Bayview Woods-Steeles
Bayview Woods-Steeles is a neighbourhood in North York of about 12,000 people, next to Bayview Village, Don Valley Village, East Willowdale and two other neighbourhoods. About half of households rent. Old Cummer GO station is close by. Its main shopping street is Bayview Ave. It stands out for its older 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: Steeles Ave E to the north, Leslie St to the east, Finch Ave E to the south and Bayview Ave to the west.
01 · What’s being built
Rank by proposals →There are four active planning proposals in Bayview Woods-Steeles, fewer than most neighbourhoods (21st fewest in Toronto). Of these, two are waiting for a decision and two are under appeal. Another one was decided recently.
Under appeal (2)
Waiting for a decision (2)
Decided recently (1)
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.
Noise permits
In the last 12 months, 2 noise exemption permits were issued in Bayview Woods-Steeles: 2 for amplified sound at events.
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, 105 major crimes were reported in Bayview Woods-Steeles: 750 per 100,000 residents, 43% below the citywide rate (1,322) and the 146th highest in Toronto. Assaults, car thefts, robberies and thefts over $5,000 were below the citywide rate. Reports fell from 133 in 2024 to 105 in 2025, mostly break-ins (52 to 32) and assaults (48 to 40).
Bayview Woods-Steeles compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Break-ins | 21% higher229 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 27% lower57 vs 78 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 36% lower143 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 41% lower36 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 63% lower286 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 | 26 | 40 | up 54% |
| Car thefts | 27 | 20 | down 26% |
| Break-ins | 10 | 32 | more than three times as many |
| Robberies | 2 | 8 | four times as many |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 2 | 5 | more than doubled |
Other crimes, last 12 months
| Crime | Reported | Per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 2 | 17 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 14 | 116 | 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, seven collisions in Bayview Woods-Steeles killed or seriously injured someone, the 64th highest rate per resident in Toronto. Five involved pedestrians. Most were on Cummer Ave and Leslie St.
Toronto Police Service: collisions in which someone was killed or seriously injured, by year. *2026 so far. Rank by serious collisions
03 · Getting around
GO: Old Cummer. Inside the neighbourhood, 41 TTC stops are served by the 53 Steeles East, 39 Finch East, 939 Finch Express and 42 Cummer buses, among others.
Stations in or near the neighbourhood
- Old Cummer GOGO Transit
Busiest bus routes
| Route | Weekday trips each way | Trips | Delays per 1,000 trips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 Steeles East | about 188 | 5.6 | |
| 39 Finch East | about 164 | 4.1 | |
| 939 Finch Express | about 159 | 7.3 · high | |
| 42 Cummer | about 100 | 4.4 | |
| 11 Bayview | about 60 | 3.5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayview Ave Brenham Cres to Newton Dr | 32,000 | 59 km/h | Jun 2025 |
| Finch Ave E Page Ave to East Don River Trl | 28,000 | 78 km/h | Aug 2018 |
| Leslie St Equestrian Crt to Steeles Ave E | 26,500 | — | Jun 2016 |
| Cummer Ave Pineway Blvd to Mallaby Rd | 9,900 | 57 km/h | Sep 2021 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snowcrest Ave Unicorn Ave to Colonnade Rd | 629 | 52 km/h | Oct 2018 |
| Wyvern Rd Ruddington Dr to Snowcrest Ave | 557 | 52 km/h | Mar 2019 |
| Pineway Blvd Reiber Cres to Leavey Crt | 1,500 | 48 km/h | Nov 2018 |
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
Four elementary schools are inside the neighbourhood. Of the two with Grade 6 results, Lester B Pearson Elementary School beat the Toronto average in reading; Lester B Pearson Elementary School beat the Toronto average in math (Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math). There are four licensed child care centres with 472 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 (4)
- Petit Pearson Child Care - North York $10 a day
7 Snowcrest Ave · toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age207 spaces - Pineway Child Care Learning Center $10 a day
110 Pineway Blvd · toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age104 spaces - Blessed Trinity Before & After School $10 a day
3205 Bayview Ave · toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age103 spaces - Plasp Steelesview Public School $10 a day
105 Bestview Dr · kindergarten, school-age58 spaces
