East L'Amoreaux
East L'Amoreaux is a neighbourhood in Scarborough of about 21,000 people, next to Agincourt South-Malvern West, L'Amoreaux West, Milliken and two other neighbourhoods. Most households own their homes. Its main shopping streets are Finch Ave E and Birchmount Rd.
Neighbouring areas link to their pages. City of Toronto neighbourhood boundaries and Toronto Centreline.
Boundaries: A hydro corridor to the north, Kennedy Rd, then the CN rail line to the east, Huntingwood Dr to the south and Warden Ave to the west.
01 · What’s being built
Rank by proposals →There are seven active planning proposals in East L'Amoreaux, fewer than most neighbourhoods (46th fewest in Toronto). Two have hearings coming up; the first is 2651 Kennedy Rd on Dec 2, 2026. Neighbours can send comments or speak at a hearing. Of the rest, five are waiting for a decision. Another three were decided recently.
Hearing coming up (2)
Waiting for a decision (5)
Decided recently (3)
Each proposal has its own page. All applications in progress here · Hearings and comment deadlines
City of Toronto Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment. One entry per site. Decided recently: development files submitted in the last 4 years; Committee of Adjustment decisions in the last 2 years.
Noise permits
In the last 12 months, 2 noise exemption permits were issued in East L'Amoreaux: 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, 190 major crimes were reported in East L'Amoreaux: 795 per 100,000 residents, 40% below the citywide rate (1,322) and the 138th highest in Toronto. Assaults, car thefts and thefts over $5,000 were below the citywide rate. Reports were similar to the year before (199 in 2024).
East L'Amoreaux compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Break-ins | 23% higher234 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 13% higher88 vs 78 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 26% lower167 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 62% lower289 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 72% lower17 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 | 79 | 69 | down 13% |
| Car thefts | 19 | 40 | more than doubled |
| Break-ins | 14 | 56 | four times as many |
| Robberies | 7 | 21 | three times as many |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 4 | 4 | about the same |
Other crimes, last 12 months
| Crime | Reported | Per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 2 | 9 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 37 | 172 | 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, five collisions in East L'Amoreaux killed or seriously injured someone, the 17th lowest rate per resident in Toronto. Three involved pedestrians. Most were on Finch Ave E and Warden Ave.
Toronto Police Service: collisions in which someone was killed or seriously injured, by year. *2026 so far. Rank by serious collisions
03 · Getting around
Inside the neighbourhood, 52 TTC stops are served by the 939 Finch Express, 39 Finch East, 43 Kennedy and 68 Warden buses, among others.
Busiest bus routes
| Route | Weekday trips each way | Trips | Delays per 1,000 trips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 939 Finch Express | about 159 | 7.3 · high | |
| 39 Finch East | about 139 | 4.1 | |
| 43 Kennedy | about 127 | 4.7 | |
| 68 Warden | about 112 | 5.2 | |
| 17 Birchmount | about 91 | 4.5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennedy Rd Kennedy Parkette Trl to Finch Ave E | 17,400 | — | Sep 2019 |
| Finch Ave E West Highland Creek Trl to Birchmount Rd | 13,300 | 62 km/h | Oct 2019 |
| Bridletowne Crcl Eaton Park Lane to Lord Sydenham Crt | 4,600 | 56 km/h | Mar 2020 |
| Silver Springs Blvd to L'Amoreaux Sports Complex Trl (id 30044177) | 2,900 | 46 km/h | Sep 2022 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harfleur Rd Kimbermount Dr to Castle Hill Dr | 775 | 49 km/h | Oct 2024 |
| Bellefontaine St Southlawn Dr to Bellbrook Rd | 687 | 43 km/h | Jun 2026 |
| Southlawn Dr Buena Vista Ave to Belgreen Ave | 526 | 42 km/h | Mar 2026 |
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 one secondary school are inside the neighbourhood. Of the seven with Grade 6 results, four beat the Toronto average in reading; five beat the Toronto average in math (Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math). There are seven licensed child care centres with 340 spaces, six in the $10-a-day program, and three EarlyON centres.
