Islington
Islington is a neighbourhood in Etobicoke of about 23,000 people, next to Eringate-Centennial-West Deane, Etobicoke City Centre, Etobicoke West Mall and four other neighbourhoods. Most households own their homes. Islington and Kipling stations (Line 2) are in or next to it. Its main shopping streets are Dundas St W and Bloor St W.
Neighbouring areas link to their pages. City of Toronto neighbourhood boundaries and Toronto Centreline.
Boundaries: Rathburn Rd, then Mimico Creek to the north, Kipling Ave to the east, Dundas St W, then Bloor St W to the south and Highway 427 to the west.
01 · What’s being built
Rank by proposals →There are 27 active planning proposals in Islington, more than most neighbourhoods (20th most in Toronto). Four have hearings coming up; the first is 91 Warwood Rd on Nov 19, 2026. Neighbours can send comments or speak at a hearing. Of the rest, 19 are waiting for a decision and four are under appeal. Another seven were decided recently.
Hearing coming up (4)
Under appeal (4)
Waiting for a decision (19)
Decided recently (7)
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 Kipling and Islington 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, 5 noise exemption permits were issued in Islington: 4 for amplified sound at events and 1 for construction outside normal hours.
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, 265 major crimes were reported in Islington: 947 per 100,000 residents, 28% below the citywide rate (1,322) and the 112th highest in Toronto. The picture is mixed. Break-ins were 293 per 100,000, 54% above the citywide rate (190) and the 22nd highest in Toronto, while assaults, car thefts and robberies were below the citywide rate. Reports fell from 348 in 2024 to 265 in 2025, mostly car thefts (86 to 48) and assaults (137 to 109).
Islington compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Break-ins | 54% higher293 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 11% lower54 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 24% lower172 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 49% lower390 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 50% lower39 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 | 56 | 109 | nearly doubled |
| Car thefts | 58 | 48 | down 17% |
| Break-ins | 44 | 82 | nearly doubled |
| Robberies | 11 | 11 | about the same |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 6 | 15 | more than doubled |
Other crimes, last 12 months
| Crime | Reported | Per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 1 | 4 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 5 | 21 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 36 | 154 | 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, 13 collisions in Islington killed or seriously injured someone, the 70th highest rate per resident in Toronto. Four involved pedestrians. Most were on Burnhamthorpe Rd and Bloor St W.
Toronto Police Service: collisions in which someone was killed or seriously injured, by year. *2026 so far. Rank by serious collisions
03 · Getting around
Islington and Kipling stations are in or near the neighbourhood (Line 2). GO: Kipling. Inside the neighbourhood, 87 TTC stops are served by the 45 Kipling, 37 Islington, 111 East Mall and 46 Martin Grove buses, among others.
Stations in or near the neighbourhood
- Islington StationLine 2
- Kipling StationLine 2
- Kipling GOGO Transit
Busiest bus routes
| Route | Weekday trips each way | Trips | Delays per 1,000 trips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 Kipling | about 129 | 4.9 | |
| 37 Islington | about 122 | 7.0 · high | |
| 111 East Mall | about 81 | 3.1 | |
| 46 Martin Grove | about 76 | 4.2 | |
| 50 Burnhamthorpe | about 69 | 2.1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnhamthorpe Rd Shaver Ave N to Warwood Rd | 32,800 | 61 km/h | Mar 2024 |
| Dundas St W Acorn Ave to Subway Cres | 26,700 | 54 km/h | Mar 2026 |
| The East Mall Faludon Crt to Hwy 427 Collectors N / The East Mall Ramp | 23,600 | 44 km/h | Aug 2024 |
| Bloor St W Tremont Rd to The East Mall | 18,000 | 64 km/h | Jun 2019 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tremont Rd Vickson Crt to Peterlee Ave | 853 | 58 km/h | Sep 2017 |
| Warwood Rd Keane Ave to Cowley Ave | 663 | 57 km/h | Feb 2020 |
| Ashbourne Dr Tyre Ave to Gaylord Ave | 2,000 | 53 km/h | Oct 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
Four elementary schools and one secondary school are inside the neighbourhood. Of the two with Grade 6 results, Our Lady of Peace Catholic School beat the Toronto average in math; neither did in reading (Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math). There are eight licensed child care centres with 699 spaces, six in the $10-a-day program, and one EarlyON centre.
