High Park North
High Park North is a west-end neighbourhood of about 22,000 people, next to Dufferin Grove, High Park-Swansea, Junction Area and three other neighbourhoods. Most households rent. Four subway stations (Line 2) are in or next to it. Its main shopping streets are Bloor St W and Dundas St W. It stands out for how many residents take transit to work.
Neighbouring areas link to their pages. City of Toronto neighbourhood boundaries and Toronto Centreline.
Boundaries: Annette St, then Humberside Ave to the north, the rail line to the east, Bloor St W to the south and Runnymede Rd to the west.
01 · What’s being built
Rank by proposals →There are 17 active planning proposals in High Park North, more than most neighbourhoods (51st most in Toronto). Three have hearings coming up; the first is 81 Indian Road Cres on Nov 25, 2026. Neighbours can send comments or speak at a hearing. Of the rest, six are waiting for a decision and eight are under appeal. Another six were decided recently.
Hearing coming up (3)
Under appeal (8)
Waiting for a decision (6)
Decided recently (6)
Each proposal has its own page. All applications in progress here · Hearings and comment deadlines
City of Toronto Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment. One entry per site. Decided recently: development files submitted in the last 4 years; Committee of Adjustment decisions in the last 2 years.
Planning rules
Parts of it are in the High Park, Keele and Runnymede 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, 3 noise exemption permits were issued in High Park North: 3 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, 244 major crimes were reported in High Park North: 956 per 100,000 residents, 28% below the citywide rate (1,322) and the 110th highest in Toronto. Break-ins, car thefts, robberies and thefts over $5,000 were below the citywide rate. Reports fell from 298 in 2024 to 244 in 2025, mostly break-ins (58 to 34) and car thefts (36 to 19).
High Park North compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 12% lower678 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 30% lower133 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 45% lower43 vs 78 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 56% lower27 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 67% lower74 vs 225 per 100,000 |
Major crimes reported per year, by type
Change from 2021 to 2025, by type
| Major crime | 2021 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 99 | 173 | up 75% |
| Car thefts | 22 | 19 | down 14% |
| Break-ins | 38 | 34 | down 11% |
| Robberies | 12 | 11 | about the same |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 5 | 7 | up 40% |
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 | 17 | 78 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 47 | 215 | About typical |
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, six collisions in High Park North killed or seriously injured someone, the 23rd lowest rate per resident in Toronto. Two involved pedestrians. Most were on Dundas St W and Chelsea Ave.
Toronto Police Service: collisions in which someone was killed or seriously injured, by year. *2026 so far. Rank by serious collisions
03 · Getting around
Dundas West, High Park, Keele and Runnymede stations are in or near the neighbourhood (Line 2). GO: Bloor. Inside the neighbourhood, 46 TTC stops are served by the 505 Dundas streetcar and the 89 Weston, 41 Keele and 79 Scarlett Rd buses, among others.
Stations in or near the neighbourhood
- Dundas West StationLine 2
- High Park StationLine 2
- Keele StationLine 2
- Runnymede StationLine 2
- Bloor GOGO Transit
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Weekday trips each way | Trips | Delays per 1,000 trips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 505 Dundas Streetcar | about 441 | 8.7 · high | |
| 89 Weston | about 252 | 7.3 · high | |
| 41 Keele | about 234 | 8.9 · high | |
| 79 Scarlett Rd | about 206 | 3.4 | |
| 40 Junction-Dundas West | about 195 | 4.5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dundas St W Chelsea Ave to Glenlake Ave | 27,800 | 52 km/h | Sep 2022 |
| Bloor St W Pacific Ave to High Park Ave | 16,100 | 44 km/h | May 2026 |
| Annette St Clendenan Ave to Laws St | 12,900 | 44 km/h | May 2025 |
| Runnymede Rd Colbeck St to Glenwood Ave | 9,700 | 48 km/h | May 2026 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evelyn Cres Fairview Ave to Kennedy Ave | 733 | 45 km/h | Apr 2019 |
| Quebec Ave Lane N of Glenlake and W of Quebec to Pine Crest Rd | 1,200 | 43 km/h | Dec 2017 |
| Evelyn Ave Woodside Ave to Annette St | 949 | 43 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 and four secondary schools are inside the neighbourhood. Of the six with Grade 6 results, five beat the Toronto average in reading; five beat the Toronto average in math (Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math). There are 11 licensed child care centres with 1,085 spaces, nine in the $10-a-day program.
