Eringate-Centennial-West Deane
Eringate-Centennial-West Deane is a neighbourhood in Etobicoke of about 18,000 people, next to Etobicoke West Mall, Islington, Markland Wood and three other neighbourhoods. Most households own their homes. Its main shopping streets are Eglinton Ave W and Renforth Dr. It stands out for how few residents take transit to work.
Neighbouring areas link to their pages. City of Toronto neighbourhood boundaries and Toronto Centreline.
Boundaries: Eglinton Ave W, then Highway 401 to the north, Martin Grove Rd, then Renforth Dr to the east, Rathburn Rd to the south and Etobicoke Creek to the west.
01 · What’s being built
Rank by proposals →There are seven active planning proposals in Eringate-Centennial-West Deane, fewer than most neighbourhoods (46th fewest in Toronto). Two have hearings coming up; the first is 340 Mill Rd on Nov 19, 2026. Neighbours can send comments or speak at a hearing. Of the rest, four are waiting for a decision and one is under appeal. Another one was decided recently.
Hearing coming up (2)
Under appeal (1)
Waiting for a decision (4)
Decided recently (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, 12 noise exemption permits were issued in Eringate-Centennial-West Deane: 10 for amplified sound at events, 1 for construction outside normal hours 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, 159 major crimes were reported in Eringate-Centennial-West Deane: 792 per 100,000 residents, 40% below the citywide rate (1,322) and the 140th highest in Toronto. Assaults, break-ins, robberies and thefts over $5,000 were below the citywide rate. Reports fell from 232 in 2024 to 159 in 2025, mostly car thefts (97 to 47) and assaults (88 to 79).
Eringate-Centennial-West Deane compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Car thefts | About the same234 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 42% lower110 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 49% lower393 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 59% lower25 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 62% lower30 vs 78 per 100,000 |
Major crimes reported per year, by type
Change from 2021 to 2025, by type
| Major crime | 2021 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 39 | 79 | nearly doubled |
| Car thefts | 64 | 47 | down 27% |
| Break-ins | 14 | 22 | up 57% |
| Robberies | 4 | 6 | up 50% |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 2 | 5 | more than doubled |
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 | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 25 | 136 | 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, eight collisions in Eringate-Centennial-West Deane killed or seriously injured someone, the 60th lowest rate per resident in Toronto. One involved a pedestrian. Most were on Renforth Dr and Eglinton Ave W.
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, 66 TTC stops are served by the 50 Burnhamthorpe, 32 Eglinton West, 48 Rathburn and 112 West Mall buses, among others.
Busiest bus routes
| Route | Weekday trips each way | Trips | Delays per 1,000 trips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Burnhamthorpe | about 134 | 2.1 | |
| 32 Eglinton West | about 120 | 10.1 · high | |
| 48 Rathburn | about 101 | 2.4 | |
| 112 West Mall | about 94 | 5.7 | |
| 111 East Mall | about 80 | 3.1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnhamthorpe Rd | 40,500 | — | Jun 2016 |
| Eglinton Ave W Hwy 27 / Hwy 401 / Hwy 427 Eglinton E Ramp to Martin Grove Rd | 29,500 | — | Sep 2019 |
| Matheson Blvd | 15,900 | — | Jun 2016 |
| Rathburn Rd The West Mall to Forestone Rd | 15,800 | 53 km/h | Sep 2026 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odessa Ave Eringate Dr to Lane S of Eringate and W of Odessa | 1,600 | 54 km/h | Nov 2018 |
| Rangoon Rd Wellesworth Dr to Foxcote Cres | 951 | 53 km/h | Jun 2019 |
| Saffron Cres The West Mall to Rymer Rd | 440 | 50 km/h | Apr 2019 |
City of Toronto Traffic Volumes, counts since 2016; each street shows its highest count. “Residential” means streets the City classes as local roads. Counts are taken on different streets in different years, so they aren’t ranked.
04 · Schools and child care
Eight elementary schools and one secondary school are inside the neighbourhood. Of the three with Grade 6 results, Nativity of Our Lord Catholic School and Josyf Cardinal Slipyj Catholic School beat the Toronto average in reading; Hollycrest Middle School and Josyf Cardinal Slipyj Catholic School beat the Toronto average in math (Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math). There are nine licensed child care centres with 648 spaces, eight in the $10-a-day program.
