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Known by a variety of names like Islington Village, Six Points, and Etobicoke City Centre, the Islington | City Centre West neighbourhood is a bustling business and commercial district as well as a thriving scene for new and established Toronto condos. The 'six-point' intersection where Bloor, Dundas, and Kipling meet comprises the 'downtown' of Etobicoke, an area that has been developing quickly in recent years, overtaking industrial land with new residential projects.

Situated around the historic town of Islington, there is a clear suburban quality along Bloor Street and Burnhamthorpe Road. Small, single-family houses with green lawns and rows of trees make up many of these winding streets, with small shopping plazas interspersed. When it comes to Etobicoke condos for sale and for rent in Islington | City Centre West, there are many mid and high-rise developments near Dundas Street West and Kipling Avenue, as well as some new projects appearing on The Queensway. Offering new homeowners an affordable entrance into the area, these new condos also bring convenience with a lot of shopping and dining options from Cloverdale Mall, Sherway Gardens, and Etobicoke’s local IKEA. Outdoor recreation is also a big part of the neighbourhood, with many parks sprinkled throughout, including the expansive Centennial Park and West Deane Park to the north.

Home to the Kipling Subway Station and GO Train commuter station, the ease and convenience of getting around Islington | City Centre West is one of the neighbourhood’s top selling points. For drivers, the 427 Highway borders the area, leading north to the 401 and south to the Gardiner Expressway.

There are a lot of great restaurants. If you can't start your day without caffeine fear not, your nearby choices include Tim Hortons. For those that love cooking, Farm Boy is a 7-minute walk.

Without a car, you can get around rather easily. It also has route East Mall, route West Mall, and more nearby. If you need to get on the highway often, Hwy 427 and Dundas St W has both on and off ramps and is within a 4-minute drive.