Birchcliffe-Cliffside
Birchcliffe-Cliffside is a neighbourhood in Scarborough of about 23,000 people, next to Clairlea-Birchmount, Cliffcrest, East End-Danforth and three other neighbourhoods. Most households own their homes. Scarborough GO station is close by. Its main shopping street is Kingston Rd. It stands out for how many garden and laneway suites are being built.
Neighbouring areas link to their pages. City of Toronto neighbourhood boundaries and Toronto Centreline.
Boundaries: St Clair Ave E to the north, Midland Ave to the east, Lake Ontario to the south and the CN rail line, then Victoria Park Ave to the west.
01 · What’s being built
Rank by proposals →There are 21 active planning proposals in Birchcliffe-Cliffside, more than most neighbourhoods (37th most in Toronto). Five have hearings coming up; the first is 16 Viewbank Rd on Dec 2, 2026. Neighbours can send comments or speak at a hearing. Of the rest, 12 are waiting for a decision and four are under appeal. Another 14 were decided recently.
Hearing coming up (5)
Under appeal (4)
Waiting for a decision (12)
Decided recently (14)
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, 14 noise exemption permits were issued in Birchcliffe-Cliffside: 11 for amplified sound at events and 3 for continuous concrete pours.
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, 312 major crimes were reported in Birchcliffe-Cliffside: 1,204 per 100,000 residents, 9% below the citywide rate (1,322) and the 63rd highest in Toronto. Thefts over $5,000 were below the citywide rate. Reports were similar to the year before (294 in 2024).
Birchcliffe-Cliffside compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Car thefts | 18% higher266 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | About the same181 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | About the same73 vs 78 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 15% lower649 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 43% lower35 vs 61 per 100,000 |
Major crimes reported per year, by type
Change from 2021 to 2025, by type
| Major crime | 2021 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 142 | 168 | up 18% |
| Car thefts | 32 | 69 | more than doubled |
| Break-ins | 42 | 47 | up 12% |
| Robberies | 14 | 19 | up 36% |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 4 | 9 | 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 | 10 | 44 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 93 | 410 | Higher 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, nine collisions in Birchcliffe-Cliffside killed or seriously injured someone, the 50th lowest rate per resident in Toronto. Eight involved pedestrians. Most were on Kingston Rd and Birchmount 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
GO: Scarborough. Inside the neighbourhood, 100 TTC stops are served by the 102 Markham Rd, 12 Kingston Rd, 20 Cliffside and 69 Warden South buses, among others.
Stations in or near the neighbourhood
- Scarborough GOGO Transit
Busiest bus routes
| Route | Weekday trips each way | Trips | Delays per 1,000 trips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 102 Markham Rd | about 198 | 7.9 · high | |
| 12 Kingston Rd | about 99 | 5.5 | |
| 20 Cliffside | about 62 | 5.2 | |
| 69 Warden South | about 56 | 5.9 | |
| 135 Gerrard | about 56 | 2.5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston Rd Victoria Park Ave to Blantyre Ave | 25,600 | 54 km/h | Oct 2022 |
| Clonmore Dr Red Deer Ave to Hollis Ave | 23,100 | 43 km/h | Jun 2025 |
| Gerrard St E Rathmore Ave to Clonmore Dr | 16,500 | 52 km/h | Oct 2025 |
| Warden Ave Parker Ave to Hollis Ave | 16,000 | 44 km/h | Sep 2018 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queensbury Ave Kingston Rd to Clonmore Dr | 274 | 49 km/h | Jun 2017 |
| Sharpe St Sandown Park Trl to Park St | 666 | 49 km/h | Dec 2017 |
| Atlee Ave McIntosh St to Park St | 492 | 45 km/h | Aug 2023 |
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 two secondary schools are inside the neighbourhood. Of the six with Grade 6 results, Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School and Courcelette Public School beat the Toronto average in reading; Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School and Courcelette Public School beat the Toronto average in math (Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math). There are 11 licensed child care centres with 535 spaces, nine 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 (11)
- Today's Child Tomorrow's Future Children's Centre (290 Blantyre) $10 a day
290 Blantyre Ave · preschool, kindergarten, school-age116 spaces - Scarborough Day Nursery School $10 a day
51 Eastwood Ave · preschool, kindergarten, school-age71 spaces - Birch Cliff Heights Licensed Before And After School Program $10 a day
120 Highview Ave · kindergarten, school-age56 spaces - Teach Me To Fly Preschool $10 a day
2560 Gerrard St E · infants, toddlers, preschool55 spaces - St. Crispins Day Care Centre $10 a day
530 Midland Ave · toddlers, preschool, school-age54 spaces
EarlyON centres (1)
- Birchmount Bluffs EarlyON Child and Family Centre93 Birchmount Rd
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 →Birchcliffe-Cliffside has 17 parks, six of them with playgrounds: more for its population than most neighbourhoods (38th most per resident in Toronto). It has two public pools and one wading pool. Its streets have 6,649 City-owned trees, mostly Norway maple, red oak and silver maple: more per resident than most neighbourhoods (56th most per resident in Toronto). The City has 21 road or sidewalk projects planned or under way here.
