Guildwood
Guildwood is a neighbourhood in Scarborough of about 9,700 people, next to Golfdale-Cedarbrae-Woburn, Scarborough Village and West Hill. Most households own their homes. Guildwood GO station is close by. It stands out for its older population. It has more parks for its size than most neighbourhoods and more street trees than most.
Neighbouring areas link to their pages. City of Toronto neighbourhood boundaries and Toronto Centreline.
Boundaries: The CN rail line to the north, West Hill Creek to the east, Lake Ontario to the south and Scarborough Golf Club Rd, then Bethune Blvd to the west.
01 · What’s being built
Rank by proposals →There are eight active planning proposals in Guildwood, fewer than most neighbourhoods (57th fewest in Toronto). One has a hearing coming up (80 Dale Ave, Dec 2, 2026). Neighbours can send comments or speak at a hearing. Of the rest, five are waiting for a decision and two are under appeal. Another one was decided recently.
Hearing coming up (1)
Under appeal (2)
Waiting for a decision (5)
Decided recently (1)
Each proposal has its own page. All applications in progress here · Hearings and comment deadlines
City of Toronto Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment. One entry per site. Decided recently: development files submitted in the last 4 years; Committee of Adjustment decisions in the last 2 years.
Noise permits
In the last 12 months, 6 noise exemption permits were issued in Guildwood: 6 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, 66 major crimes were reported in Guildwood: 613 per 100,000 residents, 54% below the citywide rate (1,322) and the 156th highest in Toronto. Assaults, break-ins, car thefts, robberies and thefts over $5,000 were below the citywide rate. Reports fell from 79 in 2024 to 66 in 2025, mostly break-ins (15 to 6) and car thefts (17 to 8).
Guildwood compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Robberies | 28% lower56 vs 78 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 48% lower399 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 54% lower28 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 67% lower74 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 71% lower56 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 | 36 | 43 | up 19% |
| Car thefts | 13 | 8 | down 38% |
| Break-ins | 7 | 6 | down 14% |
| Robberies | 4 | 6 | up 50% |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 0 | 3 | new since then |
Other crimes, last 12 months
| Crime | Reported | Per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 3 | 31 | About typical |
| Thefts from vehicles | 36 | 372 | 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, two collisions in Guildwood killed or seriously injured someone, the 13th lowest rate per resident in Toronto.
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: Guildwood. Inside the neighbourhood, 25 TTC stops are served by the 86 Scarborough, 116 Morningside, 905 Eglinton East Express and 12 Kingston Rd buses, among others.
Stations in or near the neighbourhood
- Guildwood GOGO Transit
Busiest bus routes
| Route | Weekday trips each way | Trips | Delays per 1,000 trips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 86 Scarborough | about 175 | 6.6 | |
| 116 Morningside | about 138 | 8.4 · high | |
| 905 Eglinton East Express | about 103 | 4.5 | |
| 12 Kingston Rd | about 41 | 5.5 | |
| 406 Scarborough-Guildwood | about 16 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston Rd Scarborough Golf Club Rd to 3752 Kingston Rd | 29,000 | 64 km/h | May 2022 |
| Morningside Ave Cumber Ave to Pixley Cres | 6,600 | — | Sep 2022 |
| Guildwood Pkwy Forsythia Dr to Schubert Dr | 5,300 | 48 km/h | Jun 2024 |
| Guildwood Pkwy to Guildwood Park Trl (id 30090074) | 5,000 | 53 km/h | Mar 2023 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toynbee Trl Guildwood Village Park Trl to Nuffield Dr | 434 | 44 km/h | Nov 2021 |
| Dale Ave Pin Lane to Saunders Rd | 1,800 | 43 km/h | May 2024 |
City of Toronto Traffic Volumes, counts since 2016; each street shows its highest count. “Residential” means streets the City classes as local roads. Counts are taken on different streets in different years, so they aren’t ranked.
04 · Schools and child care
Four elementary schools, one Grade 7–8 school and two secondary schools are inside the neighbourhood. Of the four with Grade 6 results, all four beat the Toronto average in reading; three beat the Toronto average in math (Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math). There are five licensed child care centres with 405 spaces, all in the $10-a-day program, and one EarlyON centre.
