Etobicoke City Centre
Etobicoke City Centre is a neighbourhood in Etobicoke of about 24,000 people, next to Alderwood, Etobicoke West Mall, Islington and three other neighbourhoods. About half of households rent. Islington and Kipling stations (Line 2) are in or next to it. Its main shopping street is The Queensway.
Neighbouring areas link to their pages. City of Toronto neighbourhood boundaries and Toronto Centreline.
Boundaries: Dundas St W to the north, Islington Ave to the east, Qew, then the Gardiner Expressway to the south and Highway 427, then Etobicoke Creek to the west.
01 · What’s being built
Rank by proposals →There are 32 active planning proposals in Etobicoke City Centre, more than almost anywhere in Toronto (9th most in Toronto). Of these, 25 are waiting for a decision and seven are under appeal. Another six were decided recently.
Under appeal (7)
Waiting for a decision (25)
Decided recently (6)
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 Kipling and Islington 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, 21 noise exemption permits were issued in Etobicoke City Centre: 9 for amplified sound at events, 7 for construction outside normal hours, 3 for continuous concrete pours and 2 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, 632 major crimes were reported in Etobicoke City Centre: 2,045 per 100,000 residents, 55% above the citywide rate (1,322) and the 13th highest in Toronto. Car thefts, robberies and thefts over $5,000 were above the citywide rate. Reports were similar to the year before (693 in 2024).
Etobicoke City Centre compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Thefts over $5,000 | 230% higher201 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 168% higher602 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 141% higher188 vs 78 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 11% higher210 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | About the same844 vs 768 per 100,000 |
Major crimes reported per year, by type
Change from 2021 to 2025, by type
| Major crime | 2021 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 156 | 261 | up 67% |
| Car thefts | 120 | 186 | up 55% |
| Break-ins | 76 | 65 | down 14% |
| Robberies | 11 | 58 | more than five times as many |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 32 | 62 | nearly doubled |
Other crimes, last 12 months
| Crime | Reported | Per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 3 | 13 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 7 | 30 | About typical |
| Thefts from vehicles | 82 | 348 | 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, 32 collisions in Etobicoke City Centre killed or seriously injured someone, the 7th highest rate per resident in Toronto. Nine involved pedestrians. Most were on The Queensway and North Queen St.
Toronto Police Service: collisions in which someone was killed or seriously injured, by year. *2026 so far. Rank by serious collisions
03 · Getting around
Islington and Kipling stations are in or near the neighbourhood (Line 2). GO: Kipling. Inside the neighbourhood, 142 TTC stops are served by the 123 Sherway, 44 Kipling South, 110 Islington South and 112 West Mall buses, among others.
Stations in or near the neighbourhood
- Islington StationLine 2
- Kipling StationLine 2
- Kipling GOGO Transit
Busiest bus routes
| Route | Weekday trips each way | Trips | Delays per 1,000 trips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 123 Sherway | about 311 | 3.4 | |
| 44 Kipling South | about 301 | 3.0 | |
| 110 Islington South | about 251 | 3.4 | |
| 112 West Mall | about 185 | 5.7 | |
| 111 East Mall | about 160 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Queensway | 25,700 | 78 km/h | Jun 2023 |
| Dundas St W Dundas E / Hwy 427 Collectors S Ramp to West Mall Cres | 22,800 | — | Sep 2019 |
| Bloor St W Green Lanes to Resurrection Rd | 18,000 | 59 km/h | May 2026 |
| North Queen St Medulla Ave to The East Mall | 15,400 | 67 km/h | Jun 2023 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanmills Rd Islington Ave to Ramsbury Rd | 542 | 54 km/h | Sep 2017 |
| Six Point Rd Shawbridge Ave to Furrow Lane | 1,600 | 52 km/h | Jun 2023 |
| Silverhill Dr Billingham Rd to Yarn Rd | 465 | 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
Three elementary schools and one secondary school are inside the neighbourhood. Of the three with Grade 6 results, St Elizabeth Catholic School and Holy Angels Catholic School beat the Toronto average in reading; St Elizabeth Catholic School and Holy Angels Catholic School beat the Toronto average in math (Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math). There are 11 licensed child care centres with 912 spaces, six 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 (11)
- Plasp Holy Angels Catholic School $10 a day
65 Jutland Rd · infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age138 spaces - Plasp Islington Junior Middle School $10 a day
44 Cordova Ave · kindergarten, school-age116 spaces - Kids Club Daycare & Learning Centre $10 a day
104 Advance Rd · infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age109 spaces - Islington Village Childcare Centre $10 a day
112 Jutland Rd · infants, toddlers, preschool90 spaces - Teddy Bear Educare Advance $10 a day
86 Advance Rd · toddlers, preschool63 spaces
05 · Parks, trees and recreation
Rank by parks →Etobicoke City Centre has nine parks, six of them with playgrounds: fewer for its population than most neighbourhoods (50th fewest per resident in Toronto). Its streets have 4,475 City-owned trees, mostly Norway maple, honey locust and kentucky coffeetree: fewer per resident than most neighbourhoods (55th fewest per resident in Toronto). The City has ten road or sidewalk projects planned or under way here.
