Casa Loma
Casa Loma is a midtown neighbourhood of about 11,000 people, next to Annex, Forest Hill South, Humewood-Cedarvale and two other neighbourhoods. About half of households rent. Dupont and St Clair West stations (Line 1) are in or next to it. 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: St Clair Ave W, then Lonsdale Rd to the north, Avenue Rd to the east, the CP rail line to the south and Bathurst St to the west.
01 · What’s being built
Rank by proposals →There are 11 active planning proposals in Casa Loma, about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood. One has a hearing coming up (50 Nina St, Dec 9, 2026). Neighbours can send comments or speak at a hearing. Of the rest, seven are waiting for a decision and three are under appeal. Another seven were decided recently.
Hearing coming up (1)
Under appeal (3)
Waiting for a decision (7)
Decided recently (7)
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 St Clair West and Dupont 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, 5 noise exemption permits were issued in Casa Loma: 3 for amplified sound at events and 2 for construction outside normal hours.
City of Toronto Noise Exemption Permits. A permit lets an event or a construction project make noise outside the hours the noise bylaw allows. Address pages list the permits nearby that haven’t ended yet.
02 · Safety
Rank by crime →In 2025, 140 major crimes were reported in Casa Loma: 1,027 per 100,000 residents, 22% below the citywide rate (1,322) and the 94th highest in Toronto. The picture is mixed. Break-ins were 323 per 100,000, 70% above the citywide rate (190) and the 17th highest in Toronto, while assaults, car thefts, robberies and thefts over $5,000 were below the citywide rate. Reports were similar to the year before (143 in 2024).
Casa Loma compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Break-ins | 70% higher323 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 26% lower565 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 39% lower37 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 63% lower29 vs 78 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 68% lower73 vs 225 per 100,000 |
Major crimes reported per year, by type
Change from 2021 to 2025, by type
| Major crime | 2021 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 47 | 77 | up 64% |
| Car thefts | 21 | 10 | about halved |
| Break-ins | 35 | 44 | up 26% |
| Robberies | 1 | 4 | four times as many |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 4 | 5 | up 25% |
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 | 6 | 53 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 14 | 123 | 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 Casa Loma killed or seriously injured someone, the 74th highest rate per resident in Toronto. Three involved pedestrians. Most were on Heath St W and Lonsdale 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
Dupont and St Clair West stations are in or near the neighbourhood (Line 1). Inside the neighbourhood, 30 TTC stops are served by the 512 St Clair streetcar and the 7 Bathurst, 90 Vaughan and 33 Forest Hill buses, among others.
Stations in or near the neighbourhood
- Dupont StationLine 1
- St Clair West StationLine 1
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Weekday trips each way | Trips | Delays per 1,000 trips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 512 St Clair Streetcar | about 176 | 5.0 | |
| 7 Bathurst | about 121 | 10.2 · high | |
| 90 Vaughan | about 102 | 3.1 | |
| 33 Forest Hill | about 54 | 2.5 | |
| 13 Avenue Rd | about 51 | 4.1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avenue Rd Lynwood Ave to St Clair Ave W | 20,900 | — | Sep 2019 |
| Spadina Rd Ardwold Gt to Russell Hill Dr | 18,400 | 53 km/h | Oct 2021 |
| Bathurst St St Clair Ave W to Albert Wiggan Lane | 16,400 | — | Mar 2016 |
| Davenport Rd Macpherson Ave to Glen Edyth Dr | 11,200 | 44 km/h | Mar 2026 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hill Rd Heath St W to Lonsdale Rd | 1,900 | 49 km/h | Oct 2017 |
| Lyndhurst Ave Austin Ter to Nina St | 406 | 45 km/h | May 2017 |
| Lonsdale Rd Lallie Haye Lane to Spadina Rd | 2,900 | 44 km/h | Apr 2019 |
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
Two 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 five licensed child care centres with 496 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 (5)
- Wychwood Tigers Daycare Centre $10 a day
44 Hilton Ave · preschool, kindergarten, school-age186 spaces - Unicorn Day Care Centre Toronto $10 a day
454 Avenue Rd · kindergarten, school-age170 spaces - George Brown - Casa Loma Child Care Centre $10 a day
160 Kendal Ave · infants, toddlers, preschool65 spaces - Waldorf Academy Childcare Centre $10 a day
263 Spadina Rd · toddlers, preschool44 spaces - Waldorf Academy Childcare Centre-Madison $10 a day
250 Madison Ave · preschool31 spaces
05 · Parks, trees and recreation
Rank by parks →Casa Loma has 17 parks, six of them with playgrounds: more for its population than any other neighbourhood. It has one public pool and one wading pool. Its streets have 4,478 City-owned trees, mostly Norway maple, red oak and littleleaf linden: more per resident than most neighbourhoods (26th most per resident in Toronto). The City has 45 road or sidewalk projects planned or under way here.
