Humber Heights-Westmount
Humber Heights-Westmount is a neighbourhood in Etobicoke of about 10,000 people, next to Edenbridge-Humber Valley, Kingsview Village-The Westway, Mount Dennis and three other neighbourhoods. Most households own their homes. Weston GO station is close by. Its main shopping streets are La Rose Ave and Dixon Rd. It stands out for its older population.
Neighbouring areas link to their pages. City of Toronto neighbourhood boundaries and Toronto Centreline.
Boundaries: St Phillips Rd to the north, the Humber River to the east, Eglinton Ave W, then Richview Rd to the south and Royal York Rd, then Scarlett Rd to the west.
01 · What’s being built
Rank by proposals →There are eight active planning proposals in Humber Heights-Westmount, fewer than most neighbourhoods (57th fewest in Toronto). One has a hearing coming up (1 Riverlea Dr, Dec 3, 2026). Neighbours can send comments or speak at a hearing. Of the rest, four are waiting for a decision and three are under appeal. Another three were decided recently.
Hearing coming up (1)
Under appeal (3)
Waiting for a decision (4)
Decided recently (3)
Each proposal has its own page. All applications in progress here · Hearings and comment deadlines
City of Toronto Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment. One entry per site. Decided recently: development files submitted in the last 4 years; Committee of Adjustment decisions in the last 2 years.
Noise permits
No noise exemption permits were issued in Humber Heights-Westmount in the last 12 months.
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, 98 major crimes were reported in Humber Heights-Westmount: 864 per 100,000 residents, 35% below the citywide rate (1,322) and the 127th highest in Toronto. Assaults, break-ins and thefts over $5,000 were below the citywide rate. Reports fell from 123 in 2024 to 98 in 2025, mostly assaults (56 to 46) and car thefts (33 to 25).
Humber Heights-Westmount compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Robberies | 13% higher88 vs 78 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | About the same220 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 39% lower115 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 43% lower35 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 47% lower406 vs 768 per 100,000 |
Major crimes reported per year, by type
Change from 2021 to 2025, by type
| Major crime | 2021 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 32 | 46 | up 44% |
| Car thefts | 21 | 25 | up 19% |
| Break-ins | 16 | 13 | down 19% |
| Robberies | 1 | 10 | ten times as many |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 5 | 4 | down 20% |
Other crimes, last 12 months
| Crime | Reported | Per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 3 | 30 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 1 | 10 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 16 | 160 | 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, eight collisions in Humber Heights-Westmount killed or seriously injured someone, the 34th highest rate per resident in Toronto. Two involved pedestrians. Most were on Scarlett Rd and Royal York Rd.
Toronto Police Service: collisions in which someone was killed or seriously injured, by year. *2026 so far. Rank by serious collisions
03 · Getting around
GO: Weston. Inside the neighbourhood, 59 TTC stops are served by the 52 Lawrence West, 32 Eglinton West, 79 Scarlett Rd and 73 Royal York buses, among others.
Stations in or near the neighbourhood
- Weston GOGO Transit
Busiest bus routes
| Route | Weekday trips each way | Trips | Delays per 1,000 trips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 Lawrence West | about 261 | 5.4 | |
| 32 Eglinton West | about 105 | 10.1 · high | |
| 79 Scarlett Rd | about 104 | 3.4 | |
| 73 Royal York | about 58 | 4.5 | |
| 952 Lawrence West Express | about 39 | 3.8 |
TTC and GO schedules for a typical weekday. Trips each way: trips past the route’s busiest stop in the neighbourhood. Each route links to its TTC page (schedule and map).
Delays: incidents the TTC logged as delaying service, Sep 2025 to Sep 2026, per 1,000 scheduled trips. “High” marks the 30 routes (of 200) with the most delays per trip; a typical route has 4.0.