Schools in the neighbourhood
Elementary schools
Share of Grade 6 students meeting the provincial standard. Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math.
Ontario Ministry of Education (2026) and EQAO. Nearest the neighbourhood’s centre first. The red tick on each bar is the Toronto average. The nearest school may not be the assigned one; check with the board.
Licensed child care (8)
- Wedgewood School Age YMCA $10 a day
5 Swan Ave · kindergarten, school-age129 spaces - Our Lady Of Peace School Age Program (YMCA) $10 a day
70 Mattice Ave · kindergarten, school-age127 spaces - Growing Tykes Learning Centre (5150 Dundas Street West) $10 a day
5150 Dundas St W · infants, toddlers, preschool119 spaces - Treasured Moments - Burnhamthorpe $10 a day
316 Burnhamthorpe Rd · infants, toddlers, preschool86 spaces - Kids & Company Etobicoke $10 a day
3250 Bloor St W · infants, toddlers, preschool74 spaces
EarlyON centres (1)
- West Glen EarlyON Child and Family Centre47 Cowley Ave
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 →Islington has ten parks, eight of them with playgrounds: fewer for its population than most neighbourhoods (65th fewest per resident in Toronto). It has one public pool and one wading pool. Its streets have 8,911 City-owned trees, mostly Norway maple, Colorado blue spruce and silver maple: more per resident than most neighbourhoods (33rd most per resident in Toronto). The City has 16 road or sidewalk projects planned or under way here.
How much of the neighbourhood is park
| Largest parks and open spaces | Hectares |
|---|---|
| Echo Valley Park | 9.1 |
| Hampshire Heights Park | 7.8 |
| Tom Riley Park | 7.5 |
| East Mall Park | 3.2 |
| Cloverdale Park | 1.8 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- New Park at 300 The East Mall
A new park is coming to 300 The East Mall. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress - New Parks in the Six Points Neighbourhood
A group of new parks is coming to the Six Points neighbourhood. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
| Amenity | Islington | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 10 | 8 | Capri Park, Cloverdale Park, Cronin Park and 7 more |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 5 | Capri Park, Cloverdale Park, Cronin Park and 5 more |
| Community centres | 2 | 1 | Islington Seniors' Centre, Rathburn Area Youth (Ray) |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside Islington. Nearest: Tom Riley Park, just over the border in Kingsway South. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 1 | 1 | Wedgewood Park-Etobicoke |
| Wading pools | 1 | 0 | Glen Park |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Islington. Nearest: Sir Casimir Gzowski Park, 4.3 km away in South Parkdale. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 4 | 1 | Cloverdale Park (3 courts), East Mall Park (3 courts), Glen Park (2 courts) and 1 more |
| Pickleball | 3 | 0 | Cloverdale Park, Glen Park, Wedgewood Park-Etobicoke |
| Basketball | 0 | 1 | None inside Islington. Nearest: Dennis Flynn Park, just over the border in Etobicoke West Mall. |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 2 | 0 | Cloverdale Park, Greenfield Park |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 1 | 2 | Wedgewood Park · 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, 353 building permits were issued, more than most neighbourhoods (29th most in Toronto). Since 2021, owners have been permitted to build 49 garden and laneway suites, more than most neighbourhoods (33rd most in Toronto). In all, permits have added 3,270 homes since 2021, more than most neighbourhoods (16th 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, 14 building permits in Islington included a green roof, the 22nd most in Toronto. Since 2009, 1 included a solar hot water system.
City of Toronto building permits for green roofs (required on larger new buildings since 2010) and solar hot water systems.
07 · Renting and housing
Rents aren’t published for single neighbourhoods. Across 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. About a third of households here (32%) rent, and 39% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. There are 16 apartment buildings in the City’s RentSafe program, averaging 94 out of 100. There are 32 homes registered as short-term rentals, more than most neighbourhoods (46th most in Toronto). There are no licensed rooming houses and no shelters or respite sites. 150 affordable homes are approved, proposed or being built here, more than most neighbourhoods (39th most in Toronto); the largest project is 304 The East Mall, with 129 affordable homes. Since 2023, City Council approved demolishing one rental building (110 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, 23,460 people lived here. The median household income was $102,000, the 25th highest in Toronto (above the typical neighbourhood’s $85,000). Among workers, 18% commute by transit, below the typical neighbourhood.
