Golfdale-Cedarbrae-Woburn
Golfdale-Cedarbrae-Woburn is a large neighbourhood in Scarborough of about 27,000 people, next to Bendale South, Cliffcrest, Eglinton East and five other neighbourhoods. About half of households rent. Eglinton GO station is close by. Its main shopping streets are Lawrence Ave E and Markham Rd. It stands out for how many garden and laneway suites are being built and its large population.
Neighbouring areas link to their pages. City of Toronto neighbourhood boundaries and Toronto Centreline.
Boundaries: Lawrence Ave E to the north, Scarborough Golf Club Rd, then Orton Park Rd to the east, the CN rail line to the south and Markham Rd, then Bellamy Rd N to the west.
01 · What’s being built
Rank by proposals →There are four active planning proposals in Golfdale-Cedarbrae-Woburn, fewer than most neighbourhoods (21st fewest in Toronto). Two have hearings coming up; the first is 75 Shier Dr on Dec 2, 2026. Neighbours can send comments or speak at a hearing. Of the rest, two are waiting for a decision. Another three were decided recently.
Hearing coming up (2)
Waiting for a decision (2)
Decided recently (3)
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, 6 noise exemption permits were issued in Golfdale-Cedarbrae-Woburn: 5 for amplified sound at events and 1 for large crane work.
City of Toronto Noise Exemption Permits. A permit lets an event or a construction project make noise outside the hours the noise bylaw allows. Address pages list the permits nearby that haven’t ended yet.
02 · Safety
Rank by crime →In 2025, 341 major crimes were reported in Golfdale-Cedarbrae-Woburn: 1,127 per 100,000 residents, 15% below the citywide rate (1,322) and the 76th highest in Toronto. The picture is mixed. Robberies were 99 per 100,000, 27% above the citywide rate (78) and the 36th highest in Toronto, while break-ins were below the citywide rate. Reports were similar to the year before (328 in 2024).
Golfdale-Cedarbrae-Woburn compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Robberies | 27% higher99 vs 78 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | About the same248 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 13% lower53 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 17% lower638 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 53% lower89 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 | 183 | 193 | about the same |
| Car thefts | 51 | 75 | up 47% |
| Break-ins | 27 | 27 | about the same |
| Robberies | 21 | 30 | up 43% |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 5 | 16 | more than three times as many |
Other crimes, last 12 months
| Crime | Reported | Per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 5 | 19 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 6 | 22 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 85 | 314 | 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, 25 collisions in Golfdale-Cedarbrae-Woburn killed or seriously injured someone, the 24th highest rate per resident in Toronto. 12 involved pedestrians. Most were on Lawrence Ave E and Markham Rd.
Toronto Police Service: collisions in which someone was killed or seriously injured, by year. *2026 so far. Rank by serious collisions
03 · Getting around
GO: Eglinton and Guildwood. Inside the neighbourhood, 58 TTC stops are served by the 102 Markham Rd, 54 Lawrence East, 902 Markham Rd Express and 9 Bellamy buses, among others.
Stations in or near the neighbourhood
- Eglinton GOGO Transit
- Guildwood GOGO Transit
Busiest bus routes
| Route | Weekday trips each way | Trips | Delays per 1,000 trips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 102 Markham Rd | about 199 | 7.9 · high | |
| 54 Lawrence East | about 181 | 5.9 | |
| 902 Markham Rd Express | about 84 | 5.2 | |
| 9 Bellamy | about 63 | 5.3 | |
| 154 Curran Hall | about 58 | 5.4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Ave E Greenholm Crct to Fortune Gt | 32,900 | 60 km/h | Aug 2023 |
| Markham Rd Greenholm Crct to Rochman Blvd | 25,100 | 65 km/h | Sep 2019 |
| Bellamy Rd N Crusader St to Lawrence Ave E | 15,200 | 53 km/h | Oct 2025 |
| Scarborough Golf Club Rd Painted Post Dr to Newark Rd | 12,800 | 64 km/h | Jun 2019 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnview Cres Gaiety Dr to Vesper Crt | 1,600 | 49 km/h | Mar 2024 |
| Crusader St Bellamy Rd N to Orville Rd | 912 | 49 km/h | Aug 2024 |
| Nelson St Bellamy Rd N to Farmbrook Rd | 1,700 | 48 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
Six elementary schools, one Grade 7–8 school and two secondary schools are inside the neighbourhood. Of the six with Grade 6 results, four beat the Toronto average in reading; Churchill Heights Public School beat the Toronto average in math (Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math). There are six licensed child care centres with 298 spaces, all in the $10-a-day program, and two EarlyON centres.
