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Weston is a neighbourhood and former town in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The neighbourhood is situated in the northwest of the city, south of Highway 401 , east of the Humber River , north of Eglinton Avenue , and west of Jane Street . [1]
The Village of Weston was founded in 1796 on the banks of the majestic Humber River along which some of the most picturesque bike trails in the entire City can be found. Our historic homes have been used as backdrops for film and television sets.
Weston was founded in 1796 shortly after Lt-Governor Simcoe sent his surveyors to the area north of Lake Ontario along the Humber River in 1792. One of his surveyors, John Countryman, saw the potential of the area, settled here and built a sawmill along the banks.
Overview: Weston still looks and feels more like a small Ontario town than a big city neighbourhood. This is not surprising considering the two dominant features in Weston’s history the Humber River and the Railway, are still important landmarks in this community.
Weston is a neighbourhood and former town in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The neighbourhood is situated in the northwest of the city, south of Highway 401, east of the Humber River, north of Eglinton Avenue, and west of Jane Street. Map. Directions.
This is the site of the Weston Historical Society in the former Town of Weston, Ontario. Our mandate is to preserve, educate and share our love of local history.
The community of Weston is an area of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, bordered by the 401 highway to the north, the Humber River to the west, Jane Street to the east and Edmund Avenue to the south. The convenience of this location is one of Weston’s many strengths.