How much of the neighbourhood is park
| Largest parks and open spaces | Hectares |
|---|---|
| City Wide Open Space | 6.1 |
| Trca Lands ( 86) | 5.9 |
| Silverhill Park | 2.4 |
| Trca Lands ( 66) | 2.1 |
| Trca Lands ( 82) | 1.7 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- New Park at 1001-1037 The Queensway
A new park is coming to 1001-1037 The Queensway. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress - New Parks Near Dundas Street West & Thomas Riley Road
Two new parks are coming to the Etobicoke City Centre neighbourhood as a result of a mixed-use development project.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
| Amenity | Etobicoke City Centre | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 9 | 8 | Chauncey-Islington Parkette, Fieldway Parkette, Kenway Park and 6 more |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 5 | Kenway Park, Michael Power Park, Queensland Park and 3 more |
| Community centres | 0 | 1 | None inside Etobicoke City Centre. |
| City programs at schools | 1 | — | Islington Community School |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside Etobicoke City Centre. Nearest: Tom Riley Park, just over the border in Kingsway South. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 0 | 1 | None inside Etobicoke City Centre. Nearest: Norseman Community School and Pool, just over the border in Stonegate-Queensway. |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside Etobicoke City Centre. Nearest: Glen Park, 1.6 km away in Islington. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Etobicoke City Centre. Nearest: Marie Curtis Park, 2.5 km away in Long Branch. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 0 | 1 | None inside Etobicoke City Centre. Nearest: Cloverdale Park, just over the border in Islington. |
| Pickleball | 0 | 0 | None inside Etobicoke City Centre. Nearest: Cloverdale Park, just over the border in Islington. |
| Basketball | 0 | 1 | None inside Etobicoke City Centre. Nearest: Ourland Park, 660 m away in Mimico-Queensway. |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 0 | 0 | None inside Etobicoke City Centre. Nearest: Cloverdale Park, just over the border in Islington. |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 0 | 2 | None inside Etobicoke City Centre. |
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, 385 building permits were issued, more than most neighbourhoods (17th most in Toronto). Since 2021, owners have been permitted to build 14 garden and laneway suites, fewer than most neighbourhoods (46th fewest in Toronto). In all, permits have added 8,060 homes since 2021, more than almost anywhere in Toronto (5th 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, 48 building permits in Etobicoke City Centre included a green roof, the 2nd most 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. Just over half of households here (50%) rent, and 39% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. There are 11 apartment buildings in the City’s RentSafe program, averaging 96 out of 100. There are 19 homes registered as short-term rentals, about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood. There are no licensed rooming houses and no shelters or respite sites. 1,957 affordable homes are approved, proposed or being built here, more than almost anywhere in Toronto (2nd most in Toronto); the largest project is 3326 Bloor St W, with 380 affordable homes.
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, 23,600 people lived here. The median household income was $83,000, the 85th highest in Toronto (about the same as the typical neighbourhood’s $85,000). Among workers, 31% commute by transit, above the typical neighbourhood.