Schools in the neighbourhood
Elementary schools
Share of Grade 6 students meeting the provincial standard. Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math.
Ontario Ministry of Education (2026) and EQAO. Nearest the neighbourhood’s centre first. The red tick on each bar is the Toronto average. The nearest school may not be the assigned one; check with the board.
Licensed child care (6)
- Golf Road School Child Care Centre $10 a day
730 Scarborough Golf Club Rd · toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age82 spaces - Lawrence Orton Early Learning & Child Care Centre $10 a day
3947 Lawrence Ave E · infants, toddlers, preschool54 spaces - Future Stars Child Care Centre $10 a day
3895 Lawrence Ave E · preschool, school-age52 spaces - Cedarbrae Day Nurseries (20 Greencrest) $10 a day
20 Greencrest Circt · preschool, school-age46 spaces - Friendly Little Campus $10 a day
3255 Lawrence Ave E · infants, toddlers, preschool36 spaces
EarlyON centres (2)
- St. Barbara EarlyON Child and Family Centre25 Janray Dr
- Willow Park EarlyON Child and Family Centre45 Windover Dr
Free drop-in programs for children up to 6 and their parents or caregivers. Sources: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres (each centre links to its page in the City’s child care finder) and EarlyON Child and Family Centres.
05 · Parks, trees and recreation
Rank by parks →Golfdale-Cedarbrae-Woburn has nine parks, five of them with playgrounds: fewer for its population than most neighbourhoods (30th fewest per resident in Toronto). It has one public pool. Its streets have 6,634 City-owned trees, mostly Norway maple, littleleaf linden and Japanese lilac: about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood. The City has 12 road or sidewalk projects planned or under way here.
How much of the neighbourhood is park
| Largest parks and open spaces | Hectares |
|---|---|
| Cedarbrook Park | 18.6 |
| Highland Creek | 17.5 |
| Curran Hall Ravine Park | 8.8 |
| Cedar Ridge Park | 7.5 |
| Densgrove Park | 4.6 |
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 on Brimorton Drive
A new park is coming to Brimorton Drive. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress - Densgrove Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Densgrove Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress - Cornell Park Improvements
The City is improving Cornell Park with a new splash pad, upgraded playground surfacing and enhancements to the existing basketball court, tennis court and ball hockey pad.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
| Amenity | Golfdale-Cedarbrae-Woburn | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 9 | 8 | Bakerton Parkette, Cedar Ridge Park, Cedarbrook Park and 6 more |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 5 | Cedarbrook Park, Cedargrove Park, Churchill Heights Park and 2 more |
| Community centres | 1 | 1 | Cedarbrook Community Centre |
| City programs at schools | 2 | — | Cedarbrae Collegiate Institute, Cornell Junior Public School |
| Splash pads | 1 | 0 | Cornell Park |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 1 | 1 | Cedarbrae Collegiate Institute |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside Golfdale-Cedarbrae-Woburn. Nearest: Halbert Park, 1.4 km away in Cliffcrest. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Golfdale-Cedarbrae-Woburn. Nearest: Bluffer's Park, 3.6 km away in Cliffcrest. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 0 | 1 | None inside Golfdale-Cedarbrae-Woburn. Nearest: McDairmid Woods Park, 2.9 km away in Agincourt South-Malvern West. |
| Pickleball | 0 | 0 | None inside Golfdale-Cedarbrae-Woburn. Nearest: McCowan District Park, 1.1 km away in Cliffcrest. |
| Basketball | 1 | 1 | Cornell Park |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 1 | 0 | Cedarbrook Park |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 1 | 2 | Cedarbrook Community Centre · 1 of 1 open today |
City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Tennis Courts, Washroom Facilities and Street Tree Data; Toronto Public Health. Typical: the median Toronto neighbourhood. Open today: as reported by the City this morning. City programs at schools run in a school’s gym or pool and aren’t counted as community centres.
