Banbury-Don Mills
Banbury-Don Mills is a large neighbourhood in North York of about 27,000 people, next to Bridle Path-Sunnybrook-York Mills, Flemingdon Park, Leaside-Bennington and four other neighbourhoods. Most households own their homes. Its main shopping street is Don Mills Rd. It stands out for its older population and its large population. It has more parks for its size than most neighbourhoods and more street trees than most.
Neighbouring areas link to their pages. City of Toronto neighbourhood boundaries and Toronto Centreline.
Boundaries: York Mills Rd to the north, the Don River E Branch to the east, Eglinton Ave E to the south and Wilket Creek to the west.
01 · What’s being built
Rank by proposals →There are 25 active planning proposals in Banbury-Don Mills, more than most neighbourhoods (27th most in Toronto). Two have hearings coming up; the first is 1 Alderbrook Dr on Nov 12, 2026. Neighbours can send comments or speak at a hearing. Of the rest, ten are waiting for a decision and 13 are under appeal. Another three were decided recently.
Hearing coming up (2)
Under appeal (13)
Waiting for a decision (10)
Decided recently (3)
Each proposal has its own page. All applications in progress here · Hearings and comment deadlines
City of Toronto Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment. One entry per site. Decided recently: development files submitted in the last 4 years; Committee of Adjustment decisions in the last 2 years.
Planning rules
Parts of it are in the Aga Khan Park & Museum, Sunnybrook Park and Wynford major transit station areas, where minimum densities are set to bring more homes and jobs near transit.
City of Toronto Heritage Conservation Districts and Major Transit Station Areas. Each address report shows the zoning for that lot.
Noise permits
In the last 12 months, 34 noise exemption permits were issued in Banbury-Don Mills: 32 for amplified sound at events, 1 for large crane work and 1 for construction outside normal hours.
City of Toronto Noise Exemption Permits. A permit lets an event or a construction project make noise outside the hours the noise bylaw allows. Address pages list the permits nearby that haven’t ended yet.
02 · Safety
Rank by crime →In 2025, 340 major crimes were reported in Banbury-Don Mills: 1,043 per 100,000 residents, 21% below the citywide rate (1,322) and the 90th highest in Toronto. The picture is mixed. Break-ins were 248 per 100,000, 31% above the citywide rate (190) and the 36th highest in Toronto, while assaults were below the citywide rate. Reports were similar to the year before (361 in 2024).
Banbury-Don Mills compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Break-ins | 31% higher248 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 29% higher101 vs 78 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | About the same67 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | About the same221 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 47% lower405 vs 768 per 100,000 |
Major crimes reported per year, by type
Change from 2021 to 2025, by type
| Major crime | 2021 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 86 | 132 | up 53% |
| Car thefts | 37 | 72 | nearly doubled |
| Break-ins | 23 | 81 | more than three times as many |
| Robberies | 3 | 33 | 11 times as many |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 8 | 22 | more than doubled |
Other crimes, last 12 months
| Crime | Reported | Per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 2 | 7 | About typical |
| Bicycle thefts | 4 | 15 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 54 | 199 | About typical |
Toronto Police Service: Shootings and Firearm Discharges, Bicycle Thefts and Theft From Motor Vehicle, last 12 months. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection.
Toronto Police Service neighbourhood crime rates: assaults, break-ins, car thefts, robberies and thefts over $5,000. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Address reports also count incidents within 500 m.
Traffic safety
Since 2021, 18 collisions in Banbury-Don Mills killed or seriously injured someone, the 48th highest rate per resident in Toronto. Nine involved pedestrians. Most were on Lawrence Ave E and Don Mills Rd.
Toronto Police Service: collisions in which someone was killed or seriously injured, by year. *2026 so far. Rank by serious collisions
03 · Getting around
Inside the neighbourhood, 134 TTC stops are served by the 54 Lawrence East, 100 Flemingdon Park, 25 Don Mills and 95 York Mills buses, among others.
Busiest bus routes
| Route | Weekday trips each way | Trips | Delays per 1,000 trips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 Lawrence East | about 375 | 5.9 | |
| 100 Flemingdon Park | about 339 | 4.0 | |
| 25 Don Mills | about 136 | 4.2 | |
| 95 York Mills | about 128 | 8.2 · high | |
| 51 Leslie | about 106 | 3.6 |
TTC and GO schedules for a typical weekday. Trips each way: trips past the route’s busiest stop in the neighbourhood. Each route links to its TTC page (schedule and map).
