Resources for Heritage Homes

Goldstone Studios
Repaired and restored vintage light fixtures, and offered for sale, using antique fabrics, trim,beads etc.
Floor lamps, chandeliers, table lamps etc available.
Tin Ceilings made from original dies, in many finshes also! 
Always looking for fine old fabrics and notions: 
Click here to see website link: www.goldstonestudios.ca

The Door Store
Archiectural Antiques Est. 1972
www.thedoorstore.ca

Village Hideaway Antiques: 3451 Lakeshore Boulevard West at 31st. Street. M5V 2X5
Judy Shirley: 416-255-0900. Call before coming please.
Buys and Sells Quality Furnishings.

Attard Construction: 905-824-6300
Working quality Construction in Etobicoke for over 20 years.
see www.attard.net

Restoration Stained and Leaded Glass: exquisite restoration of old leaded windows.
416-766-6045
417 Jane Street. M6S 3Z6

Charles Sammut Ltd. - custom made windows, shutters and doors to match the ones in your home.
416-653-7066 www.csammutltd.com
515 Rogers Road, M6M 1B4 

Etobicoke Humane Society

“To protect, care for and advance the welfare of animals”.

Affiliate of Ontario SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals)
www.etobicokehumanesociety.com

The Etobicoke Humane Society – serving the Etobicoke community since 1987, remains an all-volunteer, registered charity, and an independent affiliate of the Ontario SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals). 

EHS never euthanizes any animal due to lack of space, taking in only those animals for which we have shelter or foster home space. Nor do we allow any animal in our program to be used for research purposes.  

We are not part of the Toronto Humane Society, nor are we affiliated with Toronto Animal Services, nor do we receive any funds from the City of Toronto or the Toronto Humane Society orthe OSPCA. 

We operate entirely from donations and our own fund-raising efforts.

Through dedication from our supporters, tireless efforts on behalf of our volunteers, and cautious stewardship of our funds, we staff an office and cat adoption shelter 5 days per week, and although not open to the public on the weekends, volunteers are at the centre throughout the weekend to feed, clean and provide companionship to the animals in our care.  

Our dog adoption program continues to operate through home based fostering and adoption, and an excellent networking program.

Programs Summary: Cat and Dog Fostering and Adoption (including related vet care) / Cruelty Investigation / Humane Education (see more info below*) / Wildlife Rescue and Referral / Fund-Raising / Volunteer Coordination / Membership / Newsletter 

*A Note about Humane Education: The Public Relations and Education Committee coordinates the Humane Education program for schools, daycare centres, summer camps, civic groups and the general public. Experts throughout the world haverecognized and written about the link between Animal abuse and other forms of violence, and the importance of reaching youth at an early age to instill in them a strong concept of what it means to be Humane, with an eye on preventing future violence in all forms.  Our Education program is provided through two primary methods: 1) Humane Education Workshops – which include Therapy Dogs - in schools, daycare centers, at Girl Guide and Scout meetings and through any other youth-oriented venues that request our programs. Groups receiving Humane Ed workshops include at-risk youth and physically or mentally challenged youth; 2) General Public Education information/activities are delivered through Public Education/Public Relations booths and visits/workshops – almost all of which include Therapy Dogs – at malls, theatres, retail stores appropriate public community events, seniors centres, businesses, libraries, etc..  All booths include Therapy Dog visits, and important free literature on a variety of subjects, including Bite Prevention, Violence Prevention, Pet Selection and Pet Care, Being a Good Wildlife Neighbour, etc., as well as sample Humane Education curriculum and materials.

1500 Royal York Rd., Suite E, Etobicoke, Ontario M9P 3B6

Office/Shelter Phone: 416-249-6100; Registered Charity: #131167629RR0001

Archived Article: the Humber Arboretum

THE HUMBER ARBORETUM

The Humber Arboretum encompasses 100 hectares of green space in Etobicoke on the West branch of the Humber River. Its boundaries are Rexdale Avenue to the south and Finch Avenue to the north between Highway 27 to the east and Highway 427 to the west. It is a botanical garden devoted to trees and other woody plants. It is dedicated to protecting and conserving the natural areas within its boundaries and provides educational opportunities in horticulture and environmental stewardship.

The Arboretum is a unique community resource established in 1977 by the City of Etobicoke, Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and Humber College of Allied Arts and Technology. More than 10, 000 people visit the Humber Arboretum of which 8,000 are children. It is a leader in environmental studies. The Nature Centre provides a spectacular view of the gardens, woods and meadows.

The ornamental gardens include the Dunington Grubb and Garfield Weston Gardens where extensive collections of trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants are situated among ponds, bridges, gazebos, hills and walkways. There is a hillside featuring masses of shrub roses, an outstanding display of annuals and perennials and over 100 varieties of rhododendrons and azaleas.

