Green Mimico is launching the Green Mimico Awards to recognise efforts that are quietly making Mimico more sustainable and more resilient to a changing climate.

We're looking for the hyper-local stuff — the things happening on our streets that don't usually get noticed.

There's no cash prize — just recognition from the community. The point is to celebrate what's already going on here and encourage more of it.

Nominate yourself or someone else by June 1st by sending an email with a short description and if you have, a photo to info@greenmimico.ca

Winners will be announced at Community Environment Day, Sunday June 7 at 12pm, Mimico Coronation Club House.

Happy to answer questions in the comments.

Hi neighbours, I am working on a MRA newsletter and the topic revolves around the idea that we are a waterfront community and to share ideas how we utilize the lake so our neighbours can enjoy it as well. Here is my draft:

It's called Mimico - by - the - Lake — Let's Act Like It

Sharing how we use the waterfront so the rest of the neighbourhood can too

One of the best things about living in Mimico is something a lot of us walk past without really using: the lake. We're a genuine waterfront community — yacht clubs, sailing centres, parks, beaches, and a trail that runs right along the water — and yet for many of us, the lake stays mostly in the background of daily life. This newsletter is a small attempt to change that.

The idea is simple. If you've found a way to enjoy the water that you love, share it. Maybe it's a launch spot for your kayak, a quiet bench where you read on Sunday mornings, a swim club you joined, a sailing course that turned out to be cheaper than you expected, or a sunrise walk that's worth setting an alarm for. The things that feel obvious to you might be exactly what a neighbour has been looking for.

To get the ball rolling, a couple of things worth knowing about right now.

The Humber Bay Boating Clubs Annual Open House is on Saturday, May 30 from 10am–3pm along Humber Bay Park Road West. All three — Humber Bay Sailing Centre, Mimico Cruising Club, and Etobicoke Yacht Club — open their gates for the day, with BBQs, live music, and a chance to ask questions about learn-to-sail programs, boat-share clubs, and kayak/SUP storage without any pressure to join. It's one of the easiest ways to see what's actually happening on the water just steps from our homes. Details and free tickets are on Eventbrite. You don't need a boat to join!

Another good one for anyone who loves the parks side of the waterfront is Friends of Humber Bay Park, https://www.facebook.com/groups/fohbp/ They run stewardship events, nature walks, and advocacy work to keep the park thriving. Joining is a great way to meet neighbours who care about the same shoreline we do.

Searching for treasurers / beach glass, swimming.

So here's the ask: tell us how you use the lake.

We live on the lake. Let's enjoy it together.

Isn't it nice to be outside again? A few opportunities are coming up in and around Mimico that residents can benefit from — free trees, free compost, free bike tune-ups and more.

Mimico Residents’ Association

May 12, 2026

Thanks for joining us at Mimico Square last Saturday for Mother’s Day MRKT. Together with Etobicoke Historical Society we hosted two Historical Walks. Residents learned about Dr. Godfrey, a single mother in the workforce and the origins of Mimico Road.

Cycle Toronto offered FREE bike tune-ups. We expect they will be back to Mimico Square at another MRKT this summer - you’ll get advance notice from us when they do!

Have you noticed increasing numbers of neighbours commuting by bike or e-bike? Maybe it's the gas prices, or the GO Station's issues. Either way, biking seems to be almost as fast as the train or driving anyway. It won't work for everyone, but if you're considering it and have questions, get in touch — we can connect you with neighbours who already commute by (e-)bike.

On a Tuesday morning, Google Maps suggests it takes roughly the same time to bike from Birds & Beans to Union Station as it does to take the train or drive.

Welcome 100 new newsletter subscribers

It took 19 years to get 948 people to subscribe to the MRA newsletter.

Since our AGM in March, 100 new subscribers have joined! That’s you! Welcome neighbour.

We believe it’s not just the proximity of our homes that we have in common. We all suffer directly or indirectly from the neglected Mimico GO station and we all benefit from a safe neighbourhood where residents know each other a little bit and take care of our shared infrastructure together.

The MRA board is a group of volunteers who believe a little time spent organizing a Halloween dance for the kids — or helping neighbours prevent basement flooding — is worthwhile.

