70 MacDonald Ave
70 MacDonald Ave is in Weston. Vimy Ave is due to be repaved in 2026.
Data as of Nov 10, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Vimy Ave, 202 m away, is due to be repaved in 2026.
01What’s planned near 70 MacDonald Ave
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
- 1Garden suite1928 Lawrence Ave W · 184 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The Committee of Adjustment refused it on Feb 26, 2026. 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 second storey addition above the existing detached garage which will contain a garden suite.Appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body on Mar 16, 2026. Status: decision issued.
File A0026/26EYK · submitted Jan 20, 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 70 MacDonald Ave
2 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: road resurfacing on Vimy Ave, Lawrence Ave W to Macdonald Ave, Q4 2026 to Q4 2027.
Utility digs within 250 m
- Enbridge Gas · NEW SERVICE - Gas Service Installation at 41 Patika Ave · 195 m · May 29, 2026 to Nov 29, 2026
- Toronto Water · Water and Sewer Connection at 1936 Lawrence Ave W · 169 m · Jun 16, 2026 to Dec 16, 2026
- Toronto Water · Sewer Rehabilitation at 16 Vimy Ave · 208 m · Jun 30, 2026 to Dec 31, 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 70 MacDonald Ave
Police recorded 92 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (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 | Weston compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 55 near this address | 14% higher876 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 18 near this address | About the same239 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 10 near this address | About the same181 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 3 near this address | 41% lower36 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 6 near this address | 60% lower32 vs 79 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 Weston
Traffic safety
No collisions that killed or seriously injured someone have been reported within 500 m since 2021.
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 | Weston, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 1 | 11 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 0 | 11 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 6 | 150 | 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 70 MacDonald Ave
The nearest subway station is Lawrence West Station (Line 1), 5.3 km away. Within a 5‑minute walk there are 6 TTC stops served by the 52, 35, 79, 158 and 935 buses, with about 2,670 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Weston GO, 0.6 km away, with 66 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · too far to walk
Source: GO Transit · 66 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 | 1,193 | 5.4 | more than most routes |
| 35 | 908 | 7.9 | more than most routes |
| 79 | 263 | 3.4 | fewer than most routes |
| 158 | 124 | 2.0 | fewer than most routes |
| 935 | 434 | 6.2 | more than most routes |
| 952 | 171 | 3.8 | 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: 1812 Weston Rd
City-run (On-Street): 1 Level 2 port. Next: 2000 Weston Rd, 992 m.676 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 70 MacDonald 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: Islamic Education Guidance Centre, Suon Academy, Gap Academy Secondary 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 Feb 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 70 MacDonald Ave
There are 2 parks and 1 playground within 500 m. The nearest pool is Weston Collegiate Institute, 149 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Weston Collegiate Institute · 100 Pine St · 149 m
- Merrill Park · playground · 5 Merrill Ave · 163 m
- John Street Parkette · 148 John St · 370 m
- James Trimbee Park · playground · 25 Plainfield Rd · 554 m
- Elm Park-York · playground · 54 Elm St · 718 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 Near Hickory Tree Road & Wilby Crescent
A new 1,300 m2 park is coming to 10 Wilby Crescent in Etobicoke as part of a mixed-use development project at the intersection of Hickory Tree Road and Wilby Crescent near Humber River. The park design will be shaped through community engagement.In progress · 764 m - Weston Lions Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Weston Lions Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress · 994 m - Denison Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Denison Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress · 1.1 km - Pelmo Park New Off-Leash Area
A new dogs off-leash area is coming to Pelmo Park.In progress · 1.5 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 70 MacDonald Ave
There are no building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registration on record for 70 MacDonald Ave. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Permits · 1 on record
Permit history: 1 project from 1 permit
- Garage · completed Mar 29, 2018
Construct new frame detached garage in the rear of dwelling · Permit 16 127942
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.
08What can be built at 70 MacDonald Ave
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)
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.
Salon Nuwd (salon or personal services), Timeless Glo (salon or personal services), Kulan House (restaurant or bar), and 2 more.
All new business licences in Weston (5)
- Salon Nuwd · Salon or personal services · 46 Rosemount Ave · 588 m · licensed Oct 6, 2026
- Timeless Glo · Salon or personal services · 1911 Weston Rd · 779 m · licensed Sep 21, 2026
- Kulan House · Restaurant or bar · 2007 Lawrence Ave W · 429 m · licensed Sep 9, 2026
- Target Park · Parking lot · 2360 Weston Rd · 1914 m · licensed Aug 28, 2026
- D L Barber & Beauty Supply · Salon or personal services · 1740 Jane St · 294 m · licensed Aug 20, 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 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
105 tickets in 2025 on MacDonald Ave between numbers 20 and 120: 102 for other parking offences, 2 for parking near a fire hydrant.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
What neighbours report to 311
In the last 12 months, 4,216 service requests came from postal area M9N, which includes 70 MacDonald Ave. The most common:
| Property standards | 332 | |
| Sidewalk snow clearing | 215 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 198 | |
| Amplified music or instrument noise | 120 | |
| Tree pruning | 116 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 110 |
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 70 MacDonald Ave
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 75 tests, May 26, 2014 to Aug 17, 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: Weston
Weston had 18,675 residents in 2021. The median household income was $64,500, lower than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 64% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 43% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 30% of workers commuted by transit and 4% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Spanish (6.0%), Somali (5.9%) and Portuguese (4.6%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.
Rents aren't published for single neighbourhoods. Across York (the former City of York), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building averaged $2,067 a month in October 2025, up 2% from a year earlier. The Toronto average was $2,055. The vacancy rate was 3.3%. These averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
| Average rent, October 2025 | York | Change in a year | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,381 | 0% | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,706 | +2% | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,067 | +2% | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $2,547 | -6% | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC, Rental Market Survey (October 2025), purpose-built rental apartments, York (the former City of York). CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
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