Bayview Village
Bayview Village is a neighbourhood in North York of about 22,000 people, next to Avondale, Bayview Woods-Steeles, Don Valley Village and six other neighbourhoods. Most households own their homes. Bayview, Bessarion and Leslie stations (Line 4) are in or next to it. Its main shopping streets are Bayview Ave and Sheppard Ave E.
Neighbouring areas link to their pages. City of Toronto neighbourhood boundaries and Toronto Centreline.
Boundaries: Finch Ave E to the north, Leslie St, then the Don River E Branch to the east, Highway 401 to the south and Bayview Ave to the west.
01 · What’s being built
Rank by proposals →There are 18 active planning proposals in Bayview Village, more than most neighbourhoods (47th most in Toronto). Two have hearings coming up; the first is 118 Burbank Dr on Nov 12, 2026. Neighbours can send comments or speak at a hearing. Of the rest, nine are waiting for a decision and seven are under appeal. Another five were decided recently.
Hearing coming up (2)
Under appeal (7)
Waiting for a decision (9)
Decided recently (5)
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 Bessarion, Leslie and Bayview 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, 11 noise exemption permits were issued in Bayview Village: 4 for construction outside normal hours, 4 for continuous concrete pours, 2 for amplified sound at events and 1 for large crane work.
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, 259 major crimes were reported in Bayview Village: 862 per 100,000 residents, 35% below the citywide rate (1,322) and the 128th highest in Toronto. Assaults, car thefts and robberies were below the citywide rate. Reports fell from 305 in 2024 to 259 in 2025, mostly car thefts (79 to 42) and robberies (32 to 17).
Bayview Village compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Break-ins | About the same176 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 18% lower50 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 27% lower57 vs 78 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 38% lower140 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 43% lower439 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 | 71 | 132 | nearly doubled |
| Car thefts | 46 | 42 | about the same |
| Break-ins | 29 | 53 | nearly doubled |
| Robberies | 4 | 17 | more than four times as many |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 9 | 15 | up 67% |
Other crimes, last 12 months
| Crime | Reported | Per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 1 | 5 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 6 | 27 | About typical |
| Thefts from vehicles | 42 | 188 | Lower than most |
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, six collisions in Bayview Village killed or seriously injured someone, the 23rd lowest rate per resident in Toronto. One involved a pedestrian. Most were on Bayview Ave and Sheppard Ave E.
Toronto Police Service: collisions in which someone was killed or seriously injured, by year. *2026 so far. Rank by serious collisions
03 · Getting around
Bayview, Bessarion and Leslie stations are in or near the neighbourhood (Line 4). GO: Old Cummer and Oriole. Inside the neighbourhood, 44 TTC stops are served by the 39 Finch East, 151 Leslie North, 51 Leslie and 11 Bayview buses, among others.
Stations in or near the neighbourhood
- Bayview StationLine 4
- Bessarion StationLine 4
- Leslie StationLine 4
- Old Cummer GOGO Transit
- Oriole GOGO Transit
Busiest bus routes
| Route | Weekday trips each way | Trips | Delays per 1,000 trips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Finch East | about 163 | 4.1 | |
| 151 Leslie North | about 118 | 1.1 | |
| 51 Leslie | about 109 | 3.6 | |
| 11 Bayview | about 60 | 3.5 | |
| 185 Sheppard Central | about 57 | 2.8 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finch Ave E Bayview Ave to Rainbow Creekway | 23,500 | 58 km/h | Nov 2021 |
| Leslie St Wild Briarway to Van Horne Ave | 22,600 | 66 km/h | Aug 2023 |
| Esther Shiner Blvd Provost Dr to Old Leslie St | 11,600 | 63 km/h | Aug 2017 |
| Burbank Dr Sifton Crt to Hawksbury Dr | 6,900 | 48 km/h | Oct 2024 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burbank Dr Whittaker Cres to Sifton Crt | 4,900 | 51 km/h | Aug 2023 |
| Bunty Lane Palomino Cres to Windham Dr | 1,200 | 48 km/h | Oct 2017 |
| Elkhorn Dr Red Maple Crt to Hawksbury Dr | 1,600 | 48 km/h | Mar 2020 |
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
Three elementary schools are inside the neighbourhood. Of the two with Grade 6 results, both beat the Toronto average in reading; both beat the Toronto average in math (Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math). There are six licensed child care centres with 438 spaces, all in the $10-a-day program.