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 (5)
- Simcoe Sunshine Child Care (166 Sylvan Avenue) $10 a day
166 Sylvan Ave · preschool, kindergarten, school-age110 spaces - Guildwood Child Care $10 a day
3969 Kingston Rd · infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age100 spaces - Dearham Wood Daycare $10 a day
66 Dearham Wood · preschool, kindergarten, school-age95 spaces - N. Y. A. D. Guildwood $10 a day
225 Livingston Rd · preschool, kindergarten, school-age72 spaces - St. Ursula Licensed Before And After School Program $10 a day
215 Livingston Rd · kindergarten, school-age28 spaces
EarlyON centres (1)
- Guildwood Library EarlyON Child and Family Centre123 Guildwood Pky
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 →Guildwood has nine parks, five of them with playgrounds: more for its population than most neighbourhoods (18th most per resident in Toronto). Its streets have 4,372 City-owned trees, mostly green ash, Norway maple and littleleaf linden: more per resident than most neighbourhoods (16th most per resident in Toronto). The City has three road or sidewalk projects planned or under way here.
How much of the neighbourhood is park
| Largest parks and open spaces | Hectares |
|---|---|
| Guild Park And Gardens | 36.9 |
| South Marine Drive Park | 11.8 |
| Grey Abbey Park | 10.7 |
| Poplar Park | 5.1 |
| Elizabeth Simcoe Park | 2.9 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- Guildwood Village Pollinator Habitat
The City is creating a pollinator habitat in Guildwood Village. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.Complete - Guild Park & Gardens Management Plan
NoneIn progress - Elizabeth Simcoe Park New Skate Spot
The City is adding a skate spot on the south side of Elizabeth Simcoe Park, along Sylvan Avenue.In progress - Guild Park & Gardens New Washroom Building
The City is improving Guild Park and Gardens with a new all-season washroom building.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
| Amenity | Guildwood | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 9 | 8 | Elizabeth Simcoe Park, Grey Abbey Park, Guild Park and Gardens and 6 more |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 5 | Elizabeth Simcoe Park, Grey Abbey Park, Guildwood Village Park and 2 more |
| Community centres | 0 | 1 | None inside Guildwood. |
| City programs at schools | 2 | — | Elizabeth Simcoe Junior Public School, Sir Wilfrid Laurier Collegiate Institute |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside Guildwood. Nearest: Cornell Park, 1.1 km away in Golfdale-Cedarbrae-Woburn. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 0 | 1 | None inside Guildwood. Nearest: Heron Park Community Recreation Centre, 1.1 km away in West Hill. |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside Guildwood. Nearest: Halbert Park, 2.1 km away in Cliffcrest. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Guildwood. Nearest: Bluffer's Park, 3.6 km away in Cliffcrest. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 0 | 1 | None inside Guildwood. |
| Pickleball | 0 | 0 | None inside Guildwood. Nearest: McCowan District Park, 2.4 km away in Cliffcrest. |
| Basketball | 0 | 1 | None inside Guildwood. Nearest: Bethune Park, just over the border in Scarborough Village. |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 0 | 0 | None inside Guildwood. Nearest: Cedarbrook Park, 1.2 km away in Golfdale-Cedarbrae-Woburn. |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 1 | 2 | Guild Park and Gardens · 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, 112 building permits were issued, fewer than most neighbourhoods (36th fewest in Toronto). Since 2021, owners have been permitted to build 21 garden and laneway suites, about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood. In all, permits have added 88 homes since 2021, fewer than almost anywhere in Toronto (5th 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, 3 building permits in Guildwood included a green roof, the 75th fewest in Toronto. Since 2009, 1 included a solar hot water system.
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. About a quarter of households here (22%) rent, and 45% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. There are four apartment buildings in the City’s RentSafe program, averaging 90 out of 100. There are 13 homes registered as short-term rentals, fewer than most neighbourhoods (43rd fewest in Toronto). There are no licensed rooming houses and no shelters or respite sites.
Average rents, October 2025
CMHC Rental Market Survey. CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods; these cover 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, 9,680 people lived here. The median household income was $102,000, the 25th highest in Toronto (above the typical neighbourhood’s $85,000). Among workers, 20% commute by transit, below the typical neighbourhood.
9,680 residents in 2021. Most common first languages other than English and French: Bengali 3.6%, Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 2.4%, Mandarin 2%. 2021 Census, from the City’s Neighbourhood Profiles.
09 · Shops and services
There are 11 licensed storefront businesses, mostly auto repair shops and take-out and food shops. Most are on Kingston Rd. None got a new licence in the last 90 days.
Licensed storefronts by type
- Auto repair shops4
- Take-out and food shops3
- Salons and personal services2
- Restaurants and bars2
Streets with the most
- Kingston Rd9
- Dearham Wood2
City business licences, storefront types only. We show operating names, never personal names.
