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Etobicoke, City of Toronto, Ontario
Etobicoke, City of Toronto, Ontario

Etobicoke, former city (1967–98), southeastern Ontario, Canada. In 1998 it amalgamated with the cities of North York, Scarborough, York, and Toronto and the borough of East York to become the City of Toronto. Etobicoke was established in 1967 through amalgamation of the township of Etobicoke (incorporated 1851) and several surrounding municipalities. The name Etobicoke, derived from an Indigenous word meaning “place where the alders grow,” was originally given to Etobicoke Creek. There are about 1,600 acres (650 hectares) of parks. Industries are diversified and include a large tire and rubber plant. Area 48 square miles (124 square km).

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