How much of the neighbourhood is park
| Largest parks and open spaces | Hectares |
|---|---|
| Scarborough Heights Park | 12.6 |
| Birchmount Park | 10.5 |
| Rosetta Mcclain Gardens | 7.4 |
| Trca Lands ( 38) | 7.4 |
| Highview Park | 5.1 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- Blantyre Park Improvements
The City is improving Blantyre Park. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress - New Park at 411 Victoria Park Avenue
A new park is coming to 411 Victoria Park Ave. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress - Natal Park Improvements
The City is improving Natal Park. The improvements will include pathway upgrades to reduce flooding and improve accessibility, as well as new outdoor fitness equipment.In progress - New Trail Connection to Harrison Properties Park
The City is planning to improve access through Harrison Properties Park. Planned improvements include realigning the existing trail at the south end of the property and creating a new accessible pathway connection from Kingston Road.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
| Amenity | Birchcliffe-Cliffside | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 17 | 8 | Avalon Parkette, Birchcliff Woods, Birchmount Park and 14 more |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 5 | Birchmount Park, Blantyre Park, Golf Club Parkette and 3 more |
| Community centres | 3 | 1 | Birchmount Community Centre, Birchmount Stadium, Scarborough Arena Gardens |
| City programs at schools | 1 | — | Blantyre Public School |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside Birchcliffe-Cliffside. Nearest: J.a. Leslie Tot Lot, just over the border in Cliffcrest. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 2 | 1 | Birchmount Community Centre, Blantyre Park |
| Wading pools | 1 | 0 | Highview Park |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Birchcliffe-Cliffside. Nearest: Balmy Beach Park, 610 m away in The Beaches. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 0 | 1 | None inside Birchcliffe-Cliffside. Nearest: Prairie Drive Park, 750 m away in Oakridge. |
| Pickleball | 1 | 0 | Birchmount Park |
| Basketball | 0 | 1 | None inside Birchcliffe-Cliffside. Nearest: Dentonia Park, 650 m away in Taylor-Massey. |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 2 | 0 | Birchmount Park, Highview Park |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 6 | 2 | Birchmount Community Centre, Blantyre Park and 3 more · 5 of 6 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, 412 building permits were issued, more than most neighbourhoods (14th most in Toronto). Since 2021, owners have been permitted to build 79 garden and laneway suites, more than most neighbourhoods (12th most in Toronto). In all, permits have added 1,906 homes since 2021, more than most neighbourhoods (33rd 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, 6 building permits in Birchcliffe-Cliffside included a green roof, the 55th 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 Scarborough (the former City of Scarborough), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental averaged $1,832 a month in October 2025, $223 less than the Toronto average. About a third of households here (34%) rent, and 40% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. There are 48 apartment buildings in the City’s RentSafe program, averaging 87 out of 100. There are 52 homes registered as short-term rentals, more than most neighbourhoods (24th most in Toronto). There are no licensed rooming houses and no shelters or respite sites. 33 affordable homes are approved, proposed or being built here, about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood; the largest project is 2217 Kingston Rd, with 24 affordable homes. Since 2023, City Council approved demolishing two rental buildings (78 rental homes, all to be replaced).
Average rents, October 2025
CMHC Rental Market Survey. CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods; these cover Scarborough (the former City of Scarborough). Vacancy 2.4% (Toronto 2.8%). Averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
08 · People
Rank by income →In 2021, 22,700 people lived here. The median household income was $90,000, the 53rd highest in Toronto (about the same as the typical neighbourhood’s $85,000). Among workers, 19% commute by transit, below the typical neighbourhood.