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 (6)
- Elkhorn Junior Y - (YMCA) $10 a day
10 Elkhorn Dr · preschool, kindergarten, school-age102 spaces - North York Jr YMCA $10 a day
567 Sheppard Ave E · toddlers, preschool78 spaces - Sheppard Business Park Child Care Centre $10 a day
1220 Sheppard Ave E · toddlers, preschool78 spaces - Bayview Gardens Day Care Centre $10 a day
3125 Bayview Ave · toddlers, preschool74 spaces - Garderie Du Soleil Levant Paul-Demers $10 a day
44 Appian Dr · kindergarten, school-age54 spaces
05 · Parks, trees and recreation
Rank by parks →Bayview Village has 20 parks, 11 of them with playgrounds: more for its population than most neighbourhoods (20th most per resident in Toronto). It has one public pool. Its streets have 5,944 City-owned trees, mostly Colorado blue spruce, Norway maple and Norway Schwedler maple: more per resident than most neighbourhoods (62nd most per resident in Toronto). The City has six road or sidewalk projects planned or under way here.
How much of the neighbourhood is park
| Largest parks and open spaces | Hectares |
|---|---|
| East Don Parkland | 79.3 |
| Newtonbrook Park | 14.2 |
| Bayview Village Park | 5.3 |
| Blue Ridge Park | 2.6 |
| Ethennonnhawahstihnen Park | 2.3 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- Ethennonnhawahstihnen’ Community Recreation Centre Indoor Play Space
A new indoor playground is being designed on the third floor of Ethennonnhawahstihnen’ Community Recreation Centre and Library through a community engagement process.Complete - Clarinda Park Playground Improvements & New Adult Fitness Area
The City is improving the playground and adding a new fitness area in Clarinda Park.Complete - New Park at 2901 Bayview Avenue
A new 3,725 m² park—just slightly smaller than a junior soccer field—is coming to the northeast corner of the Bayview Village Shopping Centre as part of its mixed use redevelopment.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
| Amenity | Bayview Village | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 20 | 8 | Alamosa Park, Ambrose Parkette, Bayview Village Park and 17 more |
| Playgrounds | 11 | 5 | Alamosa Park, Bayview Village Park, Clarinda Park and 8 more |
| Community centres | 1 | 1 | Ethennonnhawahstihnen' Community Recreation Centre & Library |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside Bayview Village. Nearest: Parkway Forest Park, 1.5 km away in Henry Farm. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 1 | 1 | Ethennonnhawahstihnen' Community Recreation Centre & Library |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside Bayview Village. Nearest: Wanless Park, 3.8 km away in Lawrence Park North. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Bayview Village. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 1 | 1 | Bayview Village Park (3 courts); 2 more run by clubs |
| Pickleball | 1 | 0 | Bayview Village Park |
| Basketball | 1 | 1 | Leslie Park |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 0 | 0 | None inside Bayview Village. Nearest: Bellbury Park, just over the border in Don Valley Village. |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 2 | 2 | East Don Parkland, Ethennonnhawahstihnen Park · 1 of 2 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, 188 building permits were issued, about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood. Since 2021, owners have been permitted to build seven garden and laneway suites, fewer than most neighbourhoods (25th fewest in Toronto). In all, permits have added 4,137 homes since 2021, more than most neighbourhoods (11th 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, 17 building permits in Bayview Village included a green roof, the 12th most in Toronto. None has included a solar hot water system since 2009.
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 53% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. There are nine apartment buildings in the City’s RentSafe program, averaging 88 out of 100. There are 27 homes registered as short-term rentals, more than most neighbourhoods (57th most in Toronto). There are no licensed rooming houses and one shelter or respite site. 643 affordable homes are approved, proposed or being built here, more than most neighbourhoods (12th most in Toronto); the largest project is 251 Esther Shiner Blvd, with 603 affordable homes. Since 2023, City Council approved demolishing one rental building (22 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, 22,330 people lived here. The median household income was $83,000, the 85th highest in Toronto (about the same as the typical neighbourhood’s $85,000). Among workers, 23% commute by transit, about the same as the typical neighbourhood.