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 (7)
- St. Sylvester Child Care Centre $10 a day
260 Silver Springs Blvd · toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age69 spaces - Network Child Care Services - St. Aidan Early Learning Centre $10 a day
3521 Finch Ave E · infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age69 spaces - Silver Springs Extended Day & School Age Program $10 a day
222 Silver Springs Blvd · kindergarten, school-age56 spaces - Agincourt Temple Day Care(Governing Council Of The Salvation Army) $10 a day
3080 Birchmount Rd · infants, toddlers, preschool49 spaces - Lynnwood Heights Junior Public School $10 a day
50 Southlawn Dr · kindergarten, school-age28 spaces
EarlyON centres (3)
- Highland Heights EarlyON Child and Family Centre35 Glendower Circt
- Lynnwood Heights EarlyON Child and Family Centre50 Southlawn Dr
- St. Aidan EarlyON Child and Family Centre3521 Finch Ave E
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 →East L'Amoreaux has eight parks, five of them with playgrounds: fewer for its population than most neighbourhoods (47th fewest per resident in Toronto). It has one public pool. Its streets have 4,090 City-owned trees, mostly Norway maple, littleleaf linden and red oak: fewer per resident than most neighbourhoods (55th fewest per resident in Toronto). The City has three road or sidewalk projects planned or under way here.
How much of the neighbourhood is park
| Largest parks and open spaces | Hectares |
|---|---|
| L'Amoreaux Sports Complex | 31.0 |
| L'Amoreaux Hydro | 6.8 |
| Timberbank Park | 5.5 |
| Warden Park | 3.3 |
| Bridletowne Park | 3.1 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- Highland Heights Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Highland Heights Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress - L’Amoreaux Sports Complex Improvements
The City is improving L’Amoreaux Sports Complex into a multi-sport destination that will offer modern facilities and increased access to playing fields..In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
| Amenity | East L'Amoreaux | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 8 | 8 | Bridletowne Park, Highland Heights Park, Kennedy Parkette and 5 more |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 5 | Bridletowne Park, Highland Heights Park, Knott Park and 2 more |
| Community centres | 1 | 1 | L'amoreaux Tennis Centre |
| City programs at schools | 1 | — | L'amoreaux Collegiate Institute |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside East L'Amoreaux. Nearest: Stephen Leacock Park, just over the border in Tam O'Shanter-Sullivan. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 1 | 1 | L'amoreaux Collegiate Institute |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside East L'Amoreaux. Nearest: Maryvale Park, 3.6 km away in Wexford/Maryvale. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside East L'Amoreaux. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 0 | 1 | None inside East L'Amoreaux. |
| Pickleball | 0 | 0 | None inside East L'Amoreaux. Nearest: Stephen Leacock Park, just over the border in Tam O'Shanter-Sullivan. |
| Basketball | 1 | 1 | L'amoreaux Hydro |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 1 | 0 | Warden Park |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 2 | 2 | L'Amoreaux Sports Centre, L'Amoreaux Tennis 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, 74 building permits were issued, fewer than most neighbourhoods (21st fewest in Toronto). Since 2021, owners have been permitted to build 17 garden and laneway suites, fewer than most neighbourhoods (52nd fewest in Toronto). In all, permits have added 601 homes since 2021, fewer than most neighbourhoods (67th 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, 1 building permit in East L'Amoreaux included a green roof, the 28th 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 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 quarter of households here (25%) rent, and 33% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. There are five apartment buildings in the City’s RentSafe program, averaging 89 out of 100. There are 13 homes registered as short-term rentals, fewer than most neighbourhoods (43rd fewest in Toronto). There are no licensed rooming houses and no shelters or respite sites. 9 affordable homes are approved, proposed or being built here, about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood; the largest project is 65 Silver Springs Blvd, with 9 affordable homes.