22,700 residents in 2021. Most common first languages other than English and French: Bengali 3.2%, Cantonese 1.4%, Spanish 1.3%. 2021 Census, from the City’s Neighbourhood Profiles.
09 · Shops and services
There are 122 licensed storefront businesses, mostly take-out and food shops and restaurants and bars. Most are on Kingston Rd. In the last 90 days, four businesses got new licences; the newest is Eli's Cookies, a take-out or food shop at 48 Birchmount Rd.
Licensed storefronts by type
- Take-out and food shops40
- Restaurants and bars33
- Auto repair shops25
- Salons and personal services18
- Laundromats and dry cleaners2
Streets with the most
- Kingston Rd94
- Gerrard St E16
- Birchmount Rd5
- Victoria Park Ave2
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 Birchcliffe-Cliffside.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas.
10 · Heritage, flood risk and local contacts
Birchcliffe-Cliffside has 12 properties on the Heritage Register, more than most neighbourhoods (61st most in Toronto). About 2.4% of addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Heritage
- 12 properties on the Heritage Register (5 designated, 7 listed), 61st most in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- 2.4% of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. 5% are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- In M1N, 4 of 227 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (1.8%; Toronto 2.0%). In M4E, 9 of 488 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (1.8%; Toronto 2.0%).
- Councillor
- Parthi Kandavel · Ward 20 Scarborough Southwest profile
What residents report to 311
In the last 12 months, 6,017 service requests came from postal area M1N, which covers most of Birchcliffe-Cliffside. The most common:
| Property standards | 233 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 199 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 194 | |
| Missed garbage pickup | 181 | |
| Tree pruning | 167 | |
| Injured wildlife | 155 |
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 | Birchcliffe-Cliffside | Typical | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building and change | |||
| Building permits, last 12 months | 412 | 186 | 14th |
| Active planning proposals | 21 | 11 | 37th |
| Garden and laneway suites since 2021 | 79 | 26 | 12th |
| New homes since 2021 | 1,906 | 795 | 33rd |
| Short-term rentals | 52 | 21 | 24th |
| Heritage properties | 12 | 5 | 61st |
| Apartment buildings (RentSafe) | 48 | 18 | 14th |
| Safety, 2025, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Major crime, total | 1,204 | 1,107 | 63rd |
| Assaults | 649 | 637 | 75th |
| Break-ins | 181 | 173 | 72nd |
| Car thefts | 266 | 193 | 39th |
| Robberies | 73 | 70 | 72nd |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 35 | 46 | 107th |
| Other crimes, last 12 months, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 6 | 100th |
| Bicycle thefts | 44 | 31 | 63rd |
| Thefts from vehicles | 410 | 212 | 14th |
| People, 2021 Census | |||
| Residents | 22,700 | 16,813 | 32nd |
| Median household income | $90,000 | $85,000 | 53rd |
| Households that rent | 34.4% | 45.5% | 125th |
| Renters paying 30%+ on housing | 39.9% | 39.0% | 68th |
| Commute by transit | 18.7% | 25.8% | 134th |
| Walk or cycle to work | 6.4% | 5.3% | 71st |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.7% | 16.3% | 56th |
| Parks, trees and streets | |||
| Serious collisions since 2021, per 10,000 residents | 4.0 | 5.1 | 109th |
| Parks per 10,000 residents | 7.5 | 5.0 | 38th |
| Playgrounds per 1,000 children | 1.7 | 2.1 | 101st |
| Street trees per 1,000 residents | 293 | 228 | 56th |
| Affordable homes coming | 33 | 19 | 73rd |
| Road and sidewalk projects | 21 | 10 | 26th |
| Park and open space, share of land | 13.3% | 7.8% | 49th |
| Park and open space, hectares per 1,000 residents | 3.5 | 1.6 | 39th |
| Parking tickets per 1,000 residents, 2025 | 424 | 410 | 77th |
| Green roof permits since 2010 | 6 | 4 | 55th |
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 | 142 | 159 | 210 | 160 | 168 |
| Break-ins | 42 | 31 | 34 | 48 | 47 |
| Car thefts | 32 | 48 | 73 | 73 | 69 |
| Robberies | 14 | 15 | 14 | 7 | 19 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 9 |
| Total | 234 | 259 | 338 | 294 | 312 |
| 2025 rate per 100,000 | Birchcliffe-Cliffside | Citywide | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 649 | 768 | 75th |
| Break-ins | 181 | 190 | 72nd |
| Car thefts | 266 | 225 | 39th |
| Robberies | 73 | 78 | 72nd |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 35 | 61 | 107th |
| Total | 1,204 | 1,322 | 63rd |
Rank: 1st is the most of 158.
