Humber Bay Shores
Humber Bay Shores is a neighbourhood in Etobicoke of about 23,000 people, next to High Park-Swansea, Mimico-Queensway, South Parkdale and one other neighbourhood. About half of households rent. Its main shopping streets are Lake Shore Blvd W and Marine Parade Dr.
Neighbouring areas link to their pages. City of Toronto neighbourhood boundaries and Toronto Centreline.
Boundaries: The CN rail line to the north, Lake Ontario to the east, Mimico Creek to the south and Lake Shore Blvd W to the west.
01 · What’s being built
Rank by proposals →There are six active planning proposals in Humber Bay Shores, fewer than most neighbourhoods (38th fewest in Toronto). Of these, five are waiting for a decision and one is under appeal.
Under appeal (1)
Waiting for a decision (5)
Each proposal has its own page. All applications in progress here · Hearings and comment deadlines
City of Toronto Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment. One entry per site. Decided recently: development files submitted in the last 4 years; Committee of Adjustment decisions in the last 2 years.
Planning rules
Part of it is in the Park Lawn major transit station area, 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, 13 noise exemption permits were issued in Humber Bay Shores: 13 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, 209 major crimes were reported in Humber Bay Shores: 793 per 100,000 residents, 40% below the citywide rate (1,322) and the 139th highest in Toronto. Assaults, break-ins, robberies and thefts over $5,000 were below the citywide rate. Reports were similar to the year before (215 in 2024).
Humber Bay Shores compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Car thefts | 17% lower186 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 31% lower42 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 41% lower456 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 50% lower95 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 81% lower15 vs 78 per 100,000 |
Major crimes reported per year, by type
Change from 2021 to 2025, by type
| Major crime | 2021 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 102 | 120 | up 18% |
| Car thefts | 30 | 49 | up 63% |
| Break-ins | 29 | 25 | down 14% |
| Robberies | 6 | 4 | down 33% |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 6 | 11 | nearly doubled |
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 | 26 | 115 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 17 | 75 | Lower than most |
Toronto Police Service: Shootings and Firearm Discharges, Bicycle Thefts and Theft From Motor Vehicle, last 12 months. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection.
Toronto Police Service neighbourhood crime rates: assaults, break-ins, car thefts, robberies and thefts over $5,000. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Address reports also count incidents within 500 m.
Traffic safety
Since 2021, ten collisions in Humber Bay Shores killed or seriously injured someone, the 61st lowest rate per resident in Toronto. Six involved pedestrians. Most were on Lake Shore Blvd W and Park Lawn 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
Inside the neighbourhood, 28 TTC stops are served by the 507 Long Branch and 501 Queen streetcars and the 76 Royal York South and 66 Prince Edward buses, among others.
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Weekday trips each way | Trips | Delays per 1,000 trips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76 Royal York South | about 258 | 1.8 | |
| 66 Prince Edward | about 145 | 1.5 | |
| 507 Long Branch Streetcar | about 106 | 5.9 | |
| 501 Queen Streetcar | about 24 | 10.7 · high | |
| 80 Queensway | about 20 | 4.2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Lawn Rd Lake Shore Blvd W to Gardiner E / Park Lawn Rd Ramp | 29,800 | 53 km/h | Apr 2025 |
| Lake Shore Blvd W Louisa St to Alexander St | 18,400 | 54 km/h | Jun 2026 |
| Manitoba St | 3,400 | 44 km/h | Jun 2022 |
| Marine Parade Dr The Marginal Blvd to Silver Moon Dr | 3,100 | 44 km/h | Jun 2023 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palace Pier Crt Waterfront Dr to Lake Shore Blvd W | 3,000 | 45 km/h | Jun 2017 |
| Manitoba St | 3,400 | 44 km/h | Jun 2022 |
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
There are no public or Catholic schools inside the neighbourhood; the nearest are listed on each address report. There are three licensed child care centres with 187 spaces, two in the $10-a-day program.
