Islington-City Centre is an Etobicoke favourite. It’s bounded by Rathburn Road to the north, Islington Avenue to the east, Bloor Street to the south, Mimico Creek to the west. There are lots of reasons people are choosing to call Islington-City Centre home and invest in Islington-City Centre real estate.
Known by a variety of names like Islington Village, Six Points, and Etobicoke City Centre, the Islington – City Centre neighbourhood is a bustling business and commercial district as well as a thriving scene for new and established Etobicoke condos. The ‘Six-Point’ intersection where Bloor, Dundas, and Kipling has recently gone through a massive redevelopment.
Situated around the historic town of Islington, there is a clear suburban quality along Bloor Street and Burnhamthorpe Road. Single-family houses with green lawns and rows of trees can be found along many of the winding streets, with small shopping plazas interspersed.
When it comes to Etobicoke Condos For Sale and for rent in Islington – City Centre, there are many mid and high-rise developments near Dundas Street West and Kipling Avenue, as well as some new projects appearing along The Queensway. Offering new homeowners an affordable entrance into the area, these new condos also bring convenience with a lot of shopping and dining options from Cloverdale Mall, Sherway Gardens, and Etobicoke’s local IKEA. Outdoor recreation is also a big part of the neighbourhood, with many parks sprinkled throughout, including Tom Riley Park.
The neighbourhood offers convenience with local shops and restaurants and a great mix of real estate price points from contemporary condos to luxury homes.
- Dimpflmeier Bakery
- Yellow Cup Cafe
- Village of Islington Shops, Restaurants and Services
- Tom Riley Park
- Sherway Gardens
- Cloverdale Mall
- Wedgewood Park with Skating Rink, Playground, Tennis Courts and Outdoor Pool
- Frenchie’s Doughnuts
- Six Points Plaza featuring stores such as Shoppers Drug Mart, Bulk Barn, Bake Sale and Valley Farms Produce
Home to the Kipling Subway Station and GO Train commuter station, the ease and convenience of getting around Islington – City Centre is one of the neighbourhood’s top selling points. The neighbourhood is also home to Islington Subway Station. For drivers, the 427 Highway borders the area, leading north to the 401 and south to the Gardiner Expressway.