23,600 residents in 2021. Most common first languages other than English and French: Korean 4%, Spanish 3.8%, Portuguese 3.6%. 2021 Census, from the City’s Neighbourhood Profiles.
09 · Shops and services
There are 453 licensed storefront businesses, mostly auto repair shops and restaurants and bars. The biggest cluster is on The Queensway. In the last 90 days, 16 businesses got new licences; the newest is Qwelli the Art of Gelato, a restaurant or bar at 25 The West Mall.
Licensed storefronts by type
- Auto repair shops137
- Restaurants and bars115
- Take-out and food shops108
- Salons and personal services70
- Smoke and vape shops6
Streets with the most
- The Queensway91
- North Queen St70
- The West Mall58
- Kipling Ave34
New licences, last 90 days
City business licences, storefront types only. We show operating names, never personal names.
Business improvement areas
Shop The Queensway and Village of Islington are Business Improvement Areas in Etobicoke City Centre. A BIA is run by local businesses, who pay a levy for street events, cleaning, decorations and promotion.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas.
10 · Heritage, flood risk and local contacts
Etobicoke City Centre has no properties on the Heritage Register. No part of it is in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Heritage
- No properties on the Heritage Register.
- Flood and shoreline
- None of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. A few (0.1%) are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- None of 115 home tests in M8Z were above Ontario’s limit. In M9B, 3 of 121 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (2.5%; Toronto 2.0%).
- Councillor
- Amber Morley · Ward 3 Etobicoke-Lakeshore profile
What residents report to 311
In the last 12 months, 4,222 service requests came from postal area M8Z, which covers most of Etobicoke City Centre. The most common:
| Potholes and road damage | 208 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 172 | |
| Tree pruning | 154 | |
| Injured wildlife | 154 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 132 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 131 |
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 | Etobicoke City Centre | Typical | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building and change | |||
| Building permits, last 12 months | 385 | 186 | 17th |
| Active planning proposals | 32 | 11 | 9th |
| Garden and laneway suites since 2021 | 14 | 26 | 113th |
| New homes since 2021 | 8,060 | 795 | 5th |
| Short-term rentals | 19 | 21 | 87th |
| Heritage properties | 0 | 5 | 143rd |
| Apartment buildings (RentSafe) | 11 | 18 | 106th |
| Safety, 2025, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Major crime, total | 2,045 | 1,107 | 13th |
| Assaults | 844 | 637 | 42nd |
| Break-ins | 210 | 173 | 52nd |
| Car thefts | 602 | 193 | 5th |
| Robberies | 188 | 70 | 6th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 201 | 46 | 5th |
| Other crimes, last 12 months, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 13 | 6 | 40th |
| Bicycle thefts | 30 | 31 | 81st |
| Thefts from vehicles | 348 | 212 | 28th |
| People, 2021 Census | |||
| Residents | 23,600 | 16,813 | 27th |
| Median household income | $83,000 | $85,000 | 85th |
| Households that rent | 50.0% | 45.5% | 59th |
| Renters paying 30%+ on housing | 38.8% | 39.0% | 82nd |
| Commute by transit | 30.7% | 25.8% | 33rd |
| Walk or cycle to work | 4.5% | 5.3% | 89th |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.8% | 16.3% | 134th |
| Parks, trees and streets | |||
| Serious collisions since 2021, per 10,000 residents | 13.6 | 5.1 | 7th |
| Parks per 10,000 residents | 3.8 | 5.0 | 109th |
| Playgrounds per 1,000 children | 2.2 | 2.1 | 66th |
| Street trees per 1,000 residents | 190 | 228 | 104th |
| Affordable homes coming | 1,957 | 19 | 2nd |
| Road and sidewalk projects | 10 | 10 | 74th |
| Park and open space, share of land | 2.3% | 7.8% | 145th |
| Park and open space, hectares per 1,000 residents | 1.0 | 1.6 | 102nd |
| Parking tickets per 1,000 residents, 2025 | 892 | 410 | 41st |
| Green roof permits since 2010 | 48 | 4 | 2nd |
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 | 156 | 206 | 308 | 240 | 261 |
| Break-ins | 76 | 86 | 69 | 93 | 65 |
| Car thefts | 120 | 188 | 296 | 270 | 186 |
| Robberies | 11 | 43 | 36 | 32 | 58 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 32 | 44 | 59 | 58 | 62 |
| Total | 395 | 567 | 768 | 693 | 632 |
| 2025 rate per 100,000 | Etobicoke City Centre | Citywide | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 844 | 768 | 42nd |
| Break-ins | 210 | 190 | 52nd |
| Car thefts | 602 | 225 | 5th |
| Robberies | 188 | 78 | 6th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 201 | 61 | 5th |
| Total | 2,045 | 1,322 | 13th |
Rank: 1st is the most of 158.
