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History:
The Elms neighborhood is named after the former Elms Golf Club, which occupied all of the land between Islington Avenue and Albion Road, north of Hadrian Drive. Another large golf course named Pine Point was located just south of the Elms course. The Pine Point clubhouse is still standing in Pine Point Park, where it now serves as the home of the Thistletown Lions Club. The Pine Point Golf Course was sold in the early 1950’s to the same developers who built the Rexdale neighborhood. In fact, the area south of Hadrian Drive is still sometimes referred to as “Old Rexdale.” The Elms Golf course site was developed much later in the mid 1960’s. The Elms Ratepayers Association was formed in the 1970’s in opposition to the Wilson Avenue extension which would have cut a wide swath through the ravine valley in the center of this neighborhood. The residents association won this battle. Their most recent accomplishment was their successful lobbying for the Northern Elms Public Library which opened in the Rexdale Plaza in 1995.
Overview:
The Elms is a diverse community made up of people from a wide variety of economic and cultural backgrounds. The Elms neighborhood is located next to the very scenic Humber River Valley corridor. As a result, there are plenty of parks, mature trees, and varied topography. The peaceful tranquility of this area is intermittently broken by the roar of airplanes which fly above The Elms neighborhood enroute to nearby Pearson International Airport.
Homes:
The Elms neighborhood contains a large assortment of houses built mostly during the 1950’s and 1960’s. These houses are generally well-kept and nicely landscaped. Many of these properties back onto ravine or parkland. The various house styles found in this neighborhood include ranch, contemporary and raised bungalows, split-level homes, storey-and-a-half houses, detached, two-storey Georgian Revival homes and some newer custom built housing. The residential pocket east of Albion Road around Summerlea Park has some continuity in housing from the west side of Albion Road however this residential pocket also features low-rise rental apartment buildings and townhouses that are owned and operated by the Metro Toronto Housing Authority.
Lifestyle:
Rexdale Plaza located off Islington Avenue at Rexdale Boulevard, features a large Asian Supermarket, lots of bargain and discount stores, sports and children’s wear, professional offices, a women’s health club and the Northern Elms Public Library. Islington Avenue and Albion Road both contain clusters of small shopping plazas that include a vast array of food shops and restaurants from a cross-section of cultures.
Parks, Recreation & Culture
The Elms Community School, located at 45 Golfdown Road, has an indoor swimming pool and gymnasiums. During the school year, this center offers preschool, children, youth, and adult programming. Some of these programs include dance classes, piano lessons, gymnastics, cartooning, ballet, and drama classes. Programming is halted during the summer when the Elms summer camp program begins. Every year in June The Elms Community School hosts an annual “Fun Day” where neighborhood residents come together to enjoy games, a garage sale, entertainment, and a barbecue.
The Berry Creek Valley that runs through the center of this neighborhood is a watershed of the Humber River Valley. Elms Park is located in the section of the Berry Creek Valley between Islington Avenue and Norfield Crescent. This park contains a paved walking trail and a children’s playground.
The West Humber Parkland Trail can be accessed off Albion Road at the north end of this neighborhood. This 5.5-kilometer paved trail follows the valley to the Humber Arboretum where a large variety of plants and wildlife can be discovered. Across the street from the West, Humber Trail parking lot is Summerlea Park. This pretty park includes a baseball diamond, a children’s playground, and tennis courts which are used as an artificial ice rink in the wintertime.
Pine Point Park is a long linear park that forms the southern boundary of this neighborhood. This multi-use recreational park includes the Pine Point Indoor Arena which is the home of the Etobicoke Hockey League, a figure skating club, and a ball hockey league.
Next to the Arena is the Pine Point Banquet Hall which hosts a variety of social, cultural, and business events. Pine Point Park also includes four clay surface tennis courts, an outdoor pool, an outdoor hockey rink, a sports field, and a children’s playground. In addition, this park is also the starting point for a 1.7-kilometer paved trail with bridges across the Humber River and nearby Berry Creek.
The Humber Valley Golf Course located at Albion Road and Beattie Avenue is a par 70 course with a combination of links and valley land holes.
Transportation:
Bus lines both on Islington Avenue and on Albion Road connect passengers to the Islington station on the Bloor-Danforth subway line. Motorists are less than five minutes from the Islington Avenue and the Weston Road on-ramps to Highway 401, which links drivers to Toronto’s network of commuter highways.
Schools:
Elms-Old Rexdale has 12 Public schools, 3 Catholic schools, and 2 Private in this neighborhood, your kids can get a great education.