05 · Parks, trees and recreation
Rank by parks →Bayview Woods-Steeles has ten parks, seven of them with playgrounds: more for its population than most neighbourhoods (26th most per resident in Toronto). It has one public pool. Its streets have 4,965 City-owned trees, mostly Norway maple, honey locust shademaster and Colorado blue spruce: more per resident than most neighbourhoods (22nd most per resident in Toronto). The City has two 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 | 69.1 |
| Garnier Park | 6.2 |
| Cummer Park | 4.1 |
| Bestview Park | 3.6 |
| Ruddington Park | 2.2 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
| Amenity | Bayview Woods-Steeles | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 10 | 8 | Ballyconnor Park, Bestview Park, Bowan Court Parkette and 7 more |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 5 | Ballyconnor Park, Bestview Park, Bowan Court Parkette and 4 more |
| Community centres | 1 | 1 | Cummer Park Community Centre |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside Bayview Woods-Steeles. Nearest: Parkway Forest Park, 2.9 km away in Henry Farm. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 1 | 1 | Cummer Park Community Centre |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside Bayview Woods-Steeles. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Bayview Woods-Steeles. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 3 | 1 | Bestview Park (3 courts), Cummer Park (4 courts), Ruddington Park (3 courts) |
| Pickleball | 2 | 0 | Bestview Park, Cummer Park |
| Basketball | 2 | 1 | Cummer Park, Saddletree Park |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 1 | 0 | Ruddington Park |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 1 | 2 | Cummer Park Community Centre · 1 of 1 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, 37 building permits were issued, fewer than almost anywhere in Toronto (4th fewest in Toronto). Since 2021, owners have been permitted to build 11 garden and laneway suites, fewer than most neighbourhoods (37th fewest in Toronto). In all, permits have added 375 homes since 2021, fewer than most neighbourhoods (45th fewest in Toronto); new apartment buildings add more elsewhere.
Per year. *2026 so far. New homes are added by permits, including suites and new buildings.
Green roofs and solar
Since 2010, 2 building permits in Bayview Woods-Steeles included a green roof, the 58th fewest 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. Almost half of households here (44%) rent, and 52% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. There are 19 apartment buildings in the City’s RentSafe program, averaging 89 out of 100. There are 18 homes registered as short-term rentals, about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood. There are no licensed rooming houses and no shelters or respite sites. 752 affordable homes are approved, proposed or being built here, more than almost anywhere in Toronto (8th most in Toronto); the largest project is 3377 Bayview Ave, with 650 affordable homes.
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, 12,085 people lived here. The median household income was $93,000, the 45th highest in Toronto (above the typical neighbourhood’s $85,000). Among workers, 21% commute by transit, below the typical neighbourhood.
12,085 residents in 2021. Most common first languages other than English and French: Mandarin 16.3%, Cantonese 10.7%, Iranian Persian 8.4%. 2021 Census, from the City’s Neighbourhood Profiles.
09 · Shops and services
There are 21 licensed storefront businesses, mostly restaurants and bars and take-out and food shops. Most are on Bayview Ave. One got a new licence in the last 90 days: Jim's House, a restaurant or bar at 652-656 Finch Ave E.
Licensed storefronts by type
- Restaurants and bars8
- Take-out and food shops6
- Salons and personal services2
- Auto repair shops2
- Laundromats and dry cleaners1
Streets with the most
- Bayview Ave17
- Steeles Ave E2
- Finch Ave E2
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 Woods-Steeles.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas.
10 · Heritage, flood risk and local contacts
Bayview Woods-Steeles has two properties on the Heritage Register, fewer than most neighbourhoods (54th fewest in Toronto). A small number of addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Heritage
- 2 properties on the Heritage Register (1 designated, 1 listed), 54th fewest in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- 0.3% of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. 15.7% are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- None of 30 home tests in M2H were above Ontario’s limit. None of 31 home tests in M2K were above Ontario’s limit.
