2201 Ellesmere Rd
2201 Ellesmere Rd is in Golfdale-Cedarbrae-Woburn. There is 1 planning proposal within 250 m.
Data as of Nov 11, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Robberies in Golfdale-Cedarbrae-Woburn were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
01What’s planned near 2201 Ellesmere Rd
1 planning proposal within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): one in progress. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 13-storey building2201 Ellesmere Rd · 222 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.
The proposed development will include a three (3) storey addition to the existing Place of Worship and a new parking structure. The existing 1-storey building will remain in place while the proposed 3-storey building is constructed (2…File 25 270652 ESC 24 SA · submitted Dec 30, 2025 · City record and how to comment
Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment Applications, City of Toronto. A proposal that covers several addresses is listed once. Decided: development files submitted in the last 4 years; Committee of Adjustment decisions in the last 2 years.
02Street work near 2201 Ellesmere Rd
1 City road or sidewalk project is planned within 500 m. The closest: road resurfacing on Brimorton Dr, Bellamy Rd N to Markham Rd, Q1 to Q4 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 2201 Ellesmere Rd
Police recorded 138 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's more than at 94% of Toronto addresses. The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
| Major crime | Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | Golfdale-Cedarbrae-Woburn compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robberies | 7 near this address | 26% higher99 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 24 near this address | About the same248 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 8 near this address | 13% lower53 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 80 near this address | 17% lower638 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 19 near this address | 53% lower89 vs 190 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 Golfdale-Cedarbrae-Woburn
Traffic safety
6 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 1 involved pedestrians. Most were on Ellesmere Rd and Markham Rd. Golfdale-Cedarbrae-Woburn has more of these collisions per resident than most neighbourhoods.
- Ellesmere Rd at Dolly Varden Blvd · Motorcyclist, seriously injured · Apr 13, 2026 · 400 m
- Ellesmere Rd at Markham Rd · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Jul 30, 2025 · 133 m
- Ellesmere Rd at Gander Dr · Driver, seriously injured · Mar 24, 2025 · 240 m
- Ellesmere Rd at Markham Rd · Driver, seriously injured · Mar 13, 2025 · 287 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 | Golfdale-Cedarbrae-Woburn, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 4 | 19 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 1 | 22 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 32 | 314 | Higher 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 2201 Ellesmere Rd
The nearest subway station is Kennedy Station (Line 2), 5.6 km away. Within a 5‑minute walk there are 6 TTC stops served by the 102, 95, 38, 133 and 995 buses, with about 2,934 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Guildwood GO, 3.5 km away, with 88 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · too far to walk
Source: GO Transit · 88 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 102 | 1,153 | 7.9 | more than most routes |
| 95 | 793 | 8.2 | more than most routes |
| 38 | 600 | 7.1 | more than most routes |
| 133 | 612 | 7.1 | more than most routes |
| 995 | 353 | 5.2 | more than most routes |
| 902 | 338 | 5.2 | 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.
