Eglinton East
Eglinton East is a neighbourhood in Scarborough of about 23,000 people, next to Bendale South, Cliffcrest, Golfdale-Cedarbrae-Woburn and three other neighbourhoods. About half of households rent. Kennedy station (Line 2) is in or next to it. Its main shopping street is Eglinton Ave E. It has fewer parks for its size than most neighbourhoods and fewer street trees.
Neighbouring areas link to their pages. City of Toronto neighbourhood boundaries and Toronto Centreline.
Boundaries: West Highland Creek to the north, Bellamy Rd N to the east, Eglinton Ave E, then the CN rail line to the south and Brimley Rd to the west.
01 · What’s being built
Rank by proposals →There are four active planning proposals in Eglinton East, fewer than most neighbourhoods (21st fewest in Toronto). All four are waiting for a decision. Another two were decided recently.
Waiting for a decision (4)
Decided recently (2)
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 Eglinton GO and Kennedy (Subway) 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 Eglinton East: 4 for amplified sound at events and 1 for large crane work.
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, 356 major crimes were reported in Eglinton East: 1,374 per 100,000 residents, about the same as the citywide rate (1,322) and the 48th highest in Toronto. Break-ins were below the citywide rate. Reports were similar to the year before (353 in 2024).
Eglinton East compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Car thefts | 20% higher270 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | About the same826 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | About the same62 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 15% lower66 vs 78 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 21% lower150 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 | 162 | 214 | up 32% |
| Car thefts | 40 | 70 | nearly doubled |
| Break-ins | 30 | 39 | up 30% |
| Robberies | 17 | 17 | about the same |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 1 | 16 | 16 times as many |
Other crimes, last 12 months
| Crime | Reported | Per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 6 | 27 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 4 | 18 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 147 | 652 | Higher than most |
Toronto Police Service: Shootings and Firearm Discharges, Bicycle Thefts and Theft From Motor Vehicle, last 12 months. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection.
Toronto Police Service neighbourhood crime rates: assaults, break-ins, car thefts, robberies and thefts over $5,000. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Address reports also count incidents within 500 m.
Traffic safety
Since 2021, 18 collisions in Eglinton East killed or seriously injured someone, the 34th highest rate per resident in Toronto. Eight involved pedestrians. Most were on Eglinton Ave E and Brimley 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
Kennedy station is in or near the neighbourhood (Line 2). GO: Eglinton and Kennedy. Inside the neighbourhood, 45 TTC stops are served by the 86 Scarborough, 116 Morningside, 16 McCowan and 57 Midland buses, among others.
Stations in or near the neighbourhood
- Kennedy StationLine 2
- Eglinton GOGO Transit
- Kennedy GOGO Transit
Busiest bus routes
| Route | Weekday trips each way | Trips | Delays per 1,000 trips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 86 Scarborough | about 175 | 6.6 | |
| 116 Morningside | about 136 | 8.4 · high | |
| 16 McCowan | about 114 | 4.1 | |
| 57 Midland | about 94 | 3.9 | |
| 21 Brimley | about 66 | 5.6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eglinton Ave E | 39,900 | 71 km/h | Jan 2017 |
| Midland Ave Wainfleet Rd to Lord Roberts Dr | 20,600 | 58 km/h | Mar 2024 |
| Bellamy Rd N Cedar Brae Blvd to Hague Park Trl | 15,800 | 59 km/h | Oct 2025 |
| Danforth Rd Eglinton Ave E to No Frills Lane | 11,300 | — | May 2017 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bimbrok Rd Eglinton Ave E to Gadsby Dr | 1,500 | 51 km/h | Jun 2019 |
| Boyce Ave Brimley Rd to Oswego Rd | 811 | 49 km/h | Nov 2023 |
| Torrance Rd Grace St to Adler St | 1,200 | 47 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
