1 Grand Ave
1 Grand Ave is in Mimico-Queensway. Burlington St is due to be repaved in 2026.
Data as of Nov 11, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Assaults in Mimico-Queensway were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- Burlington St, 118 m away, is due to be repaved in 2026.
01What’s planned near 1 Grand Ave
No planning proposals in progress or recently decided within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk).
Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment Applications, City of Toronto. A proposal that covers several addresses or City files is listed once. Inactive: the City’s file is still open but marked inactive. Decided: development files submitted in the last 4 years; Committee of Adjustment decisions in the last 2 years.
02Street work near 1 Grand Ave
4 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: road resurfacing on Burlington St, near Cavell Ave (Etbk), Q2 to Q4 2026.
Utility digs within 250 m
- Toronto Water · Box and Rod repair at 105 Harbourview Cres · 155 m · Jun 26, 2026 to Dec 26, 2026
Source: City of Toronto Road Reconstruction, Road Resurfacing and Sidewalk Construction programs (planned work within 500 m), and Utility Cut Permits. Dates are the City’s plan and can move. “Carried over” means the work was due earlier and is still listed.
03Safety near 1 Grand Ave
Police recorded 49 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 39). The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
Mimico-Queensway compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 26 near this address | 448% higher4,209 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 1 near this address | About the same66 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 13 near this address | About the same224 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 7 near this address | 30% lower133 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 2 near this address | 47% lower42 vs 79 per 100,000 |
Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 4, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Reported incidents only; police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Five-year trends for Mimico-Queensway
Traffic safety
3 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 1 involved pedestrians. Most were on Grand Ave and Lake Shore Blvd W. Mimico-Queensway has more of these collisions per resident than almost anywhere in Toronto.
- Lake Shore Blvd W at Louisa St · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Jun 3, 2024 · 480 m
- F G Gardiner Xy W at Grand Ave · Passenger and driver, seriously injured · Oct 5, 2022 · 499 m
- Grand Ave at Manitoba St · Motorcyclist, seriously injured · Aug 31, 2021 · 436 m
Source: Toronto Police Service, collisions in which someone was killed or seriously injured (since 2021, within 500 m); City of Toronto School Safety Zones and Traffic Calming Database.
Other crimes near this address
| Last 12 months | Within 500 m | Mimico-Queensway, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 8 | 41 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 2 | 205 | About typical |
Toronto Police Service: Shootings and Firearm Discharges, Bicycle Thefts and Theft From Motor Vehicle, June 2025 to June 2026. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection.
04Getting around from 1 Grand Ave
The nearest subway station is Old Mill Station (Line 2), 3.2 km away. Within a 5‑minute walk there are 4 TTC stops served by the 76 and 80 buses, with about 132 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Mimico GO, 0.8 km away, with 74 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · too far to walk
Source: GO Transit · 74 train stops on a weekday
TTC and GO Transit schedules for a typical weekday (Nov 11, 2026). Walking times are estimates. Bike Share Toronto station data; City of Toronto Cycling Network and Permit Parking Areas.
How reliable are your routes?
| Route | Delays reported | Per 1,000 trips | Compared with other TTC routes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76 | 221 | 1.8 | fewer than most routes |
| 80 | 211 | 4.2 | about typical |
TTC Bus and Streetcar Delay Data, September 2025 to September 2026: incidents the TTC logged as delaying service. Per 1,000 trips uses each route’s weekday schedule, so busy routes aren’t penalized for running more vehicles. A typical route: 4.0.
Charging and bike parking
- EV charging: 2300 Lakeshore Blvd W
City-run (Green P): 6 Level 2, 1 fast ports. Next: 2390 Lake Shore Blvd W, 707 m.477 m
City of Toronto: City-operated EV charging stations (private chargers aren’t included); indoor bike stations, shown within 1.5 km.
05Schools and child care near 1 Grand Ave
The closest public and Catholic schools. They may not be the ones assigned to this address; check with the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) or Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB).
Elementary schools
Share of Grade 6 students meeting the provincial standard. Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math.
Secondary schools
Share of students who passed the Grade 10 literacy test on their first try. Toronto: 84%.
The red tick on each bar is the Toronto average. Private schools within 1 km: Oak Learners, Behaviour Innovations, Children'S College, Behaviour Innovations, Children'S College, Kcs Senior School, Phoenix Montessori School. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): one licensed child care centre and no EarlyON centres.
Last health inspection Nov 8, 2024: pass.
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and ChildCareSafe (Toronto Public Health inspections).
06Parks, trees and libraries near 1 Grand Ave
There are 3 parks and 2 playgrounds within 500 m. The nearest pool is Amos Waites Park, 926 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Manchester Park · pickleball court, playground, tennis court · 75 Manchester St · 125 m
- Grand Avenue Park · basketball court, dog off-leash area, outdoor fitness equipment, outdoor track · 1 Grand Ave · 142 m
- Alexander Park · playground · 33 Alexander St · 373 m
- Dalesford Park · playground · 255 Dalesford Rd · 509 m
- Flora Voisey Park · playground · 67 Yachters Lane · 521 m
Pools, courts and more
Also nearby
Source: City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Registered Programs and Drop-In Programs, Tennis Courts, Outdoor and Indoor Ice Rinks, Washroom Facilities, Off-Leash Areas, Street Tree Data; Toronto Public Health SwimSafe and Beach Water Quality; Toronto Public Library branches.
