Junction Area
The Junction Area is a west-end neighbourhood of about 14,000 people, next to High Park North, Junction-Wallace Emerson, Keelesdale-Eglinton West and three other neighbourhoods. About half of households rent. Its main shopping street is Dundas St W.
Neighbouring areas link to their pages. City of Toronto neighbourhood boundaries and Toronto Centreline.
Boundaries: Hagar Ave to the north, the rail line to the east, Annette St, then Humberside Ave to the south and Runnymede Rd to the west.
01 · What’s being built
Rank by proposals →There are 27 active planning proposals in the Junction Area, more than most neighbourhoods (20th most in Toronto). Two have hearings coming up; the first is 277 Pacific Ave on Nov 25, 2026. Neighbours can send comments or speak at a hearing. Of the rest, 11 are waiting for a decision and 14 are under appeal. Another five were decided recently.
Hearing coming up (2)
Under appeal (14)
Waiting for a decision (11)
Decided recently (5)
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 St. Clair-Old Weston 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, 12 noise exemption permits were issued in the Junction Area: 6 for amplified sound at events, 3 for continuous concrete pours, 2 for large crane work 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, 259 major crimes were reported in the Junction Area: 1,611 per 100,000 residents, 22% above the citywide rate (1,322) and the 32nd highest in Toronto. Break-ins and thefts over $5,000 were above the citywide rate. Reports fell from 319 in 2024 to 259 in 2025, mostly car thefts (68 to 38) and break-ins (67 to 49).
The Junction Area compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Break-ins | 61% higher305 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 43% higher87 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 18% higher908 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | About the same236 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | About the same75 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 | 116 | 146 | up 26% |
| Car thefts | 27 | 38 | up 41% |
| Break-ins | 45 | 49 | about the same |
| Robberies | 9 | 12 | up 33% |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 5 | 14 | more than 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 | 13 | 93 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 89 | 635 | Higher than most |
Toronto Police Service: Shootings and Firearm Discharges, Bicycle Thefts and Theft From Motor Vehicle, last 12 months. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection.
Toronto Police Service neighbourhood crime rates: assaults, break-ins, car thefts, robberies and thefts over $5,000. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Address reports also count incidents within 500 m.
Traffic safety
Since 2021, eight collisions in the Junction Area killed or seriously injured someone, the 67th highest rate per resident in Toronto. Three involved pedestrians. Most were on Dundas St W and Annette St.
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, 78 TTC stops are served by the 512 St Clair streetcar and the 89 Weston, 41 Keele and 40 Junction-Dundas West buses, among others.
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Weekday trips each way | Trips | Delays per 1,000 trips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 512 St Clair Streetcar | about 351 | 5.0 | |
| 89 Weston | about 127 | 7.3 · high | |
| 41 Keele | about 118 | 8.9 · high | |
| 40 Junction-Dundas West | about 99 | 4.5 | |
| 26 Dupont | about 49 | 6.2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keele St Dundas St W to Lane N of Dundas and E of Keele | 38,200 | 44 km/h | Nov 2024 |
| Weston Rd McCormack St to Northland Ave | 37,500 | 54 km/h | Nov 2024 |
| St Clair Ave W Britannia Ave to Hagar Ave | 20,400 | 48 km/h | Nov 2022 |
| Dundas St W Dupont St to Watkinson Ave | 16,100 | 47 km/h | Apr 2019 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maybank Ave McCormack St to Northland Ave | 274 | 47 km/h | Oct 2021 |
| Fairview Ave Annette St to Lane S of St Johns and E of Gilmour | 393 | 44 km/h | Jul 2017 |
| Westholme Ave Lane N of Annette and W of Gilmour to Maher Ave | 330 | 43 km/h | May 2017 |
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
Two elementary schools are inside the neighbourhood. Indian Road Crescent Junior Public School is the only one with Grade 6 results: it beat the Toronto average in math; it didn’t in reading (Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math). There are seven licensed child care centres with 673 spaces, four in the $10-a-day program, and three 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 (7)
- Indian Road Crescent School Age YMCA $10 a day
285 Indian Road Cres · kindergarten, school-age174 spaces - Kids & Company The Stockyards $10 a day
100 Weston Rd · infants, toddlers, preschool82 spaces - High Park Jr YMCA $10 a day
2665 Dundas St W · infants, toddlers, preschool80 spaces - St. John's Early Enrichment Day Care Centre $10 a day
288 Humberside Ave · infants, toddlers, preschool54 spaces - The Learning Nest Academy
51 Vine Ave · infants, toddlers, preschool141 spaces
EarlyON centres (3)
- Annette Public Library EarlyON Child and Family Centre145 Annette St
- CDI EarlyON Child and Family Centre2918 Dundas St W
- Indian Road Cresent EarlyON Child and Family Centre285 Indian Road Cres
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 →The Junction Area has 11 parks, nine of them with playgrounds: more for its population than most neighbourhoods (31st most per resident in Toronto). It has three wading pools but no indoor or outdoor public pool. Its streets have 3,560 City-owned trees, mostly Norway maple, honey locust and silver maple: about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood. The City has nine road or sidewalk projects planned or under way here.
