296 Wilson Ave
296 Wilson Ave is in Clanton Park. There are 3 planning proposals within 250 m.
Data as of Nov 10, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- 1 open building order from the City.
- Thefts over $5,000 in Clanton Park were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- 6 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 4 involved pedestrians.
01What’s planned near 296 Wilson Ave
3 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): one in progress and two decided recently. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 1Add a storey19 Almont Rd · 180 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The hearing was postponed. A new date hasn't been published yet.
To construct a new second storey addition and a new two storey addition to the rear of the dwelling.File A0410/19NY · submitted Jun 6, 2019 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre
Decided recently
- 2Minor variance3750 Bathurst St · 84 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The hearing was postponed. A new date hasn't been published yet.
To increase the height and number of storeys of the building and increase the podium height and height of the mechanical penthouse.File A0212/25NY · submitted Mar 19, 2025 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 3Minor variance47 Stadacona Dr · 174 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 29, 2026.
To alter the development standards, as approved by Site-Specific Zoning By-law 724-2025, for the proposed 14-storey mixed-use building including to increase the building height, number of storeys and floor space index, and modify the…File A0333/26NY · submitted Sep 21, 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 is listed once. Decided: development files submitted in the last 4 years; Committee of Adjustment decisions in the last 2 years.
02Street work near 296 Wilson Ave
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.
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 296 Wilson Ave
Police recorded 38 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 | Clanton Park compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thefts over $5,000 | 0 near this address | 49% higher90 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 5 near this address | 21% higher95 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 11 near this address | 18% lower185 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 16 near this address | 24% lower584 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 6 near this address | 30% lower133 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 3, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Reported incidents only; police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Five-year trends for Clanton Park
Traffic safety
6 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 4 involved pedestrians and 1 was fatal. Most were on Bathurst St and Wilson Ave. Clanton Park ranks 15th in Toronto for these collisions per resident.
- Wilson Ave at Hwy 401 WB Off Ramp · Pedestrian, killed · Feb 11, 2025 · 204 m
- Bathurst St at Wilson Ave · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Jan 5, 2025 · 123 m
- Wilson Ave at Bathurst St · Passenger and driver, seriously injured · Nov 18, 2024 · 104 m
- Bathurst St at Stadacona Dr · Driver, seriously injured · Jun 8, 2023 · 315 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 | Clanton Park, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 6 | About typical |
| Bicycle thefts | 1 | 57 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 9 | 284 | 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 296 Wilson Ave
The nearest subway station is Wilson Station (Line 1), about a 19‑minute walk (1.2 km). Within a 5‑minute walk there are 10 TTC stops served by the 165, 96, 7, 996 and 160 buses, with about 2,617 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Downsview Park GO, 3.9 km away, with 31 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · about 19 min walk
Source: GO Transit · 31 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 165 | 716 | 5.6 | more than most routes |
| 96 | 784 | 6.9 | more than most routes |
| 7 | 932 | 10.2 | more than most routes |
| 996 | 395 | 6.4 | more than most routes |
| 160 | 136 | 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.
Charging and bike parking
- EV charging: 19 Glendora Ave
City-run (On-Street): 2 Level 2 ports.3.2 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 296 Wilson 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: Magnificent Minds School, Associated Hebrew Jr School - Posluns Campus, Bais Chomesh High School For Girls, Bnos Chaya , Glen Briar Academy Elementary School and 2 more. 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 May 11, 2026: pass (fail to use sensory play materials that are acceptable for use in a child care centre; fail to post current information sheets).
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and ChildCareSafe (Toronto Public Health inspections).
06Parks, trees and libraries near 296 Wilson Ave
There is 1 park within 500 m. The nearest pool is Ledbury Park, 1.4 km away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Bathurst-Wilson Parkette · 3749 Bathurst St · 177 m
- Touraine Parkette · 12 Touraine Ave · 517 m
- Delahaye Parkette · 29 Touraine Ave · 624 m
- Elijah Park · playground · 117 Rajah St · 670 m
- 167 Armour Blvd Parkette · playground · 167 Armour Blvd · 711 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
- Faywood Park
A new park is coming to 470 Wilson Avenue. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.Complete · 762 m - Elie Wiesel Park Improvements
Improvements are coming to Elie Wiesel Park and will be determined through the community engagement process.Complete · 989 m - Milton Berger Park
A new park is coming to 21 Monte Kwinter Court. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 1.1 km - Armour Heights Community Centre Playground Improvements
The City is improving the outdoor playground at Armour Heights Community Centre as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city so that everyone can experience the joys and benefits of play for years to come.In progress · 1.1 km - Baycrest Park Improvements
The City is improving Baycrest Park. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 1.1 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 296 Wilson Ave
There are no heritage listing or short-term rental registration on record for 296 Wilson Ave. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Construction/Demolition Violations
Source: Building Permits · 4 on record
- Zoning, opened Feb 23, 2026: closed
Source: Municipal Licensing and Standards investigations · complaints and the City’s follow-up
Source: Preliminary Zoning Reviews
Permit history: 2 projects from 4 permits
- Interior Alterations · examiner's notice sent · issued Jun 4, 2020
Proposed interior alteration to construct demising wall related to the new dental office · Permit 20 152309 - Interior Alterations · completed Jun 11, 2021
Proposal for interior alterations to medical officeexisting use for the ground floor is place of worship, and the second floor is career institue,/na · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 20 140933
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 296 Wilson Ave
This lot isn’t covered by the citywide zoning by-law (569-2013). It is still under a former municipal by-law from before amalgamation, which the City’s map shows in grey.
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 (73%) 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.
Wilson's Hair Stylist (salon or personal services).
The City requires most demolished rental homes to be replaced at similar rents.
Rental demolitions approved within 500 m (1)
- 47 Stadacona Drive and 22, 24, 26 and 28 Richlieu Road · 11 rental homes to be demolished, 13 replaced · 174 m · approved Jul 23, 2025 · City report
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 8, 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
126 tickets in 2025 on Wilson Ave between numbers 246 and 346: 60 for parking on a boulevard or private property, 32 for stopping where it’s not allowed.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
What neighbours report to 311
In the last 12 months, 6,630 service requests came from postal area M3H, which includes 296 Wilson Ave. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 406 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 262 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 221 | |
| Property standards | 215 | |
| Blocked sewer lines | 207 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 202 |
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 296 Wilson Ave
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 122 tests, Feb 12, 2014 to Jun 2, 2026
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada · hourly
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: Clanton Park
Clanton Park had 17,620 residents in 2021. The median household income was $88,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 46% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 41% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 30% 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 Pilipino, Filipino (9.4%), Italian (3.1%) and Spanish (3.0%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.
Rents aren't published for single neighbourhoods. Across North York (the former City of North York), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building averaged $1,915 a month in October 2025, up 1% from a year earlier. The Toronto average was $2,055. The vacancy rate was 2.6%. These averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
| Average rent, October 2025 | North York | Change in a year | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,316 | +5% | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,643 | 0% | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,915 | +1% | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $2,196 | +2% | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC, Rental Market Survey (October 2025), purpose-built rental apartments, North York (the former City of North York). CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
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