Schools in the neighbourhood
Elementary schools
Share of Grade 6 students meeting the provincial standard. Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math.
Ontario Ministry of Education (2026) and EQAO. Nearest the neighbourhood’s centre first. The red tick on each bar is the Toronto average. The nearest school may not be the assigned one; check with the board.
Licensed child care (11)
- Runnymede Adventure Club $10 a day
357 Runnymede Rd · kindergarten, school-age248 spaces - Junction Day Care Centre $10 a day
265 Annette St · preschool, kindergarten, school-age230 spaces - Keelmount Daycare Centre $10 a day
99 Mountview Ave · toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age181 spaces - Plasp St. Cecilia Catholic School $10 a day
355 Annette St · kindergarten, school-age116 spaces - High Park Early Learning Centre $10 a day
17 High Park Ave · infants, toddlers, preschool67 spaces
05 · Parks, trees and recreation
Rank by parks →High Park North has seven parks, four of them with playgrounds: fewer for its population than most neighbourhoods (27th fewest per resident in Toronto). It has one public pool and two wading pools. Its streets have 4,214 City-owned trees, mostly Norway maple, red oak and silver maple: fewer per resident than most neighbourhoods (56th fewest per resident in Toronto). The City has 24 road or sidewalk projects planned or under way here.
How much of the neighbourhood is park
| Largest parks and open spaces | Hectares |
|---|---|
| Lithuania Park | 2.2 |
| Ravina Gardens | 2.2 |
| Kennedy - Margdon Parkette | 0.4 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
| Amenity | High Park North | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 7 | 8 | Bennett Park, Chelsea Avenue Playground, Glenlake Square and 4 more |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 5 | Chelsea Avenue Playground, Kennedy-Margdon Parkette, Lithuania Park and 1 more |
| Community centres | 2 | 1 | Annette Community Recreation Centre, Keele Community Centre |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside High Park North. Nearest: High Park, 770 m away in High Park-Swansea. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 1 | 1 | Annette Community Recreation Centre |
| Wading pools | 2 | 0 | Chelsea Avenue Playground, Ravina Gardens |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside High Park North. Nearest: Sunnyside Park, 1.9 km away in South Parkdale. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 0 | 1 | None inside High Park North. Nearest: Symington Avenue Playground, just over the border in Junction-Wallace Emerson. |
| Pickleball | 0 | 0 | None inside High Park North. Nearest: Campbell Avenue Park, just over the border in Junction-Wallace Emerson. |
| Basketball | 0 | 1 | None inside High Park North. Nearest: Perth Avenue Parkette, just over the border in Junction-Wallace Emerson. |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 1 | 0 | Kennedy-Margdon Parkette |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 2 | 2 | Keele Community Centre, Lithuania Park · 2 of 2 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, 302 building permits were issued, more than most neighbourhoods (38th most in Toronto). Since 2021, owners have been permitted to build 44 garden and laneway suites, more than most neighbourhoods (45th most in Toronto). In all, permits have added 1,140 homes since 2021, more than most neighbourhoods (58th 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, 6 building permits in High Park North included a green roof, the 55th most in Toronto. None has included a solar hot water system since 2009.
City of Toronto building permits for green roofs (required on larger new buildings since 2010) and solar hot water systems.
07 · Renting and housing
Rents aren’t published for single neighbourhoods. Across central Toronto (the old City of Toronto, before the 1998 amalgamation), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental averaged $2,457 a month in October 2025, $402 more than the Toronto average. More than half of households here (67%) rent, and 42% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. There are 30 apartment buildings in the City’s RentSafe program, averaging 93 out of 100. There are 50 homes registered as short-term rentals, more than most neighbourhoods (26th most in Toronto). There are five licensed rooming houses and one shelter or respite site. 81 affordable homes are approved, proposed or being built here, more than most neighbourhoods (55th most in Toronto); the largest project is 2440 Dundas St W, with 56 affordable homes. Since 2023, City Council approved demolishing one rental building (12 rental homes, all to be replaced).