23,460 residents in 2021. Most common first languages other than English and French: Ukrainian 3.6%, Serbian 3.5%, Polish 3.2%. 2021 Census, from the City’s Neighbourhood Profiles.
09 · Shops and services
There are 140 licensed storefront businesses, mostly restaurants and bars and take-out and food shops. Most are on Dundas St W and Bloor St W. In the last 90 days, six businesses got new licences; the newest is Onus, a take-out or food shop at 3300 Bloor St W.
Licensed storefronts by type
- Restaurants and bars51
- Take-out and food shops39
- Salons and personal services36
- Auto repair shops8
- Laundromats and dry cleaners3
Streets with the most
- Dundas St W78
- Bloor St W44
- The East Mall6
- Burnhamthorpe Rd6
New licences, last 90 days
City business licences, storefront types only. We show operating names, never personal names.
Business improvement areas
Village of Islington is a Business Improvement Area in Islington. 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
Islington has 12 properties on the Heritage Register, more than most neighbourhoods (61st most in Toronto). A small number of addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Heritage
- 12 properties on the Heritage Register (5 designated, 7 listed), 61st most in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- 0.3% of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. A few (2.1%) are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- In M9B, 3 of 121 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (2.5%; 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, 5,132 service requests came from postal area M9B, which covers most of Islington. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 349 | |
| Tree pruning | 173 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 173 | |
| Injured wildlife | 172 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 166 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 138 |
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 | Islington | Typical | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building and change | |||
| Building permits, last 12 months | 353 | 186 | 29th |
| Active planning proposals | 27 | 11 | 20th |
| Garden and laneway suites since 2021 | 49 | 26 | 33rd |
| New homes since 2021 | 3,270 | 795 | 16th |
| Short-term rentals | 32 | 21 | 46th |
| Heritage properties | 12 | 5 | 61st |
| Apartment buildings (RentSafe) | 16 | 18 | 87th |
| Safety, 2025, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Major crime, total | 947 | 1,107 | 112th |
| Assaults | 390 | 637 | 134th |
| Break-ins | 293 | 173 | 22nd |
| Car thefts | 172 | 193 | 94th |
| Robberies | 39 | 70 | 128th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 54 | 46 | 60th |
| Other crimes, last 12 months, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 4 | 6 | 97th |
| Bicycle thefts | 21 | 31 | 97th |
| Thefts from vehicles | 154 | 212 | 124th |
| People, 2021 Census | |||
| Residents | 23,460 | 16,813 | 28th |
| Median household income | $102,000 | $85,000 | 25th |
| Households that rent | 31.6% | 45.5% | 130th |
| Renters paying 30%+ on housing | 38.8% | 39.0% | 82nd |
| Commute by transit | 18.3% | 25.8% | 137th |
| Walk or cycle to work | 4.8% | 5.3% | 83rd |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.2% | 16.3% | 30th |
| Parks, trees and streets | |||
| Serious collisions since 2021, per 10,000 residents | 5.5 | 5.1 | 70th |
| Parks per 10,000 residents | 4.3 | 5.0 | 94th |
| Playgrounds per 1,000 children | 2.3 | 2.1 | 58th |
| Street trees per 1,000 residents | 380 | 228 | 33rd |
| Affordable homes coming | 150 | 19 | 39th |
| Road and sidewalk projects | 16 | 10 | 37th |
| Park and open space, share of land | 5.8% | 7.8% | 103rd |
| Park and open space, hectares per 1,000 residents | 1.5 | 1.6 | 82nd |
| Parking tickets per 1,000 residents, 2025 | 314 | 410 | 98th |
| Green roof permits since 2010 | 14 | 4 | 22nd |
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 | 56 | 97 | 136 | 137 | 109 |
| Break-ins | 44 | 53 | 58 | 94 | 82 |
| Car thefts | 58 | 96 | 174 | 86 | 48 |
| Robberies | 11 | 26 | 12 | 17 | 11 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 6 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
| Total | 175 | 280 | 393 | 348 | 265 |
| 2025 rate per 100,000 | Islington | Citywide | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 390 | 768 | 134th |
| Break-ins | 293 | 190 | 22nd |
| Car thefts | 172 | 225 | 94th |
| Robberies | 39 | 78 | 128th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 54 | 61 | 60th |
| Total | 947 | 1,322 | 112th |
Rank: 1st is the most of 158.