Four elementary schools, one Grade 7–8 school and two secondary schools are inside the neighbourhood. Of the four with Grade 6 results, Académie Alexandre-Dumas and Lord Roberts Junior Public School beat the Toronto average in reading; Académie Alexandre-Dumas and Lord Roberts Junior Public School beat the Toronto average in math (Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math). There are eight licensed child care centres with 460 spaces, seven in the $10-a-day program, and two 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 (8)
- Children Of Tomorrow - John McCrae $10 a day
431 McCowan Rd · kindergarten, school-age142 spaces - Rainbow Village Childcare Centre (Mid-Scarborough Child Care) $10 a day
2460 Eglinton Ave E · infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age130 spaces - Heart Beatz Child Care - Cliffcrest Site $10 a day
2938 Eglinton Ave E · infants, toddlers, preschool54 spaces - Children Of Tomorrow $10 a day
425 McCowan Rd · infants, toddlers, preschool36 spaces - Gilder Early Learning & Child Care Centre $10 a day
31 Gilder Dr · infants, toddlers30 spaces
EarlyON centres (2)
- Glen Ravine EarlyON Child and Family Centre11 Gadsby Dr
- John McCrae EarlyON Child and Family Centre431 McCowan 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 →Eglinton East has six parks, four of them with playgrounds: fewer for its population than most neighbourhoods (14th fewest per resident in Toronto). Its streets have 2,687 City-owned trees, mostly littleleaf linden, Norway maple and honey locust shademaster: fewer per resident than most neighbourhoods (22nd fewest per resident in Toronto). The City has 16 road or sidewalk projects planned or under way here.
How much of the neighbourhood is park
| Largest parks and open spaces | Hectares |
|---|---|
| Mccowan Park | 8.9 |
| Knob Hill Park | 6.2 |
| Glen Ravine Park | 2.4 |
| Lord Roberts Woods | 2.0 |
| Pringdale Ravine | 0.9 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- Horton Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Horton Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
| Amenity | Eglinton East | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 6 | 8 | Glen Ravine Park, Horton Park, Lord Roberts Woods and 3 more |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 5 | Horton Park, Lord Roberts Woods, McCowan Park and 1 more |
| Community centres | 0 | 1 | None inside Eglinton East. |
| City programs at schools | 3 | — | Glen Ravine Junior Public School, Lord Roberts Junior Public School, St. Nicholas Catholic School |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside Eglinton East. Nearest: Knob Hill Park, just over the border in Bendale South. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 0 | 1 | None inside Eglinton East. Nearest: Knob Hill Park, just over the border in Bendale South. |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside Eglinton East. Nearest: Knob Hill Park, just over the border in Bendale South. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Eglinton East. Nearest: Bluffer's Park, 2.6 km away in Cliffcrest. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 0 | 1 | None inside Eglinton East. Nearest: McGregor Park, 1.3 km away in Dorset Park. |
| Pickleball | 0 | 0 | None inside Eglinton East. Nearest: McCowan District Park, just over the border in Cliffcrest. |
| Basketball | 1 | 1 | Trudelle Street Park |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 1 | 0 | Glen Ravine Park |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 1 | 2 | Knob Hill Park · 1 of 1 open today |
City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Tennis Courts, Washroom Facilities and Street Tree Data; Toronto Public Health. Typical: the median Toronto neighbourhood. Open today: as reported by the City this morning. City programs at schools run in a school’s gym or pool and aren’t counted as community centres.
06 · Homes and renovation
Rank by permits →In the last 12 months, 85 building permits were issued, fewer than most neighbourhoods (25th fewest in Toronto). Since 2021, owners have been permitted to build 44 garden and laneway suites, more than most neighbourhoods (45th most in Toronto). In all, permits have added 1,160 homes since 2021, more than most neighbourhoods (55th most in Toronto).
Per year. *2026 so far. New homes are added by permits, including suites and new buildings.
Green roofs and solar
Since 2010, 2 building permits in Eglinton East included a green roof, the 58th fewest in Toronto. None has included a solar hot water system since 2009.