Business improvement areas
No Business Improvement Area covers Guildwood.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas.
10 · Heritage, flood risk and local contacts
Guildwood has 13 properties on the Heritage Register, more than most neighbourhoods (60th most in Toronto). A small number of addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Heritage
- 13 properties on the Heritage Register (3 designated, 10 listed), 60th most in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- 0.6% of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. A few (1.1%) are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- None of 42 home tests in M1E 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, 7,482 service requests came from postal area M1E, which covers most of Guildwood. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 390 | |
| Property standards | 346 | |
| Injured wildlife | 309 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 224 | |
| Long grass and weeds on private property | 201 | |
| Tree pruning | 178 |
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 | Guildwood | Typical | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building and change | |||
| Building permits, last 12 months | 112 | 186 | 123rd |
| Active planning proposals | 8 | 11 | 102nd |
| Garden and laneway suites since 2021 | 21 | 26 | 89th |
| New homes since 2021 | 88 | 795 | 154th |
| Short-term rentals | 13 | 21 | 116th |
| Heritage properties | 13 | 5 | 60th |
| Apartment buildings (RentSafe) | 4 | 18 | 135th |
| Safety, 2025, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Major crime, total | 613 | 1,107 | 156th |
| Assaults | 399 | 637 | 131st |
| Break-ins | 56 | 173 | 154th |
| Car thefts | 74 | 193 | 144th |
| Robberies | 56 | 70 | 100th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 28 | 46 | 121st |
| Other crimes, last 12 months, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 6 | 100th |
| Bicycle thefts | 31 | 31 | 79th |
| Thefts from vehicles | 372 | 212 | 25th |
| People, 2021 Census | |||
| Residents | 9,680 | 16,813 | 146th |
| Median household income | $102,000 | $85,000 | 25th |
| Households that rent | 21.9% | 45.5% | 146th |
| Renters paying 30%+ on housing | 44.7% | 39.0% | 27th |
| Commute by transit | 20.1% | 25.8% | 128th |
| Walk or cycle to work | 3.9% | 5.3% | 105th |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.5% | 16.3% | 6th |
| Parks, trees and streets | |||
| Serious collisions since 2021, per 10,000 residents | 2.1 | 5.1 | 146th |
| Parks per 10,000 residents | 9.3 | 5.0 | 18th |
| Playgrounds per 1,000 children | 3.8 | 2.1 | 20th |
| Street trees per 1,000 residents | 452 | 228 | 16th |
| Affordable homes coming | 0 | 19 | 93rd |
| Road and sidewalk projects | 3 | 10 | 138th |
| Park and open space, share of land | 19.2% | 7.8% | 27th |
| Park and open space, hectares per 1,000 residents | 7.5 | 1.6 | 15th |
| Parking tickets per 1,000 residents, 2025 | 131 | 410 | 145th |
| 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 | 36 | 37 | 56 | 36 | 43 |
| Break-ins | 7 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 6 |
| Car thefts | 13 | 9 | 23 | 17 | 8 |
| Robberies | 4 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 6 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| Total | 60 | 60 | 93 | 79 | 66 |
| 2025 rate per 100,000 | Guildwood | Citywide | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 399 | 768 | 131st |
| Break-ins | 56 | 190 | 154th |
| Car thefts | 74 | 225 | 144th |
| Robberies | 56 | 78 | 100th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 28 | 61 | 121st |
| Total | 613 | 1,322 | 156th |
Rank: 1st is the most of 158.
| Crimes reported | 2025 rate per 100,000 residents | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major crime | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Guildwood | Citywide | Rank (1st = most) |
| Assaults | 36 | 37 | 56 | 36 | 43 | 399 | 768 | 131st |
| Break-ins | 7 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 6 | 56 | 190 | 154th |
| Car thefts | 13 | 9 | 23 | 17 | 8 | 74 | 225 | 144th |
| Robberies | 4 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 56 | 78 | 100th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 28 | 61 | 121st |
| Total | 60 | 60 | 93 | 79 | 66 | 613 | 1,322 | 156th |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates.