Average rents, October 2025
CMHC Rental Market Survey. CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods; these cover central Toronto (the old City of Toronto, before the 1998 amalgamation). Vacancy 3.2% (Toronto 2.8%). Averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
08 · People
Rank by income →In 2021, 21,855 people lived here. The median household income was $83,000, the 85th highest in Toronto (about the same as the typical neighbourhood’s $85,000). Among workers, 14% walk or cycle to work, more than twice the typical neighbourhood; 38% commute by transit, above the typical neighbourhood.
21,855 residents in 2021. Most common first languages other than English and French: Spanish 3.2%, Russian 3.1%, Polish 3%. 2021 Census, from the City’s Neighbourhood Profiles.
09 · Shops and services
There are 101 licensed storefront businesses, mostly restaurants and bars and take-out and food shops. Most are on Bloor St W and Dundas St W. One got a new licence in the last 90 days: Waxon Laser + Waxbar, a salon at 2206 Bloor St W.
Licensed storefronts by type
- Restaurants and bars40
- Take-out and food shops32
- Salons and personal services22
- Laundromats and dry cleaners2
- Second-hand shops2
Streets with the most
- Bloor St W66
- Dundas St W23
- Annette St5
- Oakmount Rd2
New licences, last 90 days
City business licences, storefront types only. We show operating names, never personal names.
Business improvement areas
Bloor By The Park and Bloor West Village are Business Improvement Areas in High Park North. 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
High Park North has 17 properties on the Heritage Register, more than most neighbourhoods (50th most in Toronto). No part of it is in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Heritage
- 17 properties on the Heritage Register (3 designated, 14 listed), 50th most in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- None of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. A few (1.6%) are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- In M6P, 9 of 657 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (1.4%; Toronto 2.0%). In M6S, 22 of 640 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (3.4%; Toronto 2.0%).
- Councillor
- Gord Perks · Ward 4 Parkdale-High Park profile
What residents report to 311
In the last 12 months, 7,710 service requests came from postal area M6P, which covers most of High Park North. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 455 | |
| Property standards | 310 | |
| Injured wildlife | 291 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 205 | |
| Tree pruning | 203 | |
| Damaged bins | 194 |
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 | High Park North | Typical | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building and change | |||
| Building permits, last 12 months | 302 | 186 | 38th |
| Active planning proposals | 17 | 11 | 51st |
| Garden and laneway suites since 2021 | 44 | 26 | 45th |
| New homes since 2021 | 1,140 | 795 | 58th |
| Short-term rentals | 50 | 21 | 26th |
| Heritage properties | 17 | 5 | 50th |
| Apartment buildings (RentSafe) | 30 | 18 | 46th |
| Safety, 2025, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Major crime, total | 956 | 1,107 | 110th |
| Assaults | 678 | 637 | 67th |
| Break-ins | 133 | 173 | 103rd |
| Car thefts | 74 | 193 | 144th |
| Robberies | 43 | 70 | 122nd |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 27 | 46 | 124th |
| Other crimes, last 12 months, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 6 | 100th |
| Bicycle thefts | 78 | 31 | 40th |
