Rexdale

From Rap Dictionary

A small district in the north west area of Etobicoke. It is bordered by Malton, Central Etobicoke, Woodbridge and North York. Unfortunately, this small district is known for it's gangs, homicides and other acts of violence over the years. While accomidating many ethnicities in the early days of its evolution from golfcourses and farmland into a urban community, Rexdale started with a large English and Scottish population, but is now home to a large black community.

Population of 130,000, 28,000 South Asian, 22,000 people of African Origin (Caribbean, South American, African). Rexdale's unemployment rate is 3 times the city average at 18%. This part of the city has experienced a massive exodus of people moving into the Western Suburbs of Brampton and Mississauga for better oppertunity and safer conditions to raise their kids. Major streets in Rexdale include Albion Road, Finch ave, Humber College blvd, Islington, Kipling , Martin Grove, Highway 27, Steeles ave west and Rexdale Blvd. Rexdale is home to Humber College, Woodbine Race Track, Woodbine Centre and Albion Mall. Rexdale is located 5 minutes away from the Toronto Pearson International Airport.