Delays: incidents the TTC logged as delaying service, Sep 2025 to Sep 2026, per 1,000 scheduled trips. “High” marks the 30 routes (of 200) with the most delays per trip; a typical route has 4.0.
Parking tickets and EV charging
Busiest streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Ave E The Donway E to Greenland Rd | 36,900 | 67 km/h | Nov 2020 |
| Leslie St Denlow Blvd to Longwood Dr | 27,200 | 74 km/h | Jul 2017 |
| Don Mills Rd Macklin Hancock Park Trl to The Donway W | 25,900 | 60 km/h | Oct 2026 |
| Wynford Dr Wynford Heights Cres to Eglinton W / Wynford Dr Ramp | 18,000 | 54 km/h | Oct 2023 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scarsdale Rd Preakness Dr to Don Mills Trail | 3,900 | 48 km/h | Nov 2024 |
| Broadleaf Rd Briarfield Dr to Woodcliff Pl | 304 | 44 km/h | Feb 2018 |
| Chipstead Rd Harlington Rd to York Mills Rd | 1,400 | 44 km/h | Oct 2025 |
City of Toronto Traffic Volumes, counts since 2016; each street shows its highest count. “Residential” means streets the City classes as local roads. Counts are taken on different streets in different years, so they aren’t ranked.
04 · Schools and child care
Six elementary schools and one secondary school are inside the neighbourhood. Of the two with Grade 6 results, St Bonaventure Catholic School beat the Toronto average in reading; St Bonaventure Catholic School beat the Toronto average in math (Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math). There are 22 licensed child care centres with 1,431 spaces, 15 in the $10-a-day program, and one EarlyON centre.
Schools in the neighbourhood
Elementary schools
Share of Grade 6 students meeting the provincial standard. Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math.
Ontario Ministry of Education (2026) and EQAO. Nearest the neighbourhood’s centre first. The red tick on each bar is the Toronto average. The nearest school may not be the assigned one; check with the board.
Licensed child care (22)
- Rippleton Roadsters Child Care Program $10 a day
21 Rippleton Rd · preschool, kindergarten, school-age186 spaces - Rippleton Roadsters Satellite Program $10 a day
1340 Leslie St · kindergarten, school-age142 spaces - Clearview Child Care Centre $10 a day
1300 Don Mills Rd · infants, toddlers, preschool121 spaces - Blue Wave Child Care Centre $10 a day
50 Duncairn Rd · infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten106 spaces - Eh To Zed Preschool Canada Early Learning Academy $10 a day
3 Concorde Gate · infants, toddlers, preschool88 spaces
EarlyON centres (1)
- Donway Covenant United Church EarlyON Child and Family Centre230 The Donway W
Free drop-in programs for children up to 6 and their parents or caregivers. Sources: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres (each centre links to its page in the City’s child care finder) and EarlyON Child and Family Centres.
05 · Parks, trees and recreation
Rank by parks →Banbury-Don Mills has 24 parks, 12 of them with playgrounds: more for its population than most neighbourhoods (22nd most per resident in Toronto). Its streets have 14,207 City-owned trees, mostly Norway maple, Colorado blue spruce and Austrian pine: more per resident than almost anywhere in Toronto (7th most per resident in Toronto). The City has 15 road or sidewalk projects planned or under way here.
