Glenfield-Jane Heights
Glenfield-Jane Heights is a large northwest neighbourhood of about 30,000 people, next to Black Creek, Downsview, Humber Summit and three other neighbourhoods. About half of households rent. Its main shopping streets are Jane St and Oakdale Rd. It stands out for its large population.
Neighbouring areas link to their pages. City of Toronto neighbourhood boundaries and Toronto Centreline.
Boundaries: Finch Ave W to the north, Black Creek to the east, Sheppard Ave W to the south and Highway 400, then Jane St to the west.
01 · What’s being built
Rank by proposals →There are two active planning proposals in Glenfield-Jane Heights, fewer than almost anywhere in Toronto (7th fewest in Toronto). Both are waiting for a decision. Another five were decided recently.
Waiting for a decision (2)
Decided recently (5)
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 Driftwood, Jane and Finch and Norfinch Oakdale 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, 1 noise exemption permit was issued in Glenfield-Jane Heights: 1 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, 519 major crimes were reported in Glenfield-Jane Heights: 1,630 per 100,000 residents, 23% above the citywide rate (1,322) and the 30th highest in Toronto. The picture is mixed. Robberies were 145 per 100,000, 86% above the citywide rate (78) and the 14th highest in Toronto, while break-ins were below the citywide rate. Reports were similar to the year before (548 in 2024).
Glenfield-Jane Heights compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Robberies | 86% higher145 vs 78 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 41% higher1,084 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | About the same63 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | About the same226 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 41% lower113 vs 190 per 100,000 |
Major crimes reported per year, by type
Change from 2021 to 2025, by type
| Major crime | 2021 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 309 | 345 | up 12% |
| Car thefts | 106 | 72 | down 32% |
| Break-ins | 41 | 36 | down 12% |
| Robberies | 26 | 46 | nearly doubled |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 7 | 20 | more than doubled |
Other crimes, last 12 months
| Crime | Reported | Per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 10 | 33 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 5 | 17 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 34 | 113 | 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, 21 collisions in Glenfield-Jane Heights killed or seriously injured someone, the 46th highest rate per resident in Toronto. 12 involved pedestrians. Most were on Jane St and Finch 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, 78 TTC stops are served by the 6 Line 6 Finch West streetcar and the 84 Sheppard West, 35 Jane and 99 Arrow Rd buses, among others.
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Weekday trips each way | Trips | Delays per 1,000 trips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84 Sheppard West | about 178 | 4.2 | |
| 6 Line 6 Finch West Streetcar | about 166 | — | |
| 35 Jane | about 157 | 7.9 · high | |
| 99 Arrow Rd | about 110 | 1.4 | |
| 108 Driftwood | about 108 | 3.8 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheppard Ave W Buckland Rd to Yatescastle Dr | 25,800 | 61 km/h | Oct 2023 |
| Jane St Stanley Rd to San Marinoway | 24,200 | 68 km/h | Nov 2018 |
| Oakdale Rd Eddystone Ave to Finch Ave W | 11,000 | 52 km/h | Apr 2024 |
| Driftwood Ave Futura Dr to Yorkwoods Gt | 6,700 | 43 km/h | Aug 2023 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolores Rd Cobb Ave to Courage Ave | 3,400 | 53 km/h | Dec 2021 |
| Lomar Dr Sheppard Ave W to Honeywood Rd | 2,000 | 50 km/h | May 2023 |
| Topcliff Ave Demaris Ave to Yellowstone St | 1,100 | 49 km/h | Sep 2020 |
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
Ten elementary schools and two secondary schools are inside the neighbourhood. Of the five with Grade 6 results, St. Margherita of Cittá di Castello Catholic School beat the Toronto average in reading; none did in math (Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math). There are nine licensed child care centres with 846 spaces, all in the $10-a-day program, and seven 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 (9)
- Calico Saints Child Care Centre $10 a day
35 Calico Dr · infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age161 spaces - Sandalwood Centre For Early Learning $10 a day
1825 Finch Ave W · infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age145 spaces - Tot World Child Care Centre $10 a day
25 Yorkwoods Gate · infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age105 spaces - Mount Carmel Day Care $10 a day
2700 Jane St · infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age103 spaces - Topcliff Community Child Care $10 a day
65 Topcliff Ave · preschool, kindergarten, school-age95 spaces
EarlyON centres (7)
- Firgrove EarlyON Child and Family Centre270 Firgrove Cres
- Jane and Sheppard EarlyON Child and Family Centre1900 Sheppard Ave W
- Jane Finch Mall EarlyON Child and Family Centre1911 Finch Ave W
- Jane Sheppard Library1906 Sheppard Ave W
- St. Francis De Sales EarlyON Child and Family Centre333 Firgrove Cres
- York Woods Library1785 Finch Ave W
- Yorkwoods EarlyON Child and Family Centre25 Yorkwoods Gate
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 →Glenfield-Jane Heights has 13 parks, nine of them with playgrounds: fewer for its population than most neighbourhoods (65th fewest per resident in Toronto). It has three public pools. Its streets have 4,819 City-owned trees, mostly Norway maple, kentucky coffeetree and ginkgo: fewer per resident than most neighbourhoods (34th fewest per resident in Toronto). The City has 17 road or sidewalk projects planned or under way here.