Schools in the neighbourhood
Elementary schools
Share of Grade 6 students meeting the provincial standard. Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math.
Ontario Ministry of Education (2026) and EQAO. Nearest the neighbourhood’s centre first. The red tick on each bar is the Toronto average. The nearest school may not be the assigned one; check with the board.
Licensed child care (9)
- Brightpath Eglinton $10 a day
5535 Eglinton Ave W · infants, toddlers, preschool161 spaces - Mill Valley Child Care (B. F. Toronto Centre) $10 a day
411 Mill Rd · preschool, kindergarten, school-age103 spaces - Briarcrest Child Care $10 a day
60 Wellesworth Dr · toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age90 spaces - Plasp Nativity Of Our Lord Catholic School $10 a day
35 Saffron Cres · kindergarten, school-age58 spaces - Sadochok Preschool Centre $10 a day
35 West Deane Park Dr · toddlers, preschool56 spaces
05 · Parks, trees and recreation
Rank by parks →Eringate-Centennial-West Deane has ten parks, nine of them with playgrounds: about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood. It has three public pools. Its streets have 9,567 City-owned trees, mostly Norway maple, linden and honey locust: more per resident than almost anywhere in Toronto (9th most 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 |
|---|---|
| Centennial Park - Etobicoke | 213.9 |
| West Deane Park | 54.6 |
| Mill Valley Park | 5.1 |
| Eringate Park | 3.8 |
| Elmcrest Park | 3.8 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- Centennial Park Master Plan Implementation
The City updated the Centennial Park Master Plan in 2021 to guide decision-making around improvements, programming and management of the park. The first phase of improvements is underway.In progress - Centennial Park Playground & Water Play Improvements
The City is improving the playground and water play area in Centennial Park.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
| Amenity | Eringate-Centennial-West Deane | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 10 | 8 | Briarcrest Park, Burnhamill Park, Centennial Park-Etobicoke and 7 more |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 5 | Briarcrest Park, Burnhamill Park, Centennial Park-Etobicoke and 6 more |
| Community centres | 3 | 1 | Centennial Park Arena-Etobicoke, Etobicoke Olympium, Rob Ford Stadium |
| City programs at schools | 1 | — | Hollycrest Community School |
| Splash pads | 1 | 0 | Centennial Park-Etobicoke |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 3 | 1 | Eringate Park, Etobicoke Olympium, West Deane Park |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside Eringate-Centennial-West Deane. Nearest: Glen Park, 720 m away in Islington. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Eringate-Centennial-West Deane. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 1 | 1 | Mill Valley Park (2 courts); 1 more run by clubs |
| Pickleball | 2 | 0 | Centennial Park-Etobicoke, Mill Valley Park |
| Basketball | 0 | 1 | None inside Eringate-Centennial-West Deane. Nearest: Dennis Flynn Park, just over the border in Etobicoke West Mall. |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 2 | 0 | Centennial Park-Etobicoke, Heathercrest Park |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 14 | 2 | Centennial Park-Etobicoke, Eringate Park and 4 more · 5 of 14 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, 137 building permits were issued, fewer than most neighbourhoods (58th fewest in Toronto). Since 2021, owners have been permitted to build 45 garden and laneway suites, more than most neighbourhoods (40th most in Toronto). In all, permits have added 513 homes since 2021, fewer than most neighbourhoods (61st 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 Eringate-Centennial-West Deane included a green roof, the 28th 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 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. Few households here (16%) rent, and 40% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. There are four apartment buildings in the City’s RentSafe program, averaging 94 out of 100. There are 24 homes registered as short-term rentals, more than most neighbourhoods (65th most 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, 18,450 people lived here. The median household income was $108,000, the 17th highest in Toronto (above the typical neighbourhood’s $85,000). Among workers, 14% commute by transit, well below the typical neighbourhood.
18,450 residents in 2021. Most common first languages other than English and French: Ukrainian 4.4%, Serbian 3.1%, Polish 3.1%. 2021 Census, from the City’s Neighbourhood Profiles.
