Elms-Old Rexdale
Elms-Old Rexdale is a neighbourhood in Etobicoke of about 9,400 people, next to Humbermede, Kingsview Village-The Westway, Pelmo Park-Humberlea and three other neighbourhoods. About half of households rent. Its main shopping streets are Islington Ave and Albion Rd.
Neighbouring areas link to their pages. City of Toronto neighbourhood boundaries and Toronto Centreline.
Boundaries: The Humber River W Branch to the north, the Humber River to the east, Highway 401 to the south and Islington Ave to the west.
01 · What’s being built
Rank by proposals →There are two active planning proposals in Elms-Old Rexdale, fewer than almost anywhere in Toronto (7th fewest in Toronto). Of these, one is waiting for a decision and one is under appeal.
Under appeal (1)
Waiting for a decision (1)
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, 4 noise exemption permits were issued in Elms-Old Rexdale: 4 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, 164 major crimes were reported in Elms-Old Rexdale: 1,625 per 100,000 residents, 23% above the citywide rate (1,322) and the 31st highest in Toronto. The picture is mixed. Car thefts were 485 per 100,000, 2.2 times the citywide rate (225) and the 7th highest in Toronto, while thefts over $5,000 were below the citywide rate. Reports were similar to the year before (173 in 2024).
Elms-Old Rexdale compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Car thefts | 116% higher485 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 78% higher139 vs 78 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | About the same803 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 16% lower159 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 34% lower40 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 | 69 | 81 | up 17% |
| Car thefts | 52 | 49 | about the same |
| Break-ins | 10 | 16 | up 60% |
| Robberies | 7 | 14 | nearly doubled |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 3 | 4 | up 33% |
Other crimes, last 12 months
| Crime | Reported | Per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 4 | 43 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 5 | 53 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 23 | 246 | 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, four collisions in Elms-Old Rexdale killed or seriously injured someone, the 60th lowest rate per resident in Toronto. Four involved pedestrians. Most were on Albion Rd and Byng 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, 29 TTC stops are served by the 96 Wilson, 37 Islington, 996 Wilson Express and 73 Royal York buses, among others.
Busiest bus routes
| Route | Weekday trips each way | Trips | Delays per 1,000 trips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96 Wilson | about 156 | 6.9 · high | |
| 37 Islington | about 123 | 7.0 · high | |
| 996 Wilson Express | about 75 | 6.4 | |
| 73 Royal York | about 61 | 4.5 | |
| 118 Thistle Down | about 48 | 5.1 |
TTC and GO schedules for a typical weekday. Trips each way: trips past the route’s busiest stop in the neighbourhood. Each route links to its TTC page (schedule and map).
Delays: incidents the TTC logged as delaying service, Sep 2025 to Sep 2026, per 1,000 scheduled trips. “High” marks the 30 routes (of 200) with the most delays per trip; a typical route has 4.0.
Parking tickets and EV charging
Busiest streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islington Ave Rexdale Blvd to Bergamot Ave | 30,600 | 48 km/h | Jun 2024 |
| Elmhurst Dr Turpin Ave to Urban Crt | 7,600 | 45 km/h | Apr 2025 |
| Golfdown Dr Muncey Ave to Turpin Ave | 4,400 | 42 km/h | Mar 2026 |
| Burrard Rd Hadrian Dr to Caulfield Rd | 3,500 | 48 km/h | Apr 2025 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irwin Rd Turpin Ave to Hackmore Ave | 1,400 | 58 km/h | Dec 2019 |
| Burrard Rd Hadrian Dr to Caulfield Rd | 3,500 | 48 km/h | Apr 2025 |
| Golfdown Dr Turpin Ave to Shendale Dr | 3,900 | 47 km/h | Feb 2019 |
City of Toronto Traffic Volumes, counts since 2016; each street shows its highest count. “Residential” means streets the City classes as local roads. Counts are taken on different streets in different years, so they aren’t ranked.