Permits and new homes by year
| Year | Building permits | New homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 77 | 7 |
| 2022 | 83 | 4 |
| 2023 | 120 | 13 |
| 2024 | 89 | 16 |
| 2025 | 100 | 19 |
| 2026 | 94 | 29 |
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 (9)
Hearing coming up (1)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80 Dale Ave | Minor variance | Minor variance | Hearing Dec 2 | A0111/26SC |
Under appeal (2)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 197 Greyabbey Trl | New house | Minor variance | Submitted Jan 2021 | A0021/21SC |
| 408 Livingston Rd N | 35-storey building · 442 homes | Rezoning | Submitted Apr 2025 | 25 138374 ESC 24 OZ |
Waiting for a decision (5)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Greyabbey Trl | Split the lot | Consent and minor variance | Submitted Dec 2025 | B0001/26SC |
| 4105 Kingston Rd | Site plan | Site plan | Submitted Nov 2015 | 15 258489 ESC 43 SA |
| 480 Guildwood Pkwy | New house | Minor variance and consent | Submitted Aug 2024 | A0188/24SC |
| 51 Bledlow Manor Dr | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted Nov 2026 | |
| 66 Dearham Wood | Site plan | Site plan | Submitted Mar 2025 | 25 128145 ESC 24 SA |
Decided recently (1)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Greyabbey Trl | Deck or porch | Minor variance | Decided Aug 2026 | A0118/26SC |
Source: City of Toronto Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment. One row per site. · Download CSV
Apartment buildings (4)
| Building | RentSafe score | Units | Built | Open fire violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 Guildwood Pkwy | 84 | 74 | 1960 | 0 |
| 45 Livingston Rd | 89 | 188 | 1966 | 0 |
| 3969 Kingston Rd | 91 | 174 | 1967 | 0 |
| 55 Livingston Rd | 94 | 174 | 1966 | 0 |
Source: RentSafeTO Apartment Building Evaluation; Residential Fire Inspection Results.
Schools (7)
| School | Grades | Board | Students | Gr. 6 reading | Gr. 6 math | Gr. 10 literacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Ursula Catholic School | JK-8 | TCDSB | 215 | 100% | 57% | — |
| Guildwood Junior Public School | JK-6 | TDSB | 180 | 89% | 39% | — |
| Poplar Road Junior Public School | JK-6 | TDSB | 240 | 95% | 86% | — |
| Elizabeth Simcoe Junior Public School | JK-6 | TDSB | 290 | 95% | 67% | — |
| Jack Miner Senior Public School | 7-8 | TDSB | 175 | — | — | — |
| Sir Wilfrid Laurier Collegiate Institute | 9-12 | TDSB | 1,325 | — | — | 83% |
| Native Learning Centre East | 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 (5)
| Centre | Address | Ages | Spaces | $10 a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simcoe Sunshine Child Care (166 Sylvan Avenue) | 166 Sylvan Ave | preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 110 | Yes |
| Guildwood Child Care | 3969 Kingston Rd | infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 100 | Yes |
| Dearham Wood Daycare | 66 Dearham Wood | preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 95 | Yes |
| N. Y. A. D. Guildwood | 225 Livingston Rd | preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 72 | Yes |
| St. Ursula Licensed Before And After School Program | 215 Livingston Rd | kindergarten, school-age | 28 | Yes |
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres.
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Type | Trips each way, weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 86 Scarborough | Bus | 175 |
| 116 Morningside | Bus | 138 |
| 905 Eglinton East Express | Bus | 103 |
| 12 Kingston Rd | Bus | 41 |
| 406 Scarborough-Guildwood | Bus | 16 |
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 | Guildwood | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 9 | 8 | Elizabeth Simcoe Park, Grey Abbey Park, Guild Park and Gardens and 6 more |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 5 | Elizabeth Simcoe Park, Grey Abbey Park, Guildwood Village Park and 2 more |
| Community centres | 0 | 1 | None inside Guildwood. |
| City programs at schools | 2 | — | Elizabeth Simcoe Junior Public School, Sir Wilfrid Laurier Collegiate Institute |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside Guildwood. Nearest: Cornell Park, 1.1 km away in Golfdale-Cedarbrae-Woburn. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 0 | 1 | None inside Guildwood. Nearest: Heron Park Community Recreation Centre, 1.1 km away in West Hill. |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside Guildwood. Nearest: Halbert Park, 2.1 km away in Cliffcrest. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Guildwood. Nearest: Bluffer's Park, 3.6 km away in Cliffcrest. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 0 | 1 | None inside Guildwood. |
| Pickleball | 0 | 0 | None inside Guildwood. Nearest: McCowan District Park, 2.4 km away in Cliffcrest. |
| Basketball | 0 | 1 | None inside Guildwood. Nearest: Bethune Park, just over the border in Scarborough Village. |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 0 | 0 | None inside Guildwood. Nearest: Cedarbrook Park, 1.2 km away in Golfdale-Cedarbrae-Woburn. |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 1 | 2 | Guild Park and Gardens · 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 80 Dale Avenue | Rezoning approved | 0 |
Source: City of Toronto Affordable Housing Pipeline (projects not yet occupied) and Rental Housing Demolition applications approved since 2023.