09 · Shops and services
There are 44 licensed storefront businesses, mostly restaurants and bars and take-out and food shops. Most are on Eglinton Ave W and Renforth Dr. One got a new licence in the last 90 days: Global Bites Resto and Bar, a restaurant or bar at 5503 Eglinton Ave W.
Licensed storefronts by type
- Restaurants and bars24
- Take-out and food shops13
- Salons and personal services5
- Smoke and vape shops1
- Auto repair shops1
Streets with the most
- Eglinton Ave W19
- Renforth Dr11
- Eringate Dr6
- Rathburn Rd4
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 Eringate-Centennial-West Deane.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas.
10 · Heritage, flood risk and local contacts
Eringate-Centennial-West Deane has three properties on the Heritage Register, about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood. A small number of addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Heritage
- 3 properties on the Heritage Register (1 designated, 2 listed), 69th fewest in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- 0.3% of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. A few (4.9%) are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- None of 75 home tests in M9C were above Ontario’s limit. In M9B, 3 of 121 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (2.5%; Toronto 2.0%).
- Councillor
- Stephen Holyday · Ward 2 Etobicoke Centre profile
What residents report to 311
In the last 12 months, 10,637 service requests came from postal areas M9C and M9B, which cover most of Eringate-Centennial-West Deane. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 631 | |
| Injured wildlife | 417 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 360 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 352 | |
| Tree pruning | 318 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 310 |
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 | Eringate-Centennial-West Deane | Typical | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building and change | |||
| Building permits, last 12 months | 137 | 186 | 101st |
| Active planning proposals | 7 | 11 | 113th |
| Garden and laneway suites since 2021 | 45 | 26 | 40th |
| New homes since 2021 | 513 | 795 | 98th |
| Short-term rentals | 24 | 21 | 65th |
| Heritage properties | 3 | 5 | 90th |
| Apartment buildings (RentSafe) | 4 | 18 | 135th |
| Safety, 2025, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Major crime, total | 792 | 1,107 | 140th |
| Assaults | 393 | 637 | 133rd |
| Break-ins | 110 | 173 | 122nd |
| Car thefts | 234 | 193 | 53rd |
| Robberies | 30 | 70 | 136th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 25 | 46 | 128th |
| Other crimes, last 12 months, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 6 | 100th |
| Bicycle thefts | 0 | 31 | 148th |
| Thefts from vehicles | 136 | 212 | 137th |
| People, 2021 Census | |||
| Residents | 18,450 | 16,813 | 64th |
| Median household income | $108,000 | $85,000 | 17th |
| Households that rent | 16.1% | 45.5% | 152nd |
| Renters paying 30%+ on housing | 40.1% | 39.0% | 67th |
| Commute by transit | 13.6% | 25.8% | 152nd |
| Walk or cycle to work | 3.4% | 5.3% | 123rd |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.6% | 16.3% | 22nd |
| Parks, trees and streets | |||
| Serious collisions since 2021, per 10,000 residents | 4.3 | 5.1 | 99th |
| Parks per 10,000 residents | 5.4 | 5.0 | 71st |
| Playgrounds per 1,000 children | 3.4 | 2.1 | 27th |
| Street trees per 1,000 residents | 519 | 228 | 9th |
| Affordable homes coming | 0 | 19 | 93rd |
| Road and sidewalk projects | 16 | 10 | 37th |
| Park and open space, share of land | 34.1% | 7.8% | 3rd |
| Park and open space, hectares per 1,000 residents | 15.9 | 1.6 | 3rd |
| Parking tickets per 1,000 residents, 2025 | 187 | 410 | 126th |
| 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 | 39 | 59 | 90 | 88 | 79 |
| Break-ins | 14 | 18 | 31 | 31 | 22 |
| Car thefts | 64 | 92 | 123 | 97 | 47 |
| Robberies | 4 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 6 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 5 |
| Total | 123 | 185 | 260 | 232 | 159 |
| 2025 rate per 100,000 | Eringate-Centennial-West Deane | Citywide | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 393 | 768 | 133rd |
| Break-ins | 110 | 190 | 122nd |
| Car thefts | 234 | 225 | 53rd |
| Robberies | 30 | 78 | 136th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 25 | 61 | 128th |
| Total | 792 | 1,322 | 140th |
Rank: 1st is the most of 158.
| Crimes reported | 2025 rate per 100,000 residents | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major crime | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Eringate-Centennial-West Deane | Citywide | Rank (1st = most) |
| Assaults | 39 | 59 | 90 | 88 | 79 | 393 | 768 | 133rd |
| Break-ins | 14 | 18 | 31 | 31 | 22 | 110 | 190 | 122nd |
| Car thefts | 64 | 92 | 123 | 97 | 47 | 234 | 225 | 53rd |
| Robberies | 4 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 30 | 78 | 136th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 5 | 25 | 61 | 128th |
| Total | 123 | 185 | 260 | 232 | 159 | 792 | 1,322 | 140th |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates.