22,330 residents in 2021. Most common first languages other than English and French: Mandarin 12.1%, Iranian Persian 10.6%, Cantonese 8.7%. 2021 Census, from the City’s Neighbourhood Profiles.
09 · Shops and services
There are 76 licensed storefront businesses, mostly restaurants and bars and take-out and food shops. Most are on Bayview Ave and Sheppard Ave E. In the last 90 days, two businesses got new licences; the newest is Shine Kitchen, a restaurant or bar at 1108 Sheppard Ave E.
Licensed storefronts by type
- Restaurants and bars26
- Take-out and food shops20
- Salons and personal services19
- Auto repair shops7
- Entertainment venues2
Streets with the most
- Bayview Ave35
- Sheppard Ave E26
- Leslie St3
- Provost Dr3
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 Bayview Village.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas.
10 · Heritage, flood risk and local contacts
Bayview Village has one property on the Heritage Register, fewer than most neighbourhoods (37th fewest in Toronto). A small number of addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Heritage
- 1 property on the Heritage Register (all designated), 37th fewest in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- 0.3% of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. 13.3% are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- None of 31 home tests in M2K were above Ontario’s limit. In M2J, 1 of 49 home tests was above Ontario’s limit (2.0%; Toronto 2.0%).
- Councillor
- Shelley Carroll · Ward 17 Don Valley North profile
What residents report to 311
In the last 12 months, 2,516 service requests came from postal area M2K, which covers most of Bayview Village. The most common:
| Property standards | 124 | |
| Long grass and weeds on private property | 107 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 93 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 77 | |
| Injured wildlife | 76 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 73 |
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 | Bayview Village | Typical | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building and change | |||
| Building permits, last 12 months | 188 | 186 | 79th |
| Active planning proposals | 18 | 11 | 47th |
| Garden and laneway suites since 2021 | 7 | 26 | 134th |
| New homes since 2021 | 4,137 | 795 | 11th |
| Short-term rentals | 27 | 21 | 57th |
| Heritage properties | 1 | 5 | 122nd |
| Apartment buildings (RentSafe) | 9 | 18 | 115th |
| Safety, 2025, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Major crime, total | 862 | 1,107 | 128th |
| Assaults | 439 | 637 | 124th |
| Break-ins | 176 | 173 | 78th |
| Car thefts | 140 | 193 | 112th |
| Robberies | 57 | 70 | 96th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 50 | 46 | 67th |
| Other crimes, last 12 months, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 5 | 6 | 94th |
| Bicycle thefts | 27 | 31 | 88th |
| Thefts from vehicles | 188 | 212 | 94th |
| People, 2021 Census | |||
| Residents | 22,330 | 16,813 | 38th |
| Median household income | $83,000 | $85,000 | 85th |
| Households that rent | 40.5% | 45.5% | 105th |
| Renters paying 30%+ on housing | 53.3% | 39.0% | 4th |
| Commute by transit | 23.4% | 25.8% | 104th |
| Walk or cycle to work | 4.1% | 5.3% | 98th |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.8% | 16.3% | 51st |
| Parks, trees and streets | |||
| Serious collisions since 2021, per 10,000 residents | 2.7 | 5.1 | 136th |
| Parks per 10,000 residents | 9.0 | 5.0 | 20th |
| Playgrounds per 1,000 children | 4.6 | 2.1 | 8th |
| Street trees per 1,000 residents | 266 | 228 | 62nd |
| Affordable homes coming | 643 | 19 | 12th |
| Road and sidewalk projects | 6 | 10 | 109th |
| Park and open space, share of land | 21.6% | 7.8% | 17th |
| Park and open space, hectares per 1,000 residents | 5.0 | 1.6 | 27th |
| Parking tickets per 1,000 residents, 2025 | 559 | 410 | 59th |
| Green roof permits since 2010 | 17 | 4 | 12th |
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 | 71 | 119 | 137 | 120 | 132 |
| Break-ins | 29 | 30 | 66 | 61 | 53 |
| Car thefts | 46 | 63 | 100 | 79 | 42 |
| Robberies | 4 | 10 | 9 | 32 | 17 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 9 | 6 | 19 | 13 | 15 |
| Total | 159 | 228 | 331 | 305 | 259 |
| 2025 rate per 100,000 | Bayview Village | Citywide | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 439 | 768 | 124th |
| Break-ins | 176 | 190 | 78th |
| Car thefts | 140 | 225 | 112th |
| Robberies | 57 | 78 | 96th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 50 | 61 | 67th |
| Total | 862 | 1,322 | 128th |
Rank: 1st is the most of 158.