How much of the neighbourhood is park
| Largest parks and open spaces | Hectares |
|---|---|
| Downsview Dells Park | 36.9 |
| Derrydowns Park | 13.0 |
| Northwood Park | 8.1 |
| Firgrove Park | 4.1 |
| Spenvalley Park | 2.8 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
| Amenity | Glenfield-Jane Heights | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 13 | 8 | Downsview Dells Park, Fennimore Park, Firgrove Park and 10 more |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 5 | Fennimore Park, Firgrove Park, Futura Parkette and 6 more |
| Community centres | 3 | 1 | Domenico Diluca Community Recreation Centre, Northwood Community Centre, Oakdale Community Centre |
| City programs at schools | 4 | — | Calico Public School, Oakdale Park Middle School, Stanley Public School and 1 more |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside Glenfield-Jane Heights. Nearest: Sentinel Park, 620 m away in York University Heights. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 3 | 1 | Domenico Diluca Community Recreation Centre, Northwood Community Centre, Oakdale Community Centre |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside Glenfield-Jane Heights. Nearest: Summerlea Park, 1.9 km away in Elms-Old Rexdale. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Glenfield-Jane Heights. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | Firgrove Park (3 courts), Stanley Park (3 courts) |
| Pickleball | 1 | 0 | Firgrove Park |
| Basketball | 2 | 1 | Firgrove Park, Oakdale Park |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 1 | 0 | Oakdale Park |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 6 | 2 | Derrydowns Park, Domenico Di Luca Community Recreation Centre and 3 more · 3 of 6 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, 62 building permits were issued, fewer than most neighbourhoods (11th fewest in Toronto). Since 2021, owners have been permitted to build nine garden and laneway suites, fewer than most neighbourhoods (30th fewest in Toronto). In all, permits have added 225 homes since 2021, fewer than most neighbourhoods (27th 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, 2 building permits in Glenfield-Jane Heights included a green roof, the 58th fewest in Toronto. None has included a solar hot water system since 2009.
City of Toronto building permits for green roofs (required on larger new buildings since 2010) and solar hot water systems.
07 · Renting and housing
Rents aren’t published for single neighbourhoods. Across North York (the former City of North York), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental averaged $1,915 a month in October 2025, $140 less than the Toronto average. Almost half of households here (48%) rent, and 30% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. There are 24 apartment buildings in the City’s RentSafe program, averaging 92 out of 100. There are 11 homes registered as short-term rentals, fewer than most neighbourhoods (31st fewest in Toronto). There are no licensed rooming houses and no shelters or respite sites. 107 affordable homes are approved, proposed or being built here, more than most neighbourhoods (48th most in Toronto); the largest project is 3 Marsh Grassway, with 107 affordable homes.
Average rents, October 2025
CMHC Rental Market Survey. CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods; these cover North York (the former City of North York). Vacancy 2.6% (Toronto 2.8%). Averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
08 · People
Rank by income →In 2021, 30,020 people lived here. The median household income was $71,000, the 134th highest in Toronto (below the typical neighbourhood’s $85,000). Among workers, 28% commute by transit, about the same as the typical neighbourhood.
30,020 residents in 2021. Most common first languages other than English and French: Vietnamese 10.2%, Spanish 8.9%, Italian 8.1%. 2021 Census, from the City’s Neighbourhood Profiles.
09 · Shops and services
There are 128 licensed storefront businesses, mostly take-out and food shops and auto repair shops. Most are on Jane St and Oakdale Rd. In the last 90 days, three businesses got new licences; the newest is Oanh Kim Hairstyle, a salon at 85 Thurrock Rd.