Permits and new homes by year
| Year | Building permits | New homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 120 | 7 |
| 2022 | 161 | 11 |
| 2023 | 175 | 19 |
| 2024 | 218 | 20 |
| 2025 | 205 | 213 |
| 2026 | 121 | 243 |
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 (8)
Hearing coming up (2)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 340 Mill Rd | Split the lot | Consent | Hearing Nov 19 | B0035/26EYK |
| 1 West Deane Valley Rd | Deck or porch | Minor variance | Hearing Dec 3 | A0317/26EYK |
Under appeal (1)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 630 The East Mall | 24-storey building · 839 homes | Rezoning | Submitted Sep 2022 | 22 207881 WET 02 OZ |
Waiting for a decision (4)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Rakely Crt | Rezoning | Rezoning | Submitted Jul 2019 | 19 186166 WET 02 OZ |
| 5395-5409 Eglinton Ave W | Consent | Consent and minor variance | Submitted Jul 2025 | B0029/25EYK |
| 5495 Eglinton Ave W | Site plan | Site plan | Submitted Aug 2025 | 25 217373 WET 02 SA |
| 900 The East Mall | Four towers, up to 21 storeys · 858 homes and shops | Site plan | Submitted Jul 2020 | 20 173796 WET 02 SA |
Decided recently (1)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62 Elmcrest Rd | Split the lot | Consent | Decided Feb 2026 | B0023/23EYK |
Source: City of Toronto Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment. One row per site. · Download CSV
Apartment buildings (4)
| Building | RentSafe score | Units | Built | Open fire violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 440 Rathburn Rd | 91 | 80 | 1952 | 0 |
| 1 Rabbit Lane | 91 | 33 | 1970 | 0 |
| 70 Dixfield Dr | 97 | 141 | 1963 | 0 |
| 340 Mill Rd | 99 | 225 | 1974 | 3 |
Source: RentSafeTO Apartment Building Evaluation; Residential Fire Inspection Results.
Schools (9)
| School | Grades | Board | Students | Gr. 6 reading | Gr. 6 math | Gr. 10 literacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollycrest Middle School | 4-8 | TDSB | 350 | 84% | 56% | — |
| Wellesworth Junior School | JK-6 | TDSB | 180 | — | — | — |
| Nativity of Our Lord Catholic School | JK-8 | TCDSB | 490 | 90% | 51% | — |
| Mother Cabrini Catholic School | JK-8 | TCDSB | 170 | 100% | — | — |
| Seneca School | JK-8 | TDSB | 75 | — | — | — |
| Briarcrest Junior School | JK-5 | TDSB | 185 | — | — | — |
| Josyf Cardinal Slipyj Catholic School | JK-8 | TCDSB | 700 | 98% | 67% | — |
| Mill Valley Junior School | JK-5 | TDSB | 185 | — | — | — |
| Michael Power/St Joseph High School | 9-12 | TCDSB | 2,035 | — | — | 87% |
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 (9)
| Centre | Address | Ages | Spaces | $10 a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightpath Eglinton | 5535 Eglinton Ave W | infants, toddlers, preschool | 161 | Yes |
| Mill Valley Child Care (B. F. Toronto Centre) | 411 Mill Rd | preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 103 | Yes |
| Briarcrest Child Care | 60 Wellesworth Dr | toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 90 | Yes |
| Plasp Nativity Of Our Lord Catholic School | 35 Saffron Cres | kindergarten, school-age | 58 | Yes |
| Sadochok Preschool Centre | 35 West Deane Park Dr | toddlers, preschool | 56 | Yes |
| Wellesworth School Age YMCA | 225 Wellesworth Dr | kindergarten, school-age | 43 | Yes |
| Plasp Mother Cabrini Catholic School | 720 Renforth Dr | kindergarten, school-age | 43 | Yes |
| Three R's Early Learning Centre | 225 Wellesworth Dr | preschool | 24 | Yes |
| Tiny Treasure Montessori | 627 Burnhamthorpe Rd | toddlers, preschool, kindergarten | 70 | No |
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres.
