Etobicoke

城市概覽

Etobicoke has some pocketed communities, such as the shops on Bloor Street West near the Royal York subway station. Abundant with restaurants such as the French Merlot, Spanish Barcelona's and Italian cuisine it is rather nice to take a stroll before dinner and experience some smaller, community oriented shops. The Kingsway area has always been known for its opulence. Large, older homes have a lot of character and full-grown trees that canopy the roads in the area. They are particularly beautiful in the autumn season. Surrounded by trails that connect Etobicoke's many parks, residents are often found jogging, bike riding or going for a stroll. The Terry Fox Run landmarks can be found throughout the trails. The crown jewel of Etobicoke parks is Centennial Park, a 525-acre park inaugurated in 1967 on the occasion of Canada's centennial birthday. Today it offers Etobians myriad opportunities for: skiing, BMX biking, Frisbee golf, go-carts, a 27-hole public golf course & driving range, double indoor hockey rink, as well as hiking, trails, fishing, soccer and baseball fields, and plenty of free parking. It also plays host to many seasonal festivals including Ribfest and Jerkfest.

如何抵達

By plane Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ IATA), on the city border with Mississauga, is served by two bus routes; both cross Etobicoke to reach the subway: Lawrence West (52) or Airport Express (900). A taxi from the airport to locations throughout Etobicoke costs $24-47.

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 service ends at Bay/Dundas in downtown Toronto, although a handful serve Toronto Pearson 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 and 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 light rail Line 6 Finch West is a light-rail line running westbound from Finch West Station on Line 1 Yonge–University to Humber College in Etobicoke. Running mostly along Finch Avenue West, it serves six on-street stops between Rowntree Mills and Westmore in Etobicoke. Remember to pay/validate your fare before boarding a Line 6 train.

By local bus From Mississauga, Kipling TTC station is the main terminal for buses connecting to the subway. There is no free trans

當地交通

With attractions spread out and free parking available at most places, car is the most common and easiest way to get around.

TTC, ☏ +1 416-393-4636, provides local city bus, streetcar and subway system within metropolitan Toronto, including Etobicoke

必看景點

1 Islington Village murals, Dundas St W between Islington Ave and Bloor St W (take the 37 Islington bus to Dundas St from Islington Station on subway line 2). 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. (updated Dec 2015) 2 Montgomery's Inn, 4709 Dundas St W at Islinton Ave (take the 37 Islington bus to Dundas St from Islington Station on subway line 2), ☏ +1 416-394-8113. 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. (updated Dec 2015) 3 Etienne Brulé Park, 13 Crosby Ave (from Old Mill Subway Stn along Old Mill Rd over a stone bridge). 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. (updated Jan 2016) 4 GO Transit Willowbrook Rail Maintenance Facility & Via Rail Toronto Maintenance Centre, 830 Islington Ave (501 streetcar to Islington Ave and then walk ½ km north, or 110 bus to Judson St). 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. (updated Jan 2016)

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體驗活動

A walk, jog and 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. 1 Woodbine Racetrack, 555 Rexdale Blvd, ☏ +1 416-675-7223. Thoroughbred and standardbred horse racing, gambling and restaurant on-site. 2 Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame, 555 Rexdale Boulevard (At west entrance of Woodbine Racetrack near Pearson Airport), ☏ +1 416 417-9404, [email protected]. (updated May 2019) 3 Centennial Park, 256 Centennial Park Rd (Exit Highway 427 at Rathburn Rd W), ☏ +1-416-394-8750. Large park with many facilities, including bike park, sports fields. During the winter, skiing and snowboarding is available; one of two locations in Toronto. (updated Dec 2017)

購物

1 Etobicoke Civic Centre, 399 The West Mall. Hosts a farmers' market Saturdays, June-October, 8AM-2PM

Shopping malls 2 Humbertown Mall, 270 The Kingsway (Bus 48 to Strath Humber Ct from Royal York Stn), ☏ +1 416-239-2012, fax: +1 416-239-1912. Post office outlet within Shoppers Drugmart store. 3 Sherway Gardens, 25 The West Mall (Bus 80 to 1800 The Queensway), ☏ +1 416-621-1070. open until 9pm daily / 6pm Sunday. 200 stores. Post office outlet within Shoppers Drugmart store. 4 Woodbine Centre, 500 Rexdale Blvd (Bus 11 or 12), ☏ +1 416-674-5200. M-F 10AM-9PM, Sa 9:30AM-6PM, Sun noon-5PM. T