| Crimes reported | 2025 rate per 100,000 residents | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major crime | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Bayview Village | Citywide | Rank (1st = most) |
| Assaults | 71 | 119 | 137 | 120 | 132 | 439 | 768 | 124th |
| Break-ins | 29 | 30 | 66 | 61 | 53 | 176 | 190 | 78th |
| Car thefts | 46 | 63 | 100 | 79 | 42 | 140 | 225 | 112th |
| Robberies | 4 | 10 | 9 | 32 | 17 | 57 | 78 | 96th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 9 | 6 | 19 | 13 | 15 | 50 | 61 | 67th |
| Total | 159 | 228 | 331 | 305 | 259 | 862 | 1,322 | 128th |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates.
Permits and new homes by year
| Year | Building permits | New homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 222 | 24 |
| 2022 | 196 | 19 |
| 2023 | 198 | 49 |
| 2024 | 237 | 756 |
| 2025 | 186 | 71 |
| 2026 | 165 | 3,218 |
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 (23)
Hearing coming up (2)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 118 Burbank Dr | New house | Minor variance | Hearing Nov 12 | A0339/26NY |
| 7 Sutcliffe Dr | New house | Minor variance | Hearing Nov 26 | A0355/26NY |
Under appeal (7)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1125 Sheppard Ave E | Two towers, up to 52 storeys | Rezoning | Submitted Mar 2024 | 24 128320 NNY 17 OZ |
| 1181 Sheppard Ave E | 33-storey building with shops | Site plan | Submitted Mar 2022 | 22 121816 NNY 17 SA |
| 23 Page Ave | New house | Minor variance | Submitted Jul 2016 | A0665/16NY |
| 30 Palomino Cres | New house | Minor variance | Submitted Jul 2015 | A0663/15NY |
| 567 Sheppard Ave E | Three towers, up to 56 storeys · 1,219 homes and shops | Rezoning | Submitted Apr 2024 | 24 135633 NNY 17 OZ |
| 627 Sheppard Ave E | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted Mar 2016 | A0257/16NY |
| 780 Sheppard Ave E | New house | Minor variance | Submitted May 2014 | A445/14NY |
Waiting for a decision (9)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Greenbriar Rd | 30-storey building · 351 homes and shops | Rezoning | Submitted Jul 2025 | 25 191848 NNY 17 OZ |
| 1001 Sheppard Ave E | Two towers, up to 49 storeys · 1,184 homes | Rezoning and site plan | Submitted Mar 2022 | 22 124107 NNY 17 OZ |
| 12 Sumner Heights Dr | Addition | Minor variance | Submitted Apr 2021 | A0315/21NY |
| 3053 Bayview Ave | Minor variance | Minor variance and consent | Submitted Oct 2024 | A0567/24NY |
| 630 Finch Ave E | 12-storey building · 206 homes and shops | Site plan | Submitted Jun 2021 | 21 165270 NNY 17 SA |
| 630 Sheppard Ave E | Two towers, up to 52 storeys | Rezoning | Submitted Dec 2025 | 25 265324 NNY 17 OZ |
| 635 Sheppard Ave E | 12-storey building · 145 homes | Site plan | Submitted Aug 2022 | 22 196135 NNY 17 SA |
| 680 Sheppard Ave E | Two towers, up to 37 storeys · 789 homes | Rezoning | Submitted May 2026 | 26 156705 NNY 17 OZ |
| 7 Barberry Pl | 14-storey building with shops | Rezoning | Submitted Dec 2020 | 20 233673 NNY 17 OZ |
Decided recently (5)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1200 Sheppard Ave E | Split the lot | Consent | Decided Dec 2025 | B0022/25NY |
| 1210-1220 Sheppard Ave E | Split the lot | Consent | Decided Dec 2025 | B0021/25NY |
| 40 Esther Shiner Blvd | 31-storey building · 990 homes | Condominium | Submitted May 2025 | 25 167441 NNY 17 CD |
| 4000 Leslie St | Site plan | Site plan | Submitted Feb 2024 | 24 113378 NNY 17 SA |
| 63 Ethennonnhawahstihnen' Lane | 39-storey building | Rezoning | Submitted Mar 2024 | 24 129405 NNY 17 OZ |
Source: City of Toronto Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment. One row per site. · Download CSV
Apartment buildings (9)
| Building | RentSafe score | Units | Built | Open fire violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 Talara Dr | 81 | 29 | 1959 | — |
| 688 Sheppard Ave E | 85 | 35 | 1958 | 0 |
| 644 Sheppard Ave E | 85 | 128 | 1970 | 2 |
| 22 Elkhorn Dr | 85 | 223 | 1970 | 1 |
| 642 Sheppard Ave E | 86 | 126 | 1970 | 2 |
| 2911 Bayview Ave | 89 | 304 | 1964 | 11 |
| 11 Dervock Cres | 94 | 77 | 1959 | 0 |
| 640 Sheppard Ave E | 94 | 128 | 1970 | 4 |
| 75 Talara Dr | 97 | 66 | 1970 | 0 |
Source: RentSafeTO Apartment Building Evaluation; Residential Fire Inspection Results.