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Type | Trips each way, weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 50 Burnhamthorpe | Bus | 134 |
| 32 Eglinton West | Bus | 120 |
| 48 Rathburn | Bus | 101 |
| 112 West Mall | Bus | 94 |
| 111 East Mall | Bus | 80 |
| 46 Martin Grove | Bus | 72 |
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 | Eringate-Centennial-West Deane | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 10 | 8 | Briarcrest Park, Burnhamill Park, Centennial Park-Etobicoke and 7 more |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 5 | Briarcrest Park, Burnhamill Park, Centennial Park-Etobicoke and 6 more |
| Community centres | 3 | 1 | Centennial Park Arena-Etobicoke, Etobicoke Olympium, Rob Ford Stadium |
| City programs at schools | 1 | — | Hollycrest Community School |
| Splash pads | 1 | 0 | Centennial Park-Etobicoke |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 3 | 1 | Eringate Park, Etobicoke Olympium, West Deane Park |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside Eringate-Centennial-West Deane. Nearest: Glen Park, 720 m away in Islington. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Eringate-Centennial-West Deane. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 1 | 1 | Mill Valley Park (2 courts); 1 more run by clubs |
| Pickleball | 2 | 0 | Centennial Park-Etobicoke, Mill Valley Park |
| Basketball | 0 | 1 | None inside Eringate-Centennial-West Deane. Nearest: Dennis Flynn Park, just over the border in Etobicoke West Mall. |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 2 | 0 | Centennial Park-Etobicoke, Heathercrest Park |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 14 | 2 | Centennial Park-Etobicoke, Eringate Park and 4 more · 5 of 14 open today |
Source: City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Tennis Courts and Washroom Facilities. Typical neighbourhood: the median across Toronto.
Street work (16)
| Work | Where | When |
|---|---|---|
| Road resurfacing | Agatha Rd, Ravencrest Dr to Martin Grove Rd | 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Hillavon Dr, Ravencrest Dr to Martin Grove Rd | Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 |
| Road rebuild | Rathburn Rd, Mill Rd to Dead End | Q2 2027 to Q4 2028 |
| Road resurfacing | Margrath Pl, Inverdon Rd to Eringate Dr | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Eda Crt, near Renforth Dr | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Odessa Ave, Dixfield Dr to Eringate Dr | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | The Outlook St, The Outlook St to Beaver Bend Cres | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Sedgebrook Cres, Beaver Bend Cres to Rabbit Lane | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Inverdon Rd, near Odessa Ave | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Helensfield Cres, near Elmbrook Cres | Q1 2023 to Q2 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Massingham Rd, Sabine Rd to Dewitt Rd | Q2 2024 to Q3 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Rakely Crt, near Eglinton Ave W | Q2 2024 to Q3 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Centennial Park Rd, near Centennial Park Gate | Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Newcross Dr, Robinglade Dr to West Deane Park Dr | Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Centennial Park Rd, near Centennial Park Gate | Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Centennial Park Rd, Rathburn Rd to Centennial Park Gate | Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 (carried over) |
Source: City of Toronto Road Reconstruction, Road Resurfacing and Sidewalk Construction programs. Dates are the City’s plan and can move.
New storefront businesses, last 90 days (1)
| Business | Type | Address | Licence issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global Bites Resto and Bar | Restaurant or bar | 5503 Eglinton Ave W | Oct 1, 2026 |
Source: City of Toronto Business Licences and Permits, storefront types. Operating names only.