PUBLIC SCHOOL
Emery Collegiate Institute
Address: 3395 Weston Rd, North York, ON M9M 2V9, Canada | Telephone: (416) 395-3220 | Fax: (416) 395-4193 | Email: Emery@tdsb.on.ca
“Emery C.I. is a school that fosters lifelong learning. We strive to provide innovative and relevant programs in a safe and nurturing environment. Staff, students, parents, and community partners play a pivotal role in our common pursuit of excellence. We challenge our students to excel through active participation, incorporating both leadership and scholarship. We also encourage personal growth in our students, assisting them in becoming confident, independent thinkers who are aware of their strengths in a competitive and dynamic society. We are proud of the caring staff at Emery, who enrich the academic curriculum by providing many co-curricular programs for students. In May 2011, Emery celebrated 50 years of Excellence in Education.” As originally published by Emery Collegiate Institute
Kipling Collegiate Institute
Address: 380 The Westway, Etobicoke, ON M9R, Canada | Telephone: (416) 394-7930 | Fax: (416) 394-6170 | Email: Kipling@tdsb.on.ca
“Kipling Collegiate Institute (KCI) is a small school with a strong academic focus that is enhanced by our unique Science, Technology, Engineering & Math program. STEM is embedded across the curriculum. At Kipling, we believe in nurturing the needs of the whole learner. We offer an excellent academic program integrated with modern technology, active community service, and a wide range of clubs and activities. We are a small, multicultural community school prioritizing respect, dignity, and understanding for each individual and the community as a whole.” As originally published by Kipling Collegiate Institute
Boys Leadership Academy
Address: 45 Golfdown Dr, Etobicoke, ON M9W, Canada | Telephone: (416) 394-7900 | Fax: (416) 394-7306 | Email: BoysLeadershipAcademy@tdsb.on.ca
“The Boys Leadership Academy has been created to explore ways that teachers can make use of the Ontario Curriculum and change the delivery methods in order to better engage your child in his learning. Boys have been underperforming compared to girls across the TDSB and this academy is focused on finding ways to reverse this alarming trend. It is a work in progress; however, as the team continues to work together with your sons, we are rapidly learning how best to achieve this. The Academy was created in September 2012 and began with classes from Grade 4 to Grade 6. It has expanded to Grade 4 – 8.” As originally published by Boys Leadership Academy
É Élém Félix-Leclerc
Address: 50 Celestine Dr, Etobicoke, ON M9R 3N3, Canada | Telephone: 416 397-2075
“C’est un grand honneur pour le personnel de l’école de recevoir 288 élèves, représentant la diversité francophone. Nous sommes fiers de leur offrir un environnement chaleureux où il fait bon apprendre. Chaque élève avec ses propres besoins et intérêts, trouvera les moyens de toujours apprendre et d’assouvir sa curiosité et son questionnement. La technologie est là pour l’appuyer dans son cheminement. L’amélioration du rendement de l’élève et le maintien de son bien-être sont les axes forts du plan d’amélioration de l’école Félix Leclerc.” As originally published by É Élém Félix-Leclerc
Elmlea Junior School
Address: 50 Hadrian Dr, Etobicoke, ON M9W 1V4, Canada | Telephone: (416) 394-7910 | Fax: (416) 394-7599 | Email: Elmlea@tdsb.on.ca
“Ecole Elmlea Junior School is located in the Rexdale community at the 401 and Islington Avenue. The school opened in 1952 for English learners in the local attendance area. In 1976, French Immersion students from various home schools located between Eglinton and Steeles Avenue began to attend. Elmlea serves close to 500 students representing a number of different language and cultural groups. It is a dual-track school offering both regular English and French Immersion programs and remains the French Immersion Home School for many area feeder schools.” As originally published by Elmlea Junior School
Gulfstream Public School
Address: 20 Gulfstream Rd, North York, ON M9M 1S3, Canada | Telephone: (416) 395-2520 | Fax: (416) 395-4189 | Email: Gulfstream@tdsb.on.ca
“Gulfstream Public School is located between Finch and Sheppard Avenues, east of the Humber River and west of Weston Road. Gulfstream serves approximately 520 students, including 27 identified Special Education students. Gulfstream is a school environment that welcomes the community with programs for parents and students as well as an in house child care center. We are a Kindergarten to Grade Eight school with Full-Day Kindergarten. With approximately 110 Kindergarten students staying for the full day, we are a very busy and active school environment.” As originally published by Gulfstream Public School
Valleyfield Junior School
Address: 35 Saskatoon Dr, Etobicoke, ON M9P 2E8, Canada | Telephone: (416) 394-7590 | Fax: (416) 394-6324 | Email: Valleyfield@tdsb.on.ca
“Valleyfield Junior School was granted its name because of our beautiful site; a combination of a large open field and a pleasant valley. The school opened in 1959 and was joined by Green Meadows and Fairhaven Junior Schools in 1978 and in 1984 respectively. We currently have 30 teachings and support staff who are dedicated to challenging each individual student to achieve high levels of academic achievement and personal success. At Valleyfield Junior School, we create a safe, secure, and welcoming environment in which our children will develop leadership skills and feel empowered to be active global junior citizens.” As originally published by Valleyfield Junior School