How much of the neighbourhood is park
| Largest parks and open spaces | Hectares |
|---|---|
| Sir Winston Churchill Park | 8.7 |
| Nordheimer Ravine | 3.2 |
| Roycroft Park Lands | 1.1 |
| Wells Hill Park | 0.8 |
| Glen Edyth Drive Parkette | 0.7 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- New Park at Macpherson Avenue
A new park is coming to Macpherson Avenue. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress - New Parks Near Bathurst Street & St. Clair Avenue West
Three new parks are coming to the neighbourhood around Bathurst and St. Clair to meet the needs of the growing community. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
| Amenity | Casa Loma | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 17 | 8 | Austin Terrace Boulevard Lands, Boulton Drive Parkette, Casa Loma Parkette and 14 more |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 5 | Cawthra Playground, Glen Edyth Drive Parkette, Glenn Gould Park and 3 more |
| Community centres | 2 | 1 | Brown Community Centre, Hillcrest Community Centre |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside Casa Loma. Nearest: Ramsden Park, just over the border in Annex. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 1 | 1 | Hillcrest Community Centre |
| Wading pools | 1 | 0 | Wells Hill Park |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Casa Loma. Nearest: Hto Park, 4.5 km away in Harbourfront-CityPlace. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 0 | 1 | None inside Casa Loma. |
| Pickleball | 0 | 0 | None inside Casa Loma. Nearest: Ramsden Park, just over the border in Annex. |
| Basketball | 0 | 1 | None inside Casa Loma. Nearest: Ramsden Park, just over the border in Annex. |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 0 | 0 | None inside Casa Loma. Nearest: Cedarvale Ravine, just over the border in Forest Hill South. |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 2 | 2 | Sir Winston Churchill Park, Wells Hill 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, 165 building permits were issued, about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood. Since 2021, owners have been permitted to build 19 garden and laneway suites, fewer than most neighbourhoods (62nd fewest in Toronto). In all, permits have added 349 homes since 2021, fewer than most neighbourhoods (42nd 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, 12 building permits in Casa Loma included a green roof, the 29th 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 central Toronto (the old City of Toronto, before the 1998 amalgamation), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental averaged $2,457 a month in October 2025, $402 more than the Toronto average. Just over half of households here (56%) rent, and 46% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. There are 39 apartment buildings in the City’s RentSafe program, averaging 92 out of 100. There are 18 homes registered as short-term rentals, about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood. There is one licensed rooming house and no shelters or respite sites.
Average rents, October 2025
CMHC Rental Market Survey. CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods; these cover central Toronto (the old City of Toronto, before the 1998 amalgamation). Vacancy 3.2% (Toronto 2.8%). Averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
08 · People
Rank by income →In 2021, 11,350 people lived here. The median household income was $103,000, the 23rd highest in Toronto (above the typical neighbourhood’s $85,000). Among workers, 20% walk or cycle to work, more than three times the typical neighbourhood; 24% commute by transit, about the same as the typical neighbourhood.
11,350 residents in 2021. Most common first languages other than English and French: Spanish 2.2%, Mandarin 1.5%, Cantonese 1.5%. 2021 Census, from the City’s Neighbourhood Profiles.
09 · Shops and services
There are 30 licensed storefront businesses, mostly take-out and food shops and restaurants and bars. One got a new licence in the last 90 days: Spirited Tarts & Coffee, a take-out or food shop at 1211 Bathurst St.
Licensed storefronts by type
- Take-out and food shops13
- Restaurants and bars10
- Salons and personal services4
- Laundromats and dry cleaners1
- Auto repair shops1
Streets with the most
- St Clair Ave W4
- Avenue Rd4
- Lonsdale Rd4
- Spadina Rd4
New licences, last 90 days
City business licences, storefront types only. We show operating names, never personal names.
Business improvement areas
Dupont by the Castle, Forest Hill Village and Wychwood Heights are Business Improvement Areas in Casa Loma. A BIA is run by local businesses, who pay a levy for street events, cleaning, decorations and promotion.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas.