04 · Schools and child care
Four elementary schools are inside the neighbourhood. Of the two with Grade 6 results, neither beat the Toronto average in reading or math (Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math). There are four licensed child care centres with 314 spaces, all 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 (4)
- B. F. Toronto Centre For Early Childhood Education $10 a day
45 Golfdown Dr · toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age98 spaces - Braeburn Woods Day Care Centre $10 a day
15 Tandridge Cres · toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age81 spaces - St. Stephen Child Care Centre $10 a day
55 Golfdown Dr · infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age79 spaces - George Brown - Elmlea $10 a day
50 Hadrian Dr · kindergarten, school-age56 spaces
EarlyON centres (3)
- Braeburn EarlyON Child and Family Centre75 Tandridge Cres
- Braeburn Tandridge EarlyON Child and Family Centre15 Tandridge Cres
- The Elms EarlyON Child and Family Centre45 Golfdown Dr
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 →Elms-Old Rexdale has four parks, three of them with playgrounds: fewer for its population than most neighbourhoods (65th fewest per resident in Toronto). It has one public pool and one wading pool. Its streets have 2,809 City-owned trees, mostly Norway maple, littleleaf linden and red oak: more per resident than most neighbourhoods (52nd most per resident in Toronto). The City has two road or sidewalk projects planned or under way here.
How much of the neighbourhood is park
| Largest parks and open spaces | Hectares |
|---|---|
| Pine Point Park | 28.1 |
| West Humber Parkland | 22.0 |
| Summerlea Park | 16.5 |
| The Elms Park | 5.9 |
| Turpin Avenue Park | 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
- Review of City Golf Course Operations
The City conducted an operational review of our five City-operated golf course locations to better understand how to maximize golf and non-golf experiences.In progress - The Elms Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in The Elms 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 | Elms-Old Rexdale | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 4 | 8 | Humber Valley Golf Course, Summerlea Park, The Elms Park and 1 more |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 5 | Summerlea Park, The Elms Park, Turpin Avenue Park |
| Community centres | 1 | 1 | Pine Point Arena |
| City programs at schools | 1 | — | The Elms Community School and Pool |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside Elms-Old Rexdale. Nearest: Strathburn Park, 640 m away in Pelmo Park-Humberlea. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 1 | 1 | The Elms Community School and Pool |
| Wading pools | 1 | 0 | Summerlea Park |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Elms-Old Rexdale. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | Pine Point Park (2 courts), Summerlea Park (2 courts); 1 more run by clubs |
| Pickleball | 0 | 0 | None inside Elms-Old Rexdale. Nearest: Pine Point Park, just over the border in Pelmo Park-Humberlea. |
| Basketball | 1 | 1 | Summerlea Park |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 0 | 0 | None inside Elms-Old Rexdale. Nearest: Isaac Devins Park, just over the border in Pelmo Park-Humberlea. |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 3 | 2 | Humber Valley Golf Course, Pine Point Park Outdoor Pool and 1 more · 2 of 3 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, 34 building permits were issued, fewer than almost anywhere in Toronto (2nd fewest in Toronto). Since 2021, owners have been permitted to build 23 garden and laneway suites, about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood. In all, permits have added 94 homes since 2021, fewer than almost anywhere in Toronto (6th 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
No building permits in Elms-Old Rexdale have included a green roof since 2010. 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 Etobicoke (the former City of Etobicoke), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental averaged $2,031 a month in October 2025, close to the Toronto average. Almost half of households here (45%) rent, and 29% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. There are five apartment buildings in the City’s RentSafe program, averaging 90 out of 100. There are ten homes registered as short-term rentals, fewer than most neighbourhoods (27th fewest in Toronto). There are no licensed rooming houses and no shelters or respite sites.
Average rents, October 2025
CMHC Rental Market Survey. CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods; these cover Etobicoke (the former City of Etobicoke). Vacancy 2.1% (Toronto 2.8%). Averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
08 · People
Rank by income →In 2021, 9,355 people lived here. The median household income was $82,000, the 91st highest in Toronto (about the same as the typical neighbourhood’s $85,000). Among workers, 21% commute by transit, below the typical neighbourhood.
9,355 residents in 2021. Most common first languages other than English and French: Spanish 6.9%, Somali 4.7%, Italian 4.3%. 2021 Census, from the City’s Neighbourhood Profiles.
09 · Shops and services
There are 32 licensed storefront businesses, mostly take-out and food shops and restaurants and bars. Most are on Islington Ave and Albion Rd. None got a new licence in the last 90 days.