How much of the neighbourhood is park
| Largest parks and open spaces | Hectares |
|---|---|
| Wilket Creek Park | 23.4 |
| Charles Sauriol Conservation Area | 17.0 |
| Windfields Park | 16.3 |
| Moccasin Trail Park | 15.4 |
| Don Mills Trail | 11.0 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- Don Mills Community Recreation Centre
The City is building a new community recreation centre in Don Mills. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress - Edwards Gardens & Toronto Botanical Garden Master Plan
The Master Plan and Management Plan study outlines long-term improvements for the gardens.Complete - Wilket Creek Park Bridge Improvements
The City is replacing the bridge located near the washroom building in Wilket Creek Park and repairing the adjacent retaining wall.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
| Amenity | Banbury-Don Mills | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 24 | 8 | Ames Park, Banbury Park, Big Bear Park and 21 more |
| Playgrounds | 12 | 5 | Ames Park, Banbury Park, Big Bear Park and 9 more |
| Community centres | 2 | 1 | Banbury Community Centre, Don Mills Civitan Arena |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside Banbury-Don Mills. Nearest: Broadlands Community Recreation Centre, 820 m away in Parkwoods-O'Connor Hills. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 0 | 1 | None inside Banbury-Don Mills. Nearest: York Mills Collegiate Institute, just over the border in St.Andrew-Windfields. |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside Banbury-Don Mills. Nearest: Wanless Park, 2.0 km away in Lawrence Park North. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Banbury-Don Mills. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 0 | 1 | None inside Banbury-Don Mills. |
| Pickleball | 1 | 0 | Banbury Park |
| Basketball | 0 | 1 | None inside Banbury-Don Mills. Nearest: Irving Paisley Park, just over the border in Bridle Path-Sunnybrook-York Mills. |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 1 | 0 | Mallow Park |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 3 | 2 | Banbury Community Centre, Bond Park Sport Centre and 1 more · 2 of 3 open today |
City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Tennis Courts, Washroom Facilities and Street Tree Data; Toronto Public Health. Typical: the median Toronto neighbourhood. Open today: as reported by the City this morning. City programs at schools run in a school’s gym or pool and aren’t counted as community centres.
06 · Homes and renovation
Rank by permits →In the last 12 months, 420 building permits were issued, more than most neighbourhoods (12th most in Toronto). Since 2021, owners have been permitted to build 12 garden and laneway suites, fewer than most neighbourhoods (39th fewest in Toronto). In all, permits have added 2,115 homes since 2021, more than most neighbourhoods (28th most in Toronto).
Per year. *2026 so far. New homes are added by permits, including suites and new buildings.
Green roofs and solar
Since 2010, 13 building permits in Banbury-Don Mills included a green roof, the 26th most in Toronto. Since 2009, 1 included a solar hot water system.
City of Toronto building permits for green roofs (required on larger new buildings since 2010) and solar hot water systems.
07 · Renting and housing
Rents aren’t published for single neighbourhoods. Across North York (the former City of North York), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental averaged $1,915 a month in October 2025, $140 less than the Toronto average. More than a third of households here (40%) rent, and 45% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. There are 49 apartment buildings in the City’s RentSafe program, averaging 91 out of 100. There are 15 homes registered as short-term rentals, fewer than most neighbourhoods (51st fewest in Toronto). There are no licensed rooming houses and no shelters or respite sites. Since 2023, City Council approved demolishing one rental building (10 rental homes, all to be replaced).
Average rents, October 2025
CMHC Rental Market Survey. CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods; these cover North York (the former City of North York). Vacancy 2.6% (Toronto 2.8%). Averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
08 · People
Rank by income →In 2021, 27,155 people lived here. The median household income was $91,000, the 52nd highest in Toronto (about the same as the typical neighbourhood’s $85,000). Among workers, 17% commute by transit, below the typical neighbourhood.
27,155 residents in 2021. Most common first languages other than English and French: Mandarin 7.2%, Cantonese 5.2%, Iranian Persian 3.6%. 2021 Census, from the City’s Neighbourhood Profiles.
09 · Shops and services
There are 176 licensed storefront businesses, mostly restaurants and bars and take-out and food shops. The biggest cluster is on Don Mills Rd. In the last 90 days, seven businesses got new licences; the newest is Edyia Coffee, a take-out or food shop at 865 York Mills Rd.
Licensed storefronts by type
- Restaurants and bars89
- Take-out and food shops44
- Salons and personal services28
- Auto repair shops6
- Smoke and vape shops4
Streets with the most
- Don Mills Rd61
- York Mills Rd33
- Wynford Dr17
- Mallard Rd17
New licences, last 90 days
City business licences, storefront types only. We show operating names, never personal names.
Business improvement areas
No Business Improvement Area covers Banbury-Don Mills.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas.
10 · Heritage, flood risk and local contacts
Banbury-Don Mills has 17 properties on the Heritage Register, more than most neighbourhoods (50th most in Toronto). A small number of addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Heritage
- 17 properties on the Heritage Register (6 designated, 11 listed), 50th most in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- Fewer than 0.1% of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. A few (3.8%) are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- None of 53 home tests in M3B were above Ontario’s limit. None of 26 home tests in M3C were above Ontario’s limit.