Want to help us? Send us an email.

To celebrate the MRA’s 20th Anniversary and all the volunteer hours that have gone into strengthening our community, we will meet September 19th at Mimico Square together with the 3rd Annual Mimico Food Fest.

Mimico GO?

• Our last newsletter got some attention, including 150 upvotes on Reddit.
• We’ve invited Metrolinx to Mimico and share their plans for our station.
• On June 2, during National AccessAbility Week, we're hosting the Mimico Transit Forum to raise awareness about the deferral of barrier-free access to our platforms.
• Details to follow in a special edition.
• Want to help? Reach out.

Community Environment Days

Ward 3 Community Environment Days are back! Drop off items for reuse, dispose of hazardous waste and pick up a bag of compost. More information on what can be dropped off is available here.

Saturday, May 16th 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Fairfield Seniors’ Centre (80 Lothian Avenue)

Sunday, June 7th 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Mimico Adult Centre (255 Royal York Road)

💚 Green Mimico is planning a complementary event on June 7th in Mimico for residents who want to learn from neighbours about Heat Pumps, Solar / PV, Battery backups, EVs and Basement Flooding Protection.

» Details to follow in another newsletter.

Over 40 neighbours came to a recent Heat Pump event organized by Green Mimico, see here.

Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program

The City has made enhancements to its Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program, effective May 1st.

The expanded program offers homeowners of single-family, duplex, triplex and fourplex properties up to a maximum of $6,650 in subsidies to help pay for eligible flood-protection work.

This includes a new subsidy of up to $500 towards a Home Plumbing Assessment. Learn tips to help protect your home and what supports are available here.

Paper & Cardboard Arts (@ LSA)

📅 Sat May 16 | 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm |Lake Shore Arts

Tree for Free, Order Deadline May 15th!

The Long Branch Neighbourhood Association (LBNA) is happy to once again offer free trees and shrubs to the Toronto community through the Tree For Free program this Spring 2026! More info here on their website: https://lbna.ca/tree2026/

17th Annual Spring Bird Festival

Saturday, May 23rd, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Colonel Samuel Smith Park (3145 Lake Shore Boulevard West)

Enjoy a day of guided bird tours, live birds, reptiles and amphibians, a free tree and shrub giveaway, children’s activities and booths from local bird, community and environmental groups. More information is available here.

Create a pollinator garden this spring

The City has launched a free online tool to make it easier for residents and community groups to choose locally native plants. The database shares information on pollinator value, habitat type and growing conditions, making it easier to create and care for pollinator‑friendly gardens across Toronto. Find out more about the native plant, tree and shrub tool.

📚 Mimico Centennial Library — Upcoming Events

📚 Wed May 13, 10:30 am - 11:15 am | Baby Time

📚 Sat May 16, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm | Game on! Board Game Playtime

📚 Mon May 18, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm | After School Club

📚 Tue May 19, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm | Senior’s E-Connect

📚 Wed May 20, 10:30 am - 11:15 am | Baby Time

📚 Sat May 23, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm | Game on! Board Game Playtime

📚 Mon May 25, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Film Festival for Kids by Kids

📚 Mon May 25, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm | After School Club

📚 Tue May 26, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm | Senior’s E-Connect

This will be another great summer with lots of free events in Mimico for all of us - plus free trees at the bottom of this email. Thanks to everyone who showed up for last weekend's cleanups!

The boats are back in the lake and neighbours have been busy cleaning up for another great summer!

On Saturday we cleaned up together with Councillor Morley, the Mimico by the Lake BIA (special thanks for the donuts!), Green Mimico and you 💚! Thanks Birds & Beans Cafe for the coffee for our volunteers! Did you know you get a 20¢ discount when you bring your own mug?

Thanks to MRA Board Member Darlene, we had a Jane’s Walk on Saturday with guests from many parts of Toronto.

Did you miss the creative activities with paper & cardboard at Lakeshore Arts? They will be back at it on Saturday 1pm (free event).

On Sunday volunteers with Humber Bay Shores Condominium Association (HBSCA), Mimico Cruising Club (MCC) and Friends of Humber Bay Park cleaned up Humber Bay Park and got to enjoy a BBQ at MCC after. Having everyone work together strengthens our community! Good work everyone.