Parking tickets and EV charging
Busiest streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scarlett Rd Edenbridge Dr to Fontenay Crt | 24,700 | 69 km/h | Nov 2021 |
| Dixon Rd Westona St to Kentroyal Dr | 23,900 | 64 km/h | Nov 2021 |
| Royal York Rd Lane N of Chapman and E of Royal York to Trehorne Dr | 19,700 | 53 km/h | Jun 2026 |
| Lawrence Ave W Roxaline St to The Westway | 12,000 | 62 km/h | Nov 2021 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapman Rd Brentside Crt to Ridgemount Rd | 1,100 | 59 km/h | Apr 2018 |
| Renault Cres Griggsden Ave to Royal York Rd | 1,400 | 49 km/h | Mar 2019 |
| Royaleigh Ave Roxaline St to Royal York Rd | 406 | 49 km/h | Nov 2021 |
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
Three elementary schools are inside the neighbourhood. Of the two with Grade 6 results, St Demetrius Catholic School beat the Toronto average in reading; St Demetrius Catholic School beat the Toronto average in math (Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math). There are four licensed child care centres with 267 spaces, three in the $10-a-day program, and two EarlyON centres.
Schools in the neighbourhood
Elementary schools
Share of Grade 6 students meeting the provincial standard. Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math.
Ontario Ministry of Education (2026) and EQAO. Nearest the neighbourhood’s centre first. The red tick on each bar is the Toronto average. The nearest school may not be the assigned one; check with the board.
Licensed child care (4)
- Plasp All Saints Catholic School $10 a day
1435 Royal York Rd · kindergarten, school-age101 spaces - Three R's Schoolhouse $10 a day
1577 Royal York Rd · toddlers, preschool63 spaces - Humbervale Montessori School Inc (Facility #15068) $10 a day
1447 Royal York Rd · preschool56 spaces - The Mint School - 4 La Rose Avenue
4 La Rose Ave · toddlers, preschool47 spaces
EarlyON centres (2)
- Scarlett Manor EarlyON Child and Family Centre1025 Scarlett Rd
- Westmount EarlyON Child and Family Centre95 Chapman Rd
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 →Humber Heights-Westmount has six parks, five of them with playgrounds: more for its population than most neighbourhoods (59th most per resident in Toronto). It has one public pool. Its streets have 3,810 City-owned trees, mostly Norway maple, Colorado blue spruce and white spruce: more per resident than most neighbourhoods (32nd most per resident in Toronto). The City has 11 road or sidewalk projects planned or under way here.
How much of the neighbourhood is park
| Largest parks and open spaces | Hectares |
|---|---|
| Canadian Ukrainian Memorial Park | 9.9 |
| Raymore Park | 8.5 |
| Scarlett Mills Park | 7.7 |
| Chapman Valley Park | 5.3 |
| Cruickshank Park | 3.4 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- Cherry Blossom Park
A new park is coming to 4000 Eglinton Avenue West. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
| Amenity | Humber Heights-Westmount | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 6 | 8 | Chapman Valley Park, Douglas B. Ford Park, La Rose Park and 3 more |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 5 | Douglas B. Ford Park, La Rose Park, Raymore Park and 2 more |
| Community centres | 0 | 1 | None inside Humber Heights-Westmount. |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside Humber Heights-Westmount. Nearest: Pelmo Park, 1.4 km away in Pelmo Park-Humberlea. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 1 | 1 | Westmount Park |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside Humber Heights-Westmount. Nearest: Fairhaven Park, 980 m away in Kingsview Village-The Westway. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Humber Heights-Westmount. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 1 | 1 | Westmount Park (3 courts) |
| Pickleball | 1 | 0 | Westmount Park |
| Basketball | 0 | 1 | None inside Humber Heights-Westmount. Nearest: Weston Lions Park, just over the border in Weston. |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 0 | 0 | None inside Humber Heights-Westmount. Nearest: Cruickshank Park, just over the border in Weston. |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 1 | 2 | Westmount Park Outdoor Pool · 0 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, 89 building permits were issued, fewer than most neighbourhoods (28th fewest in Toronto). Since 2021, owners have been permitted to build 15 garden and laneway suites, fewer than most neighbourhoods (48th fewest in Toronto). In all, permits have added 209 homes since 2021, fewer than most neighbourhoods (24th fewest in Toronto); new apartment buildings add more elsewhere.
