Etobicoke

Etobicoke (pronounced a-Toe-ba-co) is the western region of Toronto. It is bordered on the south by Lake Ontario, on the east by the Humber River, on the west by the city of Mississauga, and on the north by the city of Vaughan. In 1998 Etobicoke was one of the six municipalities that were amalgamated to the City of Toronto. Currently the population of Etobicoke is 350,000.

Etobicoke has the lowest population density out of the former cities and boroughs that currently make up the city of Toronto. It has numerous public parks, notable among them is James Gardens on the banks of the Humber River. The park includes seasonal flowers, walkways, a rock garden, streams, and waterfalls. It is a very popular site for taking wedding photographs. The Humber Bay park is mostly located in Etobicoke.

Etobicoke is home to Humber College, University of Guelph-Humber, Woodbine Race Track and Slots, Woodbine Centre and Sherway Gardens Shopping Centre.

Quick Real Estate Statistics on March 2006:

Average price for a home: $370,000

Average days on market: 33

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