APPENDIX 1: Descriptions of Original Concession Names and Lot Numbers Used in Etobicoke

This guide will help you understand the basic system of lots and concessions in Etobicoke. The standard lot size was 5/8 mile by 1/4 mile, or 100 acres. Use this information with the 1860 or 1878 map of Etobicoke to help you understand how the land system worked.
 
Broken Front:
  • Refers to that part of Southern Division Fronting the lake that is SOUTH of Lake Shore Bl. W. Not a full 100 acres because lot is “broken” by its front on Lake Ontario.
  • Lots 1-12.
 
Southern Division: Fronting the Lake
  • Refers to the concession of Southern Division Fronting the lake that is immediately NORTH of Lake Shore Bl. W.
  • Lots 1-12. 
 
Southern Division: Fronting the Lake, Colonel Smith Tract
  • Concessions II to V of the Southern Division
  • Lots 6 –  14
 
Southern Division Fronting the Humber
  • Includes entire triangular area south of The Queensway & east of Royal York Rd. to Humber River. 
  • Divided into Ranges A-G, and at least Ranges D & E were further subdivided into lots.  Early land registry records for this area are mostly missing.
 
Meridian Concession
  • Concessions I and II
  • Lots 6 – 15
 
Northern Division Fronting the Lake (often referred to as Cross or X Concession)
  • Concessions I and II
  • Lots 16-23
 
Concessions Fronting the Humber
  • Eastern half divided into Concessions A, B, C.   A & B have Lots 12-40.  C has lots 10-36.
  • Western half divided into Concessions I, II, III, IV.  Lots 12-40.
 
Kings Mill Reserve
  • Ranges I – V
  • Lots 1 – 9.
 
Clergy Block
  • Concessions I, II.
  • Lots 7 – 11.
 
Lots Fronting on River Etobicoke
  • Lots A – I, of varying sizes, all over 100 acres

For reference purposes on using the above in your research, refer to the Etobicoke Historical Society's GUIDE: How to Research Etobicoke History.
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