Licensed storefronts by type
- Take-out and food shops43
- Auto repair shops36
- Restaurants and bars31
- Salons and personal services13
- Laundromats and dry cleaners3
Streets with the most
- Jane St48
- Oakdale Rd32
- Finch Ave W30
- Eddystone Ave15
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 Glenfield-Jane Heights.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas.
10 · Heritage, flood risk and local contacts
Glenfield-Jane Heights has no properties on the Heritage Register. A small number of addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Heritage
- No properties on the Heritage Register.
- Flood and shoreline
- Fewer than 0.1% of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. A few (3.9%) are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- None of 13 home tests in M3L were above Ontario’s limit. None of 10 home tests in M3N were above Ontario’s limit.
What residents report to 311
In the last 12 months, 5,326 service requests came from postal areas M3N and M3L, which cover most of Glenfield-Jane Heights. The most common:
| Property standards | 451 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 269 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 189 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 175 | |
| Amplified music or instrument noise | 155 | |
| Injured wildlife | 112 |
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 | Glenfield-Jane Heights | Typical | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building and change | |||
| Building permits, last 12 months | 62 | 186 | 148th |
| Active planning proposals | 2 | 11 | 152nd |
| Garden and laneway suites since 2021 | 9 | 26 | 129th |
| New homes since 2021 | 225 | 795 | 132nd |
| Short-term rentals | 11 | 21 | 128th |
| Heritage properties | 0 | 5 | 143rd |
| Apartment buildings (RentSafe) | 24 | 18 | 55th |
| Safety, 2025, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Major crime, total | 1,630 | 1,107 | 30th |
| Assaults | 1,084 | 637 | 23rd |
| Break-ins | 113 | 173 | 119th |
| Car thefts | 226 | 193 | 56th |
| Robberies | 145 | 70 | 14th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 63 | 46 | 49th |
| Other crimes, last 12 months, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 33 | 6 | 6th |
| Bicycle thefts | 17 | 31 | 104th |
| Thefts from vehicles | 113 | 212 | 149th |
| People, 2021 Census | |||
| Residents | 30,020 | 16,813 | 4th |
| Median household income | $71,000 | $85,000 | 134th |
| Households that rent | 48.2% | 45.5% | 67th |
| Renters paying 30%+ on housing | 29.9% | 39.0% | 145th |
| Commute by transit | 27.6% | 25.8% | 61st |
| Walk or cycle to work | 2.1% | 5.3% | 150th |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.2% | 16.3% | 63rd |
| Parks, trees and streets | |||
| Serious collisions since 2021, per 10,000 residents | 7.0 | 5.1 | 46th |
| Parks per 10,000 residents | 4.3 | 5.0 | 94th |
| Playgrounds per 1,000 children | 1.8 | 2.1 | 94th |
| Street trees per 1,000 residents | 161 | 228 | 125th |
| Affordable homes coming | 107 | 19 | 48th |
| Road and sidewalk projects | 17 | 10 | 34th |
| Park and open space, share of land | 14.8% | 7.8% | 42nd |
| Park and open space, hectares per 1,000 residents | 2.5 | 1.6 | 53rd |
| Parking tickets per 1,000 residents, 2025 | 185 | 410 | 130th |
| Green roof permits since 2010 | 2 | 4 | 101st |
Source: Building permits, City of Toronto; planning applications; Short Term Rentals Registration; Heritage Register; RentSafeTO. Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Toronto Police Service: Shootings and Firearm Discharges, Bicycle Thefts, Theft From Motor Vehicle. Statistics Canada, 2021 Census, via City of Toronto Neighbourhood Profiles. City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Street Tree Data, Green Spaces, parking tickets, green roof permits, road and sidewalk programs, Affordable Housing Pipeline; Toronto Police Service serious collisions. Typical: the middle of Toronto’s 158 neighbourhoods; half have more, half have less. Rank: 1st is the most or highest of 158. · Download CSV
Major crime by year
| Crimes reported | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 309 | 271 | 325 | 364 | 345 |
| Break-ins | 41 | 34 | 43 | 36 | 36 |
| Car thefts | 106 | 155 | 126 | 108 | 72 |
| Robberies | 26 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 46 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 7 | 11 | 27 | 11 | 20 |
| Total | 489 | 500 | 552 | 548 | 519 |
| 2025 rate per 100,000 | Glenfield-Jane Heights | Citywide | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 1,084 | 768 | 23rd |
| Break-ins | 113 | 190 | 119th |
| Car thefts | 226 | 225 | 56th |
| Robberies | 145 | 78 | 14th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 63 | 61 | 49th |
| Total | 1,630 | 1,322 | 30th |
Rank: 1st is the most of 158.
