New Condos For Sale In Etobicoke

Things to Do in Etobicoke

In Toronto, Etobicoke is the smallest of the regions (the others being Old Toronto, North York and Scarborough). Still, Etobicoke offers a lot of ways to spend your time. The subway and GO Trains cater to the area frequently so travelling to any part of Etobicoke city is quick and easy.

Etobicoke offers quite a few options when it comes to entertainment and eating. Sherway Gardens is the major shopping centre in Etobicoke and home to flagship stores like Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue and Hudsons Bay. The mall went over a major renovation and development starting in 2013, adding a new food court and more retail space. While not the size of other Toronto shopping centres — Yorkdale or Easton centre — it has a great variety of clothing, electronic and specialty stores. The mall is home to an Apple store, Saje, Nike, Samsung and Harry Rosen — it’s surely worth your time.

Surrounding this Etobicoke mall are other major retailers like Walmart, Home Depot, Staples and Sail. In case you do decide to move to Etobicoke condos, just down the street is the biggest of two Ikeas in Toronto.

Sherway gardens and other shopping malls are located in a relatively small pocket at the intersection of QEW and 427, you won’t have to drive far. This area is the hub for the majority of shopping for Etobicoke.

For a bit more adrenaline, consider the 401 Mini Indy. There’s nothing like racing your friends on the indoor track on the north side of the 401, just east of the 427. If racing around is not your thing but you can handle pain, Paintball City is just next door. Something a bit more relaxing in Etobicoke can be found at Islington Golf Club.

If you’re into horse racing or gambling, Casino Woodbine is a great place in Etobicoke to spend time. The casino has over 100 table games ranging from roulette to Texas no limits hold’em. There are over 2,000 different slot machines and over 100 dealer-assisted stadium games. While it’s not quite up to the level of gambling at Niagara Falls, this Etobicoke casino does come close. Plus, Niagara Falls is over an hour so save the drive and play locally. It’s nearer your Etobicoke condo so the location isn’t very far.

Toronto Pearson International airport is just west of Etobicoke in the neighbouring city of Mississauga. You can travel back and forth quickly through the airport. The best option is probably using the UP Express that travels from the airport right through Etobicoke into Union Station. There are two stations, including Islington Station with routes to Mississauga to the west. So if you’re a frequent air traveller, the development and condo prices in Etobicoke are pretty reasonable.

To Eat

In Toronto, Etobicoke has some great places to eat. Some of the more notable are Plan B — Handmade Burgers Boerewors and Braai (it is quite a mouthful, but these are some of the best burgers in Toronto), LaVinia Restaurant (A Mediterranean restaurant known for their seafood paella), Luci Restaurant (an elegant offering of house-made Italian) and Sushi-Ya Japanese.

And of course, the usual restaurants like the Keg Steakhouse & Bar, Canyon Creek and Moxies, if you want a more familiar location.

There are two major development areas. The first is one is Parklawn Avenue. Over the past few years, the area has been completely overhauled with development projects. Once a home for sleazy motels and other unsavoury places, Parklawn is now home to some of the best Etobicoke condos. The area’s desirability comes from being located directly beside the water.  Along the lake is the waterfront trail, attached to several different parks. When summer rolls around, it’s a great place to enjoy the sun. High Park is another great place. The park is the largest one in Toronto and features a zoo, playgrounds, a dog park and in the early spring the blooming cherry trees. It attracts thousands of visitors annually.

With all the new growth and development, Metrolinx is considering adding a new GO Train station to serve more than 5,000 riders daily. The construction is in the early stages, but this development will help with any transit congestion issues in Etobicoke. Currently, the area is serviced by street car which takes around 50 minutes to get you to Union station or another option is to take a bus to Kipling subway station, both options take at least 45 minutes. If you have a car and are not driving during rush hour, it takes 10 minutes’ time to reach downtown. That’s the best option if you want to see a show, watch a game or spend the night in the city.

The second development area is the Bloor corridor, otherwise known as central Etobicoke. When you choose this area on the map, you’ll notice that central Etobicoke is home to most middle-class residents — the condo prices reflect that too. But in terms of public transit, the subway is all you have, but it’s an easy walking distance. But unlike the Parklawn area condo units, the views in central Etobicoke are not as desirable.

When it comes to condos, Etobicoke houses several smaller pockets with properties going up like Valhalla just east of the 427. On the other side, there will be a new Tridel development project.

Condos in Etobicoke have an average price of $674 per sq ft. In new condos, Etobicoke offers smaller yet efficient floor plans compared to older condos. Condo prices like this may be too much for some, but the value the Etobicoke area gives matches. Additionally, waterfront condo prices may be more expensive. If these prices don’t fit your budget, you can try condo units in Richmond Hill or the Scarborough area.

Etobicoke has a lot to offer and considering its price difference with downtown Toronto, you can see why it will continue to grow for years to come.