Don Valley Village
Don Valley Village is a large neighbourhood in North York of about 27,000 people, next to Bayview Village, Bayview Woods-Steeles, Henry Farm and two other neighbourhoods. About half of households rent. Don Mills and Leslie stations (Line 4) are in or next to it. Its main shopping street is Sheppard Ave E. It stands out for its large population.
Neighbouring areas link to their pages. City of Toronto neighbourhood boundaries and Toronto Centreline.
Boundaries: Finch Ave E to the north, Highway 404 to the east, Sheppard Ave E to the south and Leslie St to the west.
01 · What’s being built
Rank by proposals →There are five active planning proposals in Don Valley Village, fewer than most neighbourhoods (32nd fewest in Toronto). All five are waiting for a decision.
Waiting for a decision (5)
Each proposal has its own page. All applications in progress here · Hearings and comment deadlines
City of Toronto Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment. One entry per site. Decided recently: development files submitted in the last 4 years; Committee of Adjustment decisions in the last 2 years.
Planning rules
Parts of it are in the Don Mills and Leslie 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, 2 noise exemption permits were issued in Don Valley Village: 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, 314 major crimes were reported in Don Valley Village: 1,011 per 100,000 residents, 24% below the citywide rate (1,322) and the 96th highest in Toronto. The picture is mixed. Robberies were 103 per 100,000, 32% above the citywide rate (78) and the 34th highest in Toronto, while assaults, break-ins and thefts over $5,000 were below the citywide rate. Reports fell from 429 in 2024 to 314 in 2025, mostly car thefts (141 to 64) and break-ins (49 to 29).
Don Valley Village compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Robberies | 32% higher103 vs 78 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | About the same206 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 26% lower45 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 27% lower563 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 51% lower93 vs 190 per 100,000 |
Major crimes reported per year, by type
Change from 2021 to 2025, by type
| Major crime | 2021 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 125 | 175 | up 40% |
| Car thefts | 36 | 64 | nearly doubled |
| Break-ins | 31 | 29 | about the same |
| Robberies | 17 | 32 | nearly doubled |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 11 | 14 | up 27% |
Other crimes, last 12 months
| Crime | Reported | Per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 1 | 4 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 7 | 26 | About typical |
| Thefts from vehicles | 57 | 213 | About typical |
Toronto Police Service: Shootings and Firearm Discharges, Bicycle Thefts and Theft From Motor Vehicle, last 12 months. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection.
Toronto Police Service neighbourhood crime rates: assaults, break-ins, car thefts, robberies and thefts over $5,000. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Address reports also count incidents within 500 m.
Traffic safety
Since 2021, ten collisions in Don Valley Village killed or seriously injured someone, the 45th lowest rate per resident in Toronto. Five involved pedestrians. Most were on Finch Ave E 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
Don Mills and Leslie stations are in or near the neighbourhood (Line 4). GO: Old Cummer. Inside the neighbourhood, 55 TTC stops are served by the 25 Don Mills, 39 Finch East, 939 Finch Express and 169 Huntingwood buses, among others.