| Crimes reported | 2025 rate per 100,000 residents | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major crime | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Etobicoke City Centre | Citywide | Rank (1st = most) |
| Assaults | 156 | 206 | 308 | 240 | 261 | 844 | 768 | 42nd |
| Break-ins | 76 | 86 | 69 | 93 | 65 | 210 | 190 | 52nd |
| Car thefts | 120 | 188 | 296 | 270 | 186 | 602 | 225 | 5th |
| Robberies | 11 | 43 | 36 | 32 | 58 | 188 | 78 | 6th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 32 | 44 | 59 | 58 | 62 | 201 | 61 | 5th |
| Total | 395 | 567 | 768 | 693 | 632 | 2,045 | 1,322 | 13th |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates.
Permits and new homes by year
| Year | Building permits | New homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 285 | 635 |
| 2022 | 260 | 10 |
| 2023 | 242 | 1,225 |
| 2024 | 386 | 1,895 |
| 2025 | 304 | 799 |
| 2026 | 332 | 3,496 |
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 (38)
Under appeal (7)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 The West Mall | Rezoning | Rezoning | Submitted Mar 2014 | 14 129857 WET 05 OZ |
| 1166 Islington Ave | New house | Minor variance | Submitted Nov 2018 | A0812/18EYK |
| 1543 The Queensway | Three towers, up to 45 storeys · 1,819 homes | Rezoning | Submitted Dec 2024 | 24 252593 WET 03 OZ |
| 21 Jutland Rd | Addition | Minor variance | Submitted Apr 2020 | A0164/20EYK |
| 25 Mabelle Ave | 49-storey building · 580 homes and shops | Site plan | Submitted Sep 2022 | 22 206826 WET 03 SA |
| 36 Clissold Rd | Split the lot | Consent | Submitted Mar 2018 | B0031/18EYK |
| 4875 Dundas St W | 45-storey building | Rezoning | Submitted May 2024 | 24 143269 WET 03 OZ |
Waiting for a decision (25)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1001 The Queensway | Consent | Consent | Submitted Sep 2020 | B0040/20EYK |
| 1040 Islington Ave | 10-storey building · 175 homes | Rezoning | Submitted Apr 2022 | 22 139831 WET 03 OZ |
| 1045 The Queensway | 12-storey building · 321 homes and shops | Site plan and rezoning | Submitted Apr 2022 | 22 139038 WET 03 SA |
| 12 Chauncey Ave | Minor variance | Minor variance and consent | Submitted Sep 2026 | A0299/26EYK |
| 12 Cordova Ave | 27-storey building · 325 homes | Condominium | Submitted Oct 2021 | 21 229241 WET 03 CD |
| 1230 The Queensway | 13-storey building with shops | Site plan | Submitted May 2026 | 26 156627 WET 03 SA |
| 1243 Islington Ave | 61-storey building | Site plan and rezoning | Submitted Sep 2026 | 26 237007 WET 03 SA |
| 1276 Islington Ave | 35-storey building · 375 homes | Site plan | Submitted Jan 2026 | 26 102769 WET 03 SA |
| 1306 The Queensway | Consent | Consent | Submitted Sep 2025 | B0035/25EYK |
| 1325 The Queensway | 46-storey building | Site plan | Submitted Sep 2021 | 21 210066 WET 03 SA |
Decided recently (6)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Clissold Rd | Garden suite | Minor variance | Decided Oct 2026 | A0294/26EYK |