| Thefts from vehicles | 215 | 212 | 77th |
| People, 2021 Census | |||
| Residents | 21,855 | 16,813 | 43rd |
| Median household income | $83,000 | $85,000 | 85th |
| Households that rent | 66.6% | 45.5% | 15th |
| Renters paying 30%+ on housing | 41.6% | 39.0% | 49th |
| Commute by transit | 37.6% | 25.8% | 10th |
| Walk or cycle to work | 13.5% | 5.3% | 44th |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.3% | 16.3% | 102nd |
| Parks, trees and streets | |||
| Serious collisions since 2021, per 10,000 residents | 2.7 | 5.1 | 136th |
| Parks per 10,000 residents | 3.2 | 5.0 | 132nd |
| Playgrounds per 1,000 children | 1.4 | 2.1 | 122nd |
| Street trees per 1,000 residents | 193 | 228 | 103rd |
| Affordable homes coming | 81 | 19 | 55th |
| Road and sidewalk projects | 24 | 10 | 21st |
| Park and open space, share of land | 2.8% | 7.8% | 137th |
| Park and open space, hectares per 1,000 residents | 0.2 | 1.6 | 144th |
| Parking tickets per 1,000 residents, 2025 | 533 | 410 | 63rd |
| Green roof permits since 2010 | 6 | 4 | 55th |
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 | 99 | 138 | 186 | 170 | 173 |
| Break-ins | 38 | 32 | 57 | 58 | 34 |
| Car thefts | 22 | 38 | 46 | 36 | 19 |
| Robberies | 12 | 18 | 24 | 25 | 11 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 7 |
| Total | 176 | 232 | 317 | 298 | 244 |
| 2025 rate per 100,000 | High Park North | Citywide | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 678 | 768 | 67th |
| Break-ins | 133 | 190 | 103rd |
| Car thefts | 74 | 225 | 144th |
| Robberies | 43 | 78 | 122nd |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 27 | 61 | 124th |
| Total | 956 | 1,322 | 110th |
Rank: 1st is the most of 158.
| Crimes reported | 2025 rate per 100,000 residents | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major crime | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | High Park North | Citywide | Rank (1st = most) |
| Assaults | 99 | 138 | 186 | 170 | 173 | 678 | 768 | 67th |
| Break-ins | 38 | 32 | 57 | 58 | 34 | 133 | 190 | 103rd |
| Car thefts | 22 | 38 | 46 | 36 | 19 | 74 | 225 | 144th |
| Robberies | 12 | 18 | 24 | 25 | 11 | 43 | 78 | 122nd |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 27 | 61 | 124th |
| Total | 176 | 232 | 317 | 298 | 244 | 956 | 1,322 | 110th |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates.
Permits and new homes by year
| Year | Building permits | New homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 301 | 19 |
| 2022 | 292 | 8 |
| 2023 | 262 | 45 |
| 2024 | 333 | 27 |
| 2025 | 297 | 42 |
| 2026 | 261 | 999 |
Source: City of Toronto Building Permits (active and cleared). 2026 so far.
Average rents, October 2025
| Unit | Central Toronto | A year earlier | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,526 | $1,492 | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,914 | $1,842 | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,457 | $2,317 | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $3,195 | $3,194 | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC Rental Market Survey, purpose-built rental apartments. Covers central Toronto (the old City of Toronto, before the 1998 amalgamation); CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods.
Planning proposals (23)
Hearing coming up (3)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 Indian Road Cres | New house | Minor variance | Hearing Nov 25 | A0702/26TEY |
| 216 Pacific Ave | Split the lot | Consent | Hearing Dec 2 | B0055/26TEY |
| 579 Indian Rd | Split the lot | Consent and minor variance | Hearing Dec 9 | B0054/26TEY |