| Crimes reported | 2025 rate per 100,000 residents | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major crime | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Birchcliffe-Cliffside | Citywide | Rank (1st = most) |
| Assaults | 142 | 159 | 210 | 160 | 168 | 649 | 768 | 75th |
| Break-ins | 42 | 31 | 34 | 48 | 47 | 181 | 190 | 72nd |
| Car thefts | 32 | 48 | 73 | 73 | 69 | 266 | 225 | 39th |
| Robberies | 14 | 15 | 14 | 7 | 19 | 73 | 78 | 72nd |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 35 | 61 | 107th |
| Total | 234 | 259 | 338 | 294 | 312 | 1,204 | 1,322 | 63rd |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates.
Permits and new homes by year
| Year | Building permits | New homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 496 | 262 |
| 2022 | 504 | 97 |
| 2023 | 511 | 316 |
| 2024 | 380 | 292 |
| 2025 | 423 | 389 |
| 2026 | 353 | 550 |
Source: City of Toronto Building Permits (active and cleared). 2026 so far.
Average rents, October 2025
| Unit | Scarborough | A year earlier | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,465 | $1,420 | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,617 | $1,592 | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,832 | $1,758 | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $1,978 | $1,873 | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC Rental Market Survey, purpose-built rental apartments. Covers Scarborough (the former City of Scarborough); CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods.
Planning proposals (35)
Hearing coming up (5)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Viewbank Rd | Minor variance | Minor variance | Hearing Dec 2 | A0164/26SC |
| 1718 Kingston Rd | Minor variance | Minor variance | Hearing Dec 2 | A0145/26SC |
| 52 Winston Ave | Minor variance | Minor variance | Hearing Dec 2 | A0158/26SC |
| 59 Malta St | Minor variance | Minor variance | Hearing Dec 2 | A0166/26SC |
| 74 Warden Ave | Minor variance | Minor variance | Hearing Dec 2 | A0214/25SC |
Under appeal (4)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1161 Kingston Rd | 56 homes | Minor variance and condominium | Submitted Aug 2021 | A0276/21SC |
| 1420 Kingston Rd | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted Nov 2024 | A0285/24SC |
| 28 Parkland Rd | Deck or porch | Minor variance | Submitted Sep 2024 | A0228/24SC |
| 46 Valhalla Blvd | New house | Minor variance and consent | Submitted Jun 2016 | A193/16SC |
Waiting for a decision (12)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 130 Midland Ave | 6-storey building | Site plan | Submitted Dec 2022 | 22 236199 ESC 20 SA |
| 1336 Kingston Rd | 8-storey building · 112 homes | Site plan | Submitted Aug 2021 | 21 195890 ESC 20 SA |
| 1402 Kingston Rd | Consent | Consent | Submitted Sep 2026 | B0018/26SC |
| 150 Clonmore Dr | 12-storey building | Site plan | Submitted Mar 2022 | 22 126234 ESC 20 SA |
| 16 Glen Everest Rd | Consent | Consent and minor variance | Submitted Apr 2026 | B0008/26SC |
| 1711 Kingston Rd | 7-storey building · 60 homes | Site plan | Submitted Jun 2021 | 21 173932 ESC 20 SA |
| 2 Avalon Blvd | Split the lot | Consent | Submitted Feb 2019 | B0008/19SC |
| 2151 Kingston Rd | 10-storey building | Site plan | Submitted May 2022 | 22 143095 ESC 20 SA |
| 3089 Danforth Ave | 7-storey building · 30 homes and shops | Site plan | Submitted Dec 2021 | 21 247607 ESC 20 SA |
| 47 Lucy Ave | 12-storey building | Rezoning | Submitted Mar 2026 | 26 125774 ESC 20 OZ |
Decided recently (14)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 Fallingbrook Rd | 2-storey building | Site plan | Submitted Oct 2023 | 23 215106 ESC 20 SA |
| 103 Pinegrove Ave | Deck or porch | Minor variance | Decided Apr 2025 | A0099/25SC |
| 116 Blantyre Ave | Garage or parking | Minor variance | Decided Jul 2026 | A0142/26SC |
| 14 Winston Ave | Addition | Minor variance | Decided Nov 2026 | A0136/26SC |
| 196 Blantyre Ave | 8-storey building | Site plan | Submitted Dec 2023 | 23 231968 ESC 20 SA |
| 223 Kennedy Rd | Addition | Minor variance | Decided Jul 2026 | A0109/26SC |
| 2257 Kingston Rd | 13-storey building with shops | Site plan | Submitted Dec 2024 | 24 250715 ESC 20 SA |
| 2535 Gerrard St E | Rezoning | Rezoning | Submitted Apr 2025 | 25 150915 ESC 20 OZ |
| 27 Ferncroft Dr | Add a storey | Minor variance | Decided Nov 2026 | A0143/26SC |
| 32 Aylesworth Ave | Split the lot | Consent | Decided Jan 2025 | B0029/23SC |
Source: City of Toronto Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment. One row per site. · Download CSV
Apartment buildings (48)
Source: RentSafeTO Apartment Building Evaluation; Residential Fire Inspection Results.