City of Toronto building permits for green roofs (required on larger new buildings since 2010) and solar hot water systems.
07 · Renting and housing
Rents aren’t published for single neighbourhoods. Across 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. Just over half of households here (54%) rent, and 32% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. There are 29 apartment buildings in the City’s RentSafe program, averaging 89 out of 100. There are eight homes registered as short-term rentals, fewer than most neighbourhoods (17th fewest in Toronto). There are no licensed rooming houses and no shelters or respite sites. 70 affordable homes are approved, proposed or being built here, more than most neighbourhoods (57th most in Toronto); the largest project is 30 Gilder Dr, with 70 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, 22,535 people lived here. The median household income was $74,000, the 128th highest in Toronto (below the typical neighbourhood’s $85,000). Among workers, 35% commute by transit, above the typical neighbourhood.
22,535 residents in 2021. Most common first languages other than English and French: Tamil 8.7%, Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 7.7%, Bengali 3.6%. 2021 Census, from the City’s Neighbourhood Profiles.
09 · Shops and services
There are 110 licensed storefront businesses, mostly take-out and food shops and restaurants and bars. Most are on Eglinton Ave E. In the last 90 days, two businesses got new licences; the newest is KTM Corner, a take-out or food shop at 2815 Eglinton Ave E.
Licensed storefronts by type
- Take-out and food shops33
- Restaurants and bars31
- Auto repair shops27
- Salons and personal services11
- Laundromats and dry cleaners4
Streets with the most
- Eglinton Ave E75
- Danforth Rd16
- Midland Ave8
- Barbados Blvd7
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 Eglinton East.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas.
10 · Heritage, flood risk and local contacts
Eglinton East has one property on the Heritage Register, fewer than most neighbourhoods (37th fewest in Toronto). A small number of addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Heritage
- 1 property on the Heritage Register (0 designated, 1 listed), 37th fewest in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- Fewer than 0.1% 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 22 home tests in M1J were above Ontario’s limit. None of 66 home tests in M1K were above Ontario’s limit.
- Councillor
- Michael Thompson · Ward 21 Scarborough Centre profile
What residents report to 311
In the last 12 months, 10,564 service requests came from postal areas M1J and M1K, which cover most of Eglinton East. The most common:
| Property standards | 887 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 526 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 317 | |
| Injured wildlife | 267 | |
| Dumping on private property | 266 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 239 |
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 | Eglinton East | Typical | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building and change | |||
| Building permits, last 12 months | 85 | 186 | 134th |
| Active planning proposals | 4 | 11 | 138th |
| Garden and laneway suites since 2021 | 44 | 26 | 45th |
| New homes since 2021 | 1,160 | 795 | 55th |
| Short-term rentals | 8 | 21 | 142nd |
| Heritage properties | 1 | 5 | 122nd |
| Apartment buildings (RentSafe) | 29 | 18 | 47th |