| Crimes reported | 2025 rate per 100,000 residents | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major crime | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Islington | Citywide | Rank (1st = most) |
| Assaults | 56 | 97 | 136 | 137 | 109 | 390 | 768 | 134th |
| Break-ins | 44 | 53 | 58 | 94 | 82 | 293 | 190 | 22nd |
| Car thefts | 58 | 96 | 174 | 86 | 48 | 172 | 225 | 94th |
| Robberies | 11 | 26 | 12 | 17 | 11 | 39 | 78 | 128th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 6 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 54 | 61 | 60th |
| Total | 175 | 280 | 393 | 348 | 265 | 947 | 1,322 | 112th |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates.
Permits and new homes by year
| Year | Building permits | New homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 390 | 408 |
| 2022 | 244 | 34 |
| 2023 | 336 | 151 |
| 2024 | 329 | 663 |
| 2025 | 393 | 605 |
| 2026 | 309 | 1,409 |
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 (34)
Hearing coming up (4)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 Warwood Rd | New house | Minor variance | Hearing Nov 19 | A0319/26EYK |
| 1037 Kipling Ave | Minor variance | Minor variance | Hearing Dec 3 | A0288/26EYK |
| 17 Warwood Rd | New house | Minor variance | Hearing Dec 3 | A0328/26EYK |
| 5134 Dundas St W | Minor variance | Minor variance | Hearing Dec 3 | A0333/26EYK |
Under appeal (4)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1032 Kipling Ave | Split the lot | Consent | Submitted Nov 2020 | B0050/20EYK |
| 12 Jopling Ave S | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted Oct 2017 | A0855/17EYK |
| 2 Blaketon Rd | New house | Minor variance | Submitted Aug 2025 | A0318/25EYK |
| 48 Mattice Ave | New house | Minor variance and consent | Submitted Nov 2020 | A0460/20EYK |
Waiting for a decision (19)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Burnelm Dr | Split the lot | Consent and minor variance | Submitted Jun 2023 | B0020/23EYK |
| 10 Gibbs Rd | 44-storey building | Site plan | Submitted Dec 2019 | 19 265498 WET 02 SA |
| 10-21 Four Seasons Pl | 23-storey building · 1,021 homes | Rezoning | Submitted Dec 2024 | 24 253468 WET 02 OZ |
| 1006 Kipling Ave | 7-storey building | Site plan | Submitted Dec 2025 | 25 269679 WET 02 SA |
| 1012 Kipling Ave | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted Jul 2024 | A0289/24EYK |
| 15 Cordova Ave | Consent | Consent | Submitted Sep 2020 | B0036/20EYK |
| 159 Burnhamthorpe Rd | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted Aug 2001 | |
| 2 Botfield Ave | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted Oct 2026 | |
| 2 Cabot Crt | Split the lot | Consent | Submitted Jan 2025 | B0002/25EYK |
| 379 Rathburn Rd | Consent | Consent and minor variance | Submitted May 2023 | B0011/24EYK |
Decided recently (7)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1050 Kipling Ave | Split the lot | Consent | Decided Jun 2025 | B0004/24EYK |
