8 Olsen Dr
8 Olsen Dr is in Parkwoods-O'Connor Hills. It's outside TRCA flood hazard areas and there is 1 planning application nearby (approved).
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Outside TRCA flood hazard areas.
- 1 planning application within 250 m: approved.
- Lead in tap-water samples is higher than average in postal area M3A.
04The building
0 building permits in the last 5 years. Permits show work the City approved; they don't show work done without a permit.
It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register.
Permit history: 1 project from 1 permit
- Addition(s) · completed Sep 29, 2026
Add new one storey rear addn to an exsitng single family dwelling · Permit 01 133036
05Risks and environment
TRCA's maps show this address is outside the areas that could flood from rivers in a major storm (TRCA plans for a storm like Hurricane Hazel in 1954) and outside lake shoreline hazards. Basement flooding from overloaded sewers can still happen anywhere in the city.
In postal area M3A, 2 of 48 home tap-water samples (4.2%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). Across Toronto, 2.0% of samples did, so M3A is higher than the city overall. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 2 samples here (4.2%) were above it. These are voluntary tests, mostly from older homes, so they don't tell you about this house. Lead comes from old pipes and plumbing, not the City's treatment plants. If your home was built before the mid-1950s, you can get a free test kit by calling 311.
Air Quality Health Index from Environment and Climate Change Canada's Toronto station, 3.2 km away, measured 1:00 PM EST Sunday 8 November 2026. Forecast high for the next 24 hours: 2 (low risk). The scale runs from 1 to 10+; 1 to 3 is low risk.
TRCA mapping is for screening, not site-specific decisions. Lead results are voluntary samples from homes in the postal area, not this address.
01What’s changing nearby
1 active planning application within 250 m (about a 3-minute walk): approved. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
- 118 Shamokin Dr · 95 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 Jun 22, 2023.
Proposal to permit an encroachment into the south side yard setback for the purpose of a raised platform.File A0269/23NY · submitted May 17, 2023
1 home within 250 m is registered with the City as short-term rentals (stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb). That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 2).
No licensed rooming houses within 250 m.
No new storefront business licences within 250 m in the last 90 days.
Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications; Short Term Rentals Registration.
06Safety
Police recorded 22 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 14 assaults, 3 break-ins, 2 car thefts, 2 thefts over $5,000 and 1 robbery. Per resident, in Parkwoods-O'Connor Hills in 2025, car thefts were above the Toronto rate; assaults and thefts over $5,000 were below it. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection, so these figures describe the area, not this address.
| Major crime | Within 500 m, 12 months | Parkwoods-O'Connor Hills, per 100,000 (2025) | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 14 | 521 below Toronto | 768 |
| Break-ins | 3 | 200 close to Toronto | 190 |
| Car thefts | 2 | 307 above Toronto | 225 |
| Robberies | 1 | 67 close to Toronto | 79 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 2 | 47 below Toronto | 61 |
Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal: Major Crime Indicators (Oct 1, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Includes reported incidents only.
03Getting around
The nearest subway station is Don Mills Station (Line 4), about a 27-minute walk (1.8 km). Within a 5-minute walk there are 12 TTC stops served by routes 25, 95, 122, 925 and 191, with about 1,492 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Oriole GO, 1.8 km away, with 9 train stops on a weekday.
TTC and GO Transit schedules for a typical weekday (Nov 11, 2026). Walking times are estimates.
07Schools and community
These are the closest public and Catholic schools by distance. They may not be the schools assigned to this address: school boards set their own attendance areas, so check with the Toronto District School Board or Toronto Catholic District School Board.
- Rene Gordon (Elementary) School · elementary · 336 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-5 · 275 students
- Donview Middle School · elementary · 1.1 kmTDSB · Public · grades 6-8 · 255 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 73% met the standard in reading and 36% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- Three Valleys Public School · elementary · 1.1 kmTDSB · Public · grades JK-5 · 255 students
- George S Henry Academy · secondary · 565 mTDSB · Public · grades 9-12 · 520 students. 70% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
- Victoria Park Collegiate Institute · secondary · 1.8 kmTDSB · Public · grades 9-12 · 1,045 students. 79% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
Private schools within 1 km: Heritage Innovation School, Bayview Glen Elementary School, Bayview Glen Private School, Sidney Ledson Institute For Intell'L Adv'Mt School, Alathena International Academy - North York and 1 more.
Ontario Ministry of Education, School Information and Student Demographics (2026); test results are EQAO results reported by the Ministry.
Within 500 m (about a 6-minute walk): one licensed child care centre, no EarlyON centres, no privately owned public spaces and no shelters or respite sites.
City of Toronto: Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, POPS, and Daily Shelter Occupancy (Nov 6, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.
08Your neighbourhood
See the full Parkwoods-O'Connor Hills neighbourhood page, with rankings →
Parkwoods-O'Connor Hills had 13,965 residents in 2021. The median household income was $98,000, higher than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 53% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 42% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 19% 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 Mandarin (3.4%), Spanish (3.2%) and Arabic (3.1%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.
In October 2025, the average rent for a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building in North York was $1,915, up 1% from a year earlier. Across Toronto: $2,055. 2.6% of these apartments were vacant. These are averages paid by all tenants, including long-term ones, across a large area; new listings usually cost more.
| Average rent, October 2025 | North York | Change in a year | City of 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. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
02City services
Next: November 13: garbage, green bin and yard waste. November 20: recycling and green bin. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
09Quick answers about 8 Olsen Dr
Is 8 Olsen Dr in a flood plain?
No. TRCA maps it outside river flood and lake shoreline hazard areas. Basement flooding from sewers can still happen anywhere. Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025.
What is being built near 8 Olsen Dr?
There is 1 active planning application within 250 metres (approved). The closest is at 18 Shamokin Dr, 95 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications.
Has 8 Olsen Dr been renovated?
Yes. The City has 1 building permit on record, 0 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits.
Is 8 Olsen Dr a heritage property?
No. It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register. Source: Heritage Register.
How far is 8 Olsen Dr from the subway?
The nearest station is Don Mills Station (Line 4), 1.8 km away (about a 27-minute walk). 12 TTC stops are within a 5-minute walk. Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules.
What schools are near 8 Olsen Dr?
The closest are Rene Gordon (Elementary) School, Donview Middle School and George S Henry Academy. These may not be the assigned schools; check with the school board. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education school information.
How much crime is there near 8 Olsen Dr?
Police recorded 22 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 14 assaults, 3 break-ins, 2 car thefts, 2 thefts over $5,000 and 1 robbery. Per resident, in Parkwoods-O'Connor Hills in 2025, car thefts were above the Toronto rate; assaults and thefts over $5,000 were below it. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection, so these figures describe the area, not this address. Source: Toronto Police Service.
When is garbage day at 8 Olsen Dr?
Collection is on Fridays. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate weeks. The next garbage pickup is Nov 13, 2026. Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule.
Answers are generated from the data on this page and update when the data changes.
10From the archives
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