Licensed storefronts by type
- Take-out and food shops11
- Restaurants and bars10
- Salons and personal services4
- Laundromats and dry cleaners2
- Smoke and vape shops2
Streets with the most
- Islington Ave20
- Albion Rd11
- Beattie Ave1
City business licences, storefront types only. We show operating names, never personal names.
Business improvement areas
No Business Improvement Area covers Elms-Old Rexdale.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas.
10 · Heritage, flood risk and local contacts
Elms-Old Rexdale has one property on the Heritage Register, fewer than most neighbourhoods (37th fewest in Toronto). About 4.9% 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
- 4.9% of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. 28.7% are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- In M9W, 1 of 33 home tests was above Ontario’s limit (3.0%; Toronto 2.0%).
- Councillor
- Vincent Crisanti · Ward 1 Etobicoke North profile
What residents report to 311
In the last 12 months, 6,232 service requests came from postal area M9W, which covers most of Elms-Old Rexdale. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 370 | |
| Property standards | 364 | |
| Injured wildlife | 281 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 194 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 193 | |
| Tree pruning | 176 |
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 | Elms-Old Rexdale | Typical | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building and change | |||
| Building permits, last 12 months | 34 | 186 | 157th |
| Active planning proposals | 2 | 11 | 152nd |
| Garden and laneway suites since 2021 | 23 | 26 | 82nd |
| New homes since 2021 | 94 | 795 | 153rd |
| Short-term rentals | 10 | 21 | 132nd |
| Heritage properties | 1 | 5 | 122nd |
| Apartment buildings (RentSafe) | 5 | 18 | 126th |
| Safety, 2025, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Major crime, total | 1,625 | 1,107 | 31st |
| Assaults | 803 | 637 | 48th |
| Break-ins | 159 | 173 | 88th |
| Car thefts | 485 | 193 | 7th |
| Robberies | 139 | 70 | 17th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 40 | 46 | 93rd |
| Other crimes, last 12 months, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 43 | 6 | 3rd |
| Bicycle thefts | 53 | 31 | 51st |
| Thefts from vehicles | 246 | 212 | 60th |
| People, 2021 Census | |||
| Residents | 9,355 | 16,813 | 148th |
| Median household income | $82,000 | $85,000 | 91st |
| Households that rent | 44.8% | 45.5% | 85th |
| Renters paying 30%+ on housing | 29.3% | 39.0% | 147th |
| Commute by transit | 20.7% | 25.8% | 126th |
| Walk or cycle to work | 2.9% | 5.3% | 134th |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.9% | 16.3% | 108th |
| Parks, trees and streets | |||
| Serious collisions since 2021, per 10,000 residents | 4.3 | 5.1 | 99th |
| Parks per 10,000 residents | 4.3 | 5.0 | 94th |
| Playgrounds per 1,000 children | 1.9 | 2.1 | 87th |
| Street trees per 1,000 residents | 300 | 228 | 52nd |
| Affordable homes coming | 0 | 19 | 93rd |
| Road and sidewalk projects | 2 | 10 | 144th |
| Park and open space, share of land | 25.2% | 7.8% | 14th |
| Park and open space, hectares per 1,000 residents | 7.9 | 1.6 | 10th |
| Parking tickets per 1,000 residents, 2025 | 198 | 410 | 124th |
| Green roof permits since 2010 | 0 | 4 | 150th |
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 | 69 | 64 | 61 | 87 | 81 |
| Break-ins | 10 | 9 | 16 | 11 | 16 |
| Car thefts | 52 | 63 | 40 | 52 | 49 |
| Robberies | 7 | 15 | 14 | 21 | 14 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Total | 141 | 151 | 135 | 173 | 164 |
| 2025 rate per 100,000 | Elms-Old Rexdale | Citywide | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 803 | 768 | 48th |
| Break-ins | 159 | 190 | 88th |
| Car thefts | 485 | 225 | 7th |
| Robberies | 139 | 78 | 17th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 40 | 61 | 93rd |
| Total | 1,625 | 1,322 | 31st |
Rank: 1st is the most of 158.
| Crimes reported | 2025 rate per 100,000 residents | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major crime | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Elms-Old Rexdale | Citywide | Rank (1st = most) |
| Assaults | 69 | 64 | 61 | 87 | 81 | 803 | 768 | 48th |
| Break-ins | 10 | 9 | 16 | 11 | 16 | 159 | 190 | 88th |
| Car thefts | 52 | 63 | 40 | 52 | 49 | 485 | 225 | 7th |
| Robberies | 7 | 15 | 14 | 21 | 14 | 139 | 78 | 17th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 40 | 61 | 93rd |
| Total | 141 | 151 | 135 | 173 | 164 | 1,625 | 1,322 | 31st |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates.