| 4 Beamish Dr | 44-storey building · 530 homes and shops | Site plan | Submitted Aug 2025 | 25 212846 WET 03 SA |
| 5251 Dundas St W | 552 homes | Condominium | Submitted Aug 2025 | 25 206801 WET 03 CD |
| 5359 Dundas St W | 50-storey building · 571 homes | Site plan | Submitted Apr 2023 | 23 140475 WET 03 SA |
| 891 Kipling Ave | Split the lot | Consent | Decided Oct 2026 | B0021/26EYK |
| 970 Kipling Ave | 43-storey building with shops | Site plan | Submitted Jun 2026 | 26 175993 WET 03 SA |
Source: City of Toronto Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment. One row per site. · Download CSV
Apartment buildings (11)
| Building | RentSafe score | Units | Built | Open fire violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49 Mabelle Ave | 92 | 128 | 1979 | 0 |
| 5005 Dundas St W | 92 | 255 | 1962 | 0 |
| 57 Mabelle Ave | 93 | 255 | 1962 | 0 |
| 50 Cordova Ave | 94 | 285 | 1973 | 0 |
| 52 Mabelle Ave | 96 | 310 | 1974 | 0 |
| 41 Mabelle Ave | 97 | 350 | 1979 | 0 |
| 25 Mabelle Ave | 98 | 416 | 1974 | 8 |
| 24 Mabelle Ave | 99 | 540 | 1973 | 0 |
| 7 Summerland Ter | 99 | 218 | 2011 | 10 |
| 3 Summerland Ter | 100 | 283 | 2012 | 6 |
| 20 Samuel Wood Way | 100 | 233 | 2023 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Elizabeth Catholic School | JK-8 | TCDSB | 215 | 90% | 69% | — |
| Holy Angels Catholic School | JK-8 | TCDSB | 585 | 94% | 62% | — |
| Islington Junior Middle School | JK-8 | TDSB | 725 | 84% | 41% | — |
| Etobicoke Secondary Alternative School | 9-12 | TDSB | — | — | — | — |
Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026) and EQAO: share of students meeting the provincial standard. Toronto: 87% Grade 6 reading, 54% math, 84% Grade 10 literacy.
Child care centres (11)
| Centre | Address | Ages | Spaces | $10 a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plasp Holy Angels Catholic School | 65 Jutland Rd | infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 138 | Yes |
| Plasp Islington Junior Middle School | 44 Cordova Ave | kindergarten, school-age | 116 | Yes |
| Kids Club Daycare & Learning Centre | 104 Advance Rd | infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 109 | Yes |
| Islington Village Childcare Centre | 112 Jutland Rd | infants, toddlers, preschool | 90 | Yes |
| Teddy Bear Educare Advance | 86 Advance Rd | toddlers, preschool | 63 | Yes |
| Hydro Bright Lights Childcare Centre | 800 Kipling Ave | infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten | 51 | Yes |
| Willowbrae Academy Etobicoke | 4975 Dundas St W | infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten | 110 | No |
| Sunshine Kids | 1 Westside Dr | preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 74 | No |
| Learning Garden Childcare | 69 Six Point Rd | toddlers, preschool | 60 | No |
| Caterpillar & Co | 55 Chauncey Ave | infants, toddlers, preschool | 59 | No |
| Beamish Academy | 3819 Bloor St W | toddlers, preschool | 42 | No |
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres.