- Councillor
- Jon Burnside · Ward 16 Don Valley East profile
What residents report to 311
In the last 12 months, 5,414 service requests came from postal areas M3B and M3C, which cover most of Banbury-Don Mills. The most common:
| Property standards | 274 | |
| Injured wildlife | 221 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 193 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 186 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 163 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 102 |
City of Toronto 311 Service Requests, October 2025 to October 2026. 311 gives only the first three characters of the postal code, which don’t line up with neighbourhoods, so this isn’t ranked on the leaderboard.
Every figure, with ranks
| Measure | Banbury-Don Mills | Typical | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building and change | |||
| Building permits, last 12 months | 420 | 186 | 12th |
| Active planning proposals | 25 | 11 | 27th |
| Garden and laneway suites since 2021 | 12 | 26 | 120th |
| New homes since 2021 | 2,115 | 795 | 28th |
| Short-term rentals | 15 | 21 | 108th |
| Heritage properties | 17 | 5 | 50th |
| Apartment buildings (RentSafe) | 49 | 18 | 13th |
| Safety, 2025, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Major crime, total | 1,043 | 1,107 | 90th |
| Assaults | 405 | 637 | 130th |
| Break-ins | 248 | 173 | 36th |
| Car thefts | 221 | 193 | 62nd |
| Robberies | 101 | 70 | 35th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 67 | 46 | 42nd |
| Other crimes, last 12 months, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 7 | 6 | 70th |
| Bicycle thefts | 15 | 31 | 108th |
| Thefts from vehicles | 199 | 212 | 86th |
| People, 2021 Census | |||
| Residents | 27,155 | 16,813 | 13th |
| Median household income | $91,000 | $85,000 | 52nd |
| Households that rent | 40.2% | 45.5% | 109th |
| Renters paying 30%+ on housing | 44.7% | 39.0% | 27th |
| Commute by transit | 16.8% | 25.8% | 143rd |
| Walk or cycle to work | 5.9% | 5.3% | 72nd |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.5% | 16.3% | 8th |
| Parks, trees and streets | |||
| Serious collisions since 2021, per 10,000 residents | 6.6 | 5.1 | 48th |
| Parks per 10,000 residents | 8.8 | 5.0 | 22nd |
| Playgrounds per 1,000 children | 3.5 | 2.1 | 26th |
| Street trees per 1,000 residents | 523 | 228 | 7th |
| Affordable homes coming | 0 | 19 | 93rd |
| Road and sidewalk projects | 15 | 10 | 42nd |
| Park and open space, share of land | 12.8% | 7.8% | 51st |
| Park and open space, hectares per 1,000 residents | 4.7 | 1.6 | 29th |
| Parking tickets per 1,000 residents, 2025 | 164 | 410 | 137th |
| Green roof permits since 2010 | 13 | 4 | 26th |
Source: Building permits, City of Toronto; planning applications; Short Term Rentals Registration; Heritage Register; RentSafeTO. Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Toronto Police Service: Shootings and Firearm Discharges, Bicycle Thefts, Theft From Motor Vehicle. Statistics Canada, 2021 Census, via City of Toronto Neighbourhood Profiles. City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Street Tree Data, Green Spaces, parking tickets, green roof permits, road and sidewalk programs, Affordable Housing Pipeline; Toronto Police Service serious collisions. Typical: the middle of Toronto’s 158 neighbourhoods; half have more, half have less. Rank: 1st is the most or highest of 158. · Download CSV
Major crime by year
| Crimes reported | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 86 | 108 | 129 | 141 | 132 |
| Break-ins | 23 | 47 | 100 | 84 | 81 |
| Car thefts | 37 | 56 | 156 | 101 | 72 |
| Robberies | 3 | 20 | 24 | 20 | 33 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 22 |
| Total | 157 | 242 | 423 | 361 | 340 |
| 2025 rate per 100,000 | Banbury-Don Mills | Citywide | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 405 | 768 | 130th |
| Break-ins | 248 | 190 | 36th |
| Car thefts | 221 | 225 | 62nd |
| Robberies | 101 | 78 | 35th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 67 | 61 | 42nd |
| Total | 1,043 | 1,322 | 90th |
Rank: 1st is the most of 158.
