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Kingsview Village - The Westway is a neighbourhood in the city of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is located in the north end of the former city of Etobicoke, and is bounded on the north by Highway 401, on the east by the Humber River and St. Phillips Road, on the south by The Westway. It is relatively close to Toronto Pearson International Airport in Mississauga, and TTC bus routes connect it to the rest of the city.

This neighbourhood is home to a multicultural diverse community that contains amongst others a sizable Somali population and an Indian and Pakistani population.It has many religions but is mostly inhabited by people following Islam (Muslims). From single family homes to high rises, this is a diverse neighbourhood in all aspects.

Kingsview is a recent name for the residential development north of Dixon Road, on the site of a number of estates owned by the Dixon Family. The name 'Kingsview' is a reference to the neighbourhood's position on high ground, north of the top of the street 'The Kingsway'.

Demographics

Top 10 Ethnic Origins

Ethnic origin refers to the ethnic or cultural group(s) to which the respondent's ancestors self-identified. Ethnic Origins are from the Total Responses category and may not add up to the same amount in the Regions category. Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census

 Schools

• Dixon Grove Junior Middle School is a public elementary middle school located at the intersection of The Westway and Kipling Avenue.It was found in 1965 and today has over 800 students.
• Don Bosco Catholic Secondary School
• Kingsview Village Junior School is a public elementary school located close to the intersection of Dixon Road and Islington Avenue. Kingsview Village was opened on December 16, 1956.
• Parkfield Junior School is a public elementary school on Redgrave Drive near The Westway and Martingrove Road. It officially opened on October 21, 1965.
• Transfiguration of Our Lord Catholic Elementary School
• St Maurice Catholic Elementary School
• Westway Junior School is a one level junior school (JK - 5), located east of Kipling Avenue and north of The Westway. The school playground is part of a large public park

Institutions

• Westown Shopping Centre
• Wincott Park
• Kingsview Park

Churches

• Free Methodist Kingsview Church
• Transfiguration of Our Lord Roman Catholic Church

Real Estate in Kingsview Village - The Westway

One of Toronto’s early subdivisions, Kingsview Village–The Westway still bears the hallmarks of its 1950s and ’60s construction: large lawns, big garages, pleasant bungalows. But the area has changed since then, largely due to its proximity to the airport and an immense immigrant influx over the past two decades. Dixon and Kipling—“Little Mogadishu” to some—is home to about 25,000 Somali. The vibrant, diverse community (now also made up of Pakistanis, and Africans from other countries), centred around the cluster of apartment towers of Dixon Park, includes halal butchers, specialty grocers, one of the city’s best outdoor basketball courts, decent schools and access to a surprising amount of green space. While crime in certain pockets inspires histrionic headlines, such representations are generally misleading.

HOUSING STOCK: The area is awash with well-maintained detached bungalows, the occasional Colonial Revival home, and older apartment buildings in various states of repair.

BARGAIN ZONES: Prices fall relative to a home’s proximity to Dixon and Kipling, and occasional bargains can still be had closer to Royal York.

THE VERDICT: Although it looks the part, the area isn’t perfect. Cleanup efforts have been somewhat successful, but crime is still a consideration around Dixon Road. Residents who can afford to do so venture outside of the ’hood for shopping and entertainment. Easy access to the city’s main highways and the proximity to Pearson are both a blessing and a curse.

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NEIGHBOURHOOD HOT SPOTS:

Fitness 365 As the name suggests, Fitness 365 is a massive, well-stocked gym that’s open year-round. 40 Ronson Dr., Unit 2, 416-243-2503.

Martin Grove Fish & Chips The beloved and affordable greasy spoon is well known for its lightly battered halibut and haddock, and delectably fat fries. 5 Lavington Dr., 416-244-7630.

Weston Golf and Country Club Opened in 1914, this popular rolling 18-holer affords prime views of the Humber River. 50 St. Phillips Rd., 416-241-5254.

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