06 · Homes and renovation
Rank by permits →In the last 12 months, 165 building permits were issued, about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood. Since 2021, owners have been permitted to build 80 garden and laneway suites, more than almost anywhere in Toronto (10th most in Toronto). In all, permits have added 1,119 homes since 2021, more than most neighbourhoods (59th 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, 3 building permits in Golfdale-Cedarbrae-Woburn included a green roof, the 75th fewest in Toronto. None has included a solar hot water system since 2009.
City of Toronto building permits for green roofs (required on larger new buildings since 2010) and solar hot water systems.
07 · Renting and housing
Rents aren’t published for single neighbourhoods. Across Scarborough (the former City of Scarborough), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental averaged $1,832 a month in October 2025, $223 less than the Toronto average. Just over half of households here (50%) 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 89 out of 100. There are 20 homes registered as short-term rentals, about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood. There are no licensed rooming houses and no shelters or respite sites. 220 affordable homes are approved, proposed or being built here, more than most neighbourhoods (33rd most in Toronto); the largest project is 3817 Lawrence Ave E, with 111 affordable homes.
Average rents, October 2025
CMHC Rental Market Survey. CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods; these cover Scarborough (the former City of Scarborough). Vacancy 2.4% (Toronto 2.8%). Averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
08 · People
Rank by income →In 2021, 27,085 people lived here. The median household income was $77,000, the 113th highest in Toronto (about the same as the typical neighbourhood’s $85,000). Among workers, 26% commute by transit, about the same as the typical neighbourhood.
27,085 residents in 2021. Most common first languages other than English and French: Gujarati 9.1%, Tamil 7.9%, Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 4.7%. 2021 Census, from the City’s Neighbourhood Profiles.
09 · Shops and services
There are 121 licensed storefront businesses, mostly take-out and food shops and restaurants and bars. Most are on Lawrence Ave E and Markham Rd. In the last 90 days, four businesses got new licences; the newest is Sunny Herbal Beauty & Wellness, a salon at 31 Shoreland Cres.
Licensed storefronts by type
- Take-out and food shops53
- Restaurants and bars28
- Salons and personal services25
- Auto repair shops5
- Laundromats and dry cleaners3
Streets with the most
- Lawrence Ave E67
- Markham Rd41
- Ellesmere Rd4
- Painted Post Dr2
New licences, last 90 days
City business licences, storefront types only. We show operating names, never personal names.
Business improvement areas
Cedarbrae Markham Lawrence Village is a Business Improvement Area in Golfdale-Cedarbrae-Woburn. 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
Golfdale-Cedarbrae-Woburn has six 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
- 6 properties on the Heritage Register (2 designated, 4 listed), 75th most in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- 0.2% of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. 8% are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- None of 33 home tests in M1G were above Ontario’s limit. None of 22 home tests in M1J were above Ontario’s limit.