| Crimes reported | 2025 rate per 100,000 residents | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major crime | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Banbury-Don Mills | Citywide | Rank (1st = most) |
| Assaults | 86 | 108 | 129 | 141 | 132 | 405 | 768 | 130th |
| Break-ins | 23 | 47 | 100 | 84 | 81 | 248 | 190 | 36th |
| Car thefts | 37 | 56 | 156 | 101 | 72 | 221 | 225 | 62nd |
| Robberies | 3 | 20 | 24 | 20 | 33 | 101 | 78 | 35th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 22 | 67 | 61 | 42nd |
| Total | 157 | 242 | 423 | 361 | 340 | 1,043 | 1,322 | 90th |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates.
Permits and new homes by year
| Year | Building permits | New homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 474 | 25 |
| 2022 | 431 | 38 |
| 2023 | 422 | 46 |
| 2024 | 397 | 424 |
| 2025 | 350 | 804 |
| 2026 | 371 | 778 |
Source: City of Toronto Building Permits (active and cleared). 2026 so far.
Average rents, October 2025
| Unit | North York | A year earlier | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,316 | $1,254 | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,643 | $1,648 | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,915 | $1,902 | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $2,196 | $2,159 | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC Rental Market Survey, purpose-built rental apartments. Covers North York (the former City of North York); CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods.
Planning proposals (28)
Hearing coming up (2)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Alderbrook Dr | New house | Minor variance | Hearing Nov 12 | A0338/26NY |
| 19 Ashgrove Pl | Addition | Minor variance | Hearing Nov 12 | A0340/26NY |
Under appeal (13)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Concorde Gt | Subdivision | Subdivision | Submitted Jul 2021 | 21 179556 NNY 16 SB |
| 10 Langbourne Pl | New house | Minor variance | Submitted Aug 2015 | A0768/15NY |
| 1053 Don Mills Rd | Four towers, up to 29 storeys | Rezoning | Submitted Oct 2021 | 21 223792 NNY 16 OZ |
| 14 Berkinshaw Cres | Garage or parking | Minor variance | Submitted Jun 2017 | A0628/17NY |
| 16 Foxden Rd | Garage or parking | Minor variance | Submitted Feb 2016 | A0158/16NY |
| 168 Cottonwood Dr | Deck or porch | Minor variance | Submitted May 2017 | A0519/17NY |
| 18 Kirkdale Cres | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted Aug 2016 | A0698/16NY |
| 19 Chipping Rd | Deck or porch | Minor variance | Submitted Jun 2015 | A0573/15NY |
| 2 Sandfield Rd | 7 townhouses | Rezoning | Submitted Nov 2019 | 19 244276 NNY 15 OZ |
| 21 Yewfield Cres | Garage or parking | Minor variance and consent | Submitted Jan 2015 | A0039/15NY |
Waiting for a decision (10)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Paperbirch Dr | Add a storey | Minor variance | Submitted Apr 2025 | A0186/25NY |
| 1123 Leslie St | Site plan | Site plan | Submitted Sep 2021 | 21 215481 NNY 16 SA |
| 16 Lesmill Rd | Site plan | Site plan | Submitted Oct 2024 | 24 226520 NNY 16 SA |
| 169 The Donway W | 28-storey building · 570 homes | Site plan | Submitted Oct 2022 | 22 218694 NNY 16 SA |
| 1855 Leslie St | Site plan | Site plan | Submitted Oct 2025 | 25 233596 NNY 16 SA |
| 230 The Donway W | Site plan | Site plan | Submitted Dec 2024 | 24 252584 NNY 16 SA |
| 50 Green Belt Dr | 194 homes | Site plan | Submitted May 2013 | 13 173064 NNY 34 SA |
| 75 The Donway W | Condominium | Condominium | Submitted Mar 2014 | 14 131902 000 00 CD |
| 844 Don Mills Rd | 39-storey building · 452 homes | Rezoning and condominium and part lot control | Submitted Aug 2025 | 25 206673 NNY 16 OZ |
| 895 Don Mills Rd | Split the lot | Consent | Submitted Sep 2025 | B0027/25NY |
Decided recently (3)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1450 Don Mills Rd | Split the lot | Consent | Decided Jan 2025 | B0032/24NY |
| 16 Kirtling Pl | 7 homes | Condominium | Submitted Feb 2026 | 26 114322 NNY 15 CD |
| 800 York Mills Rd | Site plan | Site plan | Submitted Aug 2025 | 25 205890 NNY 16 SA |
Source: City of Toronto Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment. One row per site. · Download CSV
Apartment buildings (49)
Source: RentSafeTO Apartment Building Evaluation; Residential Fire Inspection Results.