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, 21,495 people lived here. The median household income was $85,000, the 74th highest in Toronto (about the same as the typical neighbourhood’s $85,000). Among workers, 24% commute by transit, about the same as the typical neighbourhood.
21,495 residents in 2021. Most common first languages other than English and French: Mandarin 17.3%, Cantonese 15.9%, Tamil 6.5%. 2021 Census, from the City’s Neighbourhood Profiles.
09 · Shops and services
There are 46 licensed storefront businesses, mostly take-out and food shops and restaurants and bars. Most are on Finch Ave E and Birchmount Rd. In the last 90 days, two businesses got new licences; the newest is New Kalyani Take Out & Catering, a take-out or food shop at 2950 Birchmount Rd.
Licensed storefronts by type
- Take-out and food shops25
- Restaurants and bars8
- Salons and personal services6
- Laundromats and dry cleaners2
- Smoke and vape shops2
Streets with the most
- Finch Ave E15
- Birchmount Rd11
- Kennedy Rd11
- Warden Ave8
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 East L'Amoreaux.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas.
10 · Heritage, flood risk and local contacts
East L'Amoreaux has no properties on the Heritage Register. No part of it is in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Heritage
- No properties on the Heritage Register.
- Flood and shoreline
- None of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. A few (2.1%) are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- None of 14 home tests in M1W were above Ontario’s limit. In M1T, 2 of 32 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (6.3%; Toronto 2.0%).
- Councillor
- Nick Mantas · Ward 22 Scarborough-Agincourt profile
What residents report to 311
In the last 12 months, 8,276 service requests came from postal areas M1W and M1T, which cover most of East L'Amoreaux. The most common:
| Potholes and road damage | 540 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 456 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 400 | |
| Property standards | 347 | |
| Tree pruning | 318 | |
| Missed oversized pickup (apartments) | 153 |
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 | East L'Amoreaux | Typical | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building and change | |||
| Building permits, last 12 months | 74 | 186 | 138th |
| Active planning proposals | 7 | 11 | 113th |
| Garden and laneway suites since 2021 | 17 | 26 | 107th |
| New homes since 2021 | 601 | 795 | 92nd |
| Short-term rentals | 13 | 21 | 116th |
| Heritage properties | 0 | 5 | 143rd |
| Apartment buildings (RentSafe) | 5 | 18 | 126th |
| Safety, 2025, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Major crime, total | 795 | 1,107 | 138th |
| Assaults | 289 | 637 | 144th |
| Break-ins | 234 | 173 | 44th |
| Car thefts | 167 | 193 | 95th |
| Robberies | 88 | 70 | 49th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 17 | 46 | 150th |
| Other crimes, last 12 months, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 6 | 100th |
| Bicycle thefts | 9 | 31 | 128th |
| Thefts from vehicles | 172 | 212 | 104th |
| People, 2021 Census | |||
| Residents | 21,495 | 16,813 | 47th |
| Median household income | $85,000 | $85,000 | 74th |
| Households that rent | 25.1% | 45.5% | 142nd |
| Renters paying 30%+ on housing | 32.6% | 39.0% | 130th |
| Commute by transit | 23.7% | 25.8% | 98th |
| Walk or cycle to work | 2.7% | 5.3% | 137th |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.3% | 16.3% | 28th |
| Parks, trees and streets | |||
| Serious collisions since 2021, per 10,000 residents | 2.3 | 5.1 | 142nd |
| Parks per 10,000 residents | 3.7 | 5.0 | 112th |
| Playgrounds per 1,000 children | 1.7 | 2.1 | 101st |
| Street trees per 1,000 residents | 190 | 228 | 104th |
| Affordable homes coming | 9 | 19 | 87th |
| Road and sidewalk projects | 3 | 10 | 138th |
| Park and open space, share of land | 14.4% | 7.8% | 44th |
| Park and open space, hectares per 1,000 residents | 2.5 | 1.6 | 57th |
| Parking tickets per 1,000 residents, 2025 | 101 | 410 | 154th |
| Green roof permits since 2010 | 1 | 4 | 131st |
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 | 79 | 77 | 82 | 80 | 69 |
| Break-ins | 14 | 24 | 26 | 36 | 56 |
| Car thefts | 19 | 46 | 52 | 73 | 40 |
| Robberies | 7 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 21 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 4 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 |
| Total | 123 | 165 | 176 | 199 | 190 |
| 2025 rate per 100,000 | East L'Amoreaux | Citywide | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 289 | 768 | 144th |
| Break-ins | 234 | 190 | 44th |
| Car thefts | 167 | 225 | 95th |
| Robberies | 88 | 78 | 49th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 17 | 61 | 150th |
| Total | 795 | 1,322 | 138th |
Rank: 1st is the most of 158.