- Councillor
- Paul Ainslie · Ward 24 Scarborough-Guildwood profile
What residents report to 311
In the last 12 months, 4,390 service requests came from postal area M1G, which covers most of Golfdale-Cedarbrae-Woburn. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 280 | |
| Property standards | 211 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 150 | |
| Long grass and weeds on private property | 143 | |
| Tree pruning | 124 | |
| Injured wildlife | 117 |
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 | Golfdale-Cedarbrae-Woburn | Typical | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building and change | |||
| Building permits, last 12 months | 165 | 186 | 88th |
| Active planning proposals | 4 | 11 | 138th |
| Garden and laneway suites since 2021 | 80 | 26 | 10th |
| New homes since 2021 | 1,119 | 795 | 59th |
| Short-term rentals | 20 | 21 | 83rd |
| Heritage properties | 6 | 5 | 75th |
| Apartment buildings (RentSafe) | 24 | 18 | 55th |
| Safety, 2025, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Major crime, total | 1,127 | 1,107 | 76th |
| Assaults | 638 | 637 | 78th |
| Break-ins | 89 | 173 | 141st |
| Car thefts | 248 | 193 | 46th |
| Robberies | 99 | 70 | 36th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 53 | 46 | 62nd |
| Other crimes, last 12 months, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 19 | 6 | 21st |
| Bicycle thefts | 22 | 31 | 95th |
| Thefts from vehicles | 314 | 212 | 37th |
| People, 2021 Census | |||
| Residents | 27,085 | 16,813 | 14th |
| Median household income | $77,000 | $85,000 | 113th |
| Households that rent | 50.2% | 45.5% | 58th |
| Renters paying 30%+ on housing | 30.5% | 39.0% | 143rd |
| Commute by transit | 25.8% | 25.8% | 79th |
| Walk or cycle to work | 3.1% | 5.3% | 128th |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.5% | 16.3% | 99th |
| Parks, trees and streets | |||
| Serious collisions since 2021, per 10,000 residents | 9.2 | 5.1 | 24th |
| Parks per 10,000 residents | 3.3 | 5.0 | 129th |
| Playgrounds per 1,000 children | 1.0 | 2.1 | 144th |
| Street trees per 1,000 residents | 245 | 228 | 73rd |
| Affordable homes coming | 220 | 19 | 33rd |
| Road and sidewalk projects | 12 | 10 | 57th |
| Park and open space, share of land | 11.2% | 7.8% | 58th |
| Park and open space, hectares per 1,000 residents | 2.5 | 1.6 | 55th |
| Parking tickets per 1,000 residents, 2025 | 242 | 410 | 107th |
| Green roof permits since 2010 | 3 | 4 | 84th |
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 | 183 | 194 | 195 | 193 | 193 |
| Break-ins | 27 | 29 | 24 | 35 | 27 |
| Car thefts | 51 | 75 | 77 | 62 | 75 |
| Robberies | 21 | 15 | 30 | 32 | 30 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 16 |
| Total | 287 | 320 | 335 | 328 | 341 |
| 2025 rate per 100,000 | Golfdale-Cedarbrae-Woburn | Citywide | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 638 | 768 | 78th |
| Break-ins | 89 | 190 | 141st |
| Car thefts | 248 | 225 | 46th |
| Robberies | 99 | 78 | 36th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 53 | 61 | 62nd |
| Total | 1,127 | 1,322 | 76th |
Rank: 1st is the most of 158.
| Crimes reported | 2025 rate per 100,000 residents | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major crime | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Golfdale-Cedarbrae-Woburn | Citywide | Rank (1st = most) |
| Assaults | 183 | 194 | 195 | 193 | 193 | 638 | 768 | 78th |
| Break-ins | 27 | 29 | 24 | 35 | 27 | 89 | 190 | 141st |
| Car thefts | 51 | 75 | 77 | 62 | 75 | 248 | 225 | 46th |
| Robberies | 21 | 15 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 99 | 78 | 36th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 16 | 53 | 61 | 62nd |
| Total | 287 | 320 | 335 | 328 | 341 | 1,127 | 1,322 | 76th |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates.
Permits and new homes by year
| Year | Building permits | New homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 134 | 10 |
| 2022 | 192 | 19 |
| 2023 | 117 | 25 |
| 2024 | 136 | 365 |
| 2025 | 147 | 634 |
| 2026 | 137 | 66 |
Source: City of Toronto Building Permits (active and cleared). 2026 so far.
Average rents, October 2025
| Unit | Scarborough | A year earlier | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,465 | $1,420 | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,617 | $1,592 | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,832 | $1,758 | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $1,978 | $1,873 | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC Rental Market Survey, purpose-built rental apartments. Covers Scarborough (the former City of Scarborough); CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods.