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Type | Trips each way, weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 123 Sherway | Bus | 311 |
| 44 Kipling South | Bus | 301 |
| 110 Islington South | Bus | 251 |
| 112 West Mall | Bus | 185 |
| 111 East Mall | Bus | 160 |
| 80 Queensway | Bus | 136 |
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 | Etobicoke City Centre | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 9 | 8 | Chauncey-Islington Parkette, Fieldway Parkette, Kenway Park and 6 more |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 5 | Kenway Park, Michael Power Park, Queensland Park and 3 more |
| Community centres | 0 | 1 | None inside Etobicoke City Centre. |
| City programs at schools | 1 | — | Islington Community School |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside Etobicoke City Centre. Nearest: Tom Riley Park, just over the border in Kingsway South. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 0 | 1 | None inside Etobicoke City Centre. Nearest: Norseman Community School and Pool, just over the border in Stonegate-Queensway. |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside Etobicoke City Centre. Nearest: Glen Park, 1.6 km away in Islington. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Etobicoke City Centre. Nearest: Marie Curtis Park, 2.5 km away in Long Branch. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 0 | 1 | None inside Etobicoke City Centre. Nearest: Cloverdale Park, just over the border in Islington. |
| Pickleball | 0 | 0 | None inside Etobicoke City Centre. Nearest: Cloverdale Park, just over the border in Islington. |
| Basketball | 0 | 1 | None inside Etobicoke City Centre. Nearest: Ourland Park, 660 m away in Mimico-Queensway. |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 0 | 0 | None inside Etobicoke City Centre. Nearest: Cloverdale Park, just over the border in Islington. |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 0 | 2 | None inside Etobicoke City Centre. |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3326 Bloor St W | Rezoning approved | 380 |
| 3741 Bloor St W | Early planning | 260 |
| 5207 Dundas St W | Under construction | 218 |
| 3725 Bloor St W | Rezoning approved | 210 |
| 1025 The Queensway | Rezoning approved | 204 |
| 1750 The Queensway | Application under review | 200 |
| 970 Kipling Ave | Rezoning approved | 198 |
| 5359 Dundas St W | Application under review | 178 |
| 3326 Bloor St W | Rezoning approved | 91 |
| 1306 The Queensway | Rezoning approved | 12 |
| 5507 Dundas St W | Rezoning approved | 6 |
Source: City of Toronto Affordable Housing Pipeline (projects not yet occupied) and Rental Housing Demolition applications approved since 2023.
Street work (10)
| Work | Where | When |
|---|---|---|
| Road resurfacing | Eastside Dr, near North Queen St | Q1 to Q3 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Titan Rd, Islington Ave to Goodrich Rd | Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 |
| Road rebuild | Westside Dr, near The West Mall | Q3 2027 to Q4 2028 |
| Road resurfacing | Cabot Crt, near Dundas St W | Q3 2027 to Q4 2028 |
| Sidewalk work | Westside Dr, near The West Mall | Q3 2027 to Q4 2028 |
| Road resurfacing | Boncer Rd, near Manstor Rd | Q3 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Renown Rd, Dundas St to Tyre Ave | Q2 2024 to Q3 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Cordova Ave, Islington Ave to Overpass | Q2 2024 to Q3 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Velma Dr, Kingscross Sq to Islington Ave | Q2 2024 to Q3 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Van Dusen Blvd, Gardenvale Rd to Islington Ave | Q4 2026 to Q2 2027 (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 (16)
| Business | Type | Address | Licence issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qwelli the Art of Gelato | Restaurant or bar | 25 The West Mall | Nov 3, 2026 |
| D Spot Dessert Cafe | Restaurant or bar | 1060-1064 The Queensway | Oct 30, 2026 |
| Hair Design By Sue-Anne | Salon or personal services | 170 North Queen St | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Alyst By Angie | Salon or personal services | 170 North Queen St | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Lang Motorcar | Auto repair or garage | 73 Chauncey Ave | Oct 13, 2026 |
| Kyma Sherway | Take-out or food shop | 25 The West Mall | Oct 10, 2026 |
| Blooming Batter | Restaurant or bar | 5415 Dundas St W | Oct 6, 2026 |
| Java Joe's | Restaurant or bar | 185 The West Mall | Sep 29, 2026 |
| Portuguese Bake Shop and Chicken House | Restaurant or bar | 835 Kipling Ave | Sep 11, 2026 |
| Rorschach Brewing | Restaurant or bar | 815 Kipling Ave | Sep 3, 2026 |
| Midas Auto Service and Tires | Auto repair or garage | 371 Olivewood Rd | Sep 2, 2026 |
| Playa Bowls Queensway | Restaurant or bar | 197 North Queen St | Aug 29, 2026 |
| Edo Japan #562 | Take-out or food shop | 25 The West Mall | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Lasgidi Kitchen - A Taste of Lagos | Take-out or food shop | 20 Lockport Ave | Aug 27, 2026 |
| La Paige Nails | Salon or personal services | 25 The West Mall | Aug 19, 2026 |
| KFC | Take-out or food shop | 25 The West Mall | Aug 18, 2026 |
Source: City of Toronto Business Licences and Permits, storefront types. Operating names only.