Beyond the gardens an extensive trail system leads to a variety of fascinating natural habitats. The old forest features majestic specimens of Maple, Beech, Ash, Oaks and Hickories while the West Humber Trail winds along the Humber River providing a wetland habitat for beavers, herons and kingfishers which then leads into an old meadow with fox, deer and ring-necked pheasants.

The Arboretum is a gift to the community to be enjoyed by present and future generations. Continuing support of friends, partners and sponsors has made it possible to serve the community with high quality horticulture and environmental programs. The Humber Arboretum (Tel: 416-675-5009) is situated at 205 Humber College Boulevard and open each day during daylight hours and is accessible by Toronto Transit.

Archived Article: Centennial Park Conservatory

CENTENNIAL PARK CONSERVATORY

Compiled from information by Etobicoke Parks Services.

Centennial Park Conservatory is located on Elmcrest Road north of Rathburn Road in Centennial Park. The complex opened in 1970 and consists of three greenhouses. The central house contains a large and outstanding collection of tropical plants. The picturesque waterfall and pool are also favourite attractions. There are two adjoining houses - to the south displaying an extensive collection of cacti and succulents, and to the north, a celebration of the seasons to delight your year round interest:

• Spring show (to keep us warm) from mid January to the end of May with Pelargoniums, Cineraria, Kalanchoe and fabulous spring tulips, daffodils and hyacinths; 
• Easter display begins one week before Easter and adds Easter lilies and Hydrangeas to the spectacle; 
• Summer show from early June to early September highlights Geraniums, tropicals and colourful annuals; 
• Fall Chrysanthemum display from mid September to late November features garden and Japanese Chrysanthemums and fall Asters. 
• Christmas show from early December to early January is ablaze with Poinsettias.

The Conservatory is open every day, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and the Flower Shop offers a selection of plants for sale. Staff in the Flower Shop at weekends can answer any of your gardening questions. There is no admission fee. The Conservatory is also available for weddings and commercial photography by permit. Call (416) 394-8543 for more information and for permit information call (416) 394-8510

Archived Articles: Kiwanis Trees of Honour Park

KIWANIS TREES OF HONOUR PARK

A community partnership with Etobicoke Parks and Recreation Services and the Kiwanis Clubs of the City of Etobicoke.

The Kiwanis Trees of Honour Programme is a way of celebrating a special event or of honouring an individual by planting a tree for you and the Etobicoke community to enjoy. The official opening for the Kiwanis Trees of Honour Park on the east side of The East Mall midway between Burnhamthorpe Road and Bloor Street took place on April 26, 1997.

The park was designed by Parks personnel as an Arboretum since trees make the greatest contribution to the long term health and well being of a community. Etobicoke Parks and Recreation Services will prepare the site, and plant and maintain the trees. A descriptive marker will be mounted in concrete at the base of each tree. The master planting plan is an excellent collection of carefully selected and clearly identified varieties of trees and identifies a particular planting zone for each tree. The total number of trees that has been planned for this site is 368. Each tree will provide shelter, oxygen and a lasting tribute to a special person, or a celebration of an event or accomplishment.

Individuals, groups and corporations are invited to donate specimen trees to honour a person or an event. (A charitable donation receipt will be issued by the City of Etobicoke.) A brochure outlining details of the Park and a tree-planting master plan is available by calling Kiwanis Trees of Honour Committee at 416-233-3338 or 416-231-9859.

Did you know that Etobicoke can boast a collection of trees that is unique in Canada and is now recognised as one of the rarest collection of nut trees in North America? The Echo Valley Park, situated on the north side of Mimico Creek where it crosses Kipling Avenue and the first big bend upstream contains the best specimen of Turkish Hazel in the region as well as a unique collection of other nuts and native fruit trees.

This collection of between 150 and 200 varieties of nut trees and hybrid nut trees was established by Mr George Hebden Corsan after he purchased the 9.4 acre section which is now the park in 1911. The collection includes black, white and Persian walnuts, American and European hazels, hybrids, sweet chestnuts and pawpaws. Some of the trees, all of which are of fruit bearing age, are as tall as 50 feet.

The City of Etobicoke purchased the property in 1959 and it was only in the early 1970's that the value of the collection was realized by city staff at which time the trees were identifed and labelled and a maintenance programme set up to preserve the existing trees, along with attempts to establish additional varieties. Echo Valley Park is a prime example of good urban greenspace management. As well as being aesthetically pleasing the park also serves the purpose of being a natural flood plain.

Echo Valley Park lies between Wingrove Hill Road to the north and Echo Valley Road to the south. Enter the park via Wingrove Hill Road one block north of Burnhampthorpe Road off Kipling Ave.