Stations in or near the neighbourhood
- Don Mills StationLine 4
- Leslie StationLine 4
- Old Cummer GOGO Transit
Busiest bus routes
| Route | Weekday trips each way | Trips | Delays per 1,000 trips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Don Mills | about 249 | 4.2 | |
| 39 Finch East | about 163 | 4.1 | |
| 939 Finch Express | about 146 | 7.3 · high | |
| 169 Huntingwood | about 81 | 5.2 | |
| 925 Don Mills Express | about 75 | 7.0 · high |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Don Mills Rd Van Horne Ave to Seneca Hill Dr | 26,800 | 59 km/h | Apr 2026 |
| Leslie St Thorny Vineway to Green Meadows Crcl | 24,100 | 68 km/h | Sep 2019 |
| Don Mills Rd W to Goodview Rd (id 437459) | 14,400 | 58 km/h | Apr 2024 |
| Don Mills Rd E | 13,100 | 59 km/h | Apr 2024 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Godstone Rd Lisburn Cres to Kempsell Cres | 2,200 | 48 km/h | Oct 2021 |
| Dallington Dr Shaughnessy Blvd to Shippigan Cres | 555 | 45 km/h | Jan 2020 |
| Deerford Rd Hobart Dr to Van Horne Ave | 675 | 45 km/h | Nov 2024 |
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
Seven elementary schools and two secondary schools are inside the neighbourhood. Of the two with Grade 6 results, St Timothy Catholic School beat the Toronto average in reading; St Timothy Catholic School beat the Toronto average in math (Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math). There are 13 licensed child care centres with 965 spaces, 12 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 (13)
- Phoenix Child Centre $10 a day
625 Seneca Hill Dr · preschool, kindergarten, school-age112 spaces - Rendezvous Child Care Centre $10 a day
18 Dallington Dr · preschool, kindergarten, school-age107 spaces - Lescon Learners Child Care $10 a day
34 Lescon Rd · infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age100 spaces - Plasp Divine Mercy C. S. $10 a day
101 Van Horne Ave · infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age97 spaces - Seneca Hill Centre For Early Learning $10 a day
350 Seneca Hill Dr · infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten90 spaces
EarlyON centres (1)
- Kingslake EarlyON Child and Family Centre90 Kingslake 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 →Don Valley Village has 12 parks, ten of them with playgrounds: about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood. It has two public pools. Its streets have 6,712 City-owned trees, mostly Norway maple, Norway Schwedler maple and Colorado blue spruce: about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood.
How much of the neighbourhood is park
| Largest parks and open spaces | Hectares |
|---|---|
| Dallington Park | 4.8 |
| Bellbury Park | 4.1 |
| Godstone Park | 2.9 |
| Lescon Park | 2.7 |
| Oriole Park - North York | 2.6 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
| Amenity | Don Valley Village | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 12 | 8 | Allenbury Park, Bellbury Park, Clovercrest Parkette and 9 more |
| Playgrounds | 10 | 5 | Allenbury Park, Bellbury Park, Clovercrest Parkette and 7 more |
| Community centres | 1 | 1 | Oriole Community Recreation Centre |
| City programs at schools | 2 | — | Crestview Public School, Georges Vanier Secondary School |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside Don Valley Village. Nearest: Parkway Forest Park, just over the border in Henry Farm. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 2 | 1 | Georges Vanier Secondary School, Oriole Community Recreation Centre |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside Don Valley Village. Nearest: Maryvale Park, 3.7 km away in Wexford/Maryvale. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Don Valley Village. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 0 | 1 | None inside Don Valley Village. |
| Pickleball | 0 | 0 | None inside Don Valley Village. Nearest: Shawnee Park, just over the border in Pleasant View. |
| Basketball | 1 | 1 | Bellbury Park |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 3 | 0 | Allenbury Park, Bellbury Park, Godstone Park |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 2 | 2 | Bellbury Park, Oriole Community Centre · 2 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, 115 building permits were issued, fewer than most neighbourhoods (42nd fewest in Toronto). Since 2021, owners have been permitted to build 21 garden and laneway suites, about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood. In all, permits have added 254 homes since 2021, fewer than most neighbourhoods (30th 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 Don Valley Village included a green roof, the 58th fewest in Toronto. Since 2009, 1 included a solar hot water system.
City of Toronto building permits for green roofs (required on larger new buildings since 2010) and solar hot water systems.
07 · Renting and housing
Rents aren’t published for single neighbourhoods. Across North York (the former City of North York), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental averaged $1,915 a month in October 2025, $140 less than the Toronto average. Almost half of households here (49%) rent, and 39% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. There are 22 apartment buildings in the City’s RentSafe program, averaging 93 out of 100. There are 27 homes registered as short-term rentals, more than most neighbourhoods (57th most in Toronto). There are no licensed rooming houses and no shelters or respite sites. 232 affordable homes are approved, proposed or being built here, more than most neighbourhoods (30th most in Toronto); the largest project is 1800 Sheppard Ave E, with 168 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, 26,775 people lived here. The median household income was $83,000, the 85th highest in Toronto (about the same as the typical neighbourhood’s $85,000). Among workers, 29% commute by transit, about the same as the typical neighbourhood.