Planning proposals (7)
Hearing coming up (2)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75 Shier Dr | Addition | Minor variance | Hearing Dec 2 | A0165/26SC |
| 8 Chancellor Dr | Deck or porch | Minor variance | Hearing Dec 2 | A0154/26SC |
Waiting for a decision (2)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2201 Ellesmere Rd | 3-storey building | Site plan | Submitted Dec 2025 | 25 270652 ESC 24 SA |
| 3434 Lawrence Ave E | 29-storey building · 642 homes | Rezoning | Submitted Mar 2026 | 26 135283 ESC 24 OZ |
Decided recently (3)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 179 Bellamy Rd N | Split the lot | Consent | Decided Mar 2026 | B0016/25SC |
| 3379-3385 Lawrence Ave E | 11-storey building · 155 homes | Consent and site plan | Decided Jul 2026 | B0010/26SC |
| 3583 Lawrence Ave E | Two towers, up to 35 storeys with shops | Rezoning | Submitted Feb 2026 | 26 120685 ESC 24 OZ |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3945 Lawrence Ave E | 73 | 20 | 1970 | 1 |
| 3941 Lawrence Ave E | 74 | 33 | 1970 | 0 |
| 399 Markham Rd | 75 | 254 | 1977 | 0 |
| 3939 Lawrence Ave E | 82 | 31 | 1970 | 0 |
| 3895 Lawrence Ave E | 83 | 114 | 1975 | 0 |
| 3847 Lawrence Ave E | 84 | 213 | 1969 | 0 |
| 3801 Lawrence Ave E | 86 | 90 | 1964 | 0 |
| 421 Markham Rd | 87 | 159 | 1969 | 0 |
| 3943 Lawrence Ave E | 87 | 15 | 1970 | 1 |
| 567 Scarborough Golf Club Rd | 89 | 224 | 1968 | 5 |
| 419 Markham Rd | 90 | 160 | 1970 | 1 |
| 3700 Lawrence Ave E | 90 | 105 | 1972 | 0 |
| 35 Confederation Dr | 91 | 133 | 1964 | 0 |
| 65 Greencrest Crct | 91 | 400 | 1977 | 0 |
| 3827 Lawrence Ave E | 92 | 88 | 1970 | 6 |
| 3201 Lawrence Ave E | 94 | 123 | 1960 | 1 |
| 3379 Lawrence Ave E | 94 | 48 | 1992 | 0 |
| 3947 Lawrence Ave E | 94 | 238 | 1970 | 0 |
| 70 Stevenvale Dr | 95 | 100 | 1963 | 1 |
| 3967 Lawrence Ave E | 95 | 102 | 1970 | 2 |
| 550 Scarborough Golf Club Rd | 95 | 200 | 1960 | 0 |
| 20 Greencrest Crct | 96 | 136 | 1970 | 0 |
| 525 Markham Rd | 98 | 115 | 1995 | 0 |
| 45 Greencrest Crct | 98 | 100 | 1962 | 0 |
Source: RentSafeTO Apartment Building Evaluation; Residential Fire Inspection Results.
Schools (9)
| School | Grades | Board | Students | Gr. 6 reading | Gr. 6 math | Gr. 10 literacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornell Junior Public School | JK-6 | TDSB | 660 | 86% | 52% | — |
| St Barbara Catholic School | JK-8 | TCDSB | 295 | 89% | 21% | — |
| Golf Road Junior Public School | JK-6 | TDSB | 270 | 90% | 34% | — |
| Willow Park Junior Public School | JK-6 | TDSB | 290 | 53% | 9% | — |
| Churchill Heights Public School | JK-8 | TDSB | 440 | 95% | 81% | — |
| Cedarbrook Public School | JK-8 | TDSB | 370 | 89% | 39% | — |
| Tecumseh Senior Public School | 7-8 | TDSB | 245 | — | — | — |
| Cedarbrae Collegiate Institute | 9-12 | TDSB | 1,170 | — | — | 72% |
| Alternative Scarborough Education 1 | 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 (6)
| Centre | Address | Ages | Spaces | $10 a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golf Road School Child Care Centre | 730 Scarborough Golf Club Rd | toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 82 | Yes |
| Lawrence Orton Early Learning & Child Care Centre | 3947 Lawrence Ave E | infants, toddlers, preschool | 54 | Yes |
| Future Stars Child Care Centre | 3895 Lawrence Ave E | preschool, school-age | 52 | Yes |
| Cedarbrae Day Nurseries (20 Greencrest) | 20 Greencrest Circt | preschool, school-age | 46 | Yes |
| Friendly Little Campus | 3255 Lawrence Ave E | infants, toddlers, preschool | 36 | Yes |
| Heart Beatz Child Care - Cedarbrook Site | 56 Nelson St | kindergarten, school-age | 28 | Yes |
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres.
