Humber Bay is a quaint, middle-income neighbourhood bound on the west by the Mimico Creek and on the east by the Humber River Valley. These natural boundaries have shaped the topography of this area, which features rolling hills and many mature trees.
Neighbourhood landmarks include the motel strip along Lake Shore Blvd., which is currently being redeveloped as a luxury condominium community called Humber Bay Shores. Some other notable landmarks located on the periphery of this neighbourhood include the giant Ontario Food Terminal, situated just south of the Queensway, and the Humber Sewage Treatment Plant discreetly tucked away north of the Queensway next to the expansive Humber River Valley parkland.
Homes
Humber Bay contains pockets of whimsical older houses from the early 1900's. Many of these homes were the former dwellings of the market gardeners who once flourished here. Humber Bay's more recently developed areas include a selection of bungalows, split-level houses, multi-plex dwellings, low-rise apartment buildings and newer custom designed homes. Many of Humber Bay's homes are situated on a hill and back onto either the Mimico Creek or the Humber River Valley.
The Humber Bay Shores development is located along Lake Shore Boulevard between the Humber River and Mimico Creek. At present this waterfront community consists of a handful of luxury gated condominium apartment buildings. Many new condominium apartment buildings and townhomes are scheduled to be built at Humber Bay Shores during the next few years.
Recreation
Humber Bay residents enjoy convenient access to South Humber Park located off Stephen Drive. This park features open spaces and wooded areas overlooking the Humber Marshes. South Humber Park has a paved trail that is enjoyed by walkers, joggers, cyclists and in-line skaters. This trail links up with the Martin Goodman Trail on Toronto's waterfront.
Humber Bay Park, located at the foot of Park Lawn Road south of Lakeshore Boulevard, offers spectacular views of downtown Toronto. This park is located on the shores of Lake Ontario and includes a Yacht Club, boat launching facilities, a model boat pond and a fly casting pond.
Park Lawn Park, located north of Berry Road, is a multi-use recreational facility with an outdoor pool, a baseball diamond and a winter ice arena that is converted to tennis courts in the summertime.
The Humber Bay Public Library, located at 200 Park Lawn Road is a small community oriented library that features books, as well as videos and tapes. This library also offers internet access.
Schools
Etienne Brule, 50 Cloverhill Rd., (416) 394-7850
Park Lawn, 71 Ballacaine Dr., (416) 394-7120
St. Mark, 45 Cloverhill Rd., (416) 393-5332
Shopping
The Stonegate Plaza on Berry Road is the principal source of shopping for this neighbourhood. This community plaza includes a large supermarket, a pharmacy, a video store, a dry cleaners, variety and discount stores, restaurants, a dental office and a community health centre.
Transportation
Bus service on Berry and Park Lawn Roads and on Stephen Drive connect passengers to the Old Mill station on the Bloor-Danforth subway line.
Motorists can get downtown in approximately ten minutes via the Queensway. For commuters travelling outside the city Lake Shore Boulevard is just a short drive from here and can be accessed off Park Lawn Road.