Hilltop Middle School
Address: 35 Trehorne Dr, Etobicoke, ON M9P 1N8, Canada | Telephone: (416) 394-7730 | Fax: (416) 394-6288 | Email: Hilltop@tdsb.on.ca
“Hilltop Middle School, founded in 1958, is located in a residential neighborhood in the Royal York and Westway area. It is a dual-track school, offering both English and French Immersion instruction. Approximately 500 students, rich in cultural and socio-economic diversity, attend Hilltop. The French Immersion program draws students from the entire West End of Toronto. Student academic success is our goal. We provide opportunities for students to achieve their maximum capacity and together with parents, we work to foster each child’s success.” As originally published by Hilltop Middle School
The Elms Junior Middle School
Address: 45 Golfdown Dr, Etobicoke, ON M9W, Canada | Telephone: (416) 394-7900 | Fax: (416) 394-7306 | Email: TheElms@tdsb.on.ca
“The Elms J M School is located in the Rexdale community of north Etobicoke. We are an inner-city JK to Gr. 8 schools of 407 students. We are a uniformed school – Grades 1 to 8 in navy/black bottom and white top. We house many programs such as The Early Years Parenting Centre, the Centre for Early Childhood Education (Daycare), a Community School and Pool and International Languages. We have a snack program in which students who participate receive a nutritious snack once a day.” As originally published by The Elms Junior Middle School
Thistletown Collegiate Institute
Thistletown Collegiate Institute
Address: 20 Fordwich Crescent, Etobicoke, ON M9W 2T4, Canada | Telephone: (416) 394-7710 | Fax: (416) 394-7726 | Email: Thistletown@tdsb.on.ca
“Thistletown Collegiate Institute (TCI) is a safe and caring school dedicated to student success. Our longstanding tradition of academic excellence and rich co-curricular programs make TCI a very rewarding place of learning. We honor all pathways and provide great opportunities for all students to prepare for university, college, apprenticeships, and the world of work. In addition to a very strong core program, we offer our students terrific opportunities in the Arts, Physical Education, Co-operative Education. and Technology including Specialist High Skills Majors in Hospitality (Food) and The Arts (Dance, Drama, Music and Visual Arts). Many of our graduates go on to post-secondary institutions with prestigious awards and scholarships.” As originally published by Thistletown Collegiate Institute
ÉS Jeunes sans frontières
Address: 7585 Financial Dr, Brampton, ON L6Y 5P4, Canada | Telephone: 905 450-1106
CATHOLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOL
Can-AIM High School
Address: 2 Elmhurst Dr, Etobicoke, ON M9W 2J3, Canada | Fax: (416) 519-4011 | Email: contact@can-aimhighschool.com
“The mission of Can-Aim High School is to contribute significantly through academic and allied activities to prepare students for the severe demands of society. This mission will be accomplished through excellence in teaching/learning, made stronger through active partnership with parents and the community. Our vision is to impart affordable high quality education and to become a center of academic excellence that is a preferred choice of talented students.” As originally published by Can-AIM High School
Timothy Christian School
Address: 28 Elmhurst Drive, Etobicoke, ON M9W | Telephone: (416) 741-5770 | Email: office@timothycs.com
“Timothy Christian School is an elementary private school in Toronto (Rexdale/Etobicoke), Ontario. We serve Christian families, educating children from full-time and part-time kindergarten through to Grade 8. Our families come from diverse cultural backgrounds, but we have a common faith in Jesus Christ and commitment to a sound education.” As originally published by Timothy Christian School
ÉÉC Saint-Noël-Chabanel-Toronto
ÉÉC Saint-Noël-Chabanel-Toronto
Address: 30 Thistle Down Boulevard, Toronto, ON M9V 1H8
“En 1964, une entité francophone prenait forme dans une école anglaise pour les secteurs Étobicoke de North York. Il faudra attendre jusqu’en 1976 avant que tous les intervenants scolaires ne réalisent leur grand rêve: la construction de la première école française catholique desservant la clientèle de l’ouest de la ville de Toronto. Depuis, des milliers d’élèves ont fréquenté notre école, répondant ainsi aux besoins des parents qui sont venus chercher chez nous une éducation reposant sur les caractéristiques essentielles telles la foi chrétienne et la fierté de la langue française.” As originally published by ÉÉC Saint-Noël-Chabanel-Toronto
St. Stephen Catholic School
Address: 55 Golfdown Dr, Toronto, ON M9W 2H8, Canada | Telephone: 416-393-5284 | Fax:
416-397-6324
“St. Stephen Catholic School is a large elementary school in Etobicoke with a diverse student population that places a great deal of importance on providing for a large number of students, each with different strengths and needs. We are committed to the Mission statement of the Toronto Catholic District School Board, with everything focusing on our Catholic community. Within our diverse community, our Catholic faith is our common bond. Daily prayers, liturgical celebrations, a cross-curricular focus on Catholic virtues and our interactions with each other all contribute to our inclusive faith community.” As originally published by St. Stephen Catholic School