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Type | Trips each way, weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 102 Markham Rd | Bus | 199 |
| 54 Lawrence East | Bus | 181 |
| 902 Markham Rd Express | Bus | 84 |
| 9 Bellamy | Bus | 63 |
| 154 Curran Hall | Bus | 58 |
| 954 Lawrence East Express | Bus | 42 |
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 | Golfdale-Cedarbrae-Woburn | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 9 | 8 | Bakerton Parkette, Cedar Ridge Park, Cedarbrook Park and 6 more |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 5 | Cedarbrook Park, Cedargrove Park, Churchill Heights Park and 2 more |
| Community centres | 1 | 1 | Cedarbrook Community Centre |
| City programs at schools | 2 | — | Cedarbrae Collegiate Institute, Cornell Junior Public School |
| Splash pads | 1 | 0 | Cornell Park |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 1 | 1 | Cedarbrae Collegiate Institute |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside Golfdale-Cedarbrae-Woburn. Nearest: Halbert Park, 1.4 km away in Cliffcrest. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Golfdale-Cedarbrae-Woburn. Nearest: Bluffer's Park, 3.6 km away in Cliffcrest. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 0 | 1 | None inside Golfdale-Cedarbrae-Woburn. Nearest: McDairmid Woods Park, 2.9 km away in Agincourt South-Malvern West. |
| Pickleball | 0 | 0 | None inside Golfdale-Cedarbrae-Woburn. Nearest: McCowan District Park, 1.1 km away in Cliffcrest. |
| Basketball | 1 | 1 | Cornell Park |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 1 | 0 | Cedarbrook Park |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 1 | 2 | Cedarbrook Community Centre · 1 of 1 open today |
Source: City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Tennis Courts and Washroom Facilities. Typical neighbourhood: the median across Toronto.
Affordable housing and rental demolitions
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes |
|---|---|---|
| 3817 Lawrence Ave E | Early planning | 111 |
| 525 Markham Rd | Under construction | 62 |
| 3385 Lawrence Ave E | Rezoning approved | 47 |
Source: City of Toronto Affordable Housing Pipeline (projects not yet occupied) and Rental Housing Demolition applications approved since 2023.
Street work (12)
| Work | Where | When |
|---|---|---|
| Road rebuild | Scarborough Golf Club Rd, Brimorton Dr to Ellesmere Rd | Q1 2025 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Brimorton Dr, Bellamy Rd N to Markham Rd | Q1 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Barlow Rd, Millmere Dr to Hiscock Blvd | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Hillock Pl, near Banmoor Blvd | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Banmoor Blvd, near Bellamy Rd N | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Gondola Cres, near Northfield Rd | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Point Grey Cres, Thornbeck Dr to Linville Rd | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Landfair Cres, near Banmoor Blvd | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Hiscock Blvd, Greenholm CRCT to Brimorton Dr | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Shoreland Cres, Confederation Dr to Kirker Ave | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Tingle Cres, near Confederation Dr | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Windover Dr, near Susan St | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
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 (4)
| Business | Type | Address | Licence issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunny Herbal Beauty & Wellness | Salon or personal services | 31 Shoreland Cres | Nov 5, 2026 |
| Sun Laundry | Laundromat or dry cleaner | 3585 Lawrence Ave E | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Spiceyardd Indian Restaurant | Restaurant or bar | 20 Meadowglen Pl | Oct 13, 2026 |
| Theressa Hair & Beauty Services | Salon or personal services | 43 Farmbrook Rd | Sep 29, 2026 |
Source: City of Toronto Business Licences and Permits, storefront types. Operating names only.