10 · Heritage, flood risk and local contacts
Casa Loma has 72 properties on the Heritage Register, more than most neighbourhoods (28th most in Toronto). No part of it is in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Heritage
- 72 properties on the Heritage Register (14 designated, 58 listed), 28th most in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- None of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. A few (3.6%) are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- In M4V, 3 of 114 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (2.6%; Toronto 2.0%). In M5R, 4 of 253 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (1.6%; Toronto 2.0%).
- Councillor
- Josh Matlow · Ward 12 Toronto-St. Paul's profile
What residents report to 311
In the last 12 months, 8,872 service requests came from postal areas M4V and M5R, which cover most of Casa Loma. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 537 | |
| Property standards | 374 | |
| Injured wildlife | 269 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 266 | |
| Sidewalk snow clearing | 257 | |
| Missing garbage bins | 194 |
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 | Casa Loma | Typical | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building and change | |||
| Building permits, last 12 months | 165 | 186 | 88th |
| Active planning proposals | 11 | 11 | 77th |
| Garden and laneway suites since 2021 | 19 | 26 | 97th |
| New homes since 2021 | 349 | 795 | 117th |
| Short-term rentals | 18 | 21 | 90th |
| Heritage properties | 72 | 5 | 28th |
| Apartment buildings (RentSafe) | 39 | 18 | 25th |
| Safety, 2025, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Major crime, total | 1,027 | 1,107 | 94th |
| Assaults | 565 | 637 | 97th |
| Break-ins | 323 | 173 | 17th |
| Car thefts | 73 | 193 | 146th |
| Robberies | 29 | 70 | 138th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 37 | 46 | 100th |
| Other crimes, last 12 months, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 6 | 100th |
| Bicycle thefts | 53 | 31 | 52nd |
| Thefts from vehicles | 123 | 212 | 143rd |
| People, 2021 Census | |||
| Residents | 11,350 | 16,813 | 128th |
| Median household income | $103,000 | $85,000 | 23rd |
| Households that rent | 56.1% | 45.5% | 43rd |
| Renters paying 30%+ on housing | 45.8% | 39.0% | 21st |
| Commute by transit | 24.5% | 25.8% | 88th |
| Walk or cycle to work | 20.5% | 5.3% | 25th |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.7% | 16.3% | 7th |
| Parks, trees and streets | |||
| Serious collisions since 2021, per 10,000 residents | 5.3 | 5.1 | 74th |
| Parks per 10,000 residents | 15.0 | 5.0 | 1st |
| Playgrounds per 1,000 children | 5.1 | 2.1 | 6th |
| Street trees per 1,000 residents | 395 | 228 | 26th |
| Affordable homes coming | 0 | 19 | 93rd |
| Road and sidewalk projects | 45 | 10 | 2nd |
| Park and open space, share of land | 8.8% | 7.8% | 71st |
| Park and open space, hectares per 1,000 residents | 1.5 | 1.6 | 83rd |
| Parking tickets per 1,000 residents, 2025 | 1,124 | 410 | 28th |
| Green roof permits since 2010 | 12 | 4 | 29th |
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 | 47 | 61 | 55 | 56 | 77 |
| Break-ins | 35 | 19 | 47 | 49 | 44 |
| Car thefts | 21 | 30 | 42 | 21 | 10 |
| Robberies | 1 | 8 | 15 | 11 | 4 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
| Total | 108 | 121 | 165 | 143 | 140 |
| 2025 rate per 100,000 | Casa Loma | Citywide | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 565 | 768 | 97th |
| Break-ins | 323 | 190 | 17th |
| Car thefts | 73 | 225 | 146th |
| Robberies | 29 | 78 | 138th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 37 | 61 | 100th |
| Total | 1,027 | 1,322 | 94th |
Rank: 1st is the most of 158.
| Crimes reported | 2025 rate per 100,000 residents | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major crime | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Casa Loma | Citywide | Rank (1st = most) |
| Assaults | 47 | 61 | 55 | 56 | 77 | 565 | 768 | 97th |
| Break-ins | 35 | 19 | 47 | 49 | 44 | 323 | 190 | 17th |
| Car thefts | 21 | 30 | 42 | 21 | 10 | 73 | 225 | 146th |
| Robberies | 1 | 8 | 15 | 11 | 4 | 29 | 78 | 138th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 37 | 61 | 100th |
| Total | 108 | 121 | 165 | 143 | 140 | 1,027 | 1,322 | 94th |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates.