26,775 residents in 2021. Most common first languages other than English and French: Mandarin 11.4%, Cantonese 6%, Iranian Persian 5.8%. 2021 Census, from the City’s Neighbourhood Profiles.
09 · Shops and services
There are 94 licensed storefront businesses, mostly take-out and food shops and restaurants and bars. Most are on Sheppard Ave E. In the last 90 days, three businesses got new licences; the newest is Luxify Nails Leslie, a salon at 4823 Leslie St.
Licensed storefronts by type
- Take-out and food shops42
- Restaurants and bars26
- Salons and personal services15
- Gold buyers3
- Auto repair shops3
Streets with the most
- Sheppard Ave E75
- Leslie St11
- Fairview Mall Dr5
- Don Mills Rd2
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 Don Valley Village.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas.
10 · Heritage, flood risk and local contacts
Don Valley Village has three properties on the Heritage Register, about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood. No part of it is in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Heritage
- 3 properties on the Heritage Register (all designated), 69th fewest in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- None of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. A few (2.4%) are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- In M2J, 1 of 49 home tests was above Ontario’s limit (2.0%; Toronto 2.0%).
- Councillor
- Shelley Carroll · Ward 17 Don Valley North profile
What residents report to 311
In the last 12 months, 5,278 service requests came from postal area M2J, which covers most of Don Valley Village. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 261 | |
| Property standards | 227 | |
| Long grass and weeds on private property | 143 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 142 | |
| Injured wildlife | 126 | |
| Tree pruning | 122 |
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 | Don Valley Village | Typical | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building and change | |||
| Building permits, last 12 months | 115 | 186 | 117th |
| Active planning proposals | 5 | 11 | 127th |
| Garden and laneway suites since 2021 | 21 | 26 | 89th |
| New homes since 2021 | 254 | 795 | 129th |
| Short-term rentals | 27 | 21 | 57th |
| Heritage properties | 3 | 5 | 90th |
| Apartment buildings (RentSafe) | 22 | 18 | 60th |
| Safety, 2025, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Major crime, total | 1,011 | 1,107 | 96th |
| Assaults | 563 | 637 | 98th |
| Break-ins | 93 | 173 | 137th |
| Car thefts | 206 | 193 | 69th |
| Robberies | 103 | 70 | 34th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 45 | 46 | 83rd |
| Other crimes, last 12 months, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 4 | 6 | 99th |
| Bicycle thefts | 26 | 31 | 89th |
| Thefts from vehicles | 213 | 212 | 79th |
| People, 2021 Census | |||
| Residents | 26,775 | 16,813 | 16th |
| Median household income | $83,000 | $85,000 | 85th |
| Households that rent | 49.3% | 45.5% | 66th |
| Renters paying 30%+ on housing | 39.3% | 39.0% | 77th |
| Commute by transit | 29.2% | 25.8% | 43rd |
| Walk or cycle to work | 3.9% | 5.3% | 105th |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.5% | 16.3% | 40th |
| Parks, trees and streets | |||
| Serious collisions since 2021, per 10,000 residents | 3.7 | 5.1 | 114th |
| Parks per 10,000 residents | 4.5 | 5.0 | 89th |
| Playgrounds per 1,000 children | 2.6 | 2.1 | 50th |
| Street trees per 1,000 residents | 251 | 228 | 71st |
| Affordable homes coming | 232 | 19 | 30th |
| Road and sidewalk projects | 0 | 10 | 153rd |
| Park and open space, share of land | 5.8% | 7.8% | 103rd |
| Park and open space, hectares per 1,000 residents | 0.9 | 1.6 | 107th |
| Parking tickets per 1,000 residents, 2025 | 187 | 410 | 126th |
| 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 | 125 | 116 | 165 | 182 | 175 |
| Break-ins | 31 | 31 | 45 | 49 | 29 |
| Car thefts | 36 | 70 | 165 | 141 | 64 |
| Robberies | 17 | 29 | 28 | 38 | 32 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 19 | 14 |
| Total | 220 | 257 | 417 | 429 | 314 |
| 2025 rate per 100,000 | Don Valley Village | Citywide | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 563 | 768 | 98th |
| Break-ins | 93 | 190 | 137th |
| Car thefts | 206 | 225 | 69th |
| Robberies | 103 | 78 | 34th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 45 | 61 | 83rd |
| Total | 1,011 | 1,322 | 96th |
Rank: 1st is the most of 158.