| 16 Downing St | Garage or parking | Minor variance | Decided Mar 2026 | A0111/26EYK |
| 2 Gibbs Rd | Split the lot | Consent | Decided Jul 2025 | B0030/24EYK |
| 3825 Bloor St W | 36-storey building · 525 homes and shops | Site plan | Submitted Jul 2024 | 24 174505 WET 03 SA |
| 530 The East Mall | Subdivision | Subdivision | Submitted Dec 2022 | 22 242153 WET 02 SB |
| 535 The East Mall | Addition | Minor variance | Decided Oct 2026 | A0285/26EYK |
| 82 Hillcroft Dr | New house | Minor variance | Decided Jul 2026 | A0224/26EYK |
Source: City of Toronto Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment. One row per site. · Download CSV
Apartment buildings (16)
| Building | RentSafe score | Units | Built | Open fire violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Capri Rd | 85 | 275 | 1973 | 4 |
| 22 Burnhamthorpe Rd | 85 | 42 | 1959 | — |
| 350 The East Mall | 86 | 77 | 1966 | 0 |
| 5294 Dundas St W | 92 | 45 | 1960 | 11 |
| 5 Capri Rd | 93 | 329 | 1967 | 0 |
| 1286 Islington Ave | 93 | 77 | 1971 | 0 |
| 530 The East Mall | 94 | 110 | 1960 | 0 |
| 535 The East Mall | 94 | 90 | 1969 | 0 |
| 24 Burnhamthorpe Rd | 94 | 42 | 1959 | — |
| 90 Cordova Ave | 96 | 184 | 1977 | 0 |
| 1276 Islington Ave | 97 | 202 | 1957 | 0 |
| 8 Lomond Dr | 98 | 183 | 1973 | 0 |
| 1294 Islington Ave | 98 | 77 | 1971 | 0 |
| 4875 Dundas St W | 98 | 56 | 1968 | 0 |
| 580 The East Mall | 98 | 122 | 1972 | 0 |
| 340 The East Mall | 99 | 82 | 1966 | 0 |
Source: RentSafeTO Apartment Building Evaluation; Residential Fire Inspection Results.
Schools (5)
| School | Grades | Board | Students | Gr. 6 reading | Gr. 6 math | Gr. 10 literacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wedgewood Junior School | JK-5 | TDSB | 510 | — | — | — |
| Our Lady of Peace Catholic School | JK-8 | TCDSB | 545 | 84% | 60% | — |
| Bloorlea Middle School | 6-8 | TDSB | 280 | 79% | 52% | — |
| West Glen Junior School | JK-5 | TDSB | 210 | — | — | — |
| Burnhamthorpe Collegiate Institute | 9-12 | TDSB | 235 | — | — | — |
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 (8)
| Centre | Address | Ages | Spaces | $10 a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wedgewood School Age YMCA | 5 Swan Ave | kindergarten, school-age | 129 | Yes |
| Our Lady Of Peace School Age Program (YMCA) | 70 Mattice Ave | kindergarten, school-age | 127 | Yes |
| Growing Tykes Learning Centre (5150 Dundas Street West) | 5150 Dundas St W | infants, toddlers, preschool | 119 | Yes |
| Treasured Moments - Burnhamthorpe | 316 Burnhamthorpe Rd | infants, toddlers, preschool | 86 | Yes |
| Kids & Company Etobicoke | 3250 Bloor St W | infants, toddlers, preschool | 74 | Yes |
| First Stage - Burnhamthorpe | 500 The East Mall | infants, toddlers, preschool | 41 | Yes |
| Petite Luminaries Montessori | 18 Four Seasons Pl | toddlers, preschool, kindergarten | 75 | No |
| Lady Bug Day Care | 400 Burnhamthorpe Rd | preschool | 48 | No |
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres.
