History
Construction began on the neighbourhood in 1981 and by 1985, 150 homes were built. Between 1986 and 1990, construction accelerated and an additional 880 homes were built. == Demographics ==
Demographics
As of the 2016 census, 24.1% of residents of Island Lakes identified as a visible minority (Filipino, south Asian, Black, Chinese, southeast Asian, Latin American, Arab, Korean, west Asian, Japanese, or another/multiple). 19.1% of residents were immigrants, with the majority coming from India, The Philippines, China, The United Kingdom, Vietnam, and Pakistan. ==References==