Permits and new homes by year
| Year | Building permits | New homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 254 | 5 |
| 2022 | 250 | 91 |
| 2023 | 226 | 126 |
| 2024 | 222 | 46 |
| 2025 | 198 | 30 |
| 2026 | 147 | 51 |
Source: City of Toronto Building Permits (active and cleared). 2026 so far.
Average rents, October 2025
| Unit | Central Toronto | A year earlier | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,526 | $1,492 | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,914 | $1,842 | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,457 | $2,317 | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $3,195 | $3,194 | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC Rental Market Survey, purpose-built rental apartments. Covers central Toronto (the old City of Toronto, before the 1998 amalgamation); CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods.
Planning proposals (18)
Hearing coming up (1)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Nina St | New house | Minor variance | Hearing Dec 9 | A0647/26TEY |
Under appeal (3)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 Russell Hill Rd | New house | Minor variance | Submitted Mar 2021 | A0320/21TEY |
| 82 Forest Hill Rd | New house | Minor variance | Submitted Mar 2022 | A0276/22TEY |
| 91 Glen Edyth Dr | New house | Minor variance | Submitted May 2021 | A0578/21TEY |
Waiting for a decision (7)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 135 St Clair Ave W | 49-storey building with shops | Site plan | Submitted Dec 2025 | 25 269831 STE 12 SA |
| 2 Ardwold Gt | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted Jul 2007 | |
| 200 Lonsdale Rd | 2-storey building | Site plan | Submitted May 2026 | 26 157132 STE 12 SA |
| 273 Poplar Plains Rd | 13-storey building · 164 homes | Site plan | Submitted Sep 2021 | 21 219409 STE 12 SA |
| 429 Walmer Rd | 19-storey building | Site plan | Submitted Aug 2022 | 22 192577 STE 12 SA |
| 438 Avenue Rd | 24-storey building | Site plan | Submitted Aug 2022 | 22 188735 STE 12 SA |
| 9 Thelma Ave | 7-storey building · 16 homes | Site plan | Submitted Jul 2026 | 26 202543 STE 12 SA |
Decided recently (7)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 206 Russell Hill Rd | 4 townhouses | Condominium | Submitted Feb 2026 | 26 122518 STE 12 CD |
| 257 Poplar Plains Rd | Split the lot | Consent | Decided Dec 2025 | B0071/25TEY |
| 271 Russell Hill Rd | Site plan | Site plan | Submitted May 2026 | 26 169961 STE 12 SA |
| 58 Poplar Plains Rd | New house | Minor variance | Decided Nov 2026 | A0682/26TEY |
| 67 Clarendon Ave | Consent | Consent | Decided Jun 2025 | B0014/25TEY |
| 69 Clarendon Ave | Consent | Consent | Decided Jun 2025 | B0007/25TEY |
| 71 Clarendon Ave | Consent | Consent | Decided Jun 2025 | B0008/25TEY |
Source: City of Toronto Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment. One row per site. · Download CSV
Apartment buildings (39)
Source: RentSafeTO Apartment Building Evaluation; Residential Fire Inspection Results.
Schools (2)
| School | Grades | Board | Students | Gr. 6 reading | Gr. 6 math | Gr. 10 literacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Junior Public School | JK-6 | TDSB | 420 | 100% | 75% | — |
| Hillcrest Community School | JK-6 | TDSB | 320 | 91% | 61% | — |
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 (5)
| Centre | Address | Ages | Spaces | $10 a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wychwood Tigers Daycare Centre | 44 Hilton Ave | preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 186 | Yes |
| Unicorn Day Care Centre Toronto | 454 Avenue Rd | kindergarten, school-age | 170 | Yes |
| George Brown - Casa Loma Child Care Centre | 160 Kendal Ave | infants, toddlers, preschool | 65 | Yes |
| Waldorf Academy Childcare Centre | 263 Spadina Rd | toddlers, preschool | 44 | Yes |
| Waldorf Academy Childcare Centre-Madison | 250 Madison Ave | preschool | 31 | Yes |
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres.
