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|established_date1 = 1933 ([[Police village]])
|established_title2 = Joined
|established_date2 = 1953 Metro Toronto
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|established_date3 = Late 1950s
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|leader_title = [[Parliament of Canada|MP]]
|leader_name = [[Kirsty Duncan]] ([[Etobicoke North]])
|leader_name = [[Kirsty Duncan]] ([[Etobicoke North (federal electoral district)|Etobicoke North]])
|leader_title1 = [[Legislative Assembly|MPP]]
|leader_title1 = [[Legislative Assembly|MPP]]
|leader_name1 = [[Doug Ford]] ([[Etobicoke North]])
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|leader_title2 = [[Toronto City Council|Councillor]]
|leader_title2 = [[Toronto City Council|Councillor]]
|leader_name2 = [[Vincent Crisanti]] (Ward 1 [[Etobicoke North]])
|leader_name2 = [[Vincent Crisanti]] (Ward 1 [[Etobicoke North (federal electoral district)|Etobicoke North]])
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'''Thistletown''' is a culturally diverse neighbourhood in [[Toronto]], [[Ontario]], Canada. It consists of the area surrounding the intersection of [[Albion Road (Toronto)|Albion Road]] and [[Islington Avenue]] in the former City of [[Etobicoke]]. (Etobicoke merged with five other municipalities and a regional government to form the new City of Toronto in 1998.)
'''Thistletown''' is a culturally diverse neighbourhood in [[Toronto]], [[Ontario]], Canada. It consists of the area surrounding the intersection of [[Albion Road (Toronto)|Albion Road]] and [[Islington Avenue]]. The borders of Thistletown are generally delineated by the Humber River: the West Branch to the south, slightly beyond the river to the east, and to the William Osler Health Centre - [[Etobicoke General Hospital]] just above the river in the north. The western border is [[Kipling Avenue]], though the part of the neighbourhood west of Islington is sometimes considered a separate area named Beaumonde Heights.


Established as a [[postal village]] in 1847, it served the surrounding farms of [[Etobicoke Township]]. The area remained largely agricultural until after World War II, joining [[Metropolitan Toronto]] in 1953. By the 1970s, residential subdivisions replaced the farm lands of Thistletown. Today the area is fully urban.
The borders of Thistletown are generally delineated by the Humber River: the West Branch to the south, slightly beyond the river to the east, and to the William Osler Health Centre - [[Etobicoke General Hospital]] just above the river in the north. The western border is [[Kipling Avenue]], though the part of the neighbourhood west of Islington is sometimes considered a separate area named Beaumonde Heights.


This area has seen many changes and many ethnic groups arrive and flourish. Presently the corners of Albion and Islington in Thistletown has a large presence of East Indian stores and services. They are joined by a variety of [[Caribbean]]/West Indian, [[India]]n, [[Sri Lanka]]n, and [[Pakistan]]i stores. 43% of those living in this area, more specifically the CT-0250.05 are of South Asian origin, with those of Afro-Caribbean origin making up 22%.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www12.statcan.ca/census-recensement/2006/dp-pd/prof/92-597/figures/figure.cfm?lang=E&ctcode=6182&cacode=535&prcode=35&ctname=0250%252E05&caname=Toronto&prname=Ontario&profile_id=28000&pc=m9v4p1|title = Total population showing visible minority population characteristics for census tract 0250%2E05|website = www12.statcan.ca|access-date = 2016-04-08}}</ref> One landmark is the Franklin Carmichael Art Group at 34 Riverdale Drive, is named for [[Group of Seven (artists)|Group of Seven]] member [[Franklin Carmichael]] by an art foundation founded by his widow and Dr. Ann Curtin.
This area has seen many changes and many ethnic groups arrive and flourish. Presently the corners of Albion and Islington in Thistletown has a large presence of East Indian stores and services. They are joined by a variety of [[Caribbean]], [[India]]n, [[Sri Lanka]]n, and [[Pakistan]]i stores. 43% of those living in this area, more specifically the CT-0250.05 are of Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi and Nepali origin, with those of black origin making up 22%.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www12.statcan.ca/census-recensement/2006/dp-pd/prof/92-597/figures/figure.cfm?lang=E&ctcode=6182&cacode=535&prcode=35&ctname=0250%252E05&caname=Toronto&prname=Ontario&profile_id=28000&pc=m9v4p1|title = Total population showing visible minority population characteristics for census tract 0250%2E05|website = www12.statcan.ca|access-date = 2016-04-08|archive-date = 2016-04-20|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160420182903/http://www12.statcan.ca/census-recensement/2006/dp-pd/prof/92-597/figures/figure.cfm?lang=E&ctcode=6182&cacode=535&prcode=35&ctname=0250%252E05&caname=Toronto&prname=Ontario&profile_id=28000&pc=m9v4p1|url-status = dead}}</ref> One landmark is the Franklin Carmichael Art Group at 34 Riverdale Drive, is named for [[Group of Seven (artists)|Group of Seven]] member [[Franklin Carmichael]] by an art foundation founded by his widow and Dr. Ann Curtin.