Under appeal (8)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 155 Pacific Ave | Garage or parking | Minor variance | Submitted Jan 2018 | A0087/18EYK |
| 1650 Dupont St | 6-storey building · 28 homes and shops | Site plan | Submitted Aug 2021 | 21 198981 STE 09 SA |
| 199 Humberside Ave | Add a storey | Minor variance | Submitted Sep 2020 | A0755/20TEY |
| 200 Keele St | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted Jan 2017 | A0090/17EYK |
| 213 Indian Road Cres | Add a storey | Minor variance | Submitted Jul 2021 | A0890/21TEY |
| 2461 Dundas St W | 29-storey building · 288 homes | Rezoning | Submitted Jul 2024 | 24 187123 STE 04 OZ |
| 549 Indian Rd | Split the lot | Consent and minor variance | Submitted Mar 2021 | B0036/21TEY |
| 61 Pine Crest Rd | Add a storey | Minor variance and consent | Submitted Jun 2026 | A0470/26TEY |
Waiting for a decision (6)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 179 Quebec Ave | Consent | Consent | Submitted May 2018 | B0047/18EYK |
| 181 Quebec Ave | Split the lot | Consent | Submitted May 2018 | B0046/18EYK |
| 2400 Dundas St W | Two towers, up to 42 storeys | Site plan | Submitted Jun 2025 | 25 184923 STE 04 SA |
| 33 Dorval Rd | Laneway suite | Minor variance | Submitted Sep 2026 | A0751/26TEY |
| 54 Pine Crest Rd | Second suite | Minor variance | Submitted Oct 2026 | A0736/26TEY |
| 66 Oakmount Rd | Subdivision | Subdivision | Submitted Oct 2021 | 21 227617 STE 04 SB |
Decided recently (6)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 117 Clendenan Ave | Split the lot | Consent | Decided Sep 2026 | B0045/26TEY |
| 159 Indian Road Cres | Condominium | Condominium | Submitted Sep 2025 | 25 220470 STE 04 CD |
| 21 Wanda Rd | Split the lot | Consent | Decided Sep 2025 | B0040/25TEY |
| 260 High Park Ave | 70 homes | Condominium | Submitted Mar 2023 | 23 118773 STE 04 CD |
| 301 Keele St | Condominium | Condominium | Submitted Dec 2025 | 25 269707 STE 04 CD |
| 753 Indian Rd | New house | Minor variance | Decided Oct 2026 | A0619/26TEY |
Source: City of Toronto Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment. One row per site. · Download CSV
Apartment buildings (30)
| Building | RentSafe score | Units | Built | Open fire violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 Bloor St W | 88 | 16 | 1914 | — |
| 205 Keele St | 88 | 42 | 1958 | 0 |
| 100 High Park Ave | 88 | 449 | 1969 | 10 |
| 2010 Bloor St W | 89 | 24 | 1929 | 0 |
| 255 Glenlake Ave | 89 | 336 | 1986 | 0 |
| 55 Oakmount Rd | 89 | 223 | 1965 | 0 |
| 40 High Park Ave | 90 | 331 | 1969 | 0 |
| 1942 Bloor St W | 91 | 16 | 1940 | — |
| 1950 Bloor St W | 91 | 16 | 1940 | — |
| 1920 Bloor St W | 92 | 16 | 1914 | 0 |
| 77 Quebec Ave | 92 | 330 | 1969 | 0 |
| 65 High Park Ave | 92 | 321 | 1969 | 0 |
| 5 High Park Ave | 92 | 21 | 1926 | — |
| 60 Mountview Ave | 92 | 221 | 1965 | 0 |
| 35 High Park Ave | 93 | 201 | 1969 | 0 |
| 45 Oakmount Rd | 93 | 221 | 1965 | 0 |
| 1778 Bloor St W | 94 | 21 | 1924 | 0 |
| 2360 Dundas St W | 94 | 638 | 1976 | 0 |
| 299 Glenlake Ave | 95 | 233 | 1973 | 0 |
| 22 Oakmount Rd | 95 | 216 | 1965 | 0 |
| 1624 Bloor St W | 96 | 94 | 1992 | 0 |
| 1700 Bloor St W | 96 | 115 | 1982 | 0 |
| 111 Pacific Ave | 96 | 243 | 1968 | 0 |
| 55 Quebec Ave | 96 | 264 | 2020 | 0 |
| 2350 Dundas St W | 96 | 457 | 1976 | 0 |
| 2376 Dundas St W | 97 | 394 | 2023 | 0 |
| 66 Pacific Ave | 97 | 230 | 1965 | 0 |
| 50 High Park Ave | 98 | 264 | 2021 | 0 |
| 95 High Park Ave | 98 | 217 | 1969 | 0 |
| 66 Oakmount Rd | 99 | 171 | 1986 | 12 |
Source: RentSafeTO Apartment Building Evaluation; Residential Fire Inspection Results.
