Islington. A mural-lined main street and quick subway access give this west-end pocket of Toronto an easy rhythm, where errands, espresso, and evening strolls often happen along Dundas Street West. Commuters appreciate Line 2 at Islington Station, while food lovers drift south to the boutique patios and bakeries of nearby The Kingsway. The result is a neighborhood that feels plugged in without losing its everyday warmth.
History is close at hand: the 1830s-era Montgomery’s Inn hosts exhibits and a lively farmers’ market, anchoring community life with heritage charm and locally sourced fare. Green space is generous, too. Families and weekend athletes gravitate to Tom Riley Park for tennis, skating, and long shaded walks, while golfers prize the private fairways of Islington Golf Club, a mature course threading along Mimico Creek.
Schools are a strong suit: Islington Junior Middle School and Etobicoke Collegiate Institute offer well-regarded academic and extracurricular options, and local Catholic schools provide additional choice. Daily conveniences are easy—grocers, pharmacies, and fitness studios cluster around the subway, and the area’s “Village of Murals” turns routine errands into an open-air gallery tour. With ongoing streetscape improvements and transit connections linking downtown and the airport corridor, residents can scale their lifestyles without sacrificing time.
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