Permits and new homes by year
| Year | Building permits | New homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 50 | 3 |
| 2022 | 43 | 3 |
| 2023 | 70 | 12 |
| 2024 | 93 | 16 |
| 2025 | 54 | 39 |
| 2026 | 28 | 21 |
Source: City of Toronto Building Permits (active and cleared). 2026 so far.
Average rents, October 2025
| Unit | Etobicoke | A year earlier | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,533 | $1,473 | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,700 | $1,661 | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,031 | $1,948 | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $2,438 | $2,140 | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC Rental Market Survey, purpose-built rental apartments. Covers Etobicoke (the former City of Etobicoke); CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods.
Planning proposals (2)
Under appeal (1)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Norfield Cres | Add a storey | Minor variance | Submitted May 2026 | A0178/26EYK |
Waiting for a decision (1)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Hatfield Cres | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted Jun 2022 | A0360/22EYK |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2313 Islington Ave | 78 | 80 | 1964 | 2 |
| 75 Irwin Rd | 90 | 53 | 1955 | 0 |
| 2413 Islington Ave | 91 | 52 | 1955 | — |
| 75 Tandridge Cres | 95 | 221 | 1967 | 0 |
| 6 Auburndale Crt | 95 | 82 | 1964 | 0 |
Source: RentSafeTO Apartment Building Evaluation; Residential Fire Inspection Results.
Schools (4)
| School | Grades | Board | Students | Gr. 6 reading | Gr. 6 math | Gr. 10 literacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Elms Junior Middle School | JK-8 | TDSB | 455 | 74% | 28% | — |
| St Stephen Catholic School | JK-8 | TCDSB | 290 | 78% | 31% | — |
| Elmlea Junior School | JK-5 | TDSB | 310 | — | — | — |
| Braeburn Junior School | JK-5 | TDSB | 210 | — | — | — |
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 (4)
| Centre | Address | Ages | Spaces | $10 a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B. F. Toronto Centre For Early Childhood Education | 45 Golfdown Dr | toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 98 | Yes |
| Braeburn Woods Day Care Centre | 15 Tandridge Cres | toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 81 | Yes |
| St. Stephen Child Care Centre | 55 Golfdown Dr | infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 79 | Yes |
| George Brown - Elmlea | 50 Hadrian Dr | kindergarten, school-age | 56 | Yes |
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres.
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Type | Trips each way, weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 96 Wilson | Bus | 156 |
| 37 Islington | Bus | 123 |
| 996 Wilson Express | Bus | 75 |
| 73 Royal York | Bus | 61 |
| 118 Thistle Down | Bus | 48 |
| 937 Islington Express | Bus | 33 |
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 | Elms-Old Rexdale | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 4 | 8 | Humber Valley Golf Course, Summerlea Park, The Elms Park and 1 more |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 5 | Summerlea Park, The Elms Park, Turpin Avenue Park |
| Community centres | 1 | 1 | Pine Point Arena |
| City programs at schools | 1 | — | The Elms Community School and Pool |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside Elms-Old Rexdale. Nearest: Strathburn Park, 640 m away in Pelmo Park-Humberlea. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 1 | 1 | The Elms Community School and Pool |
| Wading pools | 1 | 0 | Summerlea Park |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Elms-Old Rexdale. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | Pine Point Park (2 courts), Summerlea Park (2 courts); 1 more run by clubs |
| Pickleball | 0 | 0 | None inside Elms-Old Rexdale. Nearest: Pine Point Park, just over the border in Pelmo Park-Humberlea. |
| Basketball | 1 | 1 | Summerlea Park |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 0 | 0 | None inside Elms-Old Rexdale. Nearest: Isaac Devins Park, just over the border in Pelmo Park-Humberlea. |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 3 | 2 | Humber Valley Golf Course, Pine Point Park Outdoor Pool and 1 more · 2 of 3 open today |
Source: City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Tennis Courts and Washroom Facilities. Typical neighbourhood: the median across Toronto.