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Type | Trips each way, weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 512 St Clair | Streetcar | 176 |
| 7 Bathurst | Bus | 121 |
| 90 Vaughan | Bus | 102 |
| 33 Forest Hill | Bus | 54 |
| 13 Avenue Rd | Bus | 51 |
| 127 Davenport | Bus | 50 |
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 | Casa Loma | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 17 | 8 | Austin Terrace Boulevard Lands, Boulton Drive Parkette, Casa Loma Parkette and 14 more |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 5 | Cawthra Playground, Glen Edyth Drive Parkette, Glenn Gould Park and 3 more |
| Community centres | 2 | 1 | Brown Community Centre, Hillcrest Community Centre |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside Casa Loma. Nearest: Ramsden Park, just over the border in Annex. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 1 | 1 | Hillcrest Community Centre |
| Wading pools | 1 | 0 | Wells Hill Park |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Casa Loma. Nearest: Hto Park, 4.5 km away in Harbourfront-CityPlace. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 0 | 1 | None inside Casa Loma. |
| Pickleball | 0 | 0 | None inside Casa Loma. Nearest: Ramsden Park, just over the border in Annex. |
| Basketball | 0 | 1 | None inside Casa Loma. Nearest: Ramsden Park, just over the border in Annex. |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 0 | 0 | None inside Casa Loma. Nearest: Cedarvale Ravine, just over the border in Forest Hill South. |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 2 | 2 | Sir Winston Churchill Park, Wells Hill 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.
Street work (45)
| Work | Where | When |
|---|---|---|
| Road resurfacing | Hilton Ave, Melgund Rd to St Clair Ave W | 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Lyndhurst Ave, Austin Ter to Nina St | 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Walmer Rd, Castle View Ave to Russell Hill Dr | 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Dartnell Ave, Bridgman Ave to Davenport Rd | 2026 |
| Road repairs | Macpherson Ave, Huron St to Madison Ave | 2026 to 2027 |
| Road repairs | Macpherson Ave, Madison Ave to Spadina Rd | 2026 to 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Bridgman Ave, near Dartnell Ave | 2026 to 2027 |
| Road repairs | Macpherson Ave, Spadina Rd to Walmer Rd | Q1 to Q4 2027 |
| Road repairs | Macpherson Ave, Walmer Rd to Kendal Ave | Q1 to Q4 2027 |
| Road repairs | Macpherson Ave, near Davenport Rd | Q1 to Q4 2027 |
| Road repairs | Bridgman Ave, Kendal Ave to Dartnell Ave | Q1 to Q4 2027 |
| Road repairs | Macpherson Ave, Davenport Rd to Huron St | Q1 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Bridgman Ave, near Howland Ave | Q1 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Bridgman Ave, Albany Ave to Bathurst St | Q1 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Bridgman Ave, Howland Ave to Albany Ave | Q1 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Bridgman Ave, Dartnell Ave to Howland Ave | Q1 to Q4 2027 |
| Sidewalk work | Bridgman Ave, Kendal Ave to Dartnell Ave | Q1 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Howland Ave, Bridgman Ave to Davenport Rd | Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Warren Rd, Balmoral Ave to Lynwood Ave | Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Clarendon Ave, Warren Rd to Russell Hill Rd | Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Warren Rd, Clarendon Ave to Balmoral Ave | Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Warren Rd, Lynwood Ave to St Clair Ave W | Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 |
| Road repairs | Balmoral Ave, Poplar Plains Rd to Warren Rd | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Austin Ter, near Lyndhurst Ave | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Hilton Ave, Austin Ter to Nina St | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Austin Cres, near Austin Ter | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Austin Ter, Lyndhurst Crt to Wells Hill Ave | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Austin Ter, near Hilton Ave | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Austin Cres, near Austin Ter | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Austin Ter, Wells Hill Ave to Hilton Ave | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road repairs | Macpherson Ave, near Davenport Rd | Q3 2027 to Q4 2028 |
| Road repairs | Macpherson Ave, Rathnelly Ave to Poplar Plains Rd | Q3 2027 to Q4 2028 |
| Road resurfacing | Cottingham Rd, Poplar Plains Rd to Boulton Dr | Q3 2027 to Q4 2028 |
| Road resurfacing | Poplar Plains Rd, Macpherson Ave to Boulton Dr | Q3 2027 to Q4 2028 |
| Road resurfacing | Boulton Dr, Poplar Plains Rd to Cottingham Rd | Q3 2027 to Q4 2028 |
| Road resurfacing | Glen Edyth Dr, near Cottingham Rd | Q3 2027 to Q4 2028 |
| Road resurfacing | Cottingham Rd, Boulton Dr to Davenport Rd | Q3 2027 to Q4 2028 |
| Road resurfacing | Rathnelly Ave, near Macpherson Ave | Q3 2027 to Q4 2028 |
| Road resurfacing | Rathnelly Ave, Cottingham St to Poplar Plains Cres | Q1 to Q3 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Rathnelly Ave, Macpherson Ave to MC Master Ave | Q1 to Q3 2025 (carried over) |
Source: City of Toronto Road Reconstruction, Road Resurfacing and Sidewalk Construction programs. Dates are the City’s plan and can move.