- Councillor
- Shelley Carroll · Ward 17 Don Valley North profile
What residents report to 311
In the last 12 months, 9,965 service requests came from postal areas M2K, M2H and M2M, which cover most of Bayview Woods-Steeles. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 554 | |
| Long grass and weeds on private property | 397 | |
| Tree pruning | 288 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 282 | |
| Property standards | 269 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 222 |
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 Woods-Steeles | Typical | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building and change | |||
| Building permits, last 12 months | 37 | 184 | 155th |
| Active planning proposals | 4 | 11 | 138th |
| Garden and laneway suites since 2021 | 11 | 26 | 122nd |
| New homes since 2021 | 375 | 797 | 114th |
| Short-term rentals | 18 | 21 | 90th |
| Heritage properties | 2 | 5 | 105th |
| Apartment buildings (RentSafe) | 19 | 18 | 71st |
| Safety, 2025, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Major crime, total | 750 | 1,107 | 146th |
| Assaults | 286 | 637 | 146th |
| Break-ins | 229 | 173 | 48th |
| Car thefts | 143 | 193 | 110th |
| Robberies | 57 | 70 | 96th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 36 | 46 | 103rd |
| Other crimes, last 12 months, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 6 | 100th |
| Bicycle thefts | 17 | 31 | 105th |
| Thefts from vehicles | 116 | 212 | 148th |
| People, 2021 Census | |||
| Residents | 12,085 | 16,813 | 124th |
| Median household income | $93,000 | $85,000 | 45th |
| Households that rent | 44.3% | 45.5% | 88th |
| Renters paying 30%+ on housing | 51.6% | 39.0% | 5th |
| Commute by transit | 20.9% | 25.8% | 124th |
| Walk or cycle to work | 3.5% | 5.3% | 119th |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.3% | 16.3% | 2nd |
| Parks, trees and streets | |||
| Serious collisions since 2021, per 10,000 residents | 5.8 | 5.1 | 64th |
| Parks per 10,000 residents | 8.3 | 5.0 | 26th |
| Playgrounds per 1,000 children | 5.3 | 2.1 | 5th |
| Street trees per 1,000 residents | 411 | 228 | 22nd |
| Affordable homes coming | 752 | 19 | 8th |
| Road and sidewalk projects | 2 | 10 | 144th |
| Park and open space, share of land | 22.3% | 7.8% | 16th |
| Park and open space, hectares per 1,000 residents | 7.5 | 1.6 | 14th |
| Parking tickets per 1,000 residents, 2025 | 85 | 410 | 155th |
| Green roof permits since 2010 | 2 | 4 | 101st |
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 | 26 | 39 | 59 | 48 | 40 |
| Break-ins | 10 | 10 | 27 | 52 | 32 |
| Car thefts | 27 | 14 | 37 | 23 | 20 |
| Robberies | 2 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 8 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 5 |
| Total | 67 | 69 | 131 | 133 | 105 |
| 2025 rate per 100,000 | Bayview Woods-Steeles | Citywide | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 286 | 768 | 146th |
| Break-ins | 229 | 190 | 48th |
| Car thefts | 143 | 225 | 110th |
| Robberies | 57 | 78 | 96th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 36 | 61 | 103rd |
| Total | 750 | 1,322 | 146th |
Rank: 1st is the most of 158.
| Crimes reported | 2025 rate per 100,000 residents | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major crime | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Bayview Woods-Steeles | Citywide | Rank (1st = most) |
| Assaults | 26 | 39 | 59 | 48 | 40 | 286 | 768 | 146th |
| Break-ins | 10 | 10 | 27 | 52 | 32 | 229 | 190 | 48th |
| Car thefts | 27 | 14 | 37 | 23 | 20 | 143 | 225 | 110th |
| Robberies | 2 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 57 | 78 | 96th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 36 | 61 | 103rd |
| Total | 67 | 69 | 131 | 133 | 105 | 750 | 1,322 | 146th |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates.