Per year. *2026 so far. New homes are added by permits, including suites and new buildings.
Green roofs and solar
Since 2010, 2 building permits in Humber Heights-Westmount included a green roof, the 58th fewest in Toronto. None has included a solar hot water system since 2009.
City of Toronto building permits for green roofs (required on larger new buildings since 2010) and solar hot water systems.
07 · Renting and housing
Rents aren’t published for single neighbourhoods. Across 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. More than a third of households here (40%) rent, and 39% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. There are 13 apartment buildings in the City’s RentSafe program, averaging 96 out of 100. There are 16 homes registered as short-term rentals, fewer than most neighbourhoods (57th 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 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, 10,005 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, 17% commute by transit, below the typical neighbourhood.
10,005 residents in 2021. Most common first languages other than English and French: Italian 7.8%, Portuguese 6.9%, Ukrainian 4.5%. 2021 Census, from the City’s Neighbourhood Profiles.
09 · Shops and services
There are 26 licensed storefront businesses, mostly take-out and food shops and salons and personal services. Most are on La Rose Ave and Dixon Rd. None got a new licence in the last 90 days.
Licensed storefronts by type
- Take-out and food shops11
- Salons and personal services9
- Restaurants and bars3
- Laundromats and dry cleaners1
- Smoke and vape shops1
Streets with the most
- La Rose Ave13
- Dixon Rd7
- Scarlett Rd5
- Royal York Rd1
City business licences, storefront types only. We show operating names, never personal names.
Business improvement areas
No Business Improvement Area covers Humber Heights-Westmount.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas.
10 · Heritage, flood risk and local contacts
Humber Heights-Westmount has eight properties on the Heritage Register, about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood. A small number of addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Heritage
- 8 properties on the Heritage Register (4 designated, 4 listed), 68th most in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- 0.2% of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. 7.3% are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- In M9P, 1 of 56 home tests was above Ontario’s limit (1.8%; Toronto 2.0%). In M9A, 4 of 107 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (3.7%; Toronto 2.0%).
- Councillor
- Stephen Holyday · Ward 2 Etobicoke Centre profile
What residents report to 311
In the last 12 months, 3,413 service requests came from postal area M9P, which covers most of Humber Heights-Westmount. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 201 | |
| Tree pruning | 151 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 146 | |
| Property standards | 114 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 98 | |
| Injured wildlife | 97 |
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 Heights-Westmount | Typical | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building and change | |||
| Building permits, last 12 months | 89 | 186 | 131st |
| Active planning proposals | 8 | 11 | 102nd |
| Garden and laneway suites since 2021 | 15 | 26 | 111th |
| New homes since 2021 | 209 | 795 | 135th |
| Short-term rentals | 16 | 21 | 102nd |
| Heritage properties | 8 | 5 | 68th |
| Apartment buildings (RentSafe) | 13 | 18 | 103rd |
| Safety, 2025, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Major crime, total | 864 | 1,107 | 127th |
| Assaults | 406 | 637 | 129th |
| Break-ins | 115 | 173 | 118th |
| Car thefts | 220 | 193 | 63rd |
| Robberies | 88 | 70 | 49th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 35 | 46 | 107th |
| Other crimes, last 12 months, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 30 | 6 | 8th |
| Bicycle thefts | 10 | 31 | 123rd |
| Thefts from vehicles | 160 | 212 | 117th |
| People, 2021 Census | |||