Schools (10)
| School | Grades | Board | Students | Gr. 6 reading | Gr. 6 math | Gr. 10 literacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keele Street Public School | JK-8 | TDSB | 565 | 98% | 84% | — |
| Mountview Alternative School | JK-8 | TDSB | 95 | 83% | 83% | — |
| Annette Street Junior and Senior Public School | JK-8 | TDSB | 485 | 88% | 47% | — |
| High Park Alternative School Junior | JK-8 | TDSB | 145 | 100% | 58% | — |
| St Cecilia Catholic School | JK-8 | TCDSB | 550 | 98% | 78% | — |
| Runnymede Junior and Senior Public School | JK-8 | TDSB | 975 | 99% | 76% | — |
| Humberside Collegiate Institute | 9-12 | TDSB | 1,460 | — | — | 96% |
| The Student School | 9-12 | TDSB | 105 | — | — | — |
| Ursula Franklin Academy | 9-12 | TDSB | 475 | — | — | 99% |
| Western Technical & Commercial School | 9-12 | TDSB | 1,435 | — | — | 83% |
Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026) and EQAO: share of students meeting the provincial standard. Toronto: 87% Grade 6 reading, 54% math, 84% Grade 10 literacy.
Child care centres (11)
| Centre | Address | Ages | Spaces | $10 a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runnymede Adventure Club | 357 Runnymede Rd | kindergarten, school-age | 248 | Yes |
| Junction Day Care Centre | 265 Annette St | preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 230 | Yes |
| Keelmount Daycare Centre | 99 Mountview Ave | toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 181 | Yes |
| Plasp St. Cecilia Catholic School | 355 Annette St | kindergarten, school-age | 116 | Yes |
| High Park Early Learning Centre | 17 High Park Ave | infants, toddlers, preschool | 67 | Yes |
| Teddy Bear Academy | 167 High Park Ave | infants, toddlers, preschool | 59 | Yes |
| Sunnyside - Keele | 236 Keele St | infants, toddlers, preschool | 34 | Yes |
| Time For Play Nursery School | 125 Evelyn Cres | preschool | 16 | Yes |
| Children's Creative Corner Co-Op Nursery School | 125 Evelyn Cres | preschool | 14 | Yes |
| Atelier Kids | 15 Oakmount Rd | toddlers, preschool | 76 | No |
| Atelier Kids | 21 Quebec Ave | preschool, kindergarten | 44 | No |
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres.
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Type | Trips each way, weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 505 Dundas | Streetcar | 441 |
| 89 Weston | Bus | 252 |
| 41 Keele | Bus | 234 |
| 79 Scarlett Rd | Bus | 206 |
| 40 Junction-Dundas West | Bus | 195 |
| 71 Runnymede | Bus | 172 |
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 | High Park North | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 7 | 8 | Bennett Park, Chelsea Avenue Playground, Glenlake Square and 4 more |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 5 | Chelsea Avenue Playground, Kennedy-Margdon Parkette, Lithuania Park and 1 more |
| Community centres | 2 | 1 | Annette Community Recreation Centre, Keele Community Centre |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside High Park North. Nearest: High Park, 770 m away in High Park-Swansea. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 1 | 1 | Annette Community Recreation Centre |
| Wading pools | 2 | 0 | Chelsea Avenue Playground, Ravina Gardens |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside High Park North. Nearest: Sunnyside Park, 1.9 km away in South Parkdale. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 0 | 1 | None inside High Park North. Nearest: Symington Avenue Playground, just over the border in Junction-Wallace Emerson. |
| Pickleball | 0 | 0 | None inside High Park North. Nearest: Campbell Avenue Park, just over the border in Junction-Wallace Emerson. |
| Basketball | 0 | 1 | None inside High Park North. Nearest: Perth Avenue Parkette, just over the border in Junction-Wallace Emerson. |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 1 | 0 | Kennedy-Margdon Parkette |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 2 | 2 | Keele Community Centre, Lithuania Park · 2 of 2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2440 Dundas St W | Rezoning approved | 56 |
| 1540 Bloor St W | Rezoning approved | 14 |
| 2440 Dundas St W | Rezoning approved | 11 |
Rental demolitions approved
| Address | Approved | Rental homes demolished | Replaced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930-1938 Bloor Street West and 3, 5 and 21 Quebec Avenue | Jul 23, 2025 | 12 | 12 |
Source: City of Toronto Affordable Housing Pipeline (projects not yet occupied) and Rental Housing Demolition applications approved since 2023.