05Schools and child care near 2201 Ellesmere Rd
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: Z3 Education Centre School, Talenta Academy. 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 9, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Jan 15, 2025: 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 2201 Ellesmere Rd
There are no parks within 500 m. The nearest pool is Centennial Recreation Centre-Scarborough, 601 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Woburn Collegiate Institute · 2222 Ellesmere Rd · 223 m
- Strides Toronto · 100 Consilium Pl, Suite 102 · 266 m
- Confederation Park · basketball court, dog off-leash area, outdoor dry pad, outdoor fitness equipment · 250 Dolly Varden Blvd · 566 m
- Woburn Park-Scarborough · basketball court, outdoor dry pad, playground · 50 Dormington Dr · 594 m
- Centennial Recreation Centre-Scarborough · wi-fi · 1967 Ellesmere Rd · 601 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 Park on Brimorton Drive
A new park is coming to Brimorton Drive. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 266 m - Confederation Park New Skatepark
The City is adding a new skatepark in Confederation Park.In progress · 424 m - Woburn Park Playground Improvements & New Skate Spot
The City is improving the playground and adding a skate spot in Woburn Park.In progress · 640 m - Densgrove Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Densgrove Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress · 1.3 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 2201 Ellesmere Rd
There are no building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 2201 Ellesmere Rd. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Permits · 9 on record
Source: Preliminary Zoning Reviews
Permit history: 3 projects from 9 permits
- Special Ventilation System · completed May 16, 2023
Proposal to install a kitchen exhaust in an existing takeout restaurant - UNIT A-112 · Permit 20 216022 - Interior Alterations · completed Apr 4, 2023
Revision 01- as per attached cover letterProposed interior alterations to existing restaurant to convert to kitchen and classrooms to be used by existing place of worship in unit above. · 7 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 19 234495 - Backflow Prevention Devices (Water only) · completed Apr 14, 2026
Install one new Backflow Prevention Devices (Water only) to the Place of Worshipand Restaurant. · Permit 17 150546
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: 3 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 2201 Ellesmere Rd
CR (Commercial Residential) zoning allows shops and offices on the ground floor with homes above, typical of main streets. The numbers below are the main limits; the full rules depend on the lot.
Source: Zoning By-law 569-2013, chapter 40
Source: Height overlay
Source: Zone label (d)
Source: Lot coverage overlay
Source: Zone label (x)
Not inside a heritage conservation district, major transit station area, secondary plan or area of archaeological potential.
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. Most Toronto addresses (74%) have at least one short-term rental nearby.
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
Sunny Herbal Beauty & Wellness (salon or personal services), Sun Laundry (laundromat or dry cleaner), Spiceyardd Indian Restaurant (restaurant or bar), and 1 more.
All new business licences in Golfdale-Cedarbrae-Woburn (4)
- Sunny Herbal Beauty & Wellness · Salon or personal services · 31 Shoreland Cres · 2635 m · licensed Nov 5, 2026
- Sun Laundry · Laundromat or dry cleaner · 3585 Lawrence Ave E · 1944 m · licensed Oct 29, 2026
- Spiceyardd Indian Restaurant · Restaurant or bar · 20 Meadowglen Pl · 217 m · licensed Oct 13, 2026
- Theressa Hair & Beauty Services · Salon or personal services · 43 Farmbrook Rd · 3352 m · licensed Sep 29, 2026
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
123 tickets in 2025 on Ellesmere Rd between numbers 2151 and 2251: 113 for parking on a boulevard or private property, 10 for other parking offences.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
What neighbours report to 311
In the last 12 months, 4,390 service requests came from postal area M1G, which includes 2201 Ellesmere Rd. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 280 | |
| Property standards | 211 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 150 | |
| Long grass and weeds on private property | 143 | |
| Tree pruning | 124 | |
| Injured wildlife | 117 |
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 2201 Ellesmere Rd
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 33 tests, Jan 24, 2014 to Apr 17, 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: Golfdale-Cedarbrae-Woburn
Golfdale-Cedarbrae-Woburn had 27,085 residents in 2021. The median household income was $77,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 50% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 30% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 26% of workers commuted by transit and 3% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Gujarati (9.1%), Tamil (7.9%) and Pilipino, Filipino (4.7%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.
Rents aren't published for single neighbourhoods. Across Scarborough (the former City of Scarborough), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building averaged $1,832 a month in October 2025, up 4% from a year earlier. The Toronto average was $2,055. The vacancy rate was 2.4%. These averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
| Average rent, October 2025 | Scarborough | Change in a year | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,465 | +3% | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,617 | +2% | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,832 | +4% | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $1,978 | +6% | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC, Rental Market Survey (October 2025), purpose-built rental apartments, Scarborough (the former City of Scarborough). CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
How Golfdale-Cedarbrae-Woburn compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Fridays. Nov 13: recycling and green bin. Nov 20: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Green bin every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
Councillor: Paul Ainslie, Ward 24 Scarborough-Guildwood · councillor_ainslie@toronto.ca · 416-392-4008
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 11, 2026.