Schools (7)
| School | Grades | Board | Students | Gr. 6 reading | Gr. 6 math | Gr. 10 literacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norman Ingram Public School | JK-5 | TDSB | 230 | — | — | — |
| St Bonaventure Catholic School | JK-8 | TCDSB | 580 | 90% | 63% | — |
| Don Mills Middle School | 6-8 | TDSB | 340 | 78% | 43% | — |
| Rippleton Public School | JK-5 | TDSB | 275 | — | — | — |
| Greenland Public School | JK-5 | TDSB | 155 | — | — | — |
| Denlow Public School | JK-6 | TDSB | 300 | — | — | — |
| Don Mills Collegiate Institute | 9-12 | TDSB | 795 | — | — | 81% |
Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026) and EQAO: share of students meeting the provincial standard. Toronto: 87% Grade 6 reading, 54% math, 84% Grade 10 literacy.
Child care centres (22)
| Centre | Address | Ages | Spaces | $10 a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rippleton Roadsters Child Care Program | 21 Rippleton Rd | preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 186 | Yes |
| Rippleton Roadsters Satellite Program | 1340 Leslie St | kindergarten, school-age | 142 | Yes |
| Clearview Child Care Centre | 1300 Don Mills Rd | infants, toddlers, preschool | 121 | Yes |
| Blue Wave Child Care Centre | 50 Duncairn Rd | infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten | 106 | Yes |
| Eh To Zed Preschool Canada Early Learning Academy | 3 Concorde Gate | infants, toddlers, preschool | 88 | Yes |
| Ikebata Nursery School | 6 Sakura Way | toddlers, preschool, kindergarten | 80 | Yes |
| Playhouse Child Care Centre | 15 Greenland Rd | infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten | 78 | Yes |
| St. George Mini School - Mallard | 33 Mallard Rd | infants, toddlers, preschool | 73 | Yes |
| Denlow Community Child Care Centre - North York | 50 Denlow Blvd | preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 63 | Yes |
| St Mark's Day Care Centre - Greenland Road | 1 Greenland Rd | toddlers, preschool, kindergarten | 55 | Yes |
| St. George Mini School | 25 Mallard Rd | infants, toddlers | 55 | Yes |
| St. George Mini School Inc - Bond | 141 Bond Ave | toddlers, preschool | 50 | Yes |
| Engaging Minds Child Care | 29 Gervais Dr | infants, toddlers, preschool | 41 | Yes |
| Don Mills Children's Centre | 33 Kern Rd | infants, toddlers, preschool | 32 | Yes |
| Wee Leprechauns Child Care Centre | 235 The Donway E | toddlers, preschool | 31 | Yes |
| Greenland Recreational After School Program | 15 Greenland Rd | school-age | 60 | No |
| The Laurel School | 44 Upjohn Rd | toddlers, preschool | 47 | No |
| Miracle Montessori School | 20 Upjohn Rd | toddlers, preschool | 42 | No |
| Norman Ingram School Age YMCA | 50 Duncairn Rd | school-age | 30 | No |
| La Citadelle International Academy Of Arts & Science | 36 Scarsdale Rd | preschool | 24 | No |
| Hawthorn School Day Care | 101 Scarsdale Rd | toddlers, preschool | 14 | No |
| The Giles School | 80 Scarsdale Rd | toddlers, preschool | 13 | No |
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres.
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Type | Trips each way, weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 54 Lawrence East | Bus | 375 |
| 100 Flemingdon Park | Bus | 339 |
| 25 Don Mills | Bus | 136 |
| 95 York Mills | Bus | 128 |
| 51 Leslie | Bus | 106 |
| 162 Lawrence-Donway | Bus | 73 |
Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules for a typical weekday. Trips each way: weekday trips past the route’s busiest stop in the neighbourhood.
