Toronto’s west end has its own festive highlights, from a forest skating trail by the lake to holiday tea beside the Humber River.
What to do in Etobicoke at Christmas
- Skate the Colonel Samuel Smith Park skating trail, a looping trail near Lake Ontario. Outdoor skating
- Holiday afternoon tea at The Old Mill in an English-country setting by the Humber. Afternoon tea
- Shop CF Sherway Gardens, with Mrs. Claus, storytimes and Santa in recent seasons. Mall holiday hours
- Visit Montgomery’s Inn, one of the City’s historic sites, for festive programming. Museum holiday programs
- Bloor West Village for shopping, Cheese Boutique’s imported panettone and the Bloor West Arts and Craft Show (November 14). Craft fairs
- Panettone from SanRemo Bakery, a local favourite that sells out fast. Christmas bakeries
About Etobicoke
Etobicoke is Toronto’s westernmost district, stretching from Lake Ontario to the city’s northern edge. It mixes lakeside neighbourhoods like Mimico, New Toronto and Long Branch with leafy residential areas, busy shopping centres and the green corridor of the Humber River. At Christmas it offers a more relaxed, local version of the holidays, with plenty of space to skate, walk and shop.
More things to do in Etobicoke at Christmas
- Walk the Humber River trails: snowy paths through the valley, with access from Old Mill and Étienne Brûlé Park.
- Visit the lakeshore: Humber Bay Park and the Martin Goodman Trail offer views of the downtown skyline across the water, beautiful at sunset.
- Ski or snowboard at Centennial Park: a City-run hill that’s great for lessons and beginners. Skiing near Toronto
- Shop at CF Sherway Gardens for big brands, holiday decor and Santa photos.
- Explore Bloor West Village on the border with the west end, with Ukrainian and Polish delis and bakeries perfect for Christmas Eve supper shopping.
- Enjoy holiday tea at The Old Mill, a historic inn beside the Humber River. Holiday afternoon tea
An Etobicoke Christmas day
| Time | Plan |
|---|---|
| Morning | Skate the Colonel Samuel Smith Park trail |
| Lunch | Lakeshore Boulevard West in Mimico or Long Branch |
| Afternoon | Humber Bay Park walk with skyline views |
| Late afternoon | Holiday tea at The Old Mill |
| Evening | Shopping at Sherway Gardens or Bloor West Village |
Getting around
Etobicoke is served by Line 2 (Kipling and Islington stations), the 501 Queen and 508 Lake Shore streetcars along the lake, and GO Transit’s Lakeshore West line at Mimico and Long Branch stations.
Christmas in Etobicoke: FAQ
Is the Colonel Samuel Smith Park skating trail free? Yes, it’s a free City-run trail, weather permitting.
Where can I see Santa in Etobicoke? At CF Sherway Gardens and community events. Santa photos in Toronto
More: Toronto neighbourhoods at Christmas
Getting there
Line 2 runs west to Kipling; the 501 Queen and 508 Lake Shore streetcars serve south Etobicoke.