==History==
==History==
[[File:John Grubb House.JPG|thumb|left|180px|[[John Grubb (Ontario)|John Grubb]]'s colonial riverstone home ''Lavinia Cottage'' (completed 1832)]]
[[File:John Grubb House.JPG|thumb|left|John Grubb built his home in Thistletown in 1832.]]
The village of Thistletown (originally called St Andrew's) was planned for [[John Grubb (Ontario)|John Grubb]] (1783-1850) in 1847 around the intersection of Albion Road and Islington Avenue. Grubb migrated from [[Scotland]] to Etobicoke in 1833.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.etobicokehistorical.com/grubb-farm-ldquoelm-bankrdquo.html|title=Grubb Farm "Elm Bank"|author=|date=|website=Etobicoke Historical Society|accessdate=20 April 2018}}</ref> The property was part of John Grubb's farmlands. Grubb was a promoter of the Albion and the Weston plank toll road companies, an elected member of the [[Home District Council]] and a [[magistrate]]. Although originally known as St. Andrew's (likely to honour his Scottish roots after the Patron Saint of Scotland), Thistletown was renamed in honour of [[Dr. William Thistle]], the local physician.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ontariotrails.on.ca/trails-a-z/thistletown-area-park-trail |title=Trails |publisher=Ontariotrails.on.ca |date= |accessdate=2012-02-02}}</ref>
The village of Thistletown (originally called St Andrew's) was planned for John Grubb (1783-1850) in 1847 around the intersection of Albion Road and Islington Avenue. Grubb migrated from [[Scotland]] to Etobicoke in 1833.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.etobicokehistorical.com/grubb-farm-ldquoelm-bankrdquo.html|title=Grubb Farm "Elm Bank"|website=Etobicoke Historical Society|access-date=20 April 2018}}</ref> The property was part of John Grubb's farmlands. Grubb was a promoter of the Albion and the Weston plank toll road companies, an elected member of the [[Home District Council]] and a [[magistrate]]. Although originally known as St. Andrew's (likely to honour his Scottish roots after the Patron Saint of Scotland), Thistletown was renamed in honour of [[Dr. William Thistle]], the local physician.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ontariotrails.on.ca/trails-a-z/thistletown-area-park-trail |title=Trails |publisher=Ontariotrails.on.ca |access-date=2012-02-02}}</ref>


In 1933 Thistletown became a [[Police village]] and 2 trustees were elected.
In 1933, Thistletown became a [[Police village]] and 2 trustees were elected.


In the late 1950s development from the expanding city of Toronto reached Thistletown when a subdivision, Albion Gardens, was developed on local potato farm to the north and east of Albion Road.
In the late 1950s development from the expanding city of Toronto reached Thistletown when a subdivision, Albion Gardens, was developed on local potato farm to the north and east of Albion Road.


==Institutions==
==Institutions==
*[[Thistletown Regional Centre of Children and Adolescents]] - started as [[The Hospital for Sick Children]] Thistletown Branch in 1927<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.etobicokehistorical.com/thistletown-hospital.html|title=Thistletown Hospital|author=|date=|website=Etobicoke Historical Society|accessdate=20 April 2018}}</ref>
*[[Thistletown Regional Centre of Children and Adolescents]] - started as [[The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto|The Hospital for Sick Children]] Thistletown Branch in 1927<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.etobicokehistorical.com/thistletown-hospital.html|title=Thistletown Hospital|website=Etobicoke Historical Society|access-date=20 April 2018}}</ref>
*Albion West Plaza
*Albion West Plaza