Garden and laneway suites (80)
| Address | Type | Permit |
|---|---|---|
| 12 Barkworth Pl | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2026 |
| 82 Blakemanor Blvd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2026 |
| 5 Van Allan Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2026 |
| 33 Thornbeck Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2026 |
| 19 Thornbeck Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2026 |
| 24 Densgrove Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2026 |
| 8 Hiscock Blvd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2026 |
| 21 Marcella St | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2026 |
| 29 Golfhaven Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2026 |
| 4 Kollar Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | May 2026 |
| 9 Eastpark Blvd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | May 2026 |
| 48 Grassington Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Apr 2026 |
| 19 Shoreland Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Mar 2026 |
| 5 Karen Ann Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jan 2026 |
| 8 Stonemanse Crt | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Nov 2025 |
| 7 Shier Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2025 |
| 7 Toulon Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2025 |
| 7 Shier Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2025 |
| 27 DeGrey Crt | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2025 |
| 27 DeGrey Crt | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2025 |
| 7 Burnview Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | May 2025 |
| 16 Gander Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Apr 2025 |
| 4 Bailey Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Apr 2025 |
| 1 Caddy Dr | Garden suite | Apr 2025 |
| 5 Farmbrook Rd | Garden suite | Mar 2025 |
| 365 Painted Post Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Mar 2025 |
| 5 Golfhaven Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Feb 2025 |
| 57 Stonehenge Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jan 2025 |
| 499 Scarborough Golf Club Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jan 2025 |
| 57 Stonehenge Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jan 2025 |
| 499 Scarborough Golf Club Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Dec 2024 |
| 499 Scarborough Golf Club Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Dec 2024 |
| 499 Scarborough Golf Club Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Nov 2024 |
| 804 Brimorton Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Nov 2024 |
| 73 Chestermere Blvd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2024 |
| 34 Alpaca Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2024 |
| 11 Mid Pines Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2024 |
| 32 Lakeland Cres | Laneway or garden suite | Aug 2024 |
| 53 Alpaca Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2024 |
| 33 Lakeland Cres | Garden suite | Jul 2024 |
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 | 5 | 19 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 6 | 22 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 85 | 314 | 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 | 5 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eglinton GO | GO train | LE | Nearby |
| Guildwood GO | GO train | LE | Nearby |
Parking tickets and EV charging
Busiest streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Ave E Greenholm Crct to Fortune Gt | 32,900 | 60 km/h | Aug 2023 |
| Markham Rd Greenholm Crct to Rochman Blvd | 25,100 | 65 km/h | Sep 2019 |
| Bellamy Rd N Crusader St to Lawrence Ave E | 15,200 | 53 km/h | Oct 2025 |
| Scarborough Golf Club Rd Painted Post Dr to Newark Rd | 12,800 | 64 km/h | Jun 2019 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnview Cres Gaiety Dr to Vesper Crt | 1,600 | 49 km/h | Mar 2024 |
| Crusader St Bellamy Rd N to Orville Rd | 912 | 49 km/h | Aug 2024 |
| Nelson St Bellamy Rd N to Farmbrook Rd | 1,700 | 48 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 |
|---|---|
| Cedarbrook Park | 18.6 |
| Highland Creek | 17.5 |
| Curran Hall Ravine Park | 8.8 |
| Cedar Ridge Park | 7.5 |
| Densgrove Park | 4.6 |
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 on Brimorton Drive
A new park is coming to Brimorton Drive. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress - Densgrove Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Densgrove Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress - Cornell Park Improvements
The City is improving Cornell Park with a new splash pad, upgraded playground surfacing and enhancements to the existing basketball court, tennis court and ball hockey pad.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
Green roofs and solar
Green roofs and solar
Since 2010, 3 building permits in Golfdale-Cedarbrae-Woburn included a green roof, the 75th 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, 6 noise exemption permits were issued in Golfdale-Cedarbrae-Woburn: 5 for amplified sound at events and 1 for large crane work.
City of Toronto Noise Exemption Permits. A permit lets an event or a construction project make noise outside the hours the noise bylaw allows. Address pages list the permits nearby that haven’t ended yet.
Business improvement area
Business improvement areas
Cedarbrae Markham Lawrence Village is a Business Improvement Area in Golfdale-Cedarbrae-Woburn. 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
- 6 properties on the Heritage Register (2 designated, 4 listed), 75th most in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- 0.2% of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. 8% are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- None of 33 home tests in M1G were above Ontario’s limit. None of 22 home tests in M1J were above Ontario’s limit.
- Councillor
- Paul Ainslie · Ward 24 Scarborough-Guildwood 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, 4,390 service requests came from postal area M1G, which covers most of Golfdale-Cedarbrae-Woburn. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 280 | |
| Property standards | 211 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 150 | |
| Long grass and weeds on private property | 143 | |
| Tree pruning | 124 | |
| Injured wildlife | 117 |
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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