| Safety, 2025, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Major crime, total | 1,374 | 1,107 | 48th |
| Assaults | 826 | 637 | 44th |
| Break-ins | 150 | 173 | 94th |
| Car thefts | 270 | 193 | 38th |
| Robberies | 66 | 70 | 85th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 62 | 46 | 53rd |
| Other crimes, last 12 months, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 27 | 6 | 11th |
| Bicycle thefts | 18 | 31 | 101st |
| Thefts from vehicles | 652 | 212 | 2nd |
| People, 2021 Census | |||
| Residents | 22,535 | 16,813 | 35th |
| Median household income | $74,000 | $85,000 | 128th |
| Households that rent | 53.5% | 45.5% | 49th |
| Renters paying 30%+ on housing | 32.0% | 39.0% | 136th |
| Commute by transit | 34.6% | 25.8% | 20th |
| Walk or cycle to work | 3.8% | 5.3% | 109th |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.8% | 16.3% | 89th |
| Parks, trees and streets | |||
| Serious collisions since 2021, per 10,000 residents | 8.0 | 5.1 | 34th |
| Parks per 10,000 residents | 2.7 | 5.0 | 145th |
| Playgrounds per 1,000 children | 1.1 | 2.1 | 141st |
| Street trees per 1,000 residents | 119 | 228 | 137th |
| Affordable homes coming | 70 | 19 | 57th |
| Road and sidewalk projects | 16 | 10 | 37th |
| Park and open space, share of land | 7.2% | 7.8% | 84th |
| Park and open space, hectares per 1,000 residents | 1.0 | 1.6 | 98th |
| Parking tickets per 1,000 residents, 2025 | 211 | 410 | 116th |
| 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 | 162 | 174 | 170 | 200 | 214 |
| Break-ins | 30 | 39 | 53 | 35 | 39 |
| Car thefts | 40 | 45 | 54 | 69 | 70 |
| Robberies | 17 | 25 | 35 | 36 | 17 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 1 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 16 |
| Total | 250 | 292 | 320 | 353 | 356 |
| 2025 rate per 100,000 | Eglinton East | Citywide | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 826 | 768 | 44th |
| Break-ins | 150 | 190 | 94th |
| Car thefts | 270 | 225 | 38th |
| Robberies | 66 | 78 | 85th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 62 | 61 | 53rd |
| Total | 1,374 | 1,322 | 48th |
Rank: 1st is the most of 158.
| Crimes reported | 2025 rate per 100,000 residents | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major crime | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Eglinton East | Citywide | Rank (1st = most) |
| Assaults | 162 | 174 | 170 | 200 | 214 | 826 | 768 | 44th |
| Break-ins | 30 | 39 | 53 | 35 | 39 | 150 | 190 | 94th |
| Car thefts | 40 | 45 | 54 | 69 | 70 | 270 | 225 | 38th |
| Robberies | 17 | 25 | 35 | 36 | 17 | 66 | 78 | 85th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 1 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 16 | 62 | 61 | 53rd |
| Total | 250 | 292 | 320 | 353 | 356 | 1,374 | 1,322 | 48th |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates.
Permits and new homes by year
| Year | Building permits | New homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 58 | 4 |
| 2022 | 125 | 10 |
| 2023 | 78 | 9 |
| 2024 | 92 | 777 |
| 2025 | 99 | 311 |
| 2026 | 68 | 49 |
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 (6)
Waiting for a decision (4)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 126 Bellamy Rd N | 16-storey building · 184 homes | Site plan | Submitted Sep 2022 | 22 205694 ESC 21 SA |
| 2823 Eglinton Ave E | 13-storey building · 169 homes and shops | Site plan | Submitted Apr 2022 | 22 139336 ESC 20 SA |
| 2956 Eglinton Ave E | Three towers, up to 37 storeys | Rezoning | Submitted Aug 2021 | 21 201461 ESC 21 OZ |