Street work (24)
| Work | Where | When |
|---|---|---|
| Road resurfacing | Indian Rd, Edna Ave to Indian Road Cres | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Glenlake Ave, Quebec Ave to Pine Crest Rd | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Indian Rd, Chelsea Ave to Wanda Rd | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Jennings Ave, near Clendenan Ave | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Glenwood Ave, Fairview Ave to Kennedy Ave | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Glenwood Ave, Kennedy Ave to Runnymede Rd | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Chelsea Ave, near Dorval Rd | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Fairview Ave, Glenwood Ave to Woodside Ave | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Fairview Ave, Evelyn Cres to Glenwood Ave | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Fairview Ave, near Woodside Ave | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Fairview Ave, Woodside Ave to Annette St | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Chelsea Ave, Dorval Rd to Indian Rd | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Woodside Ave, Evelyn Ave to Fairview Ave | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Evelyn Cres, Glendonwynne Rd to Evelyn Ave | Q2 2024 to Q3 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Evelyn Ave, Idyllwood Cres to Glendonwynne Rd | Q2 2024 to Q3 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Evelyn Ave, Glenlake Ave to Idyllwood Cres | Q2 2024 to Q3 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Pacific Ave, Bloor St W to Glenlake Ave | Q2 2024 to Q3 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Pacific Ave, Glenlake Ave to Oakmount Rd | Q2 2024 to Q3 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Glenlake Ave, Keele St to Mountview Ave | Q2 2024 to Q3 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Glenlake Ave, Mountview Ave to Oakmount Rd | Q2 2024 to Q3 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Colbeck St, Runnymede Rd to Beresford Ave | Q2 2024 to Q3 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Idyllwood Cres, Clendenan Ave to Evelyn Ave | Q2 2024 to Q4 2025 (carried over) |
| Road repairs | Margdon Rd, Kennedy Park Rd to Glendonwynne Rd | Q3 2025 to Q3 2026 (carried over) |
| Laneway rebuild | Bloor St W, Dorval Rd to Indian Rd | Q4 2024 to Q3 2025 (carried over) |
Source: City of Toronto Road Reconstruction, Road Resurfacing and Sidewalk Construction programs. Dates are the City’s plan and can move.
New storefront businesses, last 90 days (1)
| Business | Type | Address | Licence issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waxon Laser + Waxbar | Salon or personal services | 2206 Bloor St W | Sep 3, 2026 |
Source: City of Toronto Business Licences and Permits, storefront types. Operating names only.