Permits and new homes by year
| Year | Building permits | New homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 54 | 0 |
| 2022 | 55 | 5 |
| 2023 | 44 | 7 |
| 2024 | 59 | 11 |
| 2025 | 39 | 284 |
| 2026 | 36 | 68 |
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 (5)
Under appeal (2)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Foxdale Crt | Addition | Minor variance | Submitted Aug 2023 | A0460/23NY |
| 10 Ruddington Dr | 155 townhouses | Site plan | Submitted Aug 2011 | 11 251085 NNY 24 SA |
Waiting for a decision (2)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3377 Bayview Ave | 8-storey building | Site plan | Submitted Apr 2026 | 26 152524 NNY 17 SA |
| 6 Foxdale Crt | New houses | Site plan | Submitted Oct 2026 | 26 260831 NNY 17 SA |
Decided recently (1)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3351 Bayview Ave | Site plan | Site plan | Submitted Feb 2025 | 25 120045 NNY 17 SA |
Source: City of Toronto Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment. One row per site. · Download CSV
Apartment buildings (19)
| Building | RentSafe score | Units | Built | Open fire violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Field Sparroway | 80 | 16 | 1973 | 0 |
| 5 Field Sparroway | 81 | 16 | 1973 | 0 |
| 8 Tree Sparroway | 83 | 16 | 1973 | 0 |
| 60 Ruddington Dr | 84 | 179 | 1966 | 0 |
| 2 Tree Sparroway | 84 | 16 | 1973 | 0 |
| 10 Ruddington Dr | 85 | 155 | 1967 | 0 |
| 6 Tree Sparroway | 87 | 16 | 1973 | 0 |
| 4 Tree Sparroway | 87 | 16 | 1973 | 0 |
| 15 Field Sparroway | 90 | 16 | 1973 | 0 |
| 3 Field Sparroway | 90 | 16 | 1973 | 0 |
| 13 Field Sparroway | 90 | 16 | 1973 | 0 |
| 7 Field Sparroway | 90 | 16 | 1973 | 0 |
| 50 Ruddington Dr | 90 | 189 | 1968 | 0 |
| 11 Ruddington Dr | 92 | 155 | 1968 | 0 |
| 4001 Bayview Ave | 92 | 234 | 1971 | 0 |
| 70 Ruddington Dr | 95 | 107 | 1986 | 0 |
| 505 Cummer Ave | 97 | 175 | 1967 | 0 |
| 4005 Bayview Ave | 97 | 235 | 1971 | 0 |
| 4003 Bayview Ave | 99 | 172 | 1971 | 0 |
Source: RentSafeTO Apartment Building Evaluation; Residential Fire Inspection Results.
Schools (4)
| School | Grades | Board | Students | Gr. 6 reading | Gr. 6 math | Gr. 10 literacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pineway Public School | JK-6 | TDSB | 120 | — | — | — |
| Lester B Pearson Elementary School | JK-8 | TDSB | 330 | 100% | 85% | — |
| Steelesview Public School | JK-5 | TDSB | 290 | — | — | — |
| Blessed Trinity Catholic School | JK-8 | TCDSB | 200 | 63% | 32% | — |
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 (4)
| Centre | Address | Ages | Spaces | $10 a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petit Pearson Child Care - North York | 7 Snowcrest Ave | toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 207 | Yes |
| Pineway Child Care Learning Center | 110 Pineway Blvd | toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 104 | Yes |
| Blessed Trinity Before & After School | 3205 Bayview Ave | toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 103 | Yes |
| Plasp Steelesview Public School | 105 Bestview Dr | kindergarten, school-age | 58 | Yes |
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres.