| 320 McCowan Rd | Split the lot | Consent | Submitted Sep 2026 | B0020/26SC |
Decided recently (2)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 123 Bellamy Rd N | Split the lot | Consent | Decided Oct 2026 | B0006/26SC |
| 31-85 Gilder Dr | Garage or parking | Minor variance | Decided Nov 2026 | A0134/26SC |
Source: City of Toronto Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment. One row per site. · Download CSV
Apartment buildings (29)
| Building | RentSafe score | Units | Built | Open fire violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Trudelle St | 67 | 84 | 1963 | 0 |
| 400 McCowan Rd | 80 | 198 | 1968 | 0 |
| 25 Trudelle St | 81 | 66 | 1963 | 0 |
| 1284 Danforth Rd | 83 | 95 | 1960 | 0 |
| 1275 Danforth Rd | 83 | 114 | 1958 | 0 |
| 945 Midland Ave | 83 | 149 | 1967 | 0 |
| 31-85 Gilder Dr | 83 | 190 | 1970 | 0 |
| 1320 Danforth Rd | 84 | 67 | 1969 | 0 |
| 1330 Danforth Rd | 85 | 48 | 1967 | 0 |
| 47 Gilder Dr | 85 | 66 | 1970 | 0 |
| 1299 Danforth Rd | 86 | 138 | 1967 | 3 |
| 50 Trudelle St | 88 | 131 | 1969 | 0 |
| 81 Gilder Dr | 88 | 22 | 1980 | 0 |
| 45 Trudelle St | 89 | 66 | 1963 | 1 |
| 1360 Danforth Rd | 90 | 172 | 1963 | — |
| 126 Bellamy Rd N | 90 | 253 | 1971 | 0 |
| 51 Gilder Dr | 91 | 22 | 1980 | 0 |
| 1340 Danforth Rd | 93 | 173 | 1962 | 0 |
| 20 Trudelle St | 94 | 84 | 1964 | 0 |
| 30 Trudelle St | 94 | 58 | 1960 | 0 |
| 1350 Danforth Rd | 94 | 225 | 1965 | 0 |
| 30 Gilder Dr | 95 | 192 | 1954 | 0 |
| 49 Gilder Dr | 95 | 66 | 1970 | 0 |
| 85 Gilder Dr | 95 | 22 | 1980 | 0 |
| 123 Bellamy Rd N | 96 | 250 | 1964 | 0 |
| 83 Gilder Dr | 96 | 24 | — | 0 |
| 370 McCowan Rd | 97 | 207 | 1965 | 0 |
| 1290-1300 Danforth Rd | 98 | 179 | 1978 | 0 |
| 10-20 Trudelle St | 98 | 84 | 1964 | 0 |
Source: RentSafeTO Apartment Building Evaluation; Residential Fire Inspection Results.
Schools (7)
| School | Grades | Board | Students | Gr. 6 reading | Gr. 6 math | Gr. 10 literacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John McCrae Public School | JK-8 | TDSB | 720 | 70% | 35% | — |
| Académie Alexandre-Dumas | JK-6 | Viamonde | 185 | 95% | 65% | — |
| Glen Ravine Junior Public School | JK-6 | TDSB | 265 | 86% | 50% | — |
| Lord Roberts Junior Public School | JK-6 | TDSB | 335 | 91% | 56% | — |
| ÉIC Père-Philippe-Lamarche | 7-8 | CS catholique MonAvenir | 135 | — | — | — |
| ÉSC Père-Philippe-Lamarche | 9-12 | CS catholique MonAvenir | 280 | — | — | 91% |
| St Joan of Arc Catholic Academy | 9-12 | TCDSB | 910 | — | — | 69% |
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 (8)
| Centre | Address | Ages | Spaces | $10 a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children Of Tomorrow - John McCrae | 431 McCowan Rd | kindergarten, school-age | 142 | Yes |
| Rainbow Village Childcare Centre (Mid-Scarborough Child Care) | 2460 Eglinton Ave E | infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 130 | Yes |
| Heart Beatz Child Care - Cliffcrest Site | 2938 Eglinton Ave E | infants, toddlers, preschool | 54 | Yes |
| Children Of Tomorrow | 425 McCowan Rd | infants, toddlers, preschool | 36 | Yes |
| Gilder Early Learning & Child Care Centre | 31 Gilder Dr | infants, toddlers | 30 | Yes |
| Small World Big Dreams Child Care Centre | 1085 Midland Ave | toddlers, preschool | 26 | Yes |
| Gilder Satellite Early Learning & Child Care Centre | 47 Gilder Dr | preschool | 16 | Yes |
| Little Munchkins Academy | 1 Graylee Ave | toddlers, preschool | 26 | No |
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres.