Schools (8)
| School | Grades | Board | Students | Gr. 6 reading | Gr. 6 math | Gr. 10 literacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School | JK-8 | TCDSB | 165 | 93% | 64% | — |
| Birch Cliff Public School | JK-8 | TDSB | 490 | 87% | 33% | — |
| Birch Cliff Heights Public School | JK-8 | TDSB | 430 | 74% | 52% | — |
| Cliffside Public School | JK-8 | TDSB | 160 | 55% | 9% | — |
| Blantyre Public School | JK-8 | TDSB | 340 | 77% | 43% | — |
| Courcelette Public School | JK-8 | TDSB | 270 | 100% | 65% | — |
| Birchmount Park Collegiate Institute | 9-12 | TDSB | 905 | — | — | 72% |
| Neil McNeil High School | 9-12 | TCDSB | 770 | — | — | 83% |
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 (11)
| Centre | Address | Ages | Spaces | $10 a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today's Child Tomorrow's Future Children's Centre (290 Blantyre) | 290 Blantyre Ave | preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 116 | Yes |
| Scarborough Day Nursery School | 51 Eastwood Ave | preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 71 | Yes |
| Birch Cliff Heights Licensed Before And After School Program | 120 Highview Ave | kindergarten, school-age | 56 | Yes |
| Teach Me To Fly Preschool | 2560 Gerrard St E | infants, toddlers, preschool | 55 | Yes |
| St. Crispins Day Care Centre | 530 Midland Ave | toddlers, preschool, school-age | 54 | Yes |
| Aspiring Academics Preschool - Kingston | 2372 Kingston Rd | toddlers, preschool | 40 | Yes |
| Mon Petit Univers | 1578 Kingston Rd | toddlers, preschool | 30 | Yes |
| Little Bugs Nursery | 1448 Kingston Rd | toddlers, preschool | 28 | Yes |
| Birchmount Bluffs Neighbourhood Centre Community Nursery School | 93 Birchmount Rd | preschool | 20 | Yes |
| Broad View French Montessori School II | 1236 Kingston Rd | toddlers, preschool | 34 | No |
| Avalon Children's Montessori School | 31 Wood Glen Rd | preschool | 31 | No |
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres.
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Type | Trips each way, weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 102 Markham Rd | Bus | 198 |
| 12 Kingston Rd | Bus | 99 |
| 20 Cliffside | Bus | 62 |
| 69 Warden South | Bus | 56 |
| 135 Gerrard | Bus | 56 |
| 117 Birchmount South | Bus | 55 |
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 | Birchcliffe-Cliffside | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 17 | 8 | Avalon Parkette, Birchcliff Woods, Birchmount Park and 14 more |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 5 | Birchmount Park, Blantyre Park, Golf Club Parkette and 3 more |
| Community centres | 3 | 1 | Birchmount Community Centre, Birchmount Stadium, Scarborough Arena Gardens |
| City programs at schools | 1 | — | Blantyre Public School |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside Birchcliffe-Cliffside. Nearest: J.a. Leslie Tot Lot, just over the border in Cliffcrest. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 2 | 1 | Birchmount Community Centre, Blantyre Park |
| Wading pools | 1 | 0 | Highview Park |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Birchcliffe-Cliffside. Nearest: Balmy Beach Park, 610 m away in The Beaches. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 0 | 1 | None inside Birchcliffe-Cliffside. Nearest: Prairie Drive Park, 750 m away in Oakridge. |
| Pickleball | 1 | 0 | Birchmount Park |
| Basketball | 0 | 1 | None inside Birchcliffe-Cliffside. Nearest: Dentonia Park, 650 m away in Taylor-Massey. |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 2 | 0 | Birchmount Park, Highview Park |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 6 | 2 | Birchmount Community Centre, Blantyre Park and 3 more · 5 of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2217 Kingston Rd | Under construction | 24 |
| 2448 Kingston Rd | Under construction | 9 |
Rental demolitions approved
| Address | Approved | Rental homes demolished | Replaced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1222 Kingston Road | Feb 4, 2026 | 10 | 10 |
| 54-62 Glen Everest Road | Feb 6, 2024 | 68 | 68 |
Source: City of Toronto Affordable Housing Pipeline (projects not yet occupied) and Rental Housing Demolition applications approved since 2023.