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Type | Trips each way, weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 53 Steeles East | Bus | 188 |
| 39 Finch East | Bus | 164 |
| 939 Finch Express | Bus | 159 |
| 42 Cummer | Bus | 100 |
| 11 Bayview | Bus | 60 |
| 151 Leslie North | Bus | 59 |
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 Woods-Steeles | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 10 | 8 | Ballyconnor Park, Bestview Park, Bowan Court Parkette and 7 more |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 5 | Ballyconnor Park, Bestview Park, Bowan Court Parkette and 4 more |
| Community centres | 1 | 1 | Cummer Park Community Centre |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside Bayview Woods-Steeles. Nearest: Parkway Forest Park, 2.9 km away in Henry Farm. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 1 | 1 | Cummer Park Community Centre |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside Bayview Woods-Steeles. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Bayview Woods-Steeles. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 3 | 1 | Bestview Park (3 courts), Cummer Park (4 courts), Ruddington Park (3 courts) |
| Pickleball | 2 | 0 | Bestview Park, Cummer Park |
| Basketball | 2 | 1 | Cummer Park, Saddletree Park |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 1 | 0 | Ruddington Park |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 1 | 2 | Cummer Park Community Centre · 1 of 1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3377 Bayview Ave | Application under review | 650 |
| 3377 Bayview Ave | Application under review | 102 |
Source: City of Toronto Affordable Housing Pipeline (projects not yet occupied) and Rental Housing Demolition applications approved since 2023.
Street work (2)
| Work | Where | When |
|---|---|---|
| Road resurfacing | Page Ave, Heathview Ave to Finch Ave E | Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Heathview Ave, Page Ave to Finch 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 (1)
| Business | Type | Address | Licence issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jim's House | Restaurant or bar | 652-656 Finch Ave E | Nov 3, 2026 |
Source: City of Toronto Business Licences and Permits, storefront types. Operating names only.
Garden and laneway suites (11)
| Address | Type | Permit |
|---|---|---|
| 22 James Gray Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2026 |
| 31 Wyvern Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Apr 2024 |
| 31 Wyvern Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Mar 2024 |
| 31 Wyvern Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Feb 2024 |
| 54 Snowcrest Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2023 |
| 31 Wyvern Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2023 |
| 54 Snowcrest Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2023 |
| 54 Banstock Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Feb 2023 |
| 989 Old Cummer Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2022 |
| 11 Sydnor Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2022 |
| 61 Yatesbury Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | May 2020 |
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 | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 2 | 17 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 14 | 116 | 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 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2025 | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Cummer GO | GO train | Inside |
Parking tickets and EV charging
Busiest streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayview Ave Brenham Cres to Newton Dr | 32,000 | 59 km/h | Jun 2025 |
| Finch Ave E Page Ave to East Don River Trl | 28,000 | 78 km/h | Aug 2018 |
| Leslie St Equestrian Crt to Steeles Ave E | 26,500 | — | Jun 2016 |
| Cummer Ave Pineway Blvd to Mallaby Rd | 9,900 | 57 km/h | Sep 2021 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snowcrest Ave Unicorn Ave to Colonnade Rd | 629 | 52 km/h | Oct 2018 |
| Wyvern Rd Ruddington Dr to Snowcrest Ave | 557 | 52 km/h | Mar 2019 |
| Pineway Blvd Reiber Cres to Leavey Crt | 1,500 | 48 km/h | Nov 2018 |
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 | 69.1 |
| Garnier Park | 6.2 |
| Cummer Park | 4.1 |
| Bestview Park | 3.6 |
| Ruddington Park | 2.2 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Green roofs and solar
Green roofs and solar
Since 2010, 2 building permits in Bayview Woods-Steeles included a green roof, the 58th fewest 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, 2 noise exemption permits were issued in Bayview Woods-Steeles: 2 for amplified sound at events.
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 Woods-Steeles.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas.
Heritage, flood risk and local contacts
- Heritage
- 2 properties on the Heritage Register (1 designated, 1 listed), 54th fewest in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- 0.3% of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. 15.7% are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- None of 30 home tests in M2H were above Ontario’s limit. None of 31 home tests in M2K were above Ontario’s limit.
- 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, 9,965 service requests came from postal areas M2K, M2H and M2M, which cover most of Bayview Woods-Steeles. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 554 | |
| Long grass and weeds on private property | 397 | |
| Tree pruning | 288 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 282 | |
| Property standards | 269 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 222 |
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.
One email every Wednesday with what changed in Bayview Woods-Steeles: new proposals, demolitions, heritage listings, serious collisions and more. Add up to 4 more neighbourhoods. Free, and no address needed.
More: Neighbourhood leaderboard · Compare Bayview Woods-Steeles side by side