Garden and laneway suites (44)
| Address | Type | Permit |
|---|---|---|
| 72 Indian Road Cres | Laneway suite | Oct 2026 |
| 60 Kenneth Ave | Laneway suite | Jul 2026 |
| 283 Indian Grv | Garden suite | Jun 2026 |
| 293 Indian Grv | Garden suite | Mar 2026 |
| 160 Indian Grv | Laneway suite | Oct 2025 |
| 62 Gothic Ave | Laneway or garden suite | Oct 2025 |
| 266 Indian Grv | Laneway suite | Aug 2025 |
| 61 Gilmour Ave | Laneway suite | Jul 2025 |
| 71 Keele St | Laneway suite | Jul 2025 |
| 263 Keele St | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2025 |
| 34 Abbott Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | May 2025 |
| 215 Keele St | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Apr 2025 |
| 544 Indian Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Mar 2025 |
| 266 Indian Grv | Laneway suite | Mar 2025 |
| 544 Indian Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Mar 2025 |
| 67 Oakmount Rd | Garden suite | Mar 2025 |
| 75 Fairview Ave | Laneway suite | Mar 2025 |
| 266 Indian Grv | Laneway suite | Nov 2024 |
| 184 Evelyn Ave | Laneway suite | Oct 2024 |
| 312 Indian Grv | Laneway suite | May 2024 |
| 25 Indian Road Cres | Laneway suite | May 2024 |
| 25 Indian Road Cres | Laneway suite | May 2024 |
| 199 Humberside Ave | Laneway suite | May 2024 |
| 102 Gothic Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Apr 2024 |
| 361 Kennedy Ave | Garden suite | Mar 2024 |
| 20 Evelyn Cres | Laneway or garden suite | Feb 2024 |
| 159 Indian Road Cres | Laneway suite | Nov 2023 |
| 361 Kennedy Ave | Garden suite | Nov 2023 |
| 249 Keele St | Garden suite | May 2023 |
| 69 Clendenan Ave | Garden suite | Mar 2023 |
| 56 Glenlake Ave | Laneway or garden suite | Dec 2022 |
| 411 Annette St | Laneway suite | Dec 2022 |
| 6 Edna Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Nov 2022 |
| 174 Indian Grv | Laneway suite | Aug 2022 |
| 56 Glenlake Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Feb 2022 |
| 243 Indian Grv | Laneway suite | Oct 2021 |
| 76 Kenneth Ave | Laneway suite | Sep 2021 |
| 204 Pacific Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2021 |
| 89 Kenneth Ave | Laneway suite | Apr 2021 |
| 670 Indian Rd | Laneway suite | May 2020 |
Source: City of Toronto Building Permits, since 2021.
Shootings, bicycle thefts and thefts from vehicles
Other crimes, last 12 months
| Crime | Reported | Per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 17 | 78 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 47 | 215 | About typical |
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 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2026 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dundas West Station | TTC subway | 2 | Inside |
| High Park Station | TTC subway | 2 | Inside |
| Keele Station | TTC subway | 2 | Inside |
| Runnymede Station | TTC subway | 2 | Inside |
| Bloor GO | GO train | KI | Inside |
Parking tickets and EV charging
Busiest streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dundas St W Chelsea Ave to Glenlake Ave | 27,800 | 52 km/h | Sep 2022 |
| Bloor St W Pacific Ave to High Park Ave | 16,100 | 44 km/h | May 2026 |
| Annette St Clendenan Ave to Laws St | 12,900 | 44 km/h | May 2025 |
| Runnymede Rd Colbeck St to Glenwood Ave | 9,700 | 48 km/h | May 2026 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evelyn Cres Fairview Ave to Kennedy Ave | 733 | 45 km/h | Apr 2019 |
| Quebec Ave Lane N of Glenlake and W of Quebec to Pine Crest Rd | 1,200 | 43 km/h | Dec 2017 |
| Evelyn Ave Woodside Ave to Annette St | 949 | 43 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 |
|---|---|
| Lithuania Park | 2.2 |
| Ravina Gardens | 2.2 |
| Kennedy - Margdon Parkette | 0.4 |
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, 6 building permits in High Park North included a green roof, the 55th most in Toronto. None has included a solar hot water system since 2009.
City of Toronto building permits for green roofs (required on larger new buildings since 2010) and solar hot water systems.
Noise permits
Noise permits
In the last 12 months, 3 noise exemption permits were issued in High Park North: 3 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
Bloor By The Park and Bloor West Village are Business Improvement Areas in High Park North. 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
- 17 properties on the Heritage Register (3 designated, 14 listed), 50th most in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- None of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. A few (1.6%) are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- In M6P, 9 of 657 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (1.4%; Toronto 2.0%). In M6S, 22 of 640 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (3.4%; Toronto 2.0%).
- Councillor
- Gord Perks · Ward 4 Parkdale-High Park 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, 7,710 service requests came from postal area M6P, which covers most of High Park North. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 455 | |
| Property standards | 310 | |
| Injured wildlife | 291 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 205 | |
| Tree pruning | 203 | |
| Damaged bins | 194 |
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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