161 Meadowvale Dr
161 Meadowvale Dr is in Stonegate-Queensway. A 61‑storey building with 702 homes and shops was approved 161 m away.
Data as of Nov 11, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- A 61-storey building with 702 homes and shops was approved, 161 m away.
01What’s planned near 161 Meadowvale Dr
12 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): ten in progress and two decided recently. That's more than at almost all Toronto addresses.
In progress
- 1Consent1173 Islington Ave · 110 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Consent: permission to split a lot or change property lines
The City has received it. A hearing date hasn't been set yet.
File B0018/26EYK · submitted Jun 30, 2026 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 2Minor variance1171 Islington Ave · 121 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The City has received it. A hearing date hasn't been set yet.
File A0208/26EYK · submitted Jun 30, 2026 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 3Minor variance1171 Islington Ave · 121 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The City has received it. A hearing date hasn't been set yet.
File A0209/26EYK · submitted Jun 30, 2026 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre
- 4Consent1171 Islington Ave · 121 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Consent: permission to split a lot or change property lines
The City has received it. A hearing date hasn't been set yet.
File B0017/26EYK · submitted Jun 30, 2026 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 5Minor variance1171 Islington Ave · 121 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The City has received it. A hearing date hasn't been set yet.
File A0210/26EYK · submitted Jun 30, 2026 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 6Subdivision1226 Islington Ave · 160 m awaySubdivision: a request to divide land into new lots and streets
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Bloor Kipling Housing Now: Draft Plan of Subdivision to create two mixed-use development blocks and a new public road connecting Green Lanes and Aberfoyle Crescent.Public notice · Mar 15, 2024Notice of Public Meeting - Request to Amend Zoning By-Law - 3326 and 3330 Bloor Street West and 1240 and 1226 Islington Avenue. Read the notice, which explains any meeting or appeal dates.File 21 249227 WET 03 SB · submitted Dec 16, 2021 · City record and how to comment - 761-storey building1243 Islington Ave · 161 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Proposed 61-storey mixed use building.File 26 237007 WET 03 SA · submitted Sep 14, 2026 · City record and how to comment - 8Split the lot36 Clissold Rd · 163 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Consent: permission to split a lot or change property lines
The Committee of Adjustment refused it on Aug 2, 2018. It has been appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body (TLAB), which will hold its own hearing and make the final decision.
To obtain consent to sever the property into two undersized residential lots.Appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body on Aug 24, 2018. Status: decision issued.
File B0031/18EYK · submitted Mar 16, 2018 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 9New house1166 Islington Ave · 218 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The Committee of Adjustment approved it on Feb 21, 2019. It has been appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body (TLAB), which will hold its own hearing and make the final decision.
To construct a detached dwelling with an integral garage.File A0812/18EYK · submitted Nov 8, 2018 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 10New house1166 Islington Ave · 218 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The Committee of Adjustment approved it on Feb 21, 2019. It has been appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body (TLAB), which will hold its own hearing and make the final decision.
To construct a detached dwelling with an integral garage.File A0813/18EYK · submitted Nov 8, 2018 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre
Decided recently
- 1161-storey building · 702 homes and shops1243 Islington Ave · 161 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built702 homes47,679 m² of floor space
City Council approved it.
Application to amend the Zoning By-law at 1243 Islington Avenue to permit a 61 storey (191-metre, excluding mechanical penthouse), comprising 702 dwelling units and 90 square metres of non-residential gross floor area at grade. A 170…Public notice · Jul 2, 2026Notice of Passing of Zoning By-law 638-2026 - 1243 Islington Avenue. Read the notice, which explains any meeting or appeal dates.File 25 244597 WET 03 OZ · submitted Oct 24, 2025 · City record and how to comment - 12Garden suite30 Clissold Rd · 179 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The Committee of Adjustment approved it on Oct 22, 2026.
To construct a new duplex with an attached garage, and a new garden suite in the rear yard.File A0294/26EYK · submitted Sep 14, 2026 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre
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.
Noise permits nearby
- Annual Lantern Parade · 3216 Bloor St W
Amplified sound · in Tom Riley ParkFri, Nov 13 · 5 to 7 pm
523 m away
City of Toronto Noise Exemption Permits: permits that let a site go past the noise bylaw’s limits for a set time (amplified sound for an event, construction outside normal hours, a concrete pour). Upcoming and current permits within 600 m. Events run by individuals show their name only for street parties, festivals and markets.
02Street work near 161 Meadowvale Dr
No new City road or sidewalk work is planned within 500 m. The work below was due earlier and is still on the City’s list.
Utility digs within 250 m
- Toronto Water · Box and Rod repair at 1173 Islington Ave · 110 m · Jul 8, 2026 to Jan 8, 2027
- Toronto Water · Box and Rod repair at 1171 Islington Ave · 121 m · Jul 8, 2026 to Jan 8, 2027
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 161 Meadowvale Dr
Police recorded 60 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.
| Major crime | Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | Stonegate-Queensway compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Break-ins | 9 near this address | 15% higher218 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 4 near this address | 12% higher68 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 17 near this address | 14% lower194 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 29 near this address | 39% lower466 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 1 near this address | 48% lower41 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 Stonegate-Queensway
Traffic safety
5 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 2 involved pedestrians, 1 involved cyclists and 2 were fatal. Most were on Bloor St W and Springbrook GS. Stonegate-Queensway has more of these collisions per resident than most neighbourhoods.