Licensed child care (3)
- Martin Luther Child Care - Lakeshore $10 a day
2379 Lake Shore Blvd W · preschool, school-age42 spaces - Martin Luther Child Care - Superior $10 a day
5 Superior Ave · toddlers, preschool26 spaces - Tiny Hoppers Park Lawn
20 Park Lawn Rd · infants, toddlers, preschool119 spaces
05 · Parks, trees and recreation
Rank by parks →Humber Bay Shores has nine parks, two of them with playgrounds: fewer for its population than most neighbourhoods (53rd fewest per resident in Toronto). It has one public pool. Its streets have 1,308 City-owned trees, mostly white ash, green ash and honey locust: fewer per resident than almost anywhere in Toronto (9th fewest per resident in Toronto).
How much of the neighbourhood is park
| Largest parks and open spaces | Hectares |
|---|---|
| Humber Bay Park West | 25.5 |
| Humber Bay Park East | 20.2 |
| Humber Bay Shores Park | 7.1 |
| Mimico Waterfront Park | 3.9 |
| Amos Waites Park | 1.5 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- Humber Bay Park Master Plan
The Humber Bay Park Master Plan guides park improvements and maintenance, establishes priorities and informs the budget and decision-making.In progress - Amos Waites Park Pool Replacement
The City is replacing the outdoor pool with a new accessible pool and deck. The existing change rooms will be renovated to include universal changing facilities and an accessible washroom. Construction starts on September 10, 2026, in coordination with early seasonal closures of the outdoor washroom and splash pad. Construction is expected to be complete in fall 2027.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
| Amenity | Humber Bay Shores | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 9 | 8 | Amos Waites Park, Humber Bay Park East, Humber Bay Park West and 6 more |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 5 | Amos Waites Park, Mimico Waterfront Park |
| Community centres | 0 | 1 | None inside Humber Bay Shores. |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside Humber Bay Shores. Nearest: High Park, 1.8 km away in High Park-Swansea. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 1 | 1 | Amos Waites Park |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside Humber Bay Shores. Nearest: Mimico Memorial Park, just over the border in Mimico-Queensway. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Humber Bay Shores. Nearest: Sir Casimir Gzowski Park, just over the border in South Parkdale. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 0 | 1 | None inside Humber Bay Shores. Nearest: Manchester Park, just over the border in Mimico-Queensway. |
| Pickleball | 0 | 0 | None inside Humber Bay Shores. Nearest: Manchester Park, just over the border in Mimico-Queensway. |
| Basketball | 0 | 1 | None inside Humber Bay Shores. Nearest: Grand Avenue Park, just over the border in Mimico-Queensway. |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 0 | 0 | None inside Humber Bay Shores. Nearest: Grand Avenue Park, just over the border in Mimico-Queensway. |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 3 | 2 | Amos Waites Park, Humber Bay Park West · 2 of 3 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, 35 building permits were issued, fewer than almost anywhere in Toronto (3rd fewest in Toronto). In all, permits have added 3,805 homes since 2021, more than most neighbourhoods (13th 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, 12 building permits in Humber Bay Shores included a green roof, the 29th most in Toronto. None has included a solar hot water system since 2009.
City of Toronto building permits for green roofs (required on larger new buildings since 2010) and solar hot water systems.
07 · Renting and housing
Rents aren’t published for single neighbourhoods. Across Etobicoke (the former City of Etobicoke), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental averaged $2,031 a month in October 2025, close to the Toronto average. Almost half of households here (46%) rent, and 45% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. There are 25 apartment buildings in the City’s RentSafe program, averaging 90 out of 100. There are 11 homes registered as short-term rentals, fewer than most neighbourhoods (31st fewest in Toronto). There are no licensed rooming houses and no shelters or respite sites. 99 affordable homes are approved, proposed or being built here, more than most neighbourhoods (52nd most in Toronto); the largest project is 2150 Lake Shore Blvd W, with 66 affordable homes. Since 2023, City Council approved demolishing one rental building (8 rental homes, all to be replaced).