Street work (21)
| Work | Where | When |
|---|---|---|
| Road resurfacing | Winston Ave, Victoria Park Ave to Blantyre Ave | 2027 to 2030 |
| Road rebuild | Gerrard St E, Victoria Park Ave to Tilburn Pl | Q1 2029 to Q2 2032 |
| Road resurfacing | Hollis Ave, Clonmore Dr to Warden Ave | Q1 2029 to Q2 2032 |
| Road resurfacing | Cornell Ave, Kingston Rd to Dodge Rd | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Nursewood Rd, near Queen St E | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Viewbank Rd, Kildonan Dr to Lakeside Ave | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Baudina Cres, Anneke Rd to Highview Ave | Q3 2027 to Q3 2028 |
| Road resurfacing | Highview Ave, Anneke Rd to Birchmount Rd | Q3 2027 to Q3 2028 |
| Road resurfacing | Pinegrove Ave, Anneke Rd to Highview Ave | Q3 2027 to Q3 2028 |
| Road resurfacing | Red Deer Ave, Dodge Rd to Clonmore Dr | Q4 2027 to Q4 2029 |
| Road resurfacing | East Rd, Cornell Ave to Warden Ave | Q4 2027 to Q4 2029 |
| Road resurfacing | Audrey Ave, Kingston Rd to Cornell Ave | Q4 2027 to Q4 2029 |
| Road resurfacing | Fallingbrook Rd, Kingston Rd to Clonmore Dr | Q4 2027 to Q4 2029 |
| Road resurfacing | Cornell Ave, Dodge Rd to Clonmore Dr | Q4 2027 to Q4 2029 |
| Road resurfacing | Glen Everest Rd, Aylesford Dr to Cliffside Dr | Q3 2024 to Q4 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Glen Everest Rd, Wynnview Crt to Aylesford Dr | Q3 2024 to Q4 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Birchlawn Ave, Fishleigh Dr to Sonora Ter | Q3 2024 to Q4 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Margate Cres, near Cliffside Dr | Q3 2024 to Q4 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Haslam St, Malta St to Craiglee Dr | Q3 2024 to Q4 2025 (carried over) |
| Sidewalk work | Parkland Rd, Blantyre Ave to Clonmore Dr | Q3 to Q4 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Victoria Park Ave, Gerrard St E to Musgrave St | Q4 2026 to Q3 2027 (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 (4)
| Business | Type | Address | Licence issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eli's Cookies | Take-out or food shop | 48 Birchmount Rd | Oct 9, 2026 |
| Hicuts Salon | Salon or personal services | 81 Haig Ave | Sep 23, 2026 |
| Vape Way | Vape shop | 2223 Kingston Rd | Sep 23, 2026 |
| Lucky Meats | Take-out or food shop | 2490 Gerrard St E | Sep 2, 2026 |
Source: City of Toronto Business Licences and Permits, storefront types. Operating names only.
