
Etobicoke's Secluded Suburban Retreat
Markland Wood is one of Etobicoke's most secluded and self-contained residential neighbourhoods, tucked into the southwest corner of the city near the intersection of Bloor Street West and Highway 427. Developed primarily in the 1960s and 1970s, the area features spacious homes on winding streets with generous setbacks, mature trees, and the kind of deep lots that are vanishingly rare in Toronto's newer developments. The neighbourhood revolves around the Markland Wood Golf Club and the Markland Wood Community Association, which organizes events and maintains the area's strong sense of community. Local shopping is concentrated at the Cloverdale Mall on the neighbourhood's eastern edge, while the Bloor West corridor provides additional retail options. Despite its secluded feel, Markland Wood benefits from excellent highway access via the 427 and proximity to the Kipling subway and GO station. For buyers seeking a large family home with privacy, greenery, and a suburban lifestyle within Toronto's borders, Markland Wood is one of the city's best-kept secrets.
Walkability
48/100 - Car-Dependent
Transit
Kipling Station (Line 2) nearby; Kipling GO hub; Highway 427 access
Vibe
Secluded, spacious, established
Car-Dependent
Minimal Transit
Minimal Infrastructure
The best-rated spots right in the neighbourhood, from cosy cafes to beautiful parks.
32 Jeff Dr, Etobicoke, ON M9C 1J6, Canada
3135 Universal Dr #1, Mississauga, ON L4X 2E6, Canada
32 Jeff Dr, Etobicoke, ON M9C 1J6, Canada
3111 Universal Dr, Mississauga, ON L4X 2E2, Canada
Unit 1-2, 3135 Universal Dr, Mississauga, ON L4X 2E6, Canada
230 Renforth Dr, Etobicoke, ON M9C 2K9, Canada
295 The West Mall #700, Etobicoke, ON M9C 4Z4, Canada
4201 Bloor St W, Etobicoke, ON M9C 1Z6, Canada
4333 Bloor St W, Etobicoke, ON M9C 2A5, Canada
230 Renforth Dr, Etobicoke, ON M9C 2B7, Canada
Seville Avenue Parkette, 10 Seville Ave, Etobicoke, ON M9C 1C5, Canada
20 Toledo Rd, Etobicoke, ON M9C 2T4, Canada
56 Neilson Dr, Etobicoke, ON M9C 1V8, Canada
2200 Dundas St E #1, Mississauga, ON L4X 2V3, Canada
290 The West Mall, Etobicoke, ON M9C 1C6, Canada
2179 Dundas St E, Mississauga, ON L4X 1M3, Canada
4335 Bloor St W, Etobicoke, ON M9C 2A5, Canada
2101 Dundas St E, Mississauga, ON L4X 1M3, Canada
Bloor Islington Place, 3300 Bloor St W Unit 102, Etobicoke, ON M8Z 5B5, Canada
Upcoming events, festivals, and community gatherings across the city.
Princess of Wales Theatre
St. Lawrence Market
Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO)
MaRS Discovery District
The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar
The Second City Toronto
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