Since 1909, Mimico residents have been going to the Blue Goose Tavern to have a beer and swap stories. It was originally known as The Windsor Public House. In the early years, Mimico was mostly farmland. The first rail line from Toronto to Hamilton passed right by the tavern's doors. The train was blue and it was from that steel blue train that the tavern acquired its "Blue Goose" name. The name was officially changed to the Blue Goose Tavern in 1971. The street name on which the Blue Goose is housed was changed from "Vincent Street" to "Blue Goose Street" in 1987.

The tavern holds a lot of history in its walls. Mimico town council meetings were held in the tavern. Rumours are that illegal alcohol was sold during Prohibition times. More recently, The Goose has been a popular location for filming movies.

The Goose was purchased by Jerry Chemij Sr. in 1958. He had to deal with a long beer strike that first year, but the Goose survived. The tavern is now owned and operated by Jerry's son, Terry, who hopes one day to pass on the business to one of his children, thus continuing the tradition of a "Chemij" at the Blue Goose.

The Tavern is proud to be an active member of the Mimico community, sponsoring Mimico Lacrosse as well as Baseball, Hockey and Soccer teams.

The Blue Goose is the only pub to win four categories of the Etobicoke Guardian's Reader Choice Awards in 2001, 2002 and 2003.