & Via Rail Toronto Maintenance Centre

  address: 830 Islington Ave
  For railfans: Both 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.

Humber Bay Shores

• Humber Bay Arch Bridge

  address: Martin Goodman Trail & Humber River
  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.

• Sheldon Lookout

  address: Martin Goodman Trail
  This small park with decorative boulders provides views of the mouth of the Humber River, Humber Bay Arch Bridge and the CN Tower.

• Humber Bay Butterfly Habitat

  address: Humber Bay Park East
  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 EastHumber 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.

• Air India 182 Memorial

  address: Humber Bay East Park
  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.

• Etobicoke Point

  address: Humber Bay Park West
  A lookout point with a beacon to guide boats.

• Large lighthouse

  address: Humber Bay Park West
  This four-story 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.

• Small lighthouse

  address: Humber Bay Park West
  This small two-story 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.

• Humber Bay Promenade ParkEastern end of Mimico Waterfront Park.

• GazeboThis gazebo juts over the water, providing views of the yacht harbour and its two lighthouses.

• Norris Crescent ParketteWestern end of Mimico Waterfront Park.

• A walk/jog/cycle path along the Etobicoke Creek (the Etobicoke-Mississauga border) stretches from Neilson Park Community Centre to Centennial Park. Millwood Park, near the centre of this path in the quiet residential community of Markland Wood, has some of Etobicoke's oldest growth forest and an oak tree that dates back over 300 years.

• Woodbine Racetrack

  phone: +1 416-675-7223
  address: 555 Rexdale Blvd.
  Thoroughbred and standardbred horse racing, gambling and restaurant on-site.

• Centennial Park

  phone: +1-416-394-8750
  address: 256 Centennial Park Rd
  Large park with many facilities, including bike park, sports fields. During the winter, skiing and snowboarding is available; one of two locations in Toronto.

Shopping malls

• Humbertown Mall

  phone: +1 416-239-2012
  address: 270 The Kingsway
  Post office outlet within Shoppers Drugmart store.

• Sherway Gardens

  phone: +1 416-621-1070
  address: 25 The West Mall
  200 stores. Post office outlet within Shoppers Drugmart store.

• Woodbine Centre

  phone: +1 416-674-5200
  address: 500 Rexdale Blvd

Shopping districts

• The Kingsway

  address: Bloor St W at Royal York Rd
  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).

• Anatolia Restaurant

  phone: +1 416-207-0596
  address: 5112 Dundas St W
  Turkish cuisine.

• LaVinia Restaurant

  phone: +1 647-748-2350
  address: 2350 Lake Shore Blvd W
  Spanish cuisine.

• Halibut House Fish & Chips

  phone: +1 416-551-2283
  address: 2814 Lake Shore Blvd
  A local fish and chips franchise.

• Huevos Gourmet

  phone: +1 416-503-4313
  address: 2888 Lake Shore Blvd W
  The Mexican cuisine meets the French!

• New Orleans Seafood & Steakhouse

  phone: +1 416-766-7001
  address: 267 Scarlett Rd
  Cajun cuisine.

• Galata Cafe

  phone: +1 647-351-4888
  address: 5122 Dundas St. West
  Turkish Cuisine

• The Old Mill Inn

  phone: +1 416-236-2641
  address: 21 Old Mill Rd
  4-star, upscale hotel. The hotel has a very quaint Tudor style. It is located 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.

• Woodbine Hotel and Suites

  phone: +1 416-743-9997
  address: 30 Vice Regent Blvd.
  Near Hwy 27; 1km from race track.

Airport hotels

• Courtyard by Marriott

  phone: +1 416-675-0411
  address: 231 Carlingview Drive

• International Plaza

  phone: +1 416-244-1711
  address: 655 Dixon Road

• Toronto Airport Marriott Hotel

  phone: +1-416-674-9400
  address: 901 Dixon Rd

• Quality Suites Toronto Airport

  phone: +1 416-674-8442
  address: 262 Carlingview Dr.
  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.

• Radisson Suite Hotel Toronto Airport

  phone: +1 416-242-7400
  address: 640 Dixon Road
  Includes airport shuttle and Wi-Fi. Fitness centre, on-site dining.

• Travelodge Hotel Toronto Airport/Dixon Road

  phone: +1-416-674-2222
  address: 925 Dixon Road