Park space
Park projects nearby
- Grand Avenue Park Expansion
The City is expanding Grand Avenue Park by 2.5 hectares.In progress · 1 m - New Parks Near Portland Street & Audley Street
Two new parks are coming to the Mimico-Queensway neighbourhood as a result of mixed-use development projects.In progress · 375 m - Coronation Park-Etobicoke Building Improvements
The City is improving the heritage building in Coronation Park-Etobicoke, formerly Mimico Train Station.In progress · 869 m - Amos Waites Park Pool Replacement
The City is replacing the outdoor pool with a new accessible pool and deck. The existing change rooms will be renovated to include universal changing facilities and an accessible washroom. Construction starts on September 10, 2026, in coordination with early seasonal closures of the outdoor washroom and splash pad. Construction is expected to be complete in fall 2027.In progress · 879 m - Humber Bay Park Master Plan
The Humber Bay Park Master Plan guides park improvements and maintenance, establishes priorities and informs the budget and decision-making.In progress · 1.2 km
City of Toronto: Green Spaces (parks, natural areas and conservation land; hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted); Park and Recreation Facility Projects within 1.5 km.
07The building at 1 Grand Ave
There are no building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 1 Grand Ave. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Permits · 5 on record
Permit history: 2 projects from 5 permits
- New Building · permit issued · issued Feb 3, 2025
Proposal for new public washroom building, utility and maintenance room and two shade structures · 4 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 24 184973 - Building work · inspection · issued Oct 17, 2012
Piping 50 mm water pipe manhole and backflow in municipal park · Permit 12 228390
The lot
Measured from the City’s property boundary map. It’s compiled from records of varying age, so treat these as approximate; a survey is the legal measure.
Green roof and solar permits
No green roof or solar hot water permits at this address. Within 500 m: 1 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 1 Grand Ave
OR (Open Space Recreation) zoning allows parks with recreation facilities. The numbers below are the main limits; the full rules depend on the lot.
Source: Zoning By-law 569-2013, chapter 90
Special areas
Source: City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 (zone, height and lot coverage overlays), Heritage Conservation Districts, Major Transit Station Areas, Secondary Plans and Archaeological Potential. This is a summary, not a zoning review. Read the by-law and see the City’s map.
09Around the block
Stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 2).
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
En Vogue Hair Salon & Spa (salon or personal services), Auto Body Stars (auto repair or garage).
Homes in City-backed affordable housing projects that are approved or under way.
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (1)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Buckingham St | Rezoning approved | 37 | 496 m |
Source: Affordable Housing Pipeline, Rental Housing Demolition and Conversion applications, Short Term Rentals Registration, Multi-Tenant (Rooming) House Licences, Business Licences and Permits (storefront types; owners’ personal names are never shown), POPS, and Daily Shelter Occupancy (Nov 9, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.
Traffic on your street
City of Toronto Transportation Services: speed, volume and classification counts since 2016.
What neighbours report to 311
In the last 12 months, 4,081 service requests came from postal area M8Y, which includes 1 Grand Ave. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 217 | |
| Property standards | 153 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 153 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 143 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 131 | |
| Tree pruning | 121 |
City of Toronto 311 Service Requests, October 2025 to October 2026. 311 publishes only the first three characters of the postal code, so this covers the wider postal area. Counts reflect how often people call as well as how often problems happen.
10Risks and environment at 1 Grand Ave
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 153 tests, May 21, 2014 to Aug 18, 2026
TRCA mapping is for screening, not site-specific decisions. Lead results are voluntary samples from homes in the postal area, not this address.
11The neighbourhood: Mimico-Queensway
Mimico-Queensway had 17,045 residents in 2021. The median household income was $84,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 47% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 40% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 22% of workers commuted by transit and 5% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Polish (4.3%), Tibetan (3.4%) and Portuguese (2.4%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.
Rents aren't published for single neighbourhoods. Across Etobicoke (the former City of Etobicoke), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building averaged $2,031 a month in October 2025, up 4% from a year earlier. The Toronto average was $2,055. The vacancy rate was 2.1%. These averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
| Average rent, October 2025 | Etobicoke | Change in a year | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,533 | +4% | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,700 | +2% | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,031 | +4% | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $2,438 | +14% | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC, Rental Market Survey (October 2025), purpose-built rental apartments, Etobicoke (the former City of Etobicoke). CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
How Mimico-Queensway compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Tuesdays. Nov 17: recycling and green bin. Nov 24: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Green bin every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
Councillor: Amber Morley, Ward 3 Etobicoke-Lakeshore · Councillor_Morley@toronto.ca · 416-397-9273
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 11, 2026.