Neighbourhood guide
The old lakeside villages of south Etobicoke — village main streets, working-class roots, waterfront parks, and the lake at the end of every street.
5.0 · 35 Google reviewsGuide updated · October 2026
Mimico's village strip clusters around Royal York Road and Lake Shore Boulevard West — a proper little main street with cafés and shops, just steps from the water. New Toronto's main street runs along Lake Shore Boulevard West, a corridor with deep working-class roots where the storefronts are slowly changing.
These were old lakeside villages long before they were Toronto neighbourhoods, and they still carry it: modest homes on modest streets, neighbours who know each other, and a waterfront that does the heavy lifting. Colonel Samuel Smith Park, the boardwalk at Mimico Waterfront Park, and the lakefront trail are the everyday draw — the reason people stay.
The Mimico + New Toronto Monthly
Average prices by home type, what’s selling, how fast — plus what’s happening in the neighbourhood. Straight from TRREB’s Market Watch. No fluff, no spam.
September 2026 · TRREB District W06 · by home type
| Home type | Avg price | Median price | Sales | New listings | Avg days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | $1,279,857 | $1,200,000 | 25 | 84 | 20 |
| Semi-detached | $830,000 | $830,000 | 1 | 9 | 39 |
| Townhouse | $1,093,333 | $1,120,000 | 9 | 7 | 16 |
| Condo apartment | $640,225 | $557,500 | 40 | 151 | 46 |
Semi-detached and townhouse figures are based on a small number of sales (1 and 9). Figures are for the full TRREB district, not the neighbourhood alone.
Source: TRREB Market Watch, September 2026.
Then vs Now · Episode 2
Listed at $839,900 in December 2017 and sold in 5 days — but what has the street done since? Our Then vs Now series tracks what Mimico streets have actually done, with verified TRREB numbers. Sixty seconds.
The spots I actually send people to — not a directory, just my list.
“My favourite Mimico diner — old school feel, booths and tables. My regular: the feta, tomato and onion omelette. It’s the rebirth of Pete’s Corner Grill from Parkdale.” — Jim
“Mimico’s neighbourhood hardware store — run by the same family since 1976 — still in the original 100+ year old building. Melpo and her son are there to help, with old fashioned service.” — Jim
“My favourite Mimico pizza — try the Rocco! Also home to some of the city’s best chicken wings. Anna and team know all the locals.” — Jim
“Draws loyal patrons from across the city — and sits in the heart of Mimico’s prettiest strip.” — Jim
“The Mimico Chinese food version of the Seinfeld Soup Nazi episode — those who know, know. And definitely the best sweet and sour chicken balls in the city — worth the wait. Bring cash.” — Jim
Royal York Road and Lake Shore Boulevard West. Cafés, shops, and everyday services along the old village main street, with the lake just south of it.
The Lake Shore Boulevard West corridor carries New Toronto's working-class roots. The storefronts are evolving as new attention comes to the area.
A large waterfront park on the former Lakeshore Psychiatric Hospital grounds — walking trails, birdwatching, a small swimming beach, and the city's first refrigerated skating trail in winter.
On the area's east edge: parkland split into East and West peninsulas, a butterfly habitat, a boardwalk, and a waterfront trail link toward downtown.
Mimico and Long Branch GO stations on the Lakeshore West line get you downtown fast. TTC buses run along the corridor, and the Gardiner and QEW are close for drivers.
The old village main street still anchors the area — cafés and shops along Royal York and Lake Shore Boulevard West, the GO station a short walk away, and the lake at the end of the block. It's the reason people who move here tend to stay.
One of the west end's best waterfront parks — trails, wildlife, and shoreline views from a former hospital campus turned public green space. In winter, the figure-eight skating trail here becomes a local ritual.
Where the neighbourhood meets the water — the creek winds through winter reeds toward the lake, with the Humber Bay towers rising beyond it. Photo: @jimemilson
Local references: Mimico community profile · City of Toronto — Colonel Samuel Smith Skating Trail.
2 bedrooms · 3 bathrooms
Listed at $739,900
3 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms
Listed at $1,049,000
2 bedrooms · 1 bathroom
Listed at $899,000
3 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms
Listed at $1,299,000
3 bedrooms · 3 bathrooms
Listed at $839,900
Humber Bay Shores is the lakefront pocket on Mimico's east edge — and we've done plenty of business there too.
Detached and semi-detached homes on established village streets, stacked and traditional townhouses, and newer mid-rise condos near the water. Mimico leans toward village streets and the waterfront; New Toronto carries more working-class housing stock with growing townhouse pockets.
Mimico and Long Branch GO stations on the Lakeshore West line are the fast route downtown. TTC buses connect through the corridor, and drivers value nearby Gardiner Expressway and QEW access.
Colonel Samuel Smith Park brings waterfront trails, birdwatching, and the city's first refrigerated skating trail in winter. Mimico Waterfront Park has a boardwalk, and Humber Bay Park sits just east with more trails and shoreline.
Village streets buy you space, a yard, and a quieter block — but an older home and its upkeep. Condos near the water buy you the view and low maintenance — but monthly fees, tighter parking, and building rules. Pick the routine, not the marketing.
Micro-location matters. On houses, pay attention to lot size, parking, renovations, proximity to industry or traffic, and how close you really are to the water. In condos and townhouses, compare maintenance fees, parking, exposure, and floor plan. This is a block-by-block market.
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