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Type | Trips each way, weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 45 Kipling | Bus | 129 |
| 37 Islington | Bus | 122 |
| 111 East Mall | Bus | 81 |
| 46 Martin Grove | Bus | 76 |
| 50 Burnhamthorpe | Bus | 69 |
| 49 Bloor West | Bus | 56 |
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 | Islington | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 10 | 8 | Capri Park, Cloverdale Park, Cronin Park and 7 more |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 5 | Capri Park, Cloverdale Park, Cronin Park and 5 more |
| Community centres | 2 | 1 | Islington Seniors' Centre, Rathburn Area Youth (Ray) |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside Islington. Nearest: Tom Riley Park, just over the border in Kingsway South. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 1 | 1 | Wedgewood Park-Etobicoke |
| Wading pools | 1 | 0 | Glen Park |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Islington. Nearest: Sir Casimir Gzowski Park, 4.3 km away in South Parkdale. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 4 | 1 | Cloverdale Park (3 courts), East Mall Park (3 courts), Glen Park (2 courts) and 1 more |
| Pickleball | 3 | 0 | Cloverdale Park, Glen Park, Wedgewood Park-Etobicoke |
| Basketball | 0 | 1 | None inside Islington. Nearest: Dennis Flynn Park, just over the border in Etobicoke West Mall. |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 2 | 0 | Cloverdale Park, Greenfield Park |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 1 | 2 | Wedgewood Park · 0 of 1 open today |
Source: City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Tennis Courts and Washroom Facilities. Typical neighbourhood: the median across Toronto.
Affordable housing and rental demolitions
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes |
|---|---|---|
| 304 The East Mall | Site plan approved | 129 |
| 1243 Islington Ave | Rezoning approved | 21 |
Rental demolitions approved
| Address | Approved | Rental homes demolished | Replaced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 530 The East Mall | Dec 17, 2024 | 110 | 110 |
Source: City of Toronto Affordable Housing Pipeline (projects not yet occupied) and Rental Housing Demolition applications approved since 2023.
Street work (16)
| Work | Where | When |
|---|---|---|
| Road resurfacing | Shadowbrook Dr, Rathburn Rd to Beaverbrook Ave | 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Kevi Lane, near Rathburn Rd | Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Meadowbank Rd, Harrop Ave to Rathburn Rd | Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Meadowbank Rd, Burnhamthorpe Rd to Harrop Ave | Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Appleby Rd, Burnhamthorpe Rd to Lorraine Gdns | Q3 2025 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Cabot Crt, near Dundas St W | Q3 2027 to Q4 2028 |
| Road resurfacing | Lorene Dr, Laurel Ave (Etbk) to Blaketon Rd | Q2 2024 to Q3 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Tonwell Crt, near Goswell Rd | Q2 2024 to Q3 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Renown Rd, Dundas St to Tyre Ave | Q2 2024 to Q3 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Lochway Crt, near Goswell Rd | Q2 2024 to Q3 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Blaketon Rd, Friendly Dr to Burnhamthorpe Rd | Q2 2024 to Q3 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Cordova Ave, Islington Ave to Overpass | Q2 2024 to Q3 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Cronin Dr, Friendly Dr to Lorene Dr | Q2 2024 to Q3 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Ravencrest Dr, Rathburn Rd to North Heights Rd | Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Gardenvale Rd, Van Dusen Blvd to Bloor St | Q4 2026 to Q2 2027 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Eagle Rd, Leland Ave to Bloor St | Q4 2026 to Q2 2027 (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 (6)
| Business | Type | Address | Licence issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onus | Take-out or food shop | 3300 Bloor St W | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Top Doc Auto Shop | Auto repair or garage | 320 Burnhamthorpe Rd | Oct 8, 2026 |
| A&W | Restaurant or bar | 3300 Bloor St W | Oct 6, 2026 |
| Velora Nails & Spa | Salon or personal services | 3856 Bloor St W | Sep 28, 2026 |
| — | Salon or personal services | 5140 Dundas St W | Sep 5, 2026 |
| Alite Divine Food | Take-out or food shop | 3834 Bloor St W | Aug 26, 2026 |
Source: City of Toronto Business Licences and Permits, storefront types. Operating names only.