Street work (2)
| Work | Where | When |
|---|---|---|
| Road resurfacing | Elmhurst Dr, Albion Rd to Islington Ave | Q3 2027 to Q4 2028 |
| Road resurfacing | Islington Ave, Rexdale Blvd to Elmhurst Dr | Q3 2027 to Q4 2028 |
Source: City of Toronto Road Reconstruction, Road Resurfacing and Sidewalk Construction programs. Dates are the City’s plan and can move.
Garden and laneway suites (23)
| Address | Type | Permit |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Burrard Rd | Garden suite | Nov 2026 |
| 398 Albion Rd | Garden suite | Sep 2026 |
| 11 Densmore Ave | Garden suite | Apr 2026 |
| 19 Pylon Pl | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Apr 2026 |
| 19 Pylon Pl | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Mar 2026 |
| 32 Beattie Ave | Garden suite | Jan 2026 |
| 14 Hatfield Cres | Garden suite | Sep 2025 |
| 9 Densmore Ave | Garden suite | Sep 2025 |
| 9 Densmore Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2025 |
| 107 Hadrian Dr | Garden suite | May 2025 |
| 49 Allenby Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Dec 2024 |
| 19 Hatfield Cres | Garden suite | Nov 2024 |
| 14 Hatfield Cres | Garden suite | Nov 2024 |
| 107 Hadrian Dr | Garden suite | Oct 2024 |
| 34 Grierson Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2024 |
| 2 Gem Pl | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Dec 2023 |
| 35 Hadrian Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2023 |
| 6 Allenby Ave | Garden suite | Sep 2023 |
| 31 Norfield Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2023 |
| 398 Albion Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Feb 2023 |
| 4 Hatfield Cres | Garden suite | Jan 2023 |
| 29 Hadrian Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Dec 2021 |
| 94 Shendale Dr | 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 | 4 | 43 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 5 | 53 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 23 | 246 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islington Ave Rexdale Blvd to Bergamot Ave | 30,600 | 48 km/h | Jun 2024 |
| Elmhurst Dr Turpin Ave to Urban Crt | 7,600 | 45 km/h | Apr 2025 |
| Golfdown Dr Muncey Ave to Turpin Ave | 4,400 | 42 km/h | Mar 2026 |
| Burrard Rd Hadrian Dr to Caulfield Rd | 3,500 | 48 km/h | Apr 2025 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irwin Rd Turpin Ave to Hackmore Ave | 1,400 | 58 km/h | Dec 2019 |
| Burrard Rd Hadrian Dr to Caulfield Rd | 3,500 | 48 km/h | Apr 2025 |
| Golfdown Dr Turpin Ave to Shendale Dr | 3,900 | 47 km/h | Feb 2019 |
City of Toronto Traffic Volumes, counts since 2016; each street shows its highest count. “Residential” means streets the City classes as local roads. Counts are taken on different streets in different years, so they aren’t ranked.
Park space and park projects
How much of the neighbourhood is park
| Largest parks and open spaces | Hectares |
|---|---|
| Pine Point Park | 28.1 |
| West Humber Parkland | 22.0 |
| Summerlea Park | 16.5 |
| The Elms Park | 5.9 |
| Turpin Avenue Park | 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
- Review of City Golf Course Operations
The City conducted an operational review of our five City-operated golf course locations to better understand how to maximize golf and non-golf experiences.In progress - The Elms Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in The Elms 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
No building permits in Elms-Old Rexdale have included a green roof since 2010. 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, 4 noise exemption permits were issued in Elms-Old Rexdale: 4 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 Elms-Old Rexdale.
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
- 4.9% of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. 28.7% are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- In M9W, 1 of 33 home tests was above Ontario’s limit (3.0%; Toronto 2.0%).
- Councillor
- Vincent Crisanti · Ward 1 Etobicoke 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, 6,232 service requests came from postal area M9W, which covers most of Elms-Old Rexdale. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 370 | |
| Property standards | 364 | |
| Injured wildlife | 281 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 194 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 193 | |
| Tree pruning | 176 |
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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