;Parks
*Albion Gardens Park
*Albion Gardens Park
*Beaumonde Heights Park
*Beaumonde Heights Park
*Kipling Heights Park
*Kipling Heights Park
*Rowntree Mills Park - named for Joseph Rowntree, a 19th century settler who established the "Greenholme Mills" on the Humber River, including a [[grist mill]] built in 1848 in Etobicoke.<ref>{{cite web |title=Rowntree Mills Park |url=https://www.toronto.ca/data/parks/prd/facilities/complex/22/index.html |publisher=City of Toronto |access-date=24 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191123083550/https://www.toronto.ca/data/parks/prd/facilities/complex/22/index.html |archive-date=23 November 2019}}</ref>


;Churches
;Churches
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==Schools==
==Schools==
[[File:Thistletown Collegiate Institute.jpg|thumb|Located in Thistletown, [[Thistletown Collegiate Institute]] is a [[secondary school]] operated by the [[Toronto District School Board]].]]
*[[Thistletown Collegiate Institute]]

The original school in the district was '''Thistletown Public School''' which opened in 1874. It was a one room school house built on the east side of Islington Av., just south of Albion Rd. before moving eastward to Village Green in 1901. A new building was erected in 1947 and the school was renamed to '''Thistletown Middle School''' before closing in 1985 by the [[Etobicoke Board of Education]]. Today, the school now operates as a multi-service community centre.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.etobicokehistorical.com/thistletown.html|title=Thistletown}}</ref>

Today, five elementary schools operate in the neighbourhood:

*Braeburn Junior School
*Braeburn Junior School
*St Andrews Catholic Elementary School<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tcdsb.org/schools/standrew.asp |title=St. Andrew Catholic School |publisher=Tcdsb.org |date= |accessdate=2012-02-02}}</ref>
*St Andrews Catholic Elementary School<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tcdsb.org/schools/standrew.asp |title=St. Andrew Catholic School |publisher=Tcdsb.org |access-date=2012-02-02 |archive-date=2012-02-17 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120217042807/http://www.tcdsb.org/schools/standrew.asp |url-status=dead }}</ref>
*St John Vianney Catholic Elementary School<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tcdsb.org/schools/stjohnvianney.asp |title=St. John Vianney Catholic School |publisher=Tcdsb.org |date= |accessdate=2012-02-02}}</ref>
*St John Vianney Catholic Elementary School<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tcdsb.org/schools/stjohnvianney.asp |title=St. John Vianney Catholic School |publisher=Tcdsb.org |access-date=2012-02-02 |archive-date=2012-02-17 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120217042814/http://www.tcdsb.org/schools/stjohnvianney.asp |url-status=dead }}</ref>
*Beaumonde Heights Junior Middle School
*Beaumonde Heights Junior Middle School
*École élémentaire catholique Saint-Noël-Chabanel
*École élémentaire catholique Saint-Noël-Chabanel


The Toronto District School Board is the only school board to operate a [[secondary school]] in the area, [[Thistletown Collegiate Institute]].
==See also==
* [[Joseph Rowntree (Canadian)|Joseph Rowntree]], early settler and mill-owner


==References==
==References==
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| North = [[Humber Summit]] ([[North York]])
| East = [[Humbermede]] ([[North York]])
| North= [[Humber Summit]]
| East = [[Humbermede]]
| South = [[The Elms, Toronto|The Elms]]
| South = [[The Elms, Toronto|The Elms]]
| Southwest = [[Humberwood]]
| West = [[Smithfield, Toronto|Smithfield]]
| West = [[Smithfield, Toronto|Smithfield]]
| Center = Thistletown
| Center = Thistletown
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Latest revision as of 05:03, 31 March 2024

For the band, see Thistletown (band).

Thistletown
Neighbourhood
Residences in Thistletown
Residences in Thistletown
Coordinates: 43°44′14″N 79°33′55″W / 43.73722°N 79.56528°W / 43.73722; -79.56528
Country Canada
Province Ontario
CityToronto
Established1847 (Postal village) 'St Andrews'
Changed Municipality1933 (Police village)
Joined1953 Metro Toronto
UrbanizedLate 1950s
Government
 • MPKirsty Duncan (Etobicoke North)
 • MPPDoug Ford (Etobicoke North)
 • CouncillorVincent Crisanti (Ward 1 Etobicoke North)

Thistletown is a culturally diverse neighbourhood in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It consists of the area surrounding the intersection of Albion Road and Islington Avenue. The borders of Thistletown are generally delineated by the Humber River: the West Branch to the south, slightly beyond the river to the east, and to the William Osler Health Centre - Etobicoke General Hospital just above the river in the north. The western border is Kipling Avenue, though the part of the neighbourhood west of Islington is sometimes considered a separate area named Beaumonde Heights.