Garden and laneway suites (79)
| Address | Type | Permit |
|---|---|---|
| 97 Vanbrugh Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2026 |
| 98 Coalport Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2026 |
| 117 Park St | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2026 |
| 30 Northview Ave | Garden suite | Sep 2026 |
| 117 Park St | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2026 |
| 27 Hunt Club Dr | Garden suite | Aug 2026 |
| 171 McIntosh St | Laneway suite | Aug 2026 |
| 143 Kalmar Ave | Garden suite | Aug 2026 |
| 169 McIntosh St | Laneway suite | Aug 2026 |
| 318 Blantyre Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2026 |
| 106 Park St | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2026 |
| 110 Heale Ave | Laneway suite | Jul 2026 |
| 143 McIntosh St | Laneway suite | Jul 2026 |
| 95 Claremore Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2026 |
| 83 Heale Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2026 |
| 48 Sharpe St | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2026 |
| 51 Woodland Park Rd | Garden suite | Jun 2026 |
| 109 Vanbrugh Ave | Garden suite | Apr 2026 |
| 96 Phillip Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Apr 2026 |
| 101 Natal Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Mar 2026 |
| 9 Latham Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Mar 2026 |
| 3 Woodland Park Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jan 2026 |
| 78 South Bonnington Ave | Garden suite | Jan 2026 |
| 196 Clonmore Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Dec 2025 |
| 61 Phillip Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Dec 2025 |
| 51 Red Deer Ave | Garden suite | Nov 2025 |
| 1267 Kingston Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2025 |
| 106 Heale Ave | Garden suite | Aug 2025 |
| 88 Craiglee Dr | Garden suite | Aug 2025 |
| 216 Clonmore Dr | Garden suite | Jul 2025 |
| 125 Harding Blvd | Garden suite | Jun 2025 |
| 9 North Dr | Garden suite | May 2025 |
| 5 North Dr | Garden suite | May 2025 |
| 266 Kennedy Rd | Garden suite | Apr 2025 |
| 98 Natal Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Apr 2025 |
| 83 Heale Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jan 2025 |
| 6 Parker Ave | Garden suite | Dec 2024 |
| 86 Craiglee Dr | Laneway suite | Dec 2024 |
| 468 Midland Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Dec 2024 |
| 83 Heale Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Dec 2024 |
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 | 10 | 44 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 93 | 410 | Higher 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 | 3 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scarborough GO | GO train | LE | Inside |
Parking tickets and EV charging
Busiest streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston Rd Victoria Park Ave to Blantyre Ave | 25,600 | 54 km/h | Oct 2022 |
| Clonmore Dr Red Deer Ave to Hollis Ave | 23,100 | 43 km/h | Jun 2025 |
| Gerrard St E Rathmore Ave to Clonmore Dr | 16,500 | 52 km/h | Oct 2025 |
| Warden Ave Parker Ave to Hollis Ave | 16,000 | 44 km/h | Sep 2018 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queensbury Ave Kingston Rd to Clonmore Dr | 274 | 49 km/h | Jun 2017 |
| Sharpe St Sandown Park Trl to Park St | 666 | 49 km/h | Dec 2017 |
| Atlee Ave McIntosh St to Park St | 492 | 45 km/h | Aug 2023 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Scarborough Heights Park | 12.6 |
| Birchmount Park | 10.5 |
| Rosetta Mcclain Gardens | 7.4 |
| Trca Lands ( 38) | 7.4 |
| Highview Park | 5.1 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- Blantyre Park Improvements
The City is improving Blantyre Park. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress - New Park at 411 Victoria Park Avenue
A new park is coming to 411 Victoria Park Ave. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress - Natal Park Improvements
The City is improving Natal Park. The improvements will include pathway upgrades to reduce flooding and improve accessibility, as well as new outdoor fitness equipment.In progress - New Trail Connection to Harrison Properties Park
The City is planning to improve access through Harrison Properties Park. Planned improvements include realigning the existing trail at the south end of the property and creating a new accessible pathway connection from Kingston Road.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
Green roofs and solar
Green roofs and solar
Since 2010, 6 building permits in Birchcliffe-Cliffside included a green roof, the 55th 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, 14 noise exemption permits were issued in Birchcliffe-Cliffside: 11 for amplified sound at events and 3 for continuous concrete pours.
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 Birchcliffe-Cliffside.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas.
Heritage, flood risk and local contacts
- Heritage
- 12 properties on the Heritage Register (5 designated, 7 listed), 61st most in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- 2.4% of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. 5% are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- In M1N, 4 of 227 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (1.8%; Toronto 2.0%). In M4E, 9 of 488 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (1.8%; Toronto 2.0%).
- Councillor
- Parthi Kandavel · Ward 20 Scarborough Southwest 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, 6,017 service requests came from postal area M1N, which covers most of Birchcliffe-Cliffside. The most common:
| Property standards | 233 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 199 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 194 | |
| Missed garbage pickup | 181 | |
| Tree pruning | 167 | |
| Injured wildlife | 155 |
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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