| Crimes reported | 2025 rate per 100,000 residents | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major crime | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Glenfield-Jane Heights | Citywide | Rank (1st = most) |
| Assaults | 309 | 271 | 325 | 364 | 345 | 1,084 | 768 | 23rd |
| Break-ins | 41 | 34 | 43 | 36 | 36 | 113 | 190 | 119th |
| Car thefts | 106 | 155 | 126 | 108 | 72 | 226 | 225 | 56th |
| Robberies | 26 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 46 | 145 | 78 | 14th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 7 | 11 | 27 | 11 | 20 | 63 | 61 | 49th |
| Total | 489 | 500 | 552 | 548 | 519 | 1,630 | 1,322 | 30th |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates.
Permits and new homes by year
| Year | Building permits | New homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 67 | 3 |
| 2022 | 54 | 7 |
| 2023 | 51 | 7 |
| 2024 | 54 | 7 |
| 2025 | 61 | 194 |
| 2026 | 57 | 7 |
Source: City of Toronto Building Permits (active and cleared). 2026 so far.
Average rents, October 2025
| Unit | North York | A year earlier | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,316 | $1,254 | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,643 | $1,648 | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,915 | $1,902 | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $2,196 | $2,159 | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC Rental Market Survey, purpose-built rental apartments. Covers North York (the former City of North York); CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods.
Planning proposals (7)
Waiting for a decision (2)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Northover St | Deck or porch | Minor variance | Submitted Jul 2021 | A0587/21NY |
| 1911 Finch Ave W | Site plan | Site plan | Submitted Aug 2023 | 23 184424 WET 07 SA |
Decided recently (5)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 115 Lomar Dr | Garden suite | Minor variance | Decided Nov 2026 | A0303/26EYK |
| 22-42 Eddystone Ave | 22 homes | Condominium | Submitted Jul 2024 | 24 190766 WET 07 CD |
| 2839 Jane St | Condominium | Condominium | Submitted Dec 2024 | 24 251930 WET 07 CD |
| 84-86 Oakdale Rd | Consent | Consent | Decided Dec 2025 | B0038/25EYK |
| 88-90 Oakdale Rd | Consent | Consent | Decided Dec 2025 | B0039/25EYK |
Source: City of Toronto Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment. One row per site. · Download CSV
Apartment buildings (24)
| Building | RentSafe score | Units | Built | Open fire violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2850 Jane St | 75 | 156 | 1971 | 0 |
| 45 Driftwood Ave | 88 | 137 | 1970 | 0 |
| 101 Driftwood Ave | 88 | 32 | 1971 | — |
| 1825 Finch Ave W | 90 | 171 | 1971 | 1 |
| 2000 Sheppard Ave W | 90 | 266 | 1972 | 2 |
| 365 Grandravine Dr | 90 | 118 | 1971 | 0 |
| 355 Grandravine Dr | 90 | 118 | 1971 | 0 |
| 2755 Jane St | 90 | 118 | 1968 | 0 |
| 10 Yorkwoods Gt | 91 | 58 | 1972 | 2 |
| 50 Driftwood Ave | 91 | 109 | 1970 | 0 |
| 2801 Jane St | 91 | 234 | 1968 | 0 |
| 2999 Jane St | 92 | 188 | 1971 | 0 |
| 5-36 Needle Firway | 92 | 152 | 1980 | 5 |
| 2770 Jane St | 92 | 144 | 1968 | 0 |
| 2900 Jane St | 93 | 183 | 1960 | 0 |
| 2020 Sheppard Ave W | 94 | 204 | 1967 | 0 |
| 1900 Sheppard Ave W | 94 | 27 | 2008 | 0 |
| 7 Arleta Ave | 96 | 201 | 1972 | 0 |
| 2600 Jane St | 96 | 115 | 1960 | 0 |
| 11 Arleta Ave | 97 | 171 | 1972 | 0 |
| 2775 Jane St | 97 | 198 | 1975 | 0 |
| 2940 Jane St | 98 | 153 | 1970 | 0 |
| 2740 Jane St | 98 | 52 | 1972 | 0 |
| 2970 Jane St | 98 | 164 | 1970 | 0 |
Source: RentSafeTO Apartment Building Evaluation; Residential Fire Inspection Results.