Parks and recreation
| Amenity | Banbury-Don Mills | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 24 | 8 | Ames Park, Banbury Park, Big Bear Park and 21 more |
| Playgrounds | 12 | 5 | Ames Park, Banbury Park, Big Bear Park and 9 more |
| Community centres | 2 | 1 | Banbury Community Centre, Don Mills Civitan Arena |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside Banbury-Don Mills. Nearest: Broadlands Community Recreation Centre, 820 m away in Parkwoods-O'Connor Hills. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 0 | 1 | None inside Banbury-Don Mills. Nearest: York Mills Collegiate Institute, just over the border in St.Andrew-Windfields. |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside Banbury-Don Mills. Nearest: Wanless Park, 2.0 km away in Lawrence Park North. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Banbury-Don Mills. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 0 | 1 | None inside Banbury-Don Mills. |
| Pickleball | 1 | 0 | Banbury Park |
| Basketball | 0 | 1 | None inside Banbury-Don Mills. Nearest: Irving Paisley Park, just over the border in Bridle Path-Sunnybrook-York Mills. |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 1 | 0 | Mallow Park |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 3 | 2 | Banbury Community Centre, Bond Park Sport Centre and 1 more · 2 of 3 open today |
Source: City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Tennis Courts and Washroom Facilities. Typical neighbourhood: the median across Toronto.
Affordable housing and rental demolitions
Rental demolitions approved
| Address | Approved | Rental homes demolished | Replaced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150 The Donway West and 4 Overland Drive | Apr 23, 2025 | 10 | 10 |
Source: City of Toronto Affordable Housing Pipeline (projects not yet occupied) and Rental Housing Demolition applications approved since 2023.
Street work (15)
| Work | Where | When |
|---|---|---|
| Road resurfacing | Banbury Rd, Denlow Blvd to Barrydale Cres | Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Hermit Crt, near Yewfield Cres | Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Farmcote Rd, Chipping Rd to Don Mills Rd | Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Oxbow Rd, York Mills Rd to Daleberry Pl | Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Yewfield Cres, near Farmcote Rd | Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Banbury Rd, Caravan Dr to Denlow Blvd | Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Bluejay Pl, near Oxbow Rd | Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Apollo Dr, Denlow Blvd to Tofino Cres | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Bixby Crt, near Wetherfield Pl | Q1 2023 to Q2 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Swiftdale Pl, near Farmcote Rd | Q1 2024 to Q4 2026 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Green Belt Dr, Dallimore Crcl to Don Mills Rd | Q3 2024 to Q4 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Tintagel Rd, Greengate Rd to Larkfield Dr | Q3 2024 to Q4 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Harrison Rd, York Mills Rd to Heathcote Ave | Q3 2024 to Q4 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Chelford Rd, near Larkfield Dr | Q3 2024 to Q4 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Teakwood Grv, Leacock Cres to Denlow Blvd | Q3 2024 to Q4 2025 (carried over) |
Source: City of Toronto Road Reconstruction, Road Resurfacing and Sidewalk Construction programs. Dates are the City’s plan and can move.
New storefront businesses, last 90 days (7)
| Business | Type | Address | Licence issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edyia Coffee | Take-out or food shop | 865 York Mills Rd | Nov 5, 2026 |
| Prime Car Park Management | Parking lot | 1053 Don Mills Rd | Oct 7, 2026 |
| Diwan | Restaurant or bar | 77 Wynford Dr | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Wing Lab | Take-out or food shop | 16 Mallard Rd | Sep 24, 2026 |
| Dear Saigon | Restaurant or bar | 879 York Mills Rd | Sep 17, 2026 |
| Heytea | Take-out or food shop | 1090 Don Mills Rd | Sep 8, 2026 |
| Catered Breaks Restaurant and Cafe | Take-out or food shop | 3 Concorde Gate | Sep 2, 2026 |
Source: City of Toronto Business Licences and Permits, storefront types. Operating names only.
Garden and laneway suites (12)
| Address | Type | Permit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Paperbirch Dr | Garden suite | Apr 2026 |
| 15 Merredin Pl | Garden suite | Mar 2026 |
| 42 Chatfield Dr | Garden suite | Nov 2025 |
| 4 Southwell Dr | Garden suite | Nov 2025 |
| 48 Bradgate Rd | Garden suite | Aug 2025 |
| 24 Ternhill Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2024 |
| 24 Ternhill Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2024 |
| 23 Addison Cres | Garden suite | Sep 2024 |
| 123 Overland Dr | Garden suite | Dec 2023 |
| 58 Apollo Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2022 |
| 9 Addison Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2021 |
| 36 Greenland Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Mar 2019 |
Source: City of Toronto Building Permits, since 2021.