| Residents | 10,005 | 16,813 | 143rd |
| Median household income | $85,000 | $85,000 | 74th |
| Households that rent | 39.5% | 45.5% | 112th |
| Renters paying 30%+ on housing | 39.0% | 39.0% | 80th |
| Commute by transit | 17.0% | 25.8% | 142nd |
| Walk or cycle to work | 2.8% | 5.3% | 135th |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.8% | 16.3% | 13th |
| Parks, trees and streets | |||
| Serious collisions since 2021, per 10,000 residents | 8.0 | 5.1 | 34th |
| Parks per 10,000 residents | 6.0 | 5.0 | 59th |
| Playgrounds per 1,000 children | 3.6 | 2.1 | 24th |
| Street trees per 1,000 residents | 381 | 228 | 32nd |
| Affordable homes coming | 0 | 19 | 93rd |
| Road and sidewalk projects | 11 | 10 | 68th |
| Park and open space, share of land | 16.7% | 7.8% | 34th |
| Park and open space, hectares per 1,000 residents | 4.7 | 1.6 | 30th |
| Parking tickets per 1,000 residents, 2025 | 226 | 410 | 110th |
| Green roof permits since 2010 | 2 | 4 | 101st |
Source: Building permits, City of Toronto; planning applications; Short Term Rentals Registration; Heritage Register; RentSafeTO. Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Toronto Police Service: Shootings and Firearm Discharges, Bicycle Thefts, Theft From Motor Vehicle. Statistics Canada, 2021 Census, via City of Toronto Neighbourhood Profiles. City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Street Tree Data, Green Spaces, parking tickets, green roof permits, road and sidewalk programs, Affordable Housing Pipeline; Toronto Police Service serious collisions. Typical: the middle of Toronto’s 158 neighbourhoods; half have more, half have less. Rank: 1st is the most or highest of 158. · Download CSV
Major crime by year
| Crimes reported | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 32 | 32 | 52 | 56 | 46 |
| Break-ins | 16 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 13 |
| Car thefts | 21 | 29 | 26 | 33 | 25 |
| Robberies | 1 | 9 | 6 | 13 | 10 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Total | 75 | 81 | 98 | 123 | 98 |
| 2025 rate per 100,000 | Humber Heights-Westmount | Citywide | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 406 | 768 | 129th |
| Break-ins | 115 | 190 | 118th |
| Car thefts | 220 | 225 | 63rd |
| Robberies | 88 | 78 | 49th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 35 | 61 | 107th |
| Total | 864 | 1,322 | 127th |
Rank: 1st is the most of 158.
| Crimes reported | 2025 rate per 100,000 residents | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major crime | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Humber Heights-Westmount | Citywide | Rank (1st = most) |
| Assaults | 32 | 32 | 52 | 56 | 46 | 406 | 768 | 129th |
| Break-ins | 16 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 13 | 115 | 190 | 118th |
| Car thefts | 21 | 29 | 26 | 33 | 25 | 220 | 225 | 63rd |
| Robberies | 1 | 9 | 6 | 13 | 10 | 88 | 78 | 49th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 61 | 107th |
| Total | 75 | 81 | 98 | 123 | 98 | 864 | 1,322 | 127th |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates.
Permits and new homes by year
| Year | Building permits | New homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 70 | 8 |
| 2022 | 71 | 9 |
| 2023 | 85 | 15 |
| 2024 | 71 | 101 |
| 2025 | 78 | 20 |
| 2026 | 77 | 56 |
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 (11)
Hearing coming up (1)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Riverlea Dr | Garden suite | Minor variance | Hearing Dec 3 | A0255/26EYK |
Under appeal (3)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 La Rose Ave | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted Mar 2026 | A0110/26EYK |
| 8 Yorkleigh Ave | New house | Minor variance and consent | Submitted Feb 2021 | A0105/21EYK |
| 85 Yorkleigh Ave | Minor variance | Minor variance and consent | Submitted Jun 2026 | A0186/26EYK |
Waiting for a decision (4)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1798 A Weston Rd | 40-storey building | Site plan | Submitted Feb 2023 | 23 115001 WET 05 SA |
| 3 Dixon Rd | Deck or porch | Minor variance | Submitted Jun 2024 | A0249/24EYK |