Average rents, October 2025
CMHC Rental Market Survey. CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods; these cover Etobicoke (the former City of Etobicoke). Vacancy 2.1% (Toronto 2.8%). Averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
08 · People
Rank by income →In 2021, 22,605 people lived here. The median household income was $85,000, the 74th highest in Toronto (about the same as the typical neighbourhood’s $85,000). Among workers, 18% commute by transit, below the typical neighbourhood.
22,605 residents in 2021. Most common first languages other than English and French: Spanish 4.1%, Russian 3.4%, Polish 3.1%. 2021 Census, from the City’s Neighbourhood Profiles.
09 · Shops and services
There are 67 licensed storefront businesses, mostly restaurants and bars and take-out and food shops. Most are on Lake Shore Blvd W and Marine Parade Dr. One got a new licence in the last 90 days: Man O'clock, a salon at 160 Marine Parade Dr.
Licensed storefronts by type
- Restaurants and bars28
- Take-out and food shops21
- Salons and personal services14
- Laundromats and dry cleaners2
- Smoke and vape shops2
Streets with the most
- Lake Shore Blvd W33
- Marine Parade Dr18
- Park Lawn Rd5
- Manitoba St4
New licences, last 90 days
City business licences, storefront types only. We show operating names, never personal names.
Business improvement areas
Humber Bay Shores and Mimico By The Lake are Business Improvement Areas in Humber Bay Shores. 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
Humber Bay Shores has no properties on the Heritage Register. About 1.9% of addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Heritage
- No properties on the Heritage Register.
- Flood and shoreline
- 1.9% of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. 5.8% are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- In M8V, 1 of 202 home tests was above Ontario’s limit (0.5%; Toronto 2.0%). In M8Y, 1 of 153 home tests was above Ontario’s limit (0.7%; Toronto 2.0%).
- Councillor
- Amber Morley · Ward 3 Etobicoke-Lakeshore profile
What residents report to 311
In the last 12 months, 5,329 service requests came from postal area M8V, which covers most of Humber Bay Shores. The most common:
| Property standards | 271 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 260 | |
| Injured wildlife | 259 | |
| Moving motor vehicle noise | 147 | |
| Tree pruning | 144 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 139 |
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 | Humber Bay Shores | Typical | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building and change | |||
| Building permits, last 12 months | 35 | 186 | 156th |
| Active planning proposals | 6 | 11 | 121st |
| Garden and laneway suites since 2021 | 0 | 26 | 147th |
| New homes since 2021 | 3,805 | 795 | 13th |
| Short-term rentals | 11 | 21 | 128th |
| Heritage properties | 0 | 5 | 143rd |
| Apartment buildings (RentSafe) | 25 | 18 | 53rd |
| Safety, 2025, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Major crime, total | 793 | 1,107 | 139th |
| Assaults | 456 | 637 | 122nd |
| Break-ins | 95 | 173 | 135th |
| Car thefts | 186 | 193 | 84th |
| Robberies | 15 | 70 | 152nd |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 42 | 46 | 89th |
| Other crimes, last 12 months, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 6 | 100th |
| Bicycle thefts | 115 | 31 | 25th |
| Thefts from vehicles | 75 | 212 | 155th |
| People, 2021 Census | |||
| Residents | 22,605 | 16,813 | 34th |
| Median household income | $85,000 | $85,000 | 74th |
| Households that rent | 45.9% | 45.5% | 75th |
| Renters paying 30%+ on housing | 45.4% | 39.0% | 25th |
| Commute by transit | 17.9% | 25.8% | 140th |
| Walk or cycle to work | 5.6% | 5.3% | 76th |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.8% | 16.3% | 89th |
| Parks, trees and streets | |||
| Serious collisions since 2021, per 10,000 residents | 4.4 | 5.1 | 98th |