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Type | Trips each way, weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 86 Scarborough | Bus | 175 |
| 116 Morningside | Bus | 136 |
| 16 McCowan | Bus | 114 |
| 57 Midland | Bus | 94 |
| 21 Brimley | Bus | 66 |
| 9 Bellamy | Bus | 63 |
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 | Eglinton East | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 6 | 8 | Glen Ravine Park, Horton Park, Lord Roberts Woods and 3 more |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 5 | Horton Park, Lord Roberts Woods, McCowan Park and 1 more |
| Community centres | 0 | 1 | None inside Eglinton East. |
| City programs at schools | 3 | — | Glen Ravine Junior Public School, Lord Roberts Junior Public School, St. Nicholas Catholic School |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside Eglinton East. Nearest: Knob Hill Park, just over the border in Bendale South. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 0 | 1 | None inside Eglinton East. Nearest: Knob Hill Park, just over the border in Bendale South. |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside Eglinton East. Nearest: Knob Hill Park, just over the border in Bendale South. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Eglinton East. Nearest: Bluffer's Park, 2.6 km away in Cliffcrest. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 0 | 1 | None inside Eglinton East. Nearest: McGregor Park, 1.3 km away in Dorset Park. |
| Pickleball | 0 | 0 | None inside Eglinton East. Nearest: McCowan District Park, just over the border in Cliffcrest. |
| Basketball | 1 | 1 | Trudelle Street Park |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 1 | 0 | Glen Ravine Park |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 1 | 2 | Knob Hill Park · 1 of 1 open today |
Source: City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Tennis Courts and Washroom Facilities. Typical neighbourhood: the median across Toronto.
Affordable housing and rental demolitions
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Gilder Dr | Under construction | 70 |
Source: City of Toronto Affordable Housing Pipeline (projects not yet occupied) and Rental Housing Demolition applications approved since 2023.
Street work (16)
| Work | Where | When |
|---|---|---|
| Road resurfacing | Medina Cres, Tara Ave to Fitzgibbon Ave | 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Gadsby Dr, near Bimbrok Rd | 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Tara Ave, near Midland Ave | 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Wainfleet Rd, Midland Ave to Lord Roberts Dr | Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Oswego Rd, near Eglinton Ave E | Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Fitzgibbon Ave, Lord Roberts Dr to Wainfleet Rd | Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Tremely Cres, Wainfleet Rd to Lord Roberts Dr | Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Marengo Ave, Lord Roberts Dr to Fitzgibbon Ave | Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Fitzgibbon Ave, Wainfleet Rd to Lord Roberts Dr | Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Tremely Cres, Lord Roberts Dr to Wainfleet Rd | Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Banmoor Blvd, near Bellamy Rd N | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Rutledge Ave, Lord Roberts Dr to Khartoum Ave | Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Maretta Ave, Khartoum Ave to Rutledge Ave | Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Khartoum Ave, Lord Roberts Dr to Wainfleet Rd | Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Fitzgibbon Ave, Lord Roberts Dr to Tara Ave | Q3 2024 to Q4 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Fitzgibbon Ave, Tara Ave to Romulus Dr | Q3 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTM Corner | Take-out or food shop | 2815 Eglinton Ave E | Oct 13, 2026 |
| Fable Salon | Salon or personal services | 2480 Eglinton Ave E | Oct 2, 2026 |
Source: City of Toronto Business Licences and Permits, storefront types. Operating names only.