- Springbrook GS at Lothian Ave · Cyclist, seriously injured · Jul 5, 2026 · 298 m
- Islington Ave at Springbrook GRDN · Passenger and driver, seriously injured · Sep 13, 2023 · 251 m
- Bloor St W at Aberfoyle Cres · Pedestrian, killed · Apr 16, 2023 · 403 m
- Bloor St W at Gardenvale Rd · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Sep 24, 2022 · 403 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 | Stonegate-Queensway, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 2 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 2 | 31 | About typical |
| Thefts from vehicles | 7 | 137 | Lower than most |
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 161 Meadowvale Dr
The nearest subway station is Islington Station (Line 2), about a 5‑minute walk (0.3 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 11 TTC stops served by the 110, 37, 50, 149 and 937 buses, with about 2,306 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Kipling GO, 1.3 km away, with 20 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · about 5 min walk
Source: GO Transit · 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 110 | 322 | 3.4 | fewer than most routes |
| 37 | 613 | 7.0 | more than most routes |
| 50 | 105 | 2.1 | fewer than most routes |
| 149 | 99 | 2.6 | fewer than most routes |
| 937 | 111 | 4.8 | more than most routes |
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: 8 Kings Lynn Rd
City-run (On-Street): 1 Level 2 port. Next: 625 The Queensway, 2.7 km.1.6 km
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 161 Meadowvale Dr
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: Academy Of Math And English, German International School Toronto. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): two licensed child care centres and one EarlyON centre.
Last health inspection Jan 23, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Jan 23, 2026: 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 161 Meadowvale Dr
There are 2 parks, 2 playgrounds and 1 community centre within 500 m. The nearest pool is Memorial Pool and Health Club, 646 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Kenway Park · playground · 3431 Bloor St W · 316 m
- Fairfield Seniors' Centre · wi-fi · 80 Lothian Ave · 449 m
- Fairfield Park · playground · 90 Lothian Ave · 498 m
- Chauncey-Islington Parkette · 1116 Islington Ave · 580 m
- Fieldway Parkette · 240 Van Dusen Blvd · 610 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
- New Parks in the Six Points Neighbourhood
A group of new parks is coming to the Six Points neighbourhood. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 1.0 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 161 Meadowvale Dr
No building permits, building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 161 Meadowvale Dr.
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: 5 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 161 Meadowvale Dr
RD (Residential Detached) zoning allows detached houses. The numbers below are the main limits; the full rules depend on the lot.
Source: Zoning By-law 569-2013, chapter 10
Source: Height overlay
Source: Zone label (d)
Source: Lot coverage overlay
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 more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 2).
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
Carpathian BBQ House (take-out or food shop), Burrito Boyz (Bloor) (take-out or food shop), O.styles (salon or personal services), and 6 more.
70 Cordova Avenue (471 m).
Homes in City-backed affordable housing projects that are approved or under way.
All new business licences in Stonegate-Queensway (9)
- Carpathian BBQ House · Take-out or food shop · 675 The Queensway · 2577 m · licensed Oct 22, 2026
- Burrito Boyz (Bloor) · Take-out or food shop · 3355 Bloor St W · 217 m · licensed Oct 8, 2026
- O.styles · Salon or personal services · 610 The Queensway · 2730 m · licensed Sep 25, 2026
- Rocco's Pizza & Pasta · Take-out or food shop · 972 The Queensway · 2200 m · licensed Sep 22, 2026
- Skinmed · Salon or personal services · 3267 Bloor St W · 481 m · licensed Sep 17, 2026
- Sip & Squeeze · Restaurant or bar · 687 The Queensway · 2545 m · licensed Sep 11, 2026
- The Queensway Nail Spa · Salon or personal services · 700 The Queensway · 2510 m · licensed Aug 27, 2026
- Glow Zone Beauty · Salon or personal services · 781 The Queensway · 2355 m · licensed Aug 22, 2026
- Wasabi Sushi · Restaurant or bar · 927 The Queensway · 2285 m · licensed Aug 21, 2026
Affordable housing projects within 500 m (2)
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3326 Bloor St W | Rezoning approved | 91 rent-geared-to-income | 214 m |
| 3326 Bloor St W | Rezoning approved | 380 | 311 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.
Parking tickets on this block
11 tickets in 2025 on Meadowvale Dr between numbers 111 and 211: 10 for parking at prohibited times, 1 for parking on a boulevard or private property.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
What neighbours report to 311
In the last 12 months, 4,222 service requests came from postal area M8Z, which includes 161 Meadowvale Dr. The most common:
| Potholes and road damage | 208 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 172 | |
| Tree pruning | 154 | |
| Injured wildlife | 154 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 132 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 131 |
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 161 Meadowvale Dr
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 115 tests, Jan 21, 2014 to Mar 23, 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: Stonegate-Queensway
Stonegate-Queensway had 25,650 residents in 2021. The median household income was $104,000, higher than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 37% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 40% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 19% of workers commuted by transit and 7% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Polish (4.9%), Ukrainian (3.9%) and Russian (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 Stonegate-Queensway compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Tuesdays. Nov 17: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Nov 24: recycling and green bin. 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.
Archive photos from near this address: myaddressintoronto.com/address/161-meadowvale-dr#sec-history