A special newsletter is in the works about all the water related activities in Mimico!

Happening in Mimico

💐 4th Annual Mother’s Day MRKT with Historical Tour

Saturday May 9, 11 - 4pm, Mimico Square

Join us with Mom this Mother’s Day. Enjoy free kids face painting, crafts with u/lakeshorearts, special princess appearance by u/majesticmemoriesprincess and live music from u/meepmoopmusic

The 1pm free Historical Walk is fully booked and we thank the Etobicoke Historical Society for offering another walk at 3pm. Registration Required.

More This Weekend

Cardboard Fun & Eastbourne Street Sale

🚂 Mimico Transit Forum

June 2, 4 - 6pm, Mimico-Coronation Club House, MRA Mimico GO Webpage

We have invited Metrolinx to come to Mimico to share an update regarding their plans for 🚧 Mimico GO 🚧 with us during the National AccessAbility Week 2026!

🎪 Mimico Event Calendar (find it here on our website)

May
🧸 Sat May 9 | 41st Annual Eastbourne Street Sale
🌷 Sat May 9 | 4th Annual Mother’s Day MRKT with Historical Walking Tour
📅 Sat May 9 | Paper & Cardboard Arts (@ LSA)
📅 Sat May 16 | Paper & Cardboard Arts (@ LSA)
📅 Sat May 23 | Paper & Cardboard Arts (@ LSA)
🎶 Tue May 26 | Local Vocals presents MEMORY LANE Community Concert

June
🚂 Tue Jun 2 | Mimico Transit Forum
♻️ Sun Jun 7 | Community Environment Day
🎨 Sat Jun 20 | Lakeshore Arts (LSA): Mimico Arts Jam

July
🇨🇦 Wed Jul 1 | 1st Canada Day Celebration & MRKT
🪩 Thu Jul 9 | Dance Together Festival: Afrofusion with Zahra Badua
🪩 Fri Jul 10 | Dance Together Festival: Bollywood 101 with Rajvi Dedhia
🪩 Fri Jul 10 | Dance Together Festival: Live Salsa Band - DLM Groove Collective
📅 Sat Jul 11 | 3rd Annual Celebrate The Caribbean MRKT
🪩 Sat Jul 11 | Dance Together Festival: Swing 101 with Vicky Yeung
🪩 Sat Jul 11 | Dance Together Festival: Ukrainian Village Dance with Stephania Woloshyn
🪩 Sun Jul 12 | Dance Together Festival: Soul Line Dance with Rhea Daniels
🪩 Sun Jul 12 | Dance Together Festival: Soca with Mad Chan
🍻 Wed Jul 22 | Mimico Residents Association Meet & Greet (not confirmed yet)

📚 Mimico Centennial Library Events

Next 2 Weeks (check on library website to confirm details)
📚 Tue May 5, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Family Movie Night: Zootopia 2
📚 Wed May 6, 10:30 am - 11:15 am | Family Time
📚 Sat May 9, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm | Game on! Board Game Playtime
📚 Mon May 11, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm | After School Club
📚 Wed May 13, 10:30 am - 11:15 am | Baby Time
📚 Sat May 16, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm | Game on! Board Game Playtime
📚 Mon May 18, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm | After School Club
📚 Tue May 19, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm | Senior’s E-Connect

Free Trees! Order before May 15th!

Just checked with our friends at LBNA. Mimico residents can order free trees! Please check details / conditions here first.

Have a great day!

See you this Saturday at the MRA tent at Mimico Square, 11-4!

Magnolia flowers in Mimico

🧹 Community Cleanup

Saturday May 2, 10am - 12, Mimico Square

Join the Mimico Residents’ Association, Councillor Amber Morley, Green Mimico and the Mimico by the Lake BIA as we clean up Mimico together. Supplies will be provided. Register here please.

Awesome local businesses will be sending baked goods 🍩 and coffee ☕️ for our volunteers!

At 1pm we will go for a walk if you just want to come out and meet some neighbours while walking and chatting, it's called "Jane's Walk" https://mimicoresidents.ca/event/janes-walk-diversity-delights-of-mimico/