Garden and laneway suites (49)
| Address | Type | Permit |
|---|---|---|
| 58 Shaver Ave N | Garden suite | Sep 2026 |
| 31 Laurel Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2026 |
| 31 Laurel Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2026 |
| 16 Acorn Ave | Garden suite | May 2026 |
| 8 Ashbourne Dr | Garden suite | Apr 2026 |
| 3908 Bloor St W | Garden suite | Mar 2026 |
| 52 Laurel Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Feb 2026 |
| 14 Holloway Rd | Garden suite | Dec 2025 |
| 16 Downing St | Garden suite | Oct 2025 |
| 132 Meadowbank Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2025 |
| 36 Paulart Dr | Garden suite | Aug 2025 |
| 12 Nora Rd | Garden suite | Aug 2025 |
| 3937 Bloor St W | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | May 2025 |
| 23 Hampshire Hts | Garden suite | May 2025 |
| 28 Acorn Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Mar 2025 |
| 21 Charleston Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Mar 2025 |
| 35 Prennan Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Mar 2025 |
| 45 Vickson Crt | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Mar 2025 |
| 382 Burnhamthorpe Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Feb 2025 |
| 34 Poplar Ave | Garden suite | Feb 2025 |
| 46 Charleston Rd | Garden suite | Jan 2025 |
| 36 Paulart Dr | Garden suite | Dec 2024 |
| 33 Blaketon Rd | Garden suite | Nov 2024 |
| 4 Shaver Ave N | Garden suite | Oct 2024 |
| 19 Ovida Ave | Laneway suite | Sep 2024 |
| 382 Burnhamthorpe Rd | Garden suite | Sep 2024 |
| 46 Charleston Rd | Garden suite | Aug 2024 |
| 12 Lynnford Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2024 |
| 39 Alanmeade Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2024 |
| 58 Shaver Ave S | Garden suite | Jun 2024 |
| 22 Acorn Ave | Garden suite | Jun 2024 |
| 27 Mattice Rd | Garden suite | May 2024 |
| 19 Lormar Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Mar 2024 |
| 1012 Kipling Ave | Laneway or garden suite | Jan 2024 |
| 35 Shaver Ave N | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Dec 2023 |
| 42 Agar Cres | Garden suite | Nov 2023 |
| 4 Shaver Ave N | Garden suite | Sep 2023 |
| 56 Shaver Ave S | Laneway or garden suite | Aug 2023 |
| 57 Renown Rd | Garden suite | Jul 2023 |
| 51 Fairlin Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 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 | 1 | 4 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 5 | 21 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 36 | 154 | 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 | 3 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2026 | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islington Station | TTC subway | 2 | Nearby |
| Kipling Station | TTC subway | 2 | Nearby |
| Kipling GO | GO train | MI | Nearby |
Parking tickets and EV charging
Busiest streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnhamthorpe Rd Shaver Ave N to Warwood Rd | 32,800 | 61 km/h | Mar 2024 |
| Dundas St W Acorn Ave to Subway Cres | 26,700 | 54 km/h | Mar 2026 |
| The East Mall Faludon Crt to Hwy 427 Collectors N / The East Mall Ramp | 23,600 | 44 km/h | Aug 2024 |
| Bloor St W Tremont Rd to The East Mall | 18,000 | 64 km/h | Jun 2019 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tremont Rd Vickson Crt to Peterlee Ave | 853 | 58 km/h | Sep 2017 |
| Warwood Rd Keane Ave to Cowley Ave | 663 | 57 km/h | Feb 2020 |
| Ashbourne Dr Tyre Ave to Gaylord Ave | 2,000 | 53 km/h | Oct 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 |
|---|---|
| Echo Valley Park | 9.1 |
| Hampshire Heights Park | 7.8 |
| Tom Riley Park | 7.5 |
| East Mall Park | 3.2 |
| Cloverdale Park | 1.8 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- New Park at 300 The East Mall
A new park is coming to 300 The East Mall. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress - New Parks in the Six Points Neighbourhood
A group of new parks is coming to the Six Points neighbourhood. 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, 14 building permits in Islington included a green roof, the 22nd most in Toronto. Since 2009, 1 included a solar hot water system.
City of Toronto building permits for green roofs (required on larger new buildings since 2010) and solar hot water systems.
Noise permits
Noise permits
In the last 12 months, 5 noise exemption permits were issued in Islington: 4 for amplified sound at events and 1 for construction outside normal hours.
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
Village of Islington is a Business Improvement Area in Islington. 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
- 12 properties on the Heritage Register (5 designated, 7 listed), 61st most in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- 0.3% of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. A few (2.1%) are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- In M9B, 3 of 121 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (2.5%; 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, 5,132 service requests came from postal area M9B, which covers most of Islington. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 349 | |
| Tree pruning | 173 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 173 | |
| Injured wildlife | 172 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 166 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 138 |
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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