| Parks per 10,000 residents | 4.0 | 5.0 | 106th |
| Playgrounds per 1,000 children | 1.2 | 2.1 | 134th |
| Street trees per 1,000 residents | 58 | 228 | 150th |
| Affordable homes coming | 99 | 19 | 52nd |
| Road and sidewalk projects | 0 | 10 | 153rd |
| Park and open space, share of land | 40.3% | 7.8% | 2nd |
| Park and open space, hectares per 1,000 residents | 2.8 | 1.6 | 49th |
| Parking tickets per 1,000 residents, 2025 | 913 | 410 | 40th |
| Green roof permits since 2010 | 12 | 4 | 29th |
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 | 102 | 121 | 152 | 131 | 120 |
| Break-ins | 29 | 27 | 37 | 33 | 25 |
| Car thefts | 30 | 60 | 82 | 32 | 49 |
| Robberies | 6 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 4 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 |
| Total | 173 | 228 | 290 | 215 | 209 |
| 2025 rate per 100,000 | Humber Bay Shores | Citywide | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 456 | 768 | 122nd |
| Break-ins | 95 | 190 | 135th |
| Car thefts | 186 | 225 | 84th |
| Robberies | 15 | 78 | 152nd |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 42 | 61 | 89th |
| Total | 793 | 1,322 | 139th |
Rank: 1st is the most of 158.
| Crimes reported | 2025 rate per 100,000 residents | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major crime | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Humber Bay Shores | Citywide | Rank (1st = most) |
| Assaults | 102 | 121 | 152 | 131 | 120 | 456 | 768 | 122nd |
| Break-ins | 29 | 27 | 37 | 33 | 25 | 95 | 190 | 135th |
| Car thefts | 30 | 60 | 82 | 32 | 49 | 186 | 225 | 84th |
| Robberies | 6 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 15 | 78 | 152nd |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 42 | 61 | 89th |
| Total | 173 | 228 | 290 | 215 | 209 | 793 | 1,322 | 139th |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates.
Permits and new homes by year
| Year | Building permits | New homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 44 | 605 |
| 2022 | 34 | 0 |
| 2023 | 37 | 504 |
| 2024 | 32 | 0 |
| 2025 | 52 | 1,337 |
| 2026 | 27 | 1,359 |
Source: City of Toronto Building Permits (active and cleared). 2026 so far.
Average rents, October 2025
| Unit | Etobicoke | A year earlier | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,533 | $1,473 | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,700 | $1,661 | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,031 | $1,948 | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $2,438 | $2,140 | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC Rental Market Survey, purpose-built rental apartments. Covers Etobicoke (the former City of Etobicoke); CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods.
Planning proposals (6)
Under appeal (1)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2405 Lake Shore Blvd W | 557 homes and shops | Rezoning | Submitted Nov 2021 | 21 235704 WET 03 OZ |
Waiting for a decision (5)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2150 Lake Shore Blvd W | Rezoning | Rezoning and site plan | Submitted May 2020 | 20 146488 WET 03 OZ |
| 2189 Lake Shore Blvd W | 59-storey building | Site plan | Submitted Apr 2022 | 22 138978 WET 03 SA |
| 2256 Lake Shore Blvd W | 37-storey building · 575 homes | Site plan | Submitted Sep 2022 | 22 200445 WET 03 SA |
| 2491 Lake Shore Blvd W | 9-storey building with shops | Site plan | Submitted Jun 2022 | 22 168204 WET 03 SA |
| 300 Manitoba St | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted Aug 2022 | A0426/22EYK |
Source: City of Toronto Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment. One row per site. · Download CSV
Apartment buildings (25)
| Building | RentSafe score | Units | Built | Open fire violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2369 Lake Shore Blvd W | 69 | 87 | 1959 | 0 |
| 2507 Lake Shore Blvd W | 79 | 21 | 1955 | — |
