3348 Ellesmere Rd
3348 Ellesmere Rd is in Highland Creek. Ellesmere Rd is due for sidewalk work in 2027.
Data as of Nov 11, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Thefts over $5,000 in Highland Creek were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- Ellesmere Rd, 43 m away, is due for sidewalk work in 2027.
01What’s planned near 3348 Ellesmere Rd
7 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): four in progress and three decided recently. Some cover several addresses; each proposal is listed once. That's more than at 95% of Toronto addresses.
In progress
- 1Rezoning3336 Ellesmere Rd and 1 more address · 51 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Official Plan Amendment application to adopt a Secondary Plan for the University of Toronto Scarborough Campus.File 16 209876 ESC 44 OZ · submitted Aug 19, 2016 · City record and how to commentAll 2 addresses
3336 Ellesmere Rd · 3340 Ellesmere Rd
- 2Minor variance54 Conlins Rd · 202 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 A0163/26SC · submitted Oct 16, 2026 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre - 3Split the lot54 Conlins Rd · 202 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Consent: permission to split a lot or change property lines
The hearing was postponed. A new date hasn't been published yet.
To obtain consent to sever the property into two residential lots. Cross-reference Minor Variance Application A0303/24SC.File B0054/24SC · submitted Nov 29, 2024 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre
Decided recently
- 553 townhouses and shops3351 Ellesmere Rd · 104 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building53 homes
City planners approved the site plan, with conditions to meet before a building permit.
Site Plan Approval for 53 dwelling units in two blocks of four-storey stacked townhouses and a ground floor commercial unit at the Ellesmere Road and Conlins Road intersection. There will be a total of 7,318 square metres, of which there…File 22 240955 ESC 25 SA · submitted Dec 19, 2022 · City record and how to comment - 6New house61 Conlins Rd · 161 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 convert the existing two-storey detached dwelling into a houseplex with interior alterations to create additional units within the existing dwelling. There will be a total of 3 dwelling units on the lot.File A0055/26SC · submitted Mar 30, 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 3348 Ellesmere Rd
2 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: sidewalk work on Ellesmere Rd, Military Trl to Conlins Rd, Q2 2027 to Q4 2028.
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 3348 Ellesmere Rd
Police recorded 26 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 | Highland Creek compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thefts over $5,000 | 1 near this address | 58% higher96 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 4 near this address | About the same244 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 13 near this address | 25% lower576 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 5 near this address | 38% lower118 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 3 near this address | 44% lower44 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 Highland Creek
Traffic safety
1 collision killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021. Most were on Conlins Rd and Challenger Crt. Highland Creek has fewer of these collisions per resident than most neighbourhoods.
- Conlins Rd at Challenger Crt · Driver, seriously injured · Oct 8, 2023 · 386 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 | Highland Creek, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 1 | 24 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 2 | 254 | 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 3348 Ellesmere Rd
The nearest subway station is Kennedy Station (Line 2), 8.9 km away. Within a 5‑minute walk there are 5 TTC stops served by the 95, 154, 38, 995 and 905 buses, with about 1,581 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Guildwood GO, 3.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95 | 793 | 8.2 | more than most routes |
| 154 | 227 | 5.4 | more than most routes |
| 38 | 600 | 7.1 | more than most routes |
| 995 | 353 | 5.2 | more than most routes |
| 905 | 333 | 4.5 | more than most routes |
| 938 | 5 | 0.5 | fewer 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 3348 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: Rouge Valley Education Centre. 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 Mar 4, 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 3348 Ellesmere Rd
There is 1 park and 1 playground within 500 m. The nearest pool is Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre, 829 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Highland Creek Community Park · ball diamond, playground · 3500 Ellesmere Rd · 407 m
- Canmore Park · ball diamond, sports field · 101 Canmore Blvd · 779 m
- Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre · wi-fi · 875 Morningside Ave · 829 m
- Bonspiel Park · playground · 50 Bonspiel Dr · 1180 m
- Morrish Parkette · 28 Morrish Rd · 1252 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
- Morrish Parkette Expansion
The City is expanding Morrish Parkette by 1,080m2 and is developing the park design with the help of community feedback.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 3348 Ellesmere Rd
No building permits, building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 3348 Ellesmere Rd.
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 and 1 with solar hot water.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 3348 Ellesmere Rd
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: Lot coverage overlay
Source: Zone label (x)
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.
The Creek Cafe (restaurant or bar), Dolce Camino (take-out or food shop).
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
7 tickets in 2025 on Ellesmere Rd between numbers 3298 and 3398: 3 for other parking offences, 3 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, 7,241 service requests came from postal area M1C, which includes 3348 Ellesmere Rd. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 364 | |
| Tree pruning | 357 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 304 | |
| Long grass and weeds on private property | 228 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 183 | |
| Missed oversized or electronics pickup | 175 |
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 3348 Ellesmere Rd
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 26 tests, May 29, 2014 to May 5, 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: Highland Creek
Highland Creek had 12,625 residents in 2021. The median household income was $120,000, higher than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 14% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 31% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 16% of workers commuted by transit and 2% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Tamil (11.0%), Pilipino, Filipino (3.2%) and Mandarin (3.0%). 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 Highland Creek 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: Neethan Shan, Ward 25 Scarborough-Rouge Park · Councillor_Shan@toronto.ca · 416-338-3771
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 11, 2026.