Markland Wood
Encyclopedia
Markland Wood is a residential neighbourhood located in Etobicoke, in the City of Toronto
, Ontario
, Canada
. It is bounded by Etobicoke Creek
to the west, Elmcrest Creek to the east and surrounded by the Markland Wood Country Club. Markland Wood is the western-most residential community in Toronto
along Bloor Street
West, which cuts Markland Wood into approximately 1/3 to the south and 2/3 to the north. Markland Wood is part of the Etobicoke Centre riding for federal and provincial governments and Ward 3 for the municipal council
.
. The Markland Wood neighbourhood construction was completed in 1965.
The Markland Homes Association was formed in 1962 to "Create, Foster and Maintain the Community Spirit in Markland Wood". The MHA publishes Marklander Newsletter the oldest, continuous running, community newspaper in Toronto. It was first published in 1962 and now has 10 annual issues delivered to MHA members' households.
On October 22, 2007, a massive fire struck the neighbourhood. New townhouses being built at 4333 Bloor Street West at Mill Road caught fire, burning the new townhouses to the ground. No one was injured. The rebuilt collection of townhouses was again struck by fire March 8, 2008. Fortunately, this time around, only one townhouse was damaged. The Toronto Police Service
are treating these incidents as "suspicious." In July 2008, St. Clement's Catholic Elementary School had a small fire on the side next to the townhouses around 2:00 in the morning.
Other events are held throughout the year such as All Candidates Meetings/Debates for municipal, provincial and federal elections. The MHA also sponsors the "Focus On Personal Safety" meetings in conjunction with The Masters Condominium board.
Churches
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
, Ontario
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
, Canada
Canada
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. It is bounded by Etobicoke Creek
Etobicoke Creek
Etobicoke Creek is one of the many creeks running through Toronto, Ontario and the Toronto Area into Lake Ontario, often characterized by their winding paths through deep ravines and distinctive shale banks....
to the west, Elmcrest Creek to the east and surrounded by the Markland Wood Country Club. Markland Wood is the western-most residential community in Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
along Bloor Street
Bloor Street
Bloor Street is a major east–west residential and commercial thoroughfare in Toronto, in the Canadian province of Ontario. Bloor Street runs from the Prince Edward Viaduct westward into Mississauga, where it ends at Central Parkway. East of the viaduct, Danforth Avenue continues along the same...
West, which cuts Markland Wood into approximately 1/3 to the south and 2/3 to the north. Markland Wood is part of the Etobicoke Centre riding for federal and provincial governments and Ward 3 for the municipal council
Toronto City Council
The Toronto City Council is the governing body of the city of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.Members represent wards throughout the city, and are known as councillors....
.
History
Markland Wood, or Mark’s Land, was purchased by Mark Cavotti from the Silverthorn family in September 1958. Development started in 1960 after the Conservation Authority determined the high water mark levels after Hurricane HazelHurricane Hazel
Hurricane Hazel was the deadliest and costliest hurricane of the 1954 Atlantic hurricane season. The storm killed as many as 1,000 people in Haiti before striking the United States near the border between North and South Carolina, as a Category 4 hurricane...
. The Markland Wood neighbourhood construction was completed in 1965.
The Markland Homes Association was formed in 1962 to "Create, Foster and Maintain the Community Spirit in Markland Wood". The MHA publishes Marklander Newsletter the oldest, continuous running, community newspaper in Toronto. It was first published in 1962 and now has 10 annual issues delivered to MHA members' households.
On October 22, 2007, a massive fire struck the neighbourhood. New townhouses being built at 4333 Bloor Street West at Mill Road caught fire, burning the new townhouses to the ground. No one was injured. The rebuilt collection of townhouses was again struck by fire March 8, 2008. Fortunately, this time around, only one townhouse was damaged. The Toronto Police Service
Toronto Police Service
The Toronto Police Service , formerly the Metropolitan Toronto Police, is the police service for the city of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is the largest municipal police service in Canada and second largest police force in Canada after the Royal Canadian Mounted Police...
are treating these incidents as "suspicious." In July 2008, St. Clement's Catholic Elementary School had a small fire on the side next to the townhouses around 2:00 in the morning.