Established as a postal village in 1847, it served the surrounding farms of Etobicoke Township. The area remained largely agricultural until after World War II, joining Metropolitan Toronto in 1953. By the 1970s, residential subdivisions replaced the farm lands of Thistletown. Today the area is fully urban.

This area has seen many changes and many ethnic groups arrive and flourish. Presently the corners of Albion and Islington in Thistletown has a large presence of East Indian stores and services. They are joined by a variety of Caribbean, Indian, Sri Lankan, and Pakistani stores. 43% of those living in this area, more specifically the CT-0250.05 are of Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi and Nepali origin, with those of black origin making up 22%.[1] One landmark is the Franklin Carmichael Art Group at 34 Riverdale Drive, is named for Group of Seven member Franklin Carmichael by an art foundation founded by his widow and Dr. Ann Curtin.

History

[edit]
John Grubb built his home in Thistletown in 1832.

The village of Thistletown (originally called St Andrew's) was planned for John Grubb (1783-1850) in 1847 around the intersection of Albion Road and Islington Avenue. Grubb migrated from Scotland to Etobicoke in 1833.[2] The property was part of John Grubb's farmlands. Grubb was a promoter of the Albion and the Weston plank toll road companies, an elected member of the Home District Council and a magistrate. Although originally known as St. Andrew's (likely to honour his Scottish roots after the Patron Saint of Scotland), Thistletown was renamed in honour of Dr. William Thistle, the local physician.[3]

In 1933, Thistletown became a Police village and 2 trustees were elected.

In the late 1950s development from the expanding city of Toronto reached Thistletown when a subdivision, Albion Gardens, was developed on local potato farm to the north and east of Albion Road.

Institutions

[edit]
Parks
  • Albion Gardens Park
  • Beaumonde Heights Park
  • Kipling Heights Park
  • Rowntree Mills Park - named for Joseph Rowntree, a 19th century settler who established the "Greenholme Mills" on the Humber River, including a grist mill built in 1848 in Etobicoke.[5]
Churches
  • Our Saviour Lutheran Church (1957)
  • Thistletown Baptist Church
  • Fellowship (2012 merger of Albion Gardens and Pine Ridge) Presbyterian Church
  • St Andrews Roman Catholic Church

Schools

[edit]
Located in Thistletown, Thistletown Collegiate Institute is a secondary school operated by the Toronto District School Board.

The original school in the district was Thistletown Public School which opened in 1874. It was a one room school house built on the east side of Islington Av., just south of Albion Rd. before moving eastward to Village Green in 1901. A new building was erected in 1947 and the school was renamed to Thistletown Middle School before closing in 1985 by the Etobicoke Board of Education. Today, the school now operates as a multi-service community centre.[6]

Today, five elementary schools operate in the neighbourhood:

  • Braeburn Junior School
  • St Andrews Catholic Elementary School[7]
  • St John Vianney Catholic Elementary School[8]
  • Beaumonde Heights Junior Middle School
  • École élémentaire catholique Saint-Noël-Chabanel

The Toronto District School Board is the only school board to operate a secondary school in the area, Thistletown Collegiate Institute.

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "Total population showing visible minority population characteristics for census tract 0250%2E05". www12.statcan.ca. Archived from the original on 2016-04-20. Retrieved 2016-04-08.
  2. ^ "Grubb Farm "Elm Bank"". Etobicoke Historical Society. Retrieved 20 April 2018.
  3. ^ "Trails". Ontariotrails.on.ca. Retrieved 2012-02-02.
  4. ^ "Thistletown Hospital". Etobicoke Historical Society. Retrieved 20 April 2018.
  5. ^ "Rowntree Mills Park". City of Toronto. Archived from the original on 23 November 2019. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
  6. ^ "Thistletown".
  7. ^ "St. Andrew Catholic School". Tcdsb.org. Archived from the original on 2012-02-17. Retrieved 2012-02-02.
  8. ^ "St. John Vianney Catholic School". Tcdsb.org. Archived from the original on 2012-02-17. Retrieved 2012-02-02.
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