| 32 Richview Rd | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted Jun 2020 | A0232/20EYK |
| 47 Tilden Cres | New house | Minor variance | Submitted Apr 2022 | A0234/22EYK |
Decided recently (3)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2205 Lawrence Ave W | Split the lot | Consent | Decided Nov 2025 | B0009/25EYK |
| 39 Yorkleigh Ave | Split the lot | Consent | Decided May 2025 | B0054/23EYK |
| 52 Braecrest Ave | Consent | Consent | Decided Nov 2026 | B0025/26EYK |
Source: City of Toronto Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment. One row per site. · Download CSV
Apartment buildings (13)
| Building | RentSafe score | Units | Built | Open fire violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 La Rose Ave | 93 | 156 | 1973 | 0 |
| 27 Scarlettwood Crt | 93 | 14 | 1970 | 0 |
| 17 Riverview Hts | 93 | 14 | 1953 | — |
| 58 Waterton Rd | 94 | 47 | 1963 | 0 |
| 49 Scarlettwood Crt | 94 | 14 | 1971 | 0 |
| 105 La Rose Ave | 94 | 180 | 1971 | 2 |
| 1025 Scarlett Rd | 95 | 128 | 1994 | 0 |
| 1447 Royal York Rd | 96 | 108 | 1995 | 0 |
| 165 La Rose Ave | 97 | 211 | 1979 | 0 |
| 530 Scarlett Rd | 98 | 106 | 1970 | 0 |
| 123 La Rose Ave | 98 | 259 | 1982 | 0 |
| 1407 Royal York Rd | 99 | 162 | 1964 | 0 |
| 500 Scarlett Rd | 99 | 129 | 1969 | 0 |
Source: RentSafeTO Apartment Building Evaluation; Residential Fire Inspection Results.
Schools (3)
| School | Grades | Board | Students | Gr. 6 reading | Gr. 6 math | Gr. 10 literacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westmount Junior School | JK-5 | TDSB | 305 | — | — | — |
| St Demetrius Catholic School | JK-8 | TCDSB | 420 | 96% | 65% | — |
| All Saints Catholic School | JK-8 | TCDSB | 755 | 86% | 41% | — |
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 (4)
| Centre | Address | Ages | Spaces | $10 a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plasp All Saints Catholic School | 1435 Royal York Rd | kindergarten, school-age | 101 | Yes |
| Three R's Schoolhouse | 1577 Royal York Rd | toddlers, preschool | 63 | Yes |
| Humbervale Montessori School Inc (Facility #15068) | 1447 Royal York Rd | preschool | 56 | Yes |
| The Mint School - 4 La Rose Avenue | 4 La Rose Ave | toddlers, preschool | 47 | No |
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres.
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Type | Trips each way, weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 52 Lawrence West | Bus | 261 |
| 32 Eglinton West | Bus | 105 |
| 79 Scarlett Rd | Bus | 104 |
| 73 Royal York | Bus | 58 |
| 952 Lawrence West Express | Bus | 39 |
| 405 Etobicoke | Bus | 12 |
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 Heights-Westmount | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 6 | 8 | Chapman Valley Park, Douglas B. Ford Park, La Rose Park and 3 more |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 5 | Douglas B. Ford Park, La Rose Park, Raymore Park and 2 more |
| Community centres | 0 | 1 | None inside Humber Heights-Westmount. |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside Humber Heights-Westmount. Nearest: Pelmo Park, 1.4 km away in Pelmo Park-Humberlea. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 1 | 1 | Westmount Park |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside Humber Heights-Westmount. Nearest: Fairhaven Park, 980 m away in Kingsview Village-The Westway. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Humber Heights-Westmount. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 1 | 1 | Westmount Park (3 courts) |
| Pickleball | 1 | 0 | Westmount Park |
| Basketball | 0 | 1 | None inside Humber Heights-Westmount. Nearest: Weston Lions Park, just over the border in Weston. |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 0 | 0 | None inside Humber Heights-Westmount. Nearest: Cruickshank Park, just over the border in Weston. |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 1 | 2 | Westmount Park Outdoor Pool · 0 of 1 open today |
Source: City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Tennis Courts and Washroom Facilities. Typical neighbourhood: the median across Toronto.