| Crimes reported | 2025 rate per 100,000 residents | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major crime | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | East L'Amoreaux | Citywide | Rank (1st = most) |
| Assaults | 79 | 77 | 82 | 80 | 69 | 289 | 768 | 144th |
| Break-ins | 14 | 24 | 26 | 36 | 56 | 234 | 190 | 44th |
| Car thefts | 19 | 46 | 52 | 73 | 40 | 167 | 225 | 95th |
| Robberies | 7 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 21 | 88 | 78 | 49th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 4 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 17 | 61 | 150th |
| Total | 123 | 165 | 176 | 199 | 190 | 795 | 1,322 | 138th |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates.
Permits and new homes by year
| Year | Building permits | New homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 55 | 12 |
| 2022 | 57 | 61 |
| 2023 | 54 | 10 |
| 2024 | 66 | 466 |
| 2025 | 76 | 20 |
| 2026 | 68 | 32 |
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 (10)
Hearing coming up (2)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2651 Kennedy Rd | New house | Minor variance | Hearing Dec 2 | A0148/26SC |
| 2728 Kennedy Rd | Minor variance | Minor variance | Hearing Dec 2 | A0151/26SC |
Waiting for a decision (5)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3000 Kennedy Rd | 171 townhouses | Minor variance and site plan and rezoning | Submitted Apr 2025 | A0093/25SC |
| 3030 Birchmount Rd | Site plan | Site plan | Submitted Jan 2026 | 26 104084 ESC 22 SA |
| 3101 Kennedy Rd | Rezoning | Rezoning | Submitted Mar 2026 | 26 124313 ESC 22 OZ |
| 4060 Finch Ave E | Site plan | Site plan | Submitted May 2022 | 22 150557 ESC 22 SA |
| 4120 Finch Ave E | Rezoning | Rezoning | Submitted Dec 2025 | 26 101457 ESC 22 OZ |
Decided recently (3)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Lovering Rd | Garden suite | Minor variance | Decided Aug 2025 | A0212/25SC |
| 2989 Kennedy Rd | Site plan | Site plan | Submitted Jan 2023 | 23 100972 ESC 22 SA |
| 3853 Finch Ave E | Minor variance | Minor variance | Decided Aug 2026 | A0128/26SC |
Source: City of Toronto Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment. One row per site. · Download CSV
Apartment buildings (5)
| Building | RentSafe score | Units | Built | Open fire violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85 Silver Springs Blvd | 80 | 133 | 1978 | 1 |
| 65 Silver Springs Blvd | 87 | 88 | 1978 | 3 |
| 2821 Birchmount Rd | 91 | 237 | 1969 | 0 |
| 75 Silver Springs Blvd | 92 | 153 | 1978 | 2 |
| 20 Stonehill Crt | 94 | 153 | 1977 | 0 |
Source: RentSafeTO Apartment Building Evaluation; Residential Fire Inspection Results.