New storefront businesses, last 90 days (1)
| Business | Type | Address | Licence issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spirited Tarts & Coffee | Take-out or food shop | 1211 Bathurst St | Aug 19, 2026 |
Source: City of Toronto Business Licences and Permits, storefront types. Operating names only.
Garden and laneway suites (19)
| Address | Type | Permit |
|---|---|---|
| 367 Howland Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Dec 2025 |
| 369 Howland Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Dec 2025 |
| 75 Poplar Plains Cres | Garden suite | Sep 2025 |
| 83 Lynwood Ave | Garden suite | Nov 2024 |
| 206 Heath St W | Garden suite | Sep 2024 |
| 23 Dunvegan Rd | Garden suite | Jun 2024 |
| 354 Albany Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Apr 2024 |
| 72 Warren Rd | Laneway or garden suite | Apr 2024 |
| 340 Albany Ave | Laneway suite | Feb 2024 |
| 10 Austin Ter | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jan 2024 |
| 629 Davenport Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2023 |
| 629 Davenport Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2023 |
| 622 Davenport Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Nov 2022 |
| 72 Warren Rd | Garden suite | Nov 2022 |
| 374 Spadina Rd | Laneway suite | Nov 2022 |
| 6 Mc Master Ave | Laneway suite | Apr 2022 |
| 369 Howland Ave | Laneway suite | Mar 2022 |
| 367 Howland Ave | Laneway suite | Mar 2022 |
| 624 Davenport Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 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 | 6 | 53 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 14 | 123 | 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 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2025 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dupont Station | TTC subway | 1 | Nearby |
| St Clair West Station | TTC subway | 1 | Nearby |
Parking tickets and EV charging
Busiest streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avenue Rd Lynwood Ave to St Clair Ave W | 20,900 | — | Sep 2019 |
| Spadina Rd Ardwold Gt to Russell Hill Dr | 18,400 | 53 km/h | Oct 2021 |
| Bathurst St St Clair Ave W to Albert Wiggan Lane | 16,400 | — | Mar 2016 |
| Davenport Rd Macpherson Ave to Glen Edyth Dr | 11,200 | 44 km/h | Mar 2026 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hill Rd Heath St W to Lonsdale Rd | 1,900 | 49 km/h | Oct 2017 |
| Lyndhurst Ave Austin Ter to Nina St | 406 | 45 km/h | May 2017 |
| Lonsdale Rd Lallie Haye Lane to Spadina Rd | 2,900 | 44 km/h | Apr 2019 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Sir Winston Churchill Park | 8.7 |
| Nordheimer Ravine | 3.2 |
| Roycroft Park Lands | 1.1 |
| Wells Hill Park | 0.8 |
| Glen Edyth Drive Parkette | 0.7 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- New Park at Macpherson Avenue
A new park is coming to Macpherson Avenue. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress - New Parks Near Bathurst Street & St. Clair Avenue West
Three new parks are coming to the neighbourhood around Bathurst and St. Clair to meet the needs of the growing community. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
Green roofs and solar
Green roofs and solar
Since 2010, 12 building permits in Casa Loma included a green roof, the 29th 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, 5 noise exemption permits were issued in Casa Loma: 3 for amplified sound at events and 2 for construction outside normal hours.
City of Toronto Noise Exemption Permits. A permit lets an event or a construction project make noise outside the hours the noise bylaw allows. Address pages list the permits nearby that haven’t ended yet.
Business improvement area
Business improvement areas
Dupont by the Castle, Forest Hill Village and Wychwood Heights are Business Improvement Areas in Casa Loma. A BIA is run by local businesses, who pay a levy for street events, cleaning, decorations and promotion.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas.
Heritage, flood risk and local contacts
- Heritage
- 72 properties on the Heritage Register (14 designated, 58 listed), 28th most in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- None of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. A few (3.6%) are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- In M4V, 3 of 114 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (2.6%; Toronto 2.0%). In M5R, 4 of 253 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (1.6%; Toronto 2.0%).
- Councillor
- Josh Matlow · Ward 12 Toronto-St. Paul's 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, 8,872 service requests came from postal areas M4V and M5R, which cover most of Casa Loma. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 537 | |
| Property standards | 374 | |
| Injured wildlife | 269 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 266 | |
| Sidewalk snow clearing | 257 | |
| Missing garbage bins | 194 |
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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