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Weston was founded in 1796 shortly after Lt-Governor Simcoe sent his surveyors to the area north of Lake Ontario along the Humber River in 1792. One of his surveyors, John Countryman, saw the potential of the area, settled here and built a sawmill along the banks.
- Location
The community of Weston is an area of Toronto, Ontario,...
- Who We Are
The Weston Village Residents’ Association (WVRA) was founded...
- Cycling
Bike paths run along the Humber River to the north and south...
- Contact
We would love to hear your thoughts, comments and...
- Parks
Parks - History of Weston - Welcome to Weston
- Seniors
York West Active Living Centre (Y W A L C) is a community...
- Getting Around
Getting Around - History of Weston - Welcome to Weston
- What's Nearby
Two highways, the 401 and the 400, are accessible from the...
- Location
The Village of Weston was founded in 1796 on the banks of the majestic Humber River along which some of the most picturesque bike trails in the entire City can be found. Our historic homes have been used as backdrops for film and television sets.
Weston is a neighbourhood and former town in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The neighbourhood is situated in the northwest of the city, south of Steeles Avenue West, east of the Humber River , north of Eglinton Avenue , and west of Jane Street . [1]
Sep 27, 2023 · Until recently, Weston was considered one of the more affordable neighbourhoods in Toronto, avoiding the pitfalls of gentrification that have driven residents from so many other neighbourhoods in...
Historical Timeline. 1792. Milling began in Weston when John Countryman built a sawmill on the west bank of the Humber in Etobicoke. 1793. Quickly following the first signing of Treaty 13 in 1787, the Weston area was first surveyed into lots. 1796.
The community of Weston is an area of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, bordered by the 401 highway to the north, the Humber River to the west, Jane Street to the east and Edmund Avenue to the south. The convenience of this location is one of Weston’s many strengths.
May 10, 2018 · What might just be Weston's best kept secret – at least to those who don't live there – is its historically and architecturally significant houses. Tucked in behind Weston Road, one might easily miss these structures that have been in the area for more than a century.