Garden and laneway suites (45)
| Address | Type | Permit |
|---|---|---|
| 27 Hartland Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2026 |
| 7 Odessa Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2026 |
| 7 Odessa Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2026 |
| 7 Odessa Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | May 2026 |
| 29 Melbert Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jan 2026 |
| 3 Oxenden Cres | Garden suite | Jan 2026 |
| 29 Melbert Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Dec 2025 |
| 125 Elmcrest Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Nov 2025 |
| 3 Sagamore Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2025 |
| 7 Margrath Pl | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2025 |
| 27 Rangoon Rd | Garden suite | Apr 2025 |
| 571 Renforth Dr | Garden suite | Apr 2025 |
| 8 Dixfield Dr | Garden suite | Nov 2024 |
| 12 Massingham Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2024 |
| 19 Rangoon Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2024 |
| 19 Rangoon Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2024 |
| 105 Decarie Crcl | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | May 2024 |
| 105 Decarie Crcl | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Apr 2024 |
| 10 Massingham Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Apr 2024 |
| 105 Decarie Crcl | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Feb 2024 |
| 41 Hollister Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Feb 2024 |
| 105 Decarie Crcl | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Feb 2024 |
| 41 Hollister Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jan 2024 |
| 19 Elmbrook Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2023 |
| 7 Richland Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2023 |
| 40 Summerfield Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2023 |
| 2 Odessa Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2023 |
| 2 Hagersville Crt | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | May 2023 |
| 20 Littlewood Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Mar 2023 |
| 16 Eringate Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Dec 2022 |
| 4 Puckeridge Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2022 |
| 1 Rhinestone Dr | Garden suite | Jun 2022 |
| 20 Risdon Crt | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | May 2022 |
| 115 Decarie Crcl | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2021 |
| 22 Decarie Crcl | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Mar 2021 |
| 176 Wellesworth Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jan 2021 |
| 11 Brancaster Crt | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jan 2021 |
| 7 Lafferty St | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Dec 2020 |
| 39 Risdon Crt | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Nov 2019 |
| 16 Embers Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2019 |
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 | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 25 | 136 | 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 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnhamthorpe Rd | 40,500 | — | Jun 2016 |
| Eglinton Ave W Hwy 27 / Hwy 401 / Hwy 427 Eglinton E Ramp to Martin Grove Rd | 29,500 | — | Sep 2019 |
| Matheson Blvd | 15,900 | — | Jun 2016 |
| Rathburn Rd The West Mall to Forestone Rd | 15,800 | 53 km/h | Sep 2026 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odessa Ave Eringate Dr to Lane S of Eringate and W of Odessa | 1,600 | 54 km/h | Nov 2018 |
| Rangoon Rd Wellesworth Dr to Foxcote Cres | 951 | 53 km/h | Jun 2019 |
| Saffron Cres The West Mall to Rymer Rd | 440 | 50 km/h | Apr 2019 |
City of Toronto Traffic Volumes, counts since 2016; each street shows its highest count. “Residential” means streets the City classes as local roads. Counts are taken on different streets in different years, so they aren’t ranked.
Park space and park projects
How much of the neighbourhood is park
| Largest parks and open spaces | Hectares |
|---|---|
| Centennial Park - Etobicoke | 213.9 |
| West Deane Park | 54.6 |
| Mill Valley Park | 5.1 |
| Eringate Park | 3.8 |
| Elmcrest Park | 3.8 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- Centennial Park Master Plan Implementation
The City updated the Centennial Park Master Plan in 2021 to guide decision-making around improvements, programming and management of the park. The first phase of improvements is underway.In progress - Centennial Park Playground & Water Play Improvements
The City is improving the playground and water play area in Centennial Park.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
Green roofs and solar
Green roofs and solar
Since 2010, 1 building permit in Eringate-Centennial-West Deane included a green roof, the 28th 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, 12 noise exemption permits were issued in Eringate-Centennial-West Deane: 10 for amplified sound at events, 1 for construction outside normal hours 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 Eringate-Centennial-West Deane.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas.
Heritage, flood risk and local contacts
- Heritage
- 3 properties on the Heritage Register (1 designated, 2 listed), 69th fewest in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- 0.3% of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. A few (4.9%) are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- None of 75 home tests in M9C were above Ontario’s limit. In M9B, 3 of 121 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (2.5%; Toronto 2.0%).
- Councillor
- Stephen Holyday · Ward 2 Etobicoke 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, 10,637 service requests came from postal areas M9C and M9B, which cover most of Eringate-Centennial-West Deane. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 631 | |
| Injured wildlife | 417 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 360 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 352 | |
| Tree pruning | 318 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 310 |
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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