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The name Alderwood is derived from the alder tree, a type of tree that thrives in wetlands and along rivers. The name combines "alder" (a tree species) and "wood" (meaning a forested area). It was likely chosen to reflect the natural landscape of the area before development.In Toronto, the Alderwood neighborhood was originally part of Etobicoke and developed in the 1940s and 1950s as a suburban community.Alderwood is a neighborhood in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.