Schools (3)
| School | Grades | Board | Students | Gr. 6 reading | Gr. 6 math | Gr. 10 literacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhorn Public School | JK-5 | TDSB | 350 | — | — | — |
| Bayview Middle School | 6-8 | TDSB | 505 | 89% | 69% | — |
| École élémentaire Paul-Demers | JK-6 | Viamonde | 170 | 94% | 94% | — |
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 (6)
| Centre | Address | Ages | Spaces | $10 a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhorn Junior Y - (YMCA) | 10 Elkhorn Dr | preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 102 | Yes |
| North York Jr YMCA | 567 Sheppard Ave E | toddlers, preschool | 78 | Yes |
| Sheppard Business Park Child Care Centre | 1220 Sheppard Ave E | toddlers, preschool | 78 | Yes |
| Bayview Gardens Day Care Centre | 3125 Bayview Ave | toddlers, preschool | 74 | Yes |
| Garderie Du Soleil Levant Paul-Demers | 44 Appian Dr | kindergarten, school-age | 54 | Yes |
| Ethennonnhawahstihnen Child Care Centre | 100 Ethennonnhawahstihnen Lane | infants, toddlers, preschool | 52 | Yes |
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres.
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Type | Trips each way, weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 39 Finch East | Bus | 163 |
| 151 Leslie North | Bus | 118 |
| 51 Leslie | Bus | 109 |
| 11 Bayview | Bus | 60 |
| 185 Sheppard Central | Bus | 57 |
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 | Bayview Village | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 20 | 8 | Alamosa Park, Ambrose Parkette, Bayview Village Park and 17 more |
| Playgrounds | 11 | 5 | Alamosa Park, Bayview Village Park, Clarinda Park and 8 more |
| Community centres | 1 | 1 | Ethennonnhawahstihnen' Community Recreation Centre & Library |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside Bayview Village. Nearest: Parkway Forest Park, 1.5 km away in Henry Farm. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 1 | 1 | Ethennonnhawahstihnen' Community Recreation Centre & Library |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside Bayview Village. Nearest: Wanless Park, 3.8 km away in Lawrence Park North. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Bayview Village. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 1 | 1 | Bayview Village Park (3 courts); 2 more run by clubs |
| Pickleball | 1 | 0 | Bayview Village Park |
| Basketball | 1 | 1 | Leslie Park |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 0 | 0 | None inside Bayview Village. Nearest: Bellbury Park, just over the border in Don Valley Village. |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 2 | 2 | East Don Parkland, Ethennonnhawahstihnen Park · 1 of 2 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
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes |
|---|---|---|
| 251 Esther Shiner Blvd | Early planning | 603 |
| 2901 Bayview Ave | Rezoning approved | 26 |
| 2901 Bayview Ave | Building permit applied for | 14 |
Rental demolitions approved
| Address | Approved | Rental homes demolished | Replaced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Greenbriar Road | May 21, 2025 | 22 | 22 |
Source: City of Toronto Affordable Housing Pipeline (projects not yet occupied) and Rental Housing Demolition applications approved since 2023.