Schools (8)
| School | Grades | Board | Students | Gr. 6 reading | Gr. 6 math | Gr. 10 literacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Aidan Catholic School | JK-8 | TCDSB | 260 | 96% | 46% | — |
| Silver Springs Public School | JK-8 | TDSB | 360 | 79% | 64% | — |
| Highland Heights Junior Public School | JK-6 | TDSB | 150 | 86% | 36% | — |
| Brookmill Boulevard Junior Public School | JK-6 | TDSB | 230 | 92% | 73% | — |
| St Sylvester Catholic School | JK-8 | TCDSB | 140 | 100% | 89% | — |
| Timberbank Junior Public School | JK-6 | TDSB | 200 | 86% | 66% | — |
| Lynnwood Heights Junior Public School | JK-6 | TDSB | 140 | 100% | 79% | — |
| L'Amoreaux Collegiate Institute | 9-12 | TDSB | 455 | — | — | 75% |
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 (7)
| Centre | Address | Ages | Spaces | $10 a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Sylvester Child Care Centre | 260 Silver Springs Blvd | toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 69 | Yes |
| Network Child Care Services - St. Aidan Early Learning Centre | 3521 Finch Ave E | infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 69 | Yes |
| Silver Springs Extended Day & School Age Program | 222 Silver Springs Blvd | kindergarten, school-age | 56 | Yes |
| Agincourt Temple Day Care(Governing Council Of The Salvation Army) | 3080 Birchmount Rd | infants, toddlers, preschool | 49 | Yes |
| Lynnwood Heights Junior Public School | 50 Southlawn Dr | kindergarten, school-age | 28 | Yes |
| Timothy Eaton Infant & Toddler Centre | 35 Glendower Circt | infants, toddlers | 20 | Yes |
| Smart Start Montessori School | 2660 Kennedy Rd | toddlers, preschool | 49 | No |
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres.
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Type | Trips each way, weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 939 Finch Express | Bus | 159 |
| 39 Finch East | Bus | 139 |
| 43 Kennedy | Bus | 127 |
| 68 Warden | Bus | 112 |
| 17 Birchmount | Bus | 91 |
| 169 Huntingwood | Bus | 41 |
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 | East L'Amoreaux | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 8 | 8 | Bridletowne Park, Highland Heights Park, Kennedy Parkette and 5 more |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 5 | Bridletowne Park, Highland Heights Park, Knott Park and 2 more |
| Community centres | 1 | 1 | L'amoreaux Tennis Centre |
| City programs at schools | 1 | — | L'amoreaux Collegiate Institute |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside East L'Amoreaux. Nearest: Stephen Leacock Park, just over the border in Tam O'Shanter-Sullivan. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 1 | 1 | L'amoreaux Collegiate Institute |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside East L'Amoreaux. Nearest: Maryvale Park, 3.6 km away in Wexford/Maryvale. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside East L'Amoreaux. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 0 | 1 | None inside East L'Amoreaux. |
| Pickleball | 0 | 0 | None inside East L'Amoreaux. Nearest: Stephen Leacock Park, just over the border in Tam O'Shanter-Sullivan. |
| Basketball | 1 | 1 | L'amoreaux Hydro |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 1 | 0 | Warden Park |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 2 | 2 | L'Amoreaux Sports Centre, L'Amoreaux Tennis 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 Silver Springs Blvd | Rezoning approved | 9 |
Source: City of Toronto Affordable Housing Pipeline (projects not yet occupied) and Rental Housing Demolition applications approved since 2023.
Street work (3)
| Work | Where | When |
|---|---|---|
| Road resurfacing | Chaldean St, Timberbank Blvd to Birchmount Rd | Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Garrybrook Dr, Huntingwood Dr to Timberbank Blvd | Q3 2024 to Q4 2025 (carried over) |
| Sidewalk work | Bellfontaine St, near Bellbrook Rd | Q3 to Q4 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 (2)
| Business | Type | Address | Licence issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Kalyani Take Out & Catering | Take-out or food shop | 2950 Birchmount Rd | Nov 5, 2026 |
| Cash Point | Jewellery or gold buyer | 3852 Finch Ave E | Oct 20, 2026 |
Source: City of Toronto Business Licences and Permits, storefront types. Operating names only.
