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This is the current conditions weather report for Etobicoke. The report was made 52 minutes ago, at 02:00 UTC. The wind was blowing at a speed of 22.2 kilometers per hour / 14 miles per hour with gusts up to 22.2 kilometers per hour / 14 miles per hour from the westsouthwest (260°). The temperature was -3°C / 27°F, with a dew-point at -3°C / 27°F. The temperature felt like -9°C / 16°F. The atmospheric pressure was 1014 hPa / 29.91 inHg. The relative humidity was 69%. The skies were mostly cloudy.

Etobicoke is the western portion of the City of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, with an official population of 344,819 as measured by the 2006 Census. It is bordered on the south by Lake Ontario, on the east by the Humber River, on the west by the city of Mississauga, and on the north by the city of Vaughan.

Etobicoke has numerous public parks, notable among them is James Gardens on the banks of the Humber River. The park includes seasonal flowers, walkways, a rock garden, streams, and waterfalls. It is a very popular site for taking wedding photographs. The Humber Bay park is mostly located in Etobicoke.

The central/southern areas of Etobicoke are better served by public transit and closer to the city centre. These areas, such as Markland Wood, The Kingsway and New Toronto, consist of large green spaces, numerous parks, golf courses (including St. Georges Golf & Country Club, ranked 3rd best in Canada), numerous restaurants and cafes, and fine boutiques. Residential development consists primarily of single-family dwellings. The neighbourhood has attracted many affluent individuals and families (as of 2001, over 50% of households have an income in excess of C$100,000/year), and remains one of Toronto's premier neighbourhoods.

The central areas of Etobicoke, although farther from the subway line, are still well-served by public transit buses. These neighbourhoods are generally middle class.

Etobicoke is home to Humber College, University of Guelph-Humber, Woodbine Race Track and Slots, Woodbine Centre and Sherway Gardens Shopping Centre.

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