| 2335 Lake Shore Blvd W | 80 | 132 | 1967 | 12 |
| 2311 Lake Shore Blvd W | 80 | 36 | 1961 | — |
| 2355 Lake Shore Blvd W | 81 | 86 | 1958 | 0 |
| 2377 Lake Shore Blvd W | 83 | 23 | 1970 | — |
| 4 Superior Ave | 83 | 55 | 1965 | 6 |
| 2519 Lake Shore Blvd W | 88 | 44 | 1970 | 0 |
| 2513 Lake Shore Blvd W | 89 | 11 | 1950 | 0 |
| 1 Superior Ave | 90 | 23 | 1950 | — |
| 2361 Lake Shore Blvd W | 91 | 47 | 1960 | — |
| 2517 Lake Shore Blvd W | 92 | 42 | 1955 | 0 |
| 3 Superior Ave | 93 | 62 | 1950 | 12 |
| 2309 Lake Shore Blvd W | 93 | 28 | 1954 | — |
| 2407 Lake Shore Blvd W | 94 | 22 | 1951 | 0 |
| 2515 Lake Shore Blvd W | 95 | 30 | 1950 | — |
| 2 Superior Ave | 95 | 47 | 1965 | 0 |
| 2323 Lake Shore Blvd W | 95 | 133 | 1960 | 0 |
| 2495 Lake Shore Blvd W | 96 | 45 | 1958 | 0 |
| 2313 Lake Shore Blvd W | 96 | 133 | 1960 | 6 |
| 2301 Lake Shore Blvd W | 97 | 88 | 1959 | 1 |
| 2493 Lake Shore Blvd W | 98 | 151 | 1961 | 4 |
| 2307 Lake Shore Blvd W | 100 | 38 | 1959 | — |
| 2303 Lake Shore Blvd W | 100 | 38 | 1957 | — |
| 2305 Lake Shore Blvd W | 100 | 38 | 1957 | — |
Source: RentSafeTO Apartment Building Evaluation; Residential Fire Inspection Results.
Child care centres (3)
| Centre | Address | Ages | Spaces | $10 a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther Child Care - Lakeshore | 2379 Lake Shore Blvd W | preschool, school-age | 42 | Yes |
| Martin Luther Child Care - Superior | 5 Superior Ave | toddlers, preschool | 26 | Yes |
| Tiny Hoppers Park Lawn | 20 Park Lawn Rd | infants, toddlers, preschool | 119 | No |
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres.
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Type | Trips each way, weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 76 Royal York South | Bus | 258 |
| 66 Prince Edward | Bus | 145 |
| 507 Long Branch | Streetcar | 106 |
| 501 Queen | Streetcar | 24 |
| 80 Queensway | Bus | 20 |
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 | Humber Bay Shores | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 9 | 8 | Amos Waites Park, Humber Bay Park East, Humber Bay Park West and 6 more |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 5 | Amos Waites Park, Mimico Waterfront Park |
| Community centres | 0 | 1 | None inside Humber Bay Shores. |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside Humber Bay Shores. Nearest: High Park, 1.8 km away in High Park-Swansea. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 1 | 1 | Amos Waites Park |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside Humber Bay Shores. Nearest: Mimico Memorial Park, just over the border in Mimico-Queensway. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Humber Bay Shores. Nearest: Sir Casimir Gzowski Park, just over the border in South Parkdale. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 0 | 1 | None inside Humber Bay Shores. Nearest: Manchester Park, just over the border in Mimico-Queensway. |
| Pickleball | 0 | 0 | None inside Humber Bay Shores. Nearest: Manchester Park, just over the border in Mimico-Queensway. |
| Basketball | 0 | 1 | None inside Humber Bay Shores. Nearest: Grand Avenue Park, just over the border in Mimico-Queensway. |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 0 | 0 | None inside Humber Bay Shores. Nearest: Grand Avenue Park, just over the border in Mimico-Queensway. |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 3 | 2 | Amos Waites Park, Humber Bay Park West · 2 of 3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2150 Lake Shore Blvd W | Rezoning approved | 66 |
| 17 Norris Cres | Early planning | 33 |
Rental demolitions approved
| Address | Approved | Rental homes demolished | Replaced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2491 Lake Shore Boulevard West | Apr 23, 2025 | 8 | 8 |
Source: City of Toronto Affordable Housing Pipeline (projects not yet occupied) and Rental Housing Demolition applications approved since 2023.