Shootings, bicycle thefts and thefts from vehicles
Other crimes, last 12 months
| Crime | Reported | Per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 2 | 7 | About typical |
| Bicycle thefts | 4 | 15 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 54 | 199 | About typical |
Toronto Police Service: Shootings and Firearm Discharges, Bicycle Thefts and Theft From Motor Vehicle, last 12 months. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection.
Serious collisions by year
| Year | Collisions |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Source: Toronto Police Service: collisions in which someone was killed or seriously injured. 2026 so far.
Stations, streets, parking and EV charging
Parking tickets and EV charging
Busiest streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Ave E The Donway E to Greenland Rd | 36,900 | 67 km/h | Nov 2020 |
| Leslie St Denlow Blvd to Longwood Dr | 27,200 | 74 km/h | Jul 2017 |
| Don Mills Rd Macklin Hancock Park Trl to The Donway W | 25,900 | 60 km/h | Oct 2026 |
| Wynford Dr Wynford Heights Cres to Eglinton W / Wynford Dr Ramp | 18,000 | 54 km/h | Oct 2023 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scarsdale Rd Preakness Dr to Don Mills Trail | 3,900 | 48 km/h | Nov 2024 |
| Broadleaf Rd Briarfield Dr to Woodcliff Pl | 304 | 44 km/h | Feb 2018 |
| Chipstead Rd Harlington Rd to York Mills Rd | 1,400 | 44 km/h | Oct 2025 |
City of Toronto Traffic Volumes, counts since 2016; each street shows its highest count. “Residential” means streets the City classes as local roads. Counts are taken on different streets in different years, so they aren’t ranked.
Park space and park projects
How much of the neighbourhood is park
| Largest parks and open spaces | Hectares |
|---|---|
| Wilket Creek Park | 23.4 |
| Charles Sauriol Conservation Area | 17.0 |
| Windfields Park | 16.3 |
| Moccasin Trail Park | 15.4 |
| Don Mills Trail | 11.0 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- Don Mills Community Recreation Centre
The City is building a new community recreation centre in Don Mills. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress - Edwards Gardens & Toronto Botanical Garden Master Plan
The Master Plan and Management Plan study outlines long-term improvements for the gardens.Complete - Wilket Creek Park Bridge Improvements
The City is replacing the bridge located near the washroom building in Wilket Creek Park and repairing the adjacent retaining wall.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
Green roofs and solar
Green roofs and solar
Since 2010, 13 building permits in Banbury-Don Mills included a green roof, the 26th most in Toronto. Since 2009, 1 included a solar hot water system.
City of Toronto building permits for green roofs (required on larger new buildings since 2010) and solar hot water systems.
Noise permits
Noise permits
In the last 12 months, 34 noise exemption permits were issued in Banbury-Don Mills: 32 for amplified sound at events, 1 for large crane work and 1 for construction outside normal hours.
City of Toronto Noise Exemption Permits. A permit lets an event or a construction project make noise outside the hours the noise bylaw allows. Address pages list the permits nearby that haven’t ended yet.
Business improvement area
Business improvement areas
No Business Improvement Area covers Banbury-Don Mills.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas.
Heritage, flood risk and local contacts
- Heritage
- 17 properties on the Heritage Register (6 designated, 11 listed), 50th most in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- Fewer than 0.1% of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. A few (3.8%) are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- None of 53 home tests in M3B were above Ontario’s limit. None of 26 home tests in M3C were above Ontario’s limit.
- Councillor
- Jon Burnside · Ward 16 Don Valley East profile
Source: City of Toronto Heritage Register; Toronto and Region Conservation Authority; City of Toronto lead testing; City of Toronto elected officials.
What residents report to 311
What residents report to 311
In the last 12 months, 5,414 service requests came from postal areas M3B and M3C, which cover most of Banbury-Don Mills. The most common:
| Property standards | 274 | |
| Injured wildlife | 221 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 193 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 186 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 163 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 102 |
City of Toronto 311 Service Requests, October 2025 to October 2026. 311 gives only the first three characters of the postal code, which don’t line up with neighbourhoods, so this isn’t ranked on the leaderboard.
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