Street work (3)
| Work | Where | When |
|---|---|---|
| Road resurfacing | Catalina Dr, Sylvan Ave to Bethune Blvd | Q3 2027 to Q3 2028 |
| Road resurfacing | Scarborough Golf Club Rd, Guildcrest Dr to Kingston Rd | Q4 2026 to Q3 2027 |
| Sidewalk work | Scarborough Golf Club Rd, Hill Cres to Kingston Rd | Q4 2026 to Q3 2027 |
Source: City of Toronto Road Reconstruction, Road Resurfacing and Sidewalk Construction programs. Dates are the City’s plan and can move.
Garden and laneway suites (21)
| Address | Type | Permit |
|---|---|---|
| 215 Greyabbey Trl | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | May 2026 |
| 61 Greyabbey Trl | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jan 2026 |
| 3 Fareham Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2025 |
| 75 Fordover Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2025 |
| 26 Nuffield Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jan 2025 |
| 25 Lyncroft Dr | Garden suite | Oct 2024 |
| 171 Catalina Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2024 |
| 34 Leverhume Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2024 |
| 29 Bledlow Manor Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2024 |
| 19 Nuffield Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Mar 2024 |
| 88 Greyabbey Trl | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Dec 2023 |
| 61 Galloway Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2023 |
| 170 Greyabbey Trl | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2023 |
| 101 Toynbee Trl | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2023 |
| 189 Toynbee Trl | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Mar 2023 |
| 7 Nuffield Dr | Garden suite | Nov 2022 |
| 141 Greyabbey Trl | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | May 2022 |
| 6 Fintona Ave | Laneway or garden suite | Feb 2022 |
| 65 Morningside Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Nov 2020 |
| 35 Lyncroft Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Apr 2020 |
| 24 Fintona Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Feb 2012 |
Source: City of Toronto Building Permits, since 2021.
Shootings, bicycle thefts and thefts from vehicles
Other crimes, last 12 months
| Crime | Reported | Per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 3 | 31 | About typical |
| Thefts from vehicles | 36 | 372 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guildwood GO | GO train | LE | Nearby |
Parking tickets and EV charging
Busiest streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston Rd Scarborough Golf Club Rd to 3752 Kingston Rd | 29,000 | 64 km/h | May 2022 |
| Morningside Ave Cumber Ave to Pixley Cres | 6,600 | — | Sep 2022 |
| Guildwood Pkwy Forsythia Dr to Schubert Dr | 5,300 | 48 km/h | Jun 2024 |
| Guildwood Pkwy to Guildwood Park Trl (id 30090074) | 5,000 | 53 km/h | Mar 2023 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toynbee Trl Guildwood Village Park Trl to Nuffield Dr | 434 | 44 km/h | Nov 2021 |
| Dale Ave Pin Lane to Saunders Rd | 1,800 | 43 km/h | May 2024 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Guild Park And Gardens | 36.9 |
| South Marine Drive Park | 11.8 |
| Grey Abbey Park | 10.7 |
| Poplar Park | 5.1 |
| Elizabeth Simcoe Park | 2.9 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- Guildwood Village Pollinator Habitat
The City is creating a pollinator habitat in Guildwood Village. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.Complete - Guild Park & Gardens Management Plan
NoneIn progress - Elizabeth Simcoe Park New Skate Spot
The City is adding a skate spot on the south side of Elizabeth Simcoe Park, along Sylvan Avenue.In progress - Guild Park & Gardens New Washroom Building
The City is improving Guild Park and Gardens with a new all-season washroom building.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
Green roofs and solar
Green roofs and solar
Since 2010, 3 building permits in Guildwood included a green roof, the 75th fewest in Toronto. Since 2009, 1 included a solar hot water system.
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 Guildwood: 6 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 Guildwood.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas.
Heritage, flood risk and local contacts
- Heritage
- 13 properties on the Heritage Register (3 designated, 10 listed), 60th most in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- 0.6% of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. A few (1.1%) are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- None of 42 home tests in M1E 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, 7,482 service requests came from postal area M1E, which covers most of Guildwood. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 390 | |
| Property standards | 346 | |
| Injured wildlife | 309 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 224 | |
| Long grass and weeds on private property | 201 | |
| Tree pruning | 178 |
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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