Markland Wood

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Markland Wood is a quiet, residential neighbourhood located in Etobicoke (west Toronto), Ontario, Canada bounded by Etobicoke Creek to the west, Elmcrest (Renforth) Creek to the east and surrounded by the Markland Wood Country Club, golf course. 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.

1 History
2 Events
3 Neighbourhood Concerns
4 Schools
5 See also
6 External links

[edit] 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 Hazel. The Markland Wood neighbourhood construction was completed in 1965. A detailed history of this area of Toronto can be seen at the Markland Wood website in the History section.

The Markland Homes Association was formed in 1962 to Create, Foster and Maintain the Community Spirit in Makland 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 member's households.

[edit] Events

March/April - Annual Easter Egg Hunt - Held on Easter Monday for the community's children at Millwood Park.
April - Annual Environmental Day Clean Up - Clean Up Day! Held in conjunction with the City of Toronto and includes the Markland Wood community and the surrounding Etobicoke and Elmcrest (Renforth) Creeks.
May - Annual Community Garage Sale - Held on the last Saturday of the month. Involves all of the Markland Wood community.
August - Family Fun Day - Held at the Millwood Park or Millwood JS.
September - Champagne Social. Held on the last Friday or Saturday of the month at the Markland Wood Golf Club.
December - Christmas Caravan & Food Drive - Held on the last or second last Sunday of the month.

[edit] Neighbourhood Concerns

The residents of Markland Wood share many of the same concerns as other GTA communities. Some of these concerns are:

Toronto International Airport (LBPIA)| sound/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.
Crime, Vandalism & Safety.