Schools (12)
| School | Grades | Board | Students | Gr. 6 reading | Gr. 6 math | Gr. 10 literacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakdale Park Middle School | 6-8 | TDSB | 410 | 70% | 23% | — |
| St Jane Frances Catholic School | JK-8 | TCDSB | 705 | 71% | 10% | — |
| St. Margherita of Cittá di Castello Catholic School | JK-8 | TCDSB | 295 | 93% | 37% | — |
| Stanley Public School | JK-5 | TDSB | 225 | — | — | — |
| Yorkwoods Public School | JK-5 | TDSB | 255 | — | — | — |
| Firgrove Public School | JK-5 | TDSB | 295 | — | — | — |
| St Francis de Sales Catholic School | JK-8 | TCDSB | 350 | 64% | 20% | — |
| St Martha Catholic School | JK-8 | TCDSB | 220 | 66% | 14% | — |
| Topcliff Public School | JK-5 | TDSB | 320 | — | — | — |
| Calico Public School | JK-5 | TDSB | 230 | — | — | — |
| ALPHA II Alternative School | 9-12 | TDSB | — | — | — | — |
| Westview Centennial Secondary School | 9-12 | TDSB | 835 | — | — | 58% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calico Saints Child Care Centre | 35 Calico Dr | infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 161 | Yes |
| Sandalwood Centre For Early Learning | 1825 Finch Ave W | infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 145 | Yes |
| Tot World Child Care Centre | 25 Yorkwoods Gate | infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 105 | Yes |
| Mount Carmel Day Care | 2700 Jane St | infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 103 | Yes |
| Topcliff Community Child Care | 65 Topcliff Ave | preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 95 | Yes |
| Macaulay - Stanley Child Care Centre | 75 Stanley Rd | infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten | 88 | Yes |
| St. Francis De Sales Jr Y | 333 Firgrove Cres | toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 69 | Yes |
| Macaulay Centres For Children - St. Jane Frances | 2747 Jane St | kindergarten, school-age | 56 | Yes |
| Firgrove Satellite Early Learning & Child Care Centre | 270 Firgrove Cres | preschool | 24 | Yes |
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres.
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Type | Trips each way, weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 84 Sheppard West | Bus | 178 |
| 6 Line 6 Finch West | Streetcar | 166 |
| 35 Jane | Bus | 157 |
| 99 Arrow Rd | Bus | 110 |
| 108 Driftwood | Bus | 108 |
| 120 Calvington | Bus | 82 |
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 | Glenfield-Jane Heights | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 13 | 8 | Downsview Dells Park, Fennimore Park, Firgrove Park and 10 more |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 5 | Fennimore Park, Firgrove Park, Futura Parkette and 6 more |
| Community centres | 3 | 1 | Domenico Diluca Community Recreation Centre, Northwood Community Centre, Oakdale Community Centre |
| City programs at schools | 4 | — | Calico Public School, Oakdale Park Middle School, Stanley Public School and 1 more |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside Glenfield-Jane Heights. Nearest: Sentinel Park, 620 m away in York University Heights. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 3 | 1 | Domenico Diluca Community Recreation Centre, Northwood Community Centre, Oakdale Community Centre |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside Glenfield-Jane Heights. Nearest: Summerlea Park, 1.9 km away in Elms-Old Rexdale. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Glenfield-Jane Heights. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | Firgrove Park (3 courts), Stanley Park (3 courts) |
| Pickleball | 1 | 0 | Firgrove Park |
| Basketball | 2 | 1 | Firgrove Park, Oakdale Park |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 1 | 0 | Oakdale Park |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 6 | 2 | Derrydowns Park, Domenico Di Luca Community Recreation Centre and 3 more · 3 of 6 open today |
Source: City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Tennis Courts and Washroom Facilities. Typical neighbourhood: the median across Toronto.
Affordable housing and rental demolitions
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Marsh Grassway | Rezoning approved | 107 |
Source: City of Toronto Affordable Housing Pipeline (projects not yet occupied) and Rental Housing Demolition applications approved since 2023.
