Tag Archives: Etobicoke Ontario

A Walk Through Humber Bay Promenade Park

Posted on April 30, 2022 by Edward Brain

I recently went for a walk through Humber Bay Promenade Park, which hugs the shores of Mimico Harbour in southeast Etobicoke. Here are some pictures of my walk:

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VIRTUAL Lakeshore Santa Claus Parade 2020

Posted on December 5, 2020 by Edward Brain

Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the 2020 Lakeshore Santa Claus Parade, traditionally held on the first Saturday of December, had to be cancelled this year. However, in honour of the day which the parade was scheduled to be held, I’d … Continue reading →

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2019 Etobicoke-Lakeshore Santa Claus Parade

Posted on December 7, 2019 by Edward Brain

On December 8th, 2019 Santa Claus came to south Etobicoke for the 2019 edition of the Etobicoke-Lakeshore Santa Claus Parade. The parade included the Toronto Police’s Mounted unit, the Toronto Police Pipe Band, the Streetsville Pipe Band, various floats, and … Continue reading →

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Abandoned Stairs in Colonel Samuel Smith Park

Posted on March 22, 2019 by Edward Brain

One of my pass times is walking.  One enjoyment of walking is the ability to add in the ability to do some amateur photography and to learn about different areas, especially historical sites and locations. One a recent walk through … Continue reading →

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2018 In Review

Posted on December 31, 2018 by Edward Brain

As we are counting down the hours until 2018 begins, I would like to thank you for visiting my site this year. I would also like to highlight the past year for this site:

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Santa Claus Arrives in Etobicoke

Posted on December 2, 2018 by Edward Brain

On December 1st, 2018 the southern Etobicoke communities of New Toronto and Long Branch welcomed Santa Claus to their community with the 28th Annual Etobicoke-Lakeshore Santa Claus Parade. Here are some highlights of the parade:

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Metrolinx Open House on South Etobicoke GO Stations

Posted on July 5, 2018 by Edward Brain

On July 5th 2018 Metrolinx, the provincial organization that operates GO Transit, held an open house at Mimico Presbyterian Church to discuss their intentions to renovate their two stations in south Etobicoke, Long Branch and Mimico, and the possibility of … Continue reading →

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Streetcar Service Returns west of Humber Loop

Posted on June 24, 2018 by Edward Brain

On June 24th, 2018 the communities along Lake Ontario is southern Etobicoke finally got their streetcar service back after waiting almost a year and a half. Starting January 7th, 2017 the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) shutdown streetcar service west of … Continue reading →

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Etobicoke Point Damaged by Storm

Posted on April 24, 2018 by Edward Brain

Etobicoke Point in Humber Bay Park West suffered a fair amount of damage due to bad weather in mid-April of this year. Here are some pictures of the damage, which shows us all how dangerous Mother Nature can be:

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Etobicoke Celebrates 27th Annual Santa Claus Parade

Posted on December 3, 2017 by Edward Brain

The south Etobicoke communities of Long Branch and New Toronto celebrated their 27th annual Santa Claus parade. The parade takes place along Lake Shore Blvd. W., starting at 10 a.m. at Dwight Ave. in New Toronto.  The parade heads west … Continue reading →

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