Humber Bay Shores is a high-rise condo neighbourhood on the Lake Ontario shore in south Etobicoke, in the west end of Toronto. The neighbourhood runs along Lake Shore Boulevard West from Mimico Creek to the Humber River, on land that was once a strip of roadside motels. Today Humber Bay Shores is almost entirely condo towers, with parks and the waterfront trail along the water and the downtown skyline across the bay.
Lifestyle
Most people here live in an apartment with a lake or skyline view and spend their free time outside on the water's edge. Mornings start with a run or bike ride on the waterfront trail, and evenings end at a patio at the base of the towers. Humber Bay Shores suits downtown commuters, first-time buyers, downsizers and anyone who wants a condo by the lake without living downtown.
Housing
Nearly everything for sale here is a condo apartment in a high-rise tower, from studios and one-bedrooms to larger two- and three-bedroom suites and penthouses. The buildings range from the original Palace Pier towers at the east end to newer towers built from the 2000s on. Many have amenities like pools, gyms, party rooms and concierge, so condo fees and what they cover vary a lot from building to building.
Parks & Green Space
The water is the neighbourhood's backyard. Humber Bay Park East and West stretch out into the lake on either side of Mimico Creek, with trails, a pond, the Humber Bay Butterfly Habitat and a marina. Humber Bay Shores Park runs along the shoreline in front of the towers, and the Martin Goodman Trail (part of the Waterfront Trail) crosses the Humber Bay Arch Bridge toward downtown.
Shopping & Dining
A grocery store, pharmacy, cafés and everyday services sit at the base of the towers near Lake Shore Boulevard West and Park Lawn Road. For more choice, Sherway Gardens and the big-box stores along The Queensway are a short drive west and north.
Schools
Humber Bay Shores is served by the Toronto District School Board and the Toronto Catholic District School Board. Fast growth in the area has put pressure on local school spaces, so confirm the current catchment and whether a school has room for new students before you buy.
Entertainment
The restaurants, cafés and patios at the base of the towers are the local scene. For more, the shops and restaurants of Mimico and Long Branch along Lake Shore Boulevard West are close by. Downtown Toronto's theatres, sports and nightlife are a short drive or streetcar ride east, and Port Credit's harbour and main street are a short drive west.
Getting Around
The Gardiner Expressway runs along the north edge of the neighbourhood, with ramps at Park Lawn Road, so downtown Toronto and the QEW toward Mississauga and Oakville are both close. Streetcars run along Lake Shore Boulevard West, and Mimico GO Station on the Lakeshore West line is nearby for trips downtown or west to Port Credit and Oakville.