| Crimes reported | 2025 rate per 100,000 residents | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major crime | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Don Valley Village | Citywide | Rank (1st = most) |
| Assaults | 125 | 116 | 165 | 182 | 175 | 563 | 768 | 98th |
| Break-ins | 31 | 31 | 45 | 49 | 29 | 93 | 190 | 137th |
| Car thefts | 36 | 70 | 165 | 141 | 64 | 206 | 225 | 69th |
| Robberies | 17 | 29 | 28 | 38 | 32 | 103 | 78 | 34th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 19 | 14 | 45 | 61 | 83rd |
| Total | 220 | 257 | 417 | 429 | 314 | 1,011 | 1,322 | 96th |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates.
Permits and new homes by year
| Year | Building permits | New homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 154 | 14 |
| 2022 | 103 | 10 |
| 2023 | 95 | 10 |
| 2024 | 109 | 13 |
| 2025 | 128 | 70 |
| 2026 | 94 | 137 |
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)
Waiting for a decision (5)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1800 Sheppard Ave E | 48-storey building · 584 homes and shops | Site plan and rezoning | Submitted Feb 2026 | 26 112909 NNY 17 SA |
| 20 Godstone Rd | Split the lot | Consent | Submitted Mar 2023 | B0008/23NY |
| 28 Glentworth Rd | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted Jun 2020 | A0348/20NY |
| 3075 Don Mills Rd | Site plan | Site plan | Submitted Feb 2026 | 26 112744 NNY 17 SA |
| 5 Fairview Mall Dr | Two towers, up to 36 storeys with shops | Site plan | Submitted Sep 2022 | 22 203141 NNY 17 SA |
Source: City of Toronto Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment. One row per site. · Download CSV
Apartment buildings (22)
| Building | RentSafe score | Units | Built | Open fire violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2600 Don Mills Rd | 76 | 226 | 1971 | 0 |
| 1650 Sheppard Ave E | 86 | 149 | 1969 | 0 |
| 2960 Don Mills Rd W | 87 | 171 | 1960 | 0 |
| 24 Leith Hill Rd | 89 | 224 | 1966 | 0 |
| 30 Godstone Rd | 90 | 174 | 1970 | 0 |
| 2775 Don Mills Rd | 91 | 170 | 1968 | 0 |
| 8 Godstone Rd | 92 | 164 | 1965 | 0 |
| 25 Leith Hill Rd | 92 | 147 | 1969 | 0 |
| 35 Esterbrooke Ave | 93 | 218 | 1965 | 0 |
| 185 Shaughnessy Blvd | 93 | 180 | 1967 | 0 |
| 34 Leith Hill Rd | 93 | 231 | 1965 | 0 |
| 2980 Don Mills Rd W | 94 | 168 | 1970 | 0 |
| 30 Esterbrooke Ave | 95 | 163 | 1966 | 0 |
| 12 Deerford Rd | 96 | 137 | 1969 | 0 |
| 20 Godstone Rd | 96 | 174 | 1968 | 11 |
| 40 Godstone Rd | 96 | 176 | 1965 | 0 |
| 335 Van Horne Ave | 96 | 125 | 1969 | 0 |
| 225 Van Horne Ave | 98 | 153 | 1968 | 0 |
| 201 Van Horne Ave | 99 | 245 | 1966 | 0 |
| 20 Esterbrooke Ave | 99 | 134 | 1966 | 1 |
| 175 Shaughnessy Blvd | 99 | 139 | 1968 | 0 |
| 170 Fairview Mall Dr | 100 | 103 | 2021 | 0 |
Source: RentSafeTO Apartment Building Evaluation; Residential Fire Inspection Results.