Events
- Annual Easter Egg Hunt, held on Easter MondayEaster MondayEaster Monday is the day after Easter Sunday and is celebrated as a holiday in some largely Christian cultures, especially Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox cultures...
at Millwood Park. - April - Annual Environmental Day Clean Up - Toronto Clean Up Day! Held in conjunction with the City of Toronto and includes the Markland Wood community and surrounding creeks, area schools, and parks.
- May - Annual Community Garage Sale - Held on the Saturday following Victoria Day which is usually the last Saturday of the month.
- August - Family Fun Day - Held at the Millwood Park or Millwood JS.
- September - Markland Wood Community Social. Held on the last or second last Friday of the month at the Markland Wood Golf Course.
- December - Christmas Caravan & Food Drive - Food, clothing and monetary donation collection drive for charity. Held on the last or second last Sunday of the month, before Christmas.
Other events are held throughout the year such as All Candidates Meetings/Debates for municipal, provincial and federal elections. The MHA also sponsors the "Focus On Personal Safety" meetings in conjunction with The Masters Condominium board.
Neighbourhood Concerns
Some local concerns include:- Toronto Pearson International AirportToronto Pearson International AirportToronto Pearson International Airport is an international airport serving Toronto, Ontario, Canada; its metropolitan area; and the Golden Horseshoe, an urban agglomeration that is home to 8.1 million people – approximately 25% of Canada's population...
noise and operational issues as well as pollution. - Natural Gas Fired Electrical Generating Stations, including the Eastern, Greenfield South plant. See Against Eastern and CHIP websites for details.
Schools
- Bloordale Middle School - A middle schoolMiddle schoolMiddle School and Junior High School are levels of schooling between elementary and high schools. Most school systems use one term or the other, not both. The terms are not interchangeable...
for grade 6-8 students. It is located at 10 Toledo Road. It was opened in 1960. The second part of the school was built in the 1970s. - Millwood Junior School - A public elementary school for grades JK-5 students. It is located at 222 Mill Road. It first opened in 1962.
- Mill Valley Junior School - Not located within Markland Wood - A public elementary school on Mill Road, north of Burnhamthorpe, for grades JK-5 students.
- St. Clement Catholic School (grades 1-8)
- Silverthorn Collegiate InstituteSilverthorn Collegiate InstituteSilverthorn Collegiate Institute is a high school located in the west end of Toronto. It is under the sanction of the Toronto District School Board. The name comes from the "The Silverthorn Woods" or "Silverthorn's Bush" that border it on the south and the west...
(grades 9-12)
Worship/Parks/Sports/Shopping/Medical
- Markland Wood Shopping Centre
- Markland Wood Medical Centre
- Markland Wood Golf Course
- Millwood Park - Old growth forest & baseball diamonds
- Bloordale Park - Walking/Jogging/Cycling path & children's play area. Path to Centennial ParkCentennial Park (Toronto)Centennial Park is a large regional park located in westend Toronto, in the former city of Etobicoke. It is maintained by the City of Toronto Parks and Recreation.The park has a variety of features including:*Centennial Park Conservatory...
- Etobicoke CreekEtobicoke CreekEtobicoke Creek is one of the many creeks running through Toronto, Ontario and the Toronto Area into Lake Ontario, often characterized by their winding paths through deep ravines and distinctive shale banks....
Churches
- Bloordale United Church
- St Clement Roman Catholic Church
- Rehoboth Fellowship Christian Reformed Church
See also
- TorontoTorontoToronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
- Etobicoke
- Bloor StreetBloor StreetBloor Street is a major east–west residential and commercial thoroughfare in Toronto, in the Canadian province of Ontario. Bloor Street runs from the Prince Edward Viaduct westward into Mississauga, where it ends at Central Parkway. East of the viaduct, Danforth Avenue continues along the same...
- List of neighbourhoods in Toronto
- List of annual events in Toronto
External links
- Markland Wood – community website, events, history, pictures, concerns and interactive maps.
- City of Toronto Neighbourhood Profile Map
- Map of Toronto Neighbourhoods
- Neilson Park Creative Centre
- Toronto Medical Officer of Health, Dr. David McKoewn's letter/report regarding Greenfield South NG Project
- YouTube video playlist of RogersTV Goldhawk Live program, Greenfield South NG Project Objections