Garden and laneway suites (44)
| Address | Type | Permit |
|---|---|---|
| 105 Lord Roberts Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Nov 2026 |
| 63 Fred Bland Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2026 |
| 63 Fred Bland Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2026 |
| 52 Khartoum Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | May 2026 |
| 39 Chipper Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Apr 2026 |
| 97 Lord Roberts Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Mar 2026 |
| 35 Chipper Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jan 2026 |
| 7 Fitzgibbon Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jan 2026 |
| 35 Chipper Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jan 2026 |
| 172 Bellamy Rd N | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Nov 2025 |
| 10 Boyce Ave | Garden suite | Oct 2025 |
| 107 Chillery Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2025 |
| 20 Graylee Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2025 |
| 150 Lord Roberts Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2025 |
| 150 Lord Roberts Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2025 |
| 56 Fred Bland Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Apr 2025 |
| 85 Ascolda Blvd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Mar 2025 |
| 91 Stansbury Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Mar 2025 |
| 91 Stansbury Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Feb 2025 |
| 39 Stansbury Cres | Garden suite | Jan 2025 |
| 22 Wetherby Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jan 2025 |
| 45 Boyce Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2024 |
| 1003 Midland Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2024 |
| 1003 Midland Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2024 |
| 65 Pringdale Gardens Crcl | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2024 |
| 210 Bellamy Rd N | Garden suite | Jun 2024 |
| 65 Pringdale Gardens Crcl | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2024 |
| 1003 Midland Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2024 |
| 1003 Midland Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | May 2024 |
| 1003 Midland Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | May 2024 |
| 39 Horton Blvd | Garden suite | Apr 2024 |
| 7 Graylee Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Apr 2024 |
| 44 Chipper Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jan 2024 |
| 41 Torrance Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Nov 2023 |
| 16 Dallyn Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2023 |
| 18 Graylee Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2023 |
| 34 Torrance Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jan 2023 |
| 3 Fairway Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Nov 2022 |
| 37 Lord Roberts Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2022 |
| 34 Torrance Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2022 |
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 | 6 | 27 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 4 | 18 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 147 | 652 | Higher than most |
Toronto Police Service: Shootings and Firearm Discharges, Bicycle Thefts and Theft From Motor Vehicle, last 12 months. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection.
Serious collisions by year
| Year | Collisions |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennedy Station | TTC subway | 2 | Nearby |
| Eglinton GO | GO train | LE | Inside |
| Kennedy GO | GO train | ST | Nearby |
Parking tickets and EV charging
Busiest streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eglinton Ave E | 39,900 | 71 km/h | Jan 2017 |
| Midland Ave Wainfleet Rd to Lord Roberts Dr | 20,600 | 58 km/h | Mar 2024 |
| Bellamy Rd N Cedar Brae Blvd to Hague Park Trl | 15,800 | 59 km/h | Oct 2025 |
| Danforth Rd Eglinton Ave E to No Frills Lane | 11,300 | — | May 2017 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bimbrok Rd Eglinton Ave E to Gadsby Dr | 1,500 | 51 km/h | Jun 2019 |
| Boyce Ave Brimley Rd to Oswego Rd | 811 | 49 km/h | Nov 2023 |
| Torrance Rd Grace St to Adler St | 1,200 | 47 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 |
|---|---|
| Mccowan Park | 8.9 |
| Knob Hill Park | 6.2 |
| Glen Ravine Park | 2.4 |
| Lord Roberts Woods | 2.0 |
| Pringdale Ravine | 0.9 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- Horton Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Horton Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
Green roofs and solar
Green roofs and solar
Since 2010, 2 building permits in Eglinton East included a green roof, the 58th fewest in Toronto. None has included a solar hot water system since 2009.
City of Toronto building permits for green roofs (required on larger new buildings since 2010) and solar hot water systems.
Noise permits
Noise permits
In the last 12 months, 5 noise exemption permits were issued in Eglinton East: 4 for amplified sound at events and 1 for large crane work.
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 Eglinton East.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas.
Heritage, flood risk and local contacts
- Heritage
- 1 property on the Heritage Register (0 designated, 1 listed), 37th fewest in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- Fewer than 0.1% 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 22 home tests in M1J were above Ontario’s limit. None of 66 home tests in M1K were above Ontario’s limit.
- Councillor
- Michael Thompson · Ward 21 Scarborough Centre 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, 10,564 service requests came from postal areas M1J and M1K, which cover most of Eglinton East. The most common:
| Property standards | 887 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 526 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 317 | |
| Injured wildlife | 267 | |
| Dumping on private property | 266 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 239 |
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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