Schools (9)
| School | Grades | Board | Students | Gr. 6 reading | Gr. 6 math | Gr. 10 literacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lescon Public School | JK-5 | TDSB | 245 | — | — | — |
| Divine Mercy Catholic School | JK-8 | TCDSB | 230 | 76% | 38% | — |
| Kingslake Public School | JK-5 | TDSB | 250 | — | — | — |
| Dallington Public School | JK-5 | TDSB | 415 | — | — | — |
| Crestview Public School | JK-5 | TDSB | 480 | — | — | — |
| Seneca Hill Public School | JK-6 | TDSB | 225 | — | — | — |
| St Timothy Catholic School | JK-8 | TCDSB | 620 | 95% | 64% | — |
| Georges Vanier Secondary School | 9-12 | TDSB | 985 | — | — | 78% |
| North East Secondary Alternative School | 9-12 | TDSB | — | — | — | — |
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 (13)
| Centre | Address | Ages | Spaces | $10 a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Child Centre | 625 Seneca Hill Dr | preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 112 | Yes |
| Rendezvous Child Care Centre | 18 Dallington Dr | preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 107 | Yes |
| Lescon Learners Child Care | 34 Lescon Rd | infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 100 | Yes |
| Plasp Divine Mercy C. S. | 101 Van Horne Ave | infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 97 | Yes |
| Seneca Hill Centre For Early Learning | 350 Seneca Hill Dr | infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten | 90 | Yes |
| Jingbao Bilingual Children's Centre | 3105 Don Mills Rd | toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 89 | Yes |
| Crestview School Age Program YMCA | 101 Seneca Hill Dr | kindergarten, school-age | 86 | Yes |
| St. Timothy YMCA Child Care | 25 Rochelle Cres | kindergarten, school-age | 71 | Yes |
| Esterbrooke Child Care | 35 Esterbrooke Ave | preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 54 | Yes |
| Van Horne Day Care Centre - | 201 Van Horne Ave | toddlers, preschool, school-age | 50 | Yes |
| Don Valley Christian Child Care | 25 Axsmith Cres | infants, toddlers, preschool | 49 | Yes |
| Family Day Kingslake Before And After School Program | 90 Kingslake Rd | kindergarten, school-age | 28 | Yes |
| Absorbent Years Childcare | 128 Fairview Mall Dr | toddlers, preschool | 32 | No |
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres.
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Type | Trips each way, weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 25 Don Mills | Bus | 249 |
| 39 Finch East | Bus | 163 |
| 939 Finch Express | Bus | 146 |
| 169 Huntingwood | Bus | 81 |
| 925 Don Mills Express | Bus | 75 |
| 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 | Don Valley Village | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 12 | 8 | Allenbury Park, Bellbury Park, Clovercrest Parkette and 9 more |
| Playgrounds | 10 | 5 | Allenbury Park, Bellbury Park, Clovercrest Parkette and 7 more |
| Community centres | 1 | 1 | Oriole Community Recreation Centre |
| City programs at schools | 2 | — | Crestview Public School, Georges Vanier Secondary School |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside Don Valley Village. Nearest: Parkway Forest Park, just over the border in Henry Farm. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 2 | 1 | Georges Vanier Secondary School, Oriole Community Recreation Centre |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside Don Valley Village. Nearest: Maryvale Park, 3.7 km away in Wexford/Maryvale. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Don Valley Village. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 0 | 1 | None inside Don Valley Village. |
| Pickleball | 0 | 0 | None inside Don Valley Village. Nearest: Shawnee Park, just over the border in Pleasant View. |
| Basketball | 1 | 1 | Bellbury Park |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 3 | 0 | Allenbury Park, Bellbury Park, Godstone Park |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 2 | 2 | Bellbury Park, Oriole Community Centre · 2 of 2 open today |
Source: City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Tennis Courts and Washroom Facilities. Typical neighbourhood: the median across Toronto.
Affordable housing and rental demolitions
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes |
|---|---|---|
| 1800 Sheppard Ave E | Rezoning approved | 168 |
| 2600 Don Mills Rd | Rezoning approved | 19 |
| 1800 Sheppard Ave E | Rezoning approved | 18 |
| 2500 Don Mills Rd | Rezoning approved | 17 |
| 1650 Sheppard Ave E | Rezoning approved | 10 |
Source: City of Toronto Affordable Housing Pipeline (projects not yet occupied) and Rental Housing Demolition applications approved since 2023.