Street work (17)
| Work | Where | When |
|---|---|---|
| Road resurfacing | Mayberry Rd, Clair Rd to Stanley Rd | Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Grandravine Dr, near Driftwood Ave | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Grandravine Dr, Driftwood Ave to Jane St | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Driftwood Ave, Grandravine Dr to Yorkwoods Gate | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Driftwood Ave, London Greene Crt to Finch Ave | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Yorkwoods Gate, Driftwood Ave to Jane St | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Pelican Gate, Blaney Cres to Finch Ave W | Q1 2023 to Q2 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Picaro Dr, Blaney Cres to Pelican Gate | Q1 2023 to Q2 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Elana Dr, Firgrove Cres to Finch Ave | Q1 2023 to Q2 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Picaro Dr, Firgrove Cres to Blaney Cres | Q1 2023 to Q2 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Blossom Cres, near Firgrove Cres | Q1 2023 to Q2 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Firgrove Cres, near Jane St | Q1 2023 to Q2 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Thurrock Rd, Calico Dr to Magellan Dr | Q3 2024 to Q3 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Min Ave, Sheppard Ave E to Thurrock Rd | Q3 2024 to Q3 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Sorrento Crt, near Whitbread Cres | Q3 2024 to Q3 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Calico Dr, Thurrock Rd to Giltspur Dr | Q3 2024 to Q3 2025 (carried over) |
| Road repairs | York Gate Blvd, Finch Ave to Hullmar Dr | Q4 2025 to Q3 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 (3)
| Business | Type | Address | Licence issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oanh Kim Hairstyle | Salon or personal services | 85 Thurrock Rd | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Executive Barber Shop Jane and Finch Mall | Salon or personal services | 1911 Finch Ave W | Sep 17, 2026 |
| Target Park | Parking lot | 2801 Jane St | Sep 16, 2026 |
Source: City of Toronto Business Licences and Permits, storefront types. Operating names only.
Garden and laneway suites (9)
| Address | Type | Permit |
|---|---|---|
| 107 Spenvalley Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2026 |
| 55 John Lindsay Crt | Laneway or garden suite | Mar 2026 |
| 113 Snowood Crt | Garden suite | Nov 2024 |
| 9 Snowood Crt | Garden suite | Aug 2024 |
| 29 Yatescastle Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2024 |
| 9 Snowood Crt | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Mar 2024 |
| 34 Rita Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2023 |
| 163 Giltspur Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Mar 2022 |
| 182 Spenvalley Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Nov 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 | 10 | 33 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 5 | 17 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 34 | 113 | 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 | 3 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheppard Ave W Buckland Rd to Yatescastle Dr | 25,800 | 61 km/h | Oct 2023 |
| Jane St Stanley Rd to San Marinoway | 24,200 | 68 km/h | Nov 2018 |
| Oakdale Rd Eddystone Ave to Finch Ave W | 11,000 | 52 km/h | Apr 2024 |
| Driftwood Ave Futura Dr to Yorkwoods Gt | 6,700 | 43 km/h | Aug 2023 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolores Rd Cobb Ave to Courage Ave | 3,400 | 53 km/h | Dec 2021 |
| Lomar Dr Sheppard Ave W to Honeywood Rd | 2,000 | 50 km/h | May 2023 |
| Topcliff Ave Demaris Ave to Yellowstone St | 1,100 | 49 km/h | Sep 2020 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Downsview Dells Park | 36.9 |
| Derrydowns Park | 13.0 |
| Northwood Park | 8.1 |
| Firgrove Park | 4.1 |
| Spenvalley Park | 2.8 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Green roofs and solar
Green roofs and solar
Since 2010, 2 building permits in Glenfield-Jane Heights included a green roof, the 58th fewest in Toronto. None has included a solar hot water system since 2009.
City of Toronto building permits for green roofs (required on larger new buildings since 2010) and solar hot water systems.
Noise permits
Noise permits
In the last 12 months, 1 noise exemption permit was issued in Glenfield-Jane Heights: 1 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 Glenfield-Jane Heights.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas.
Heritage, flood risk and local contacts
- Heritage
- No properties on the Heritage Register.
- Flood and shoreline
- Fewer than 0.1% of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. A few (3.9%) are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- None of 13 home tests in M3L were above Ontario’s limit. None of 10 home tests in M3N were above Ontario’s limit.
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, 5,326 service requests came from postal areas M3N and M3L, which cover most of Glenfield-Jane Heights. The most common:
| Property standards | 451 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 269 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 189 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 175 | |
| Amplified music or instrument noise | 155 | |
| Injured wildlife | 112 |
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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