Street work (6)
| Work | Where | When |
|---|---|---|
| Road resurfacing | Page Ave, Forest Grove Dr to Heathview Ave | Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Page Ave, Heathview Ave to Finch Ave E | Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Finchgate Crt, near Heathview Ave | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Heathview Ave, Page Ave to Finch Ave | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Burleigh Hts Dr, Burbank Dr to Bayview Ave | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Sidewalk work | Barberry Pl, near Sheppard Ave | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
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 (2)
| Business | Type | Address | Licence issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shine Kitchen | Restaurant or bar | 1108 Sheppard Ave E | Sep 5, 2026 |
| Petro Canada | Auto repair or garage | 1015 Sheppard Ave E | Sep 1, 2026 |
Source: City of Toronto Business Licences and Permits, storefront types. Operating names only.
Garden and laneway suites (7)
| Address | Type | Permit |
|---|---|---|
| 14 Millgate Cres | Garden suite | Oct 2025 |
| 244 Burbank Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2025 |
| 244 Burbank Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2025 |
| 3053 Bayview Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2025 |
| 20 Howard Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2024 |
| 18 Hawksbury Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Apr 2023 |
| 22 Windham Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Nov 2015 |
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 | 1 | 5 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 6 | 27 | About typical |
| Thefts from vehicles | 42 | 188 | Lower than most |
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 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Source: Toronto Police Service: collisions in which someone was killed or seriously injured. 2026 so far.
Stations, streets, parking and EV charging
| Station | Service | Lines | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayview Station | TTC subway | 4 | Inside |
| Bessarion Station | TTC subway | 4 | Inside |
| Leslie Station | TTC subway | 4 | Inside |
| Old Cummer GO | GO train | Nearby | |
| Oriole GO | GO train | Nearby |
Parking tickets and EV charging
Busiest streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finch Ave E Bayview Ave to Rainbow Creekway | 23,500 | 58 km/h | Nov 2021 |
| Leslie St Wild Briarway to Van Horne Ave | 22,600 | 66 km/h | Aug 2023 |
| Esther Shiner Blvd Provost Dr to Old Leslie St | 11,600 | 63 km/h | Aug 2017 |
| Burbank Dr Sifton Crt to Hawksbury Dr | 6,900 | 48 km/h | Oct 2024 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burbank Dr Whittaker Cres to Sifton Crt | 4,900 | 51 km/h | Aug 2023 |
| Bunty Lane Palomino Cres to Windham Dr | 1,200 | 48 km/h | Oct 2017 |
| Elkhorn Dr Red Maple Crt to Hawksbury Dr | 1,600 | 48 km/h | Mar 2020 |
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 |
|---|---|
| East Don Parkland | 79.3 |
| Newtonbrook Park | 14.2 |
| Bayview Village Park | 5.3 |
| Blue Ridge Park | 2.6 |
| Ethennonnhawahstihnen Park | 2.3 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- Ethennonnhawahstihnen’ Community Recreation Centre Indoor Play Space
A new indoor playground is being designed on the third floor of Ethennonnhawahstihnen’ Community Recreation Centre and Library through a community engagement process.Complete - Clarinda Park Playground Improvements & New Adult Fitness Area
The City is improving the playground and adding a new fitness area in Clarinda Park.Complete - New Park at 2901 Bayview Avenue
A new 3,725 m² park—just slightly smaller than a junior soccer field—is coming to the northeast corner of the Bayview Village Shopping Centre as part of its mixed use redevelopment.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
Green roofs and solar
Green roofs and solar
Since 2010, 17 building permits in Bayview Village included a green roof, the 12th most in Toronto. None has included a solar hot water system since 2009.
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, 11 noise exemption permits were issued in Bayview Village: 4 for construction outside normal hours, 4 for continuous concrete pours, 2 for amplified sound at events and 1 for large crane work.
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 Bayview Village.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas.
Heritage, flood risk and local contacts
- Heritage
- 1 property on the Heritage Register (all designated), 37th fewest in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- 0.3% of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. 13.3% are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- None of 31 home tests in M2K were above Ontario’s limit. In M2J, 1 of 49 home tests was above Ontario’s limit (2.0%; Toronto 2.0%).
- Councillor
- Shelley Carroll · Ward 17 Don Valley North 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, 2,516 service requests came from postal area M2K, which covers most of Bayview Village. The most common:
| Property standards | 124 | |
| Long grass and weeds on private property | 107 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 93 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 77 | |
| Injured wildlife | 76 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 73 |
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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