New storefront businesses, last 90 days (3)
| Business | Type | Address | Licence issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luxify Nails Leslie | Salon or personal services | 4823 Leslie St | Oct 31, 2026 |
| Heytea | Take-out or food shop | 1800 Sheppard Ave E | Sep 24, 2026 |
| Ins Market 5650 | Take-out or food shop | 1700 Sheppard Ave E | Sep 22, 2026 |
Source: City of Toronto Business Licences and Permits, storefront types. Operating names only.
Garden and laneway suites (21)
| Address | Type | Permit |
|---|---|---|
| 75 Kingslake Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2026 |
| 75 Kingslake Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2026 |
| 33 Kingslake Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2026 |
| 20 Cobblestone Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Apr 2026 |
| 29 Oldborough Crcl | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Mar 2026 |
| 9 Green Meadows Crcl | Garden suite | Feb 2026 |
| 26 Goodview Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Feb 2026 |
| 26 Goodview Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Feb 2026 |
| 26 Goodview Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jan 2026 |
| 34 O'Shea Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2025 |
| 59 Kempsell Cres | Garden suite | Aug 2025 |
| 102 Glentworth Rd | Garden suite | Apr 2025 |
| 35 Gleneagle Cres | Laneway or garden suite | Apr 2025 |
| 67 Shippigan Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2023 |
| 63 Shippigan Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Mar 2023 |
| 72 Houston Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Dec 2022 |
| 47 Glentworth Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2022 |
| 25 Oldborough Crcl | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2022 |
| 88 Angus Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2021 |
| 232 Kingslake Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2021 |
| 143 Kingslake 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 | 1 | 4 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 7 | 26 | About typical |
| Thefts from vehicles | 57 | 213 | About typical |
Toronto Police Service: Shootings and Firearm Discharges, Bicycle Thefts and Theft From Motor Vehicle, last 12 months. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection.
Serious collisions by year
| Year | Collisions |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Don Mills Station | TTC subway | 4 | Inside |
| Leslie Station | TTC subway | 4 | Nearby |
| Old Cummer GO | GO train | Nearby |
Parking tickets and EV charging
Busiest streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Don Mills Rd Van Horne Ave to Seneca Hill Dr | 26,800 | 59 km/h | Apr 2026 |
| Leslie St Thorny Vineway to Green Meadows Crcl | 24,100 | 68 km/h | Sep 2019 |
| Don Mills Rd W to Goodview Rd (id 437459) | 14,400 | 58 km/h | Apr 2024 |
| Don Mills Rd E | 13,100 | 59 km/h | Apr 2024 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Godstone Rd Lisburn Cres to Kempsell Cres | 2,200 | 48 km/h | Oct 2021 |
| Dallington Dr Shaughnessy Blvd to Shippigan Cres | 555 | 45 km/h | Jan 2020 |
| Deerford Rd Hobart Dr to Van Horne Ave | 675 | 45 km/h | Nov 2024 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Dallington Park | 4.8 |
| Bellbury Park | 4.1 |
| Godstone Park | 2.9 |
| Lescon Park | 2.7 |
| Oriole Park - North York | 2.6 |
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 Don Valley Village included a green roof, the 58th fewest in Toronto. Since 2009, 1 included a solar hot water system.
City of Toronto building permits for green roofs (required on larger new buildings since 2010) and solar hot water systems.
Noise permits
Noise permits
In the last 12 months, 2 noise exemption permits were issued in Don Valley Village: 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 Don Valley Village.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas.
Heritage, flood risk and local contacts
- Heritage
- 3 properties on the Heritage Register (all designated), 69th fewest in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- None of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. A few (2.4%) are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- In M2J, 1 of 49 home tests was above Ontario’s limit (2.0%; Toronto 2.0%).
- Councillor
- Shelley Carroll · Ward 17 Don Valley North profile
Source: City of Toronto Heritage Register; Toronto and Region Conservation Authority; City of Toronto lead testing; City of Toronto elected officials.
What residents report to 311
What residents report to 311
In the last 12 months, 5,278 service requests came from postal area M2J, which covers most of Don Valley Village. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 261 | |
| Property standards | 227 | |
| Long grass and weeds on private property | 143 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 142 | |
| Injured wildlife | 126 | |
| Tree pruning | 122 |
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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