Garden and laneway suites (17)
| Address | Type | Permit |
|---|---|---|
| 44 Darnborough Way | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2026 |
| 185 Silver Springs Blvd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2026 |
| 58 Temple Bar Cres | Garden suite | Sep 2026 |
| 14 Fluellen Dr | Garden suite | Mar 2026 |
| 16 Partridge Lane | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Feb 2026 |
| 2 Gloxinia Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2025 |
| 24 Cross Hill Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2025 |
| 20 Glendower Crct | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2025 |
| 2 Lovering Rd | Garden suite | Jul 2025 |
| 6 Gloxinia Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2024 |
| 15 Deblyn Dr | Garden suite | Jun 2024 |
| 816 Huntingwood Dr | Garden suite | Jan 2024 |
| 15 D'Albret Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2023 |
| 18 La Peer Blvd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Apr 2023 |
| 10 Brigadoon Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2022 |
| 2730 Kennedy Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2022 |
| 80 Rainier Sq | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2020 |
Source: City of Toronto Building Permits, since 2021.
Shootings, bicycle thefts and thefts from vehicles
Other crimes, last 12 months
| Crime | Reported | Per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 2 | 9 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 37 | 172 | 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 | 3 |
| 2024 | 1 |
Source: Toronto Police Service: collisions in which someone was killed or seriously injured. 2026 so far.
Stations, streets, parking and EV charging
Parking tickets and EV charging
Busiest streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennedy Rd Kennedy Parkette Trl to Finch Ave E | 17,400 | — | Sep 2019 |
| Finch Ave E West Highland Creek Trl to Birchmount Rd | 13,300 | 62 km/h | Oct 2019 |
| Bridletowne Crcl Eaton Park Lane to Lord Sydenham Crt | 4,600 | 56 km/h | Mar 2020 |
| Silver Springs Blvd to L'Amoreaux Sports Complex Trl (id 30044177) | 2,900 | 46 km/h | Sep 2022 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harfleur Rd Kimbermount Dr to Castle Hill Dr | 775 | 49 km/h | Oct 2024 |
| Bellefontaine St Southlawn Dr to Bellbrook Rd | 687 | 43 km/h | Jun 2026 |
| Southlawn Dr Buena Vista Ave to Belgreen Ave | 526 | 42 km/h | Mar 2026 |
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 |
|---|---|
| L'Amoreaux Sports Complex | 31.0 |
| L'Amoreaux Hydro | 6.8 |
| Timberbank Park | 5.5 |
| Warden Park | 3.3 |
| Bridletowne Park | 3.1 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- Highland Heights Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Highland Heights Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress - L’Amoreaux Sports Complex Improvements
The City is improving L’Amoreaux Sports Complex into a multi-sport destination that will offer modern facilities and increased access to playing fields..In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
Green roofs and solar
Green roofs and solar
Since 2010, 1 building permit in East L'Amoreaux included a green roof, the 28th 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 East L'Amoreaux: 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 East L'Amoreaux.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas.
Heritage, flood risk and local contacts
- Heritage
- No properties on the Heritage Register.
- Flood and shoreline
- None of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. A few (2.1%) are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- None of 14 home tests in M1W were above Ontario’s limit. In M1T, 2 of 32 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (6.3%; Toronto 2.0%).
- Councillor
- Nick Mantas · Ward 22 Scarborough-Agincourt 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, 8,276 service requests came from postal areas M1W and M1T, which cover most of East L'Amoreaux. The most common:
| Potholes and road damage | 540 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 456 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 400 | |
| Property standards | 347 | |
| Tree pruning | 318 | |
| Missed oversized pickup (apartments) | 153 |
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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