New storefront businesses, last 90 days (1)
| Business | Type | Address | Licence issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Man O'clock | Salon or personal services | 160 Marine Parade Dr | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: City of Toronto Business Licences and Permits, storefront types. Operating names only.
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 | 26 | 115 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 17 | 75 | Lower than most |
Toronto Police Service: Shootings and Firearm Discharges, Bicycle Thefts and Theft From Motor Vehicle, last 12 months. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection.
Serious collisions by year
| Year | Collisions |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 1 |
Source: Toronto Police Service: collisions in which someone was killed or seriously injured. 2026 so far.
Stations, streets, parking and EV charging
Parking tickets and EV charging
Busiest streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Lawn Rd Lake Shore Blvd W to Gardiner E / Park Lawn Rd Ramp | 29,800 | 53 km/h | Apr 2025 |
| Lake Shore Blvd W Louisa St to Alexander St | 18,400 | 54 km/h | Jun 2026 |
| Manitoba St | 3,400 | 44 km/h | Jun 2022 |
| Marine Parade Dr The Marginal Blvd to Silver Moon Dr | 3,100 | 44 km/h | Jun 2023 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palace Pier Crt Waterfront Dr to Lake Shore Blvd W | 3,000 | 45 km/h | Jun 2017 |
| Manitoba St | 3,400 | 44 km/h | Jun 2022 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Humber Bay Park West | 25.5 |
| Humber Bay Park East | 20.2 |
| Humber Bay Shores Park | 7.1 |
| Mimico Waterfront Park | 3.9 |
| Amos Waites Park | 1.5 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- Humber Bay Park Master Plan
The Humber Bay Park Master Plan guides park improvements and maintenance, establishes priorities and informs the budget and decision-making.In progress - Amos Waites Park Pool Replacement
The City is replacing the outdoor pool with a new accessible pool and deck. The existing change rooms will be renovated to include universal changing facilities and an accessible washroom. Construction starts on September 10, 2026, in coordination with early seasonal closures of the outdoor washroom and splash pad. Construction is expected to be complete in fall 2027.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
Green roofs and solar
Green roofs and solar
Since 2010, 12 building permits in Humber Bay Shores included a green roof, the 29th 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, 13 noise exemption permits were issued in Humber Bay Shores: 13 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
Humber Bay Shores and Mimico By The Lake are Business Improvement Areas in Humber Bay Shores. A BIA is run by local businesses, who pay a levy for street events, cleaning, decorations and promotion.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas.
Heritage, flood risk and local contacts
- Heritage
- No properties on the Heritage Register.
- Flood and shoreline
- 1.9% of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. 5.8% are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- In M8V, 1 of 202 home tests was above Ontario’s limit (0.5%; Toronto 2.0%). In M8Y, 1 of 153 home tests was above Ontario’s limit (0.7%; Toronto 2.0%).
- Councillor
- Amber Morley · Ward 3 Etobicoke-Lakeshore profile
Source: City of Toronto Heritage Register; Toronto and Region Conservation Authority; City of Toronto lead testing; City of Toronto elected officials.
What residents report to 311
What residents report to 311
In the last 12 months, 5,329 service requests came from postal area M8V, which covers most of Humber Bay Shores. The most common:
| Property standards | 271 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 260 | |
| Injured wildlife | 259 | |
| Moving motor vehicle noise | 147 | |
| Tree pruning | 144 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 139 |
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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