Garden and laneway suites (14)
| Address | Type | Permit |
|---|---|---|
| 19 Nordin Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2026 |
| 20 Woolgar Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2026 |
| 211 Bering Ave | Garden suite | Sep 2026 |
| 211 Bering Ave | Garden suite | Sep 2026 |
| 211 Bering Ave | Garden suite | Sep 2026 |
| 45 Stanmills Rd | Laneway or garden suite | Jun 2026 |
| 14 Culnan Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Apr 2026 |
| 166 Van Dusen Blvd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jan 2026 |
| 697 Kipling Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2024 |
| 53 Warnica Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Mar 2022 |
| 43 Nordin Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2021 |
| 88 Silverhill Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2021 |
| 8 Carysfort Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Feb 2021 |
| 17 Carysfort Rd | Laneway or garden suite | Sep 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 | 3 | 13 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 7 | 30 | About typical |
| Thefts from vehicles | 82 | 348 | 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 | 6 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islington Station | TTC subway | 2 | Inside |
| Kipling Station | TTC subway | 2 | Inside |
| Kipling GO | GO train | MI | Inside |
Parking tickets and EV charging
Busiest streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Queensway | 25,700 | 78 km/h | Jun 2023 |
| Dundas St W Dundas E / Hwy 427 Collectors S Ramp to West Mall Cres | 22,800 | — | Sep 2019 |
| Bloor St W Green Lanes to Resurrection Rd | 18,000 | 59 km/h | May 2026 |
| North Queen St Medulla Ave to The East Mall | 15,400 | 67 km/h | Jun 2023 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanmills Rd Islington Ave to Ramsbury Rd | 542 | 54 km/h | Sep 2017 |
| Six Point Rd Shawbridge Ave to Furrow Lane | 1,600 | 52 km/h | Jun 2023 |
| Silverhill Dr Billingham Rd to Yarn Rd | 465 | 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 |
|---|---|
| City Wide Open Space | 6.1 |
| Trca Lands ( 86) | 5.9 |
| Silverhill Park | 2.4 |
| Trca Lands ( 66) | 2.1 |
| Trca Lands ( 82) | 1.7 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- New Park at 1001-1037 The Queensway
A new park is coming to 1001-1037 The Queensway. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress - New Parks Near Dundas Street West & Thomas Riley Road
Two new parks are coming to the Etobicoke City Centre neighbourhood as a result of a mixed-use development project.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
Green roofs and solar
Green roofs and solar
Since 2010, 48 building permits in Etobicoke City Centre included a green roof, the 2nd most 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, 21 noise exemption permits were issued in Etobicoke City Centre: 9 for amplified sound at events, 7 for construction outside normal hours, 3 for continuous concrete pours and 2 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
Shop The Queensway and Village of Islington are Business Improvement Areas in Etobicoke City Centre. A BIA is run by local businesses, who pay a levy for street events, cleaning, decorations and promotion.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas.
Heritage, flood risk and local contacts
- Heritage
- No properties on the Heritage Register.
- Flood and shoreline
- None of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. A few (0.1%) are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- None of 115 home tests in M8Z were above Ontario’s limit. In M9B, 3 of 121 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (2.5%; Toronto 2.0%).
- Councillor
- Amber Morley · Ward 3 Etobicoke-Lakeshore 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, 4,222 service requests came from postal area M8Z, which covers most of Etobicoke City Centre. The most common:
| Potholes and road damage | 208 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 172 | |
| Tree pruning | 154 | |
| Injured wildlife | 154 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 132 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 131 |
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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