Street work (11)
| Work | Where | When |
|---|---|---|
| Road resurfacing | Roxaline St, Lawrence Ave W to Lockheed Blvd | 2027 |
| Sidewalk work | Roxaline St, Lawrence Ave W to Lockheed Blvd | 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Vista Humber Dr, Riverstone Dr to The Elms | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | The Elms St, Vista Humber Dr to Scarlett Rd | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Hill Garden Rd, near Freemont Ave | Q3 2027 to Q4 2028 |
| Road resurfacing | Hill Garden Rd, Scarlett Rd to Freemont Ave | Q3 2027 to Q4 2028 |
| Road resurfacing | Hill Garden Rd, near Freemont Ave | Q3 2027 to Q4 2028 |
| Road resurfacing | Braeburn Ave, Scarlett Rd to Westona St | Q2 2024 to Q3 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Tilden Cres, Raymore Dr to Scarlett Rd | Q2 2024 to Q3 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Braecrest Ave, Westona St to Royal York Rd | Q2 2024 to Q3 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Waterton Rd, Tilden Cres to Raymore Dr | Q2 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.
Garden and laneway suites (15)
| Address | Type | Permit |
|---|---|---|
| 41 Kingdom St | Garden suite | Nov 2026 |
| 2289 Lawrence Ave W | Garden suite | Oct 2026 |
| 35 Roxaline St | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2026 |
| 9 Westbank Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2026 |
| 9 Westbank Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | May 2026 |
| 2 Riverstone Dr | Garden suite | Jan 2026 |
| 3 Ridgemount Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2024 |
| 23 Tilden Cres | Garden suite | Mar 2024 |
| 12 Raymore Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Mar 2024 |
| 81 Freemont Ave | Laneway suite | Dec 2023 |
| 2246 Lawrence Ave W | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2023 |
| 96 Waterton Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2023 |
| 2246 Lawrence Ave W | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2023 |
| 1 Riverlea Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Mar 2023 |
| 936 Scarlett Rd | Garden suite | Feb 2023 |
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 | 3 | 30 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 1 | 10 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 16 | 160 | 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 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2026 | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weston GO | GO train | KI | Nearby |
Parking tickets and EV charging
Busiest streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scarlett Rd Edenbridge Dr to Fontenay Crt | 24,700 | 69 km/h | Nov 2021 |
| Dixon Rd Westona St to Kentroyal Dr | 23,900 | 64 km/h | Nov 2021 |
| Royal York Rd Lane N of Chapman and E of Royal York to Trehorne Dr | 19,700 | 53 km/h | Jun 2026 |
| Lawrence Ave W Roxaline St to The Westway | 12,000 | 62 km/h | Nov 2021 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapman Rd Brentside Crt to Ridgemount Rd | 1,100 | 59 km/h | Apr 2018 |
| Renault Cres Griggsden Ave to Royal York Rd | 1,400 | 49 km/h | Mar 2019 |
| Royaleigh Ave Roxaline St to Royal York Rd | 406 | 49 km/h | Nov 2021 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Canadian Ukrainian Memorial Park | 9.9 |
| Raymore Park | 8.5 |
| Scarlett Mills Park | 7.7 |
| Chapman Valley Park | 5.3 |
| Cruickshank Park | 3.4 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- Cherry Blossom Park
A new park is coming to 4000 Eglinton Avenue West. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
Green roofs and solar
Green roofs and solar
Since 2010, 2 building permits in Humber Heights-Westmount included a green roof, the 58th fewest in Toronto. None has included a solar hot water system since 2009.
City of Toronto building permits for green roofs (required on larger new buildings since 2010) and solar hot water systems.
Noise permits
Noise permits
No noise exemption permits were issued in Humber Heights-Westmount in the last 12 months.
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 Humber Heights-Westmount.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas.
Heritage, flood risk and local contacts
- Heritage
- 8 properties on the Heritage Register (4 designated, 4 listed), 68th most in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- 0.2% of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. 7.3% are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- In M9P, 1 of 56 home tests was above Ontario’s limit (1.8%; Toronto 2.0%). In M9A, 4 of 107 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (3.7%; Toronto 2.0%).
- Councillor
- Stephen Holyday · Ward 2 Etobicoke Centre 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, 3,413 service requests came from postal area M9P, which covers most of Humber Heights-Westmount. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 201 | |
| Tree pruning | 151 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 146 | |
| Property standards | 114 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 98 | |
| Injured wildlife | 97 |
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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