How much of the neighbourhood is park
| Largest parks and open spaces | Hectares |
|---|---|
| Runnymede Park | 4.5 |
| Baird Park | 1.0 |
| Maple Claire Park | 0.9 |
| Vine Avenue Playground | 0.5 |
| Upper Junction Park | 0.3 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- Runnymede Park Improvements
The City is improving Runnymede Park. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.Complete - New Park at 6 Lloyd Avenue
A new park is coming to 6 Lloyd Avenue. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress - George Bell Arena Improvements
The City is improving the George Bell Arena's roof and some of the building’s components to ensure the facility is in a state of good repair.In progress - Baird Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Baird Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city so that everyone can experience the joys and benefits of play for years to come.In progress - Malta Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Malta Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress - Baird Park Off-Leash Area Improvements
The City is improving the off-leash area for dogs in Baird Park. The improvements will include new fencing, surfacing and accessibility upgrades.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
| Amenity | Junction Area | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 11 | 8 | Baird Park, Dundas-Watkinson Parkette, Keele-Mulock Parkette and 8 more |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 5 | Baird Park, Dundas-Watkinson Parkette, Keele-Mulock Parkette and 6 more |
| Community centres | 0 | 1 | None inside Junction Area. |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside the Junction Area. Nearest: S.a.d.r.a. Park, just over the border in Weston-Pelham Park. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 0 | 1 | None inside the Junction Area. Nearest: Annette Community Recreation Centre, just over the border in High Park North. |
| Wading pools | 3 | 0 | Baird Park, Runnymede Park, Vine Avenue Playground |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside the Junction Area. Nearest: Sunnyside Park, 2.7 km away in South Parkdale. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 1 | 1 | Runnymede Park (2 courts) |
| Pickleball | 0 | 0 | None inside the Junction Area. Nearest: Campbell Avenue Park, 620 m away in Junction-Wallace Emerson. |
| Basketball | 2 | 1 | Keele-Mulock Parkette, Vine Avenue Playground |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 0 | 0 | None inside the Junction Area. Nearest: Gaffney Park, just over the border in Rockcliffe-Smythe. |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 1 | 2 | Baird 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, 330 building permits were issued, more than most neighbourhoods (31st most in Toronto). Since 2021, owners have been permitted to build 62 garden and laneway suites, more than most neighbourhoods (22nd most in Toronto). In all, permits have added 2,577 homes since 2021, more than most neighbourhoods (22nd 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, 10 building permits in the Junction Area included a green roof, the 41st most in Toronto. None has included a solar hot water system since 2009.
City of Toronto building permits for green roofs (required on larger new buildings since 2010) and solar hot water systems.
07 · Renting and housing
Rents aren’t published for single neighbourhoods. Across central Toronto (the old City of Toronto, before the 1998 amalgamation), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental averaged $2,457 a month in October 2025, $402 more than the Toronto average. Almost half of households here (42%) rent, and 37% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. There are seven apartment buildings in the City’s RentSafe program, averaging 84 out of 100. There are 55 homes registered as short-term rentals, more than most neighbourhoods (21st most in Toronto). There are two licensed rooming houses and two 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 87 Ethel Ave, with 141 affordable homes. Since 2023, City Council approved demolishing one rental building (6 rental homes, all to be replaced).
Average rents, October 2025
CMHC Rental Market Survey. CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods; these cover central Toronto (the old City of Toronto, before the 1998 amalgamation). Vacancy 3.2% (Toronto 2.8%). Averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
08 · People
Rank by income →In 2021, 14,010 people lived here. The median household income was $96,000, the 37th highest in Toronto (above the typical neighbourhood’s $85,000). Among workers, 18% walk or cycle to work, more than three times the typical neighbourhood; 26% commute by transit, about the same as the typical neighbourhood.
14,010 residents in 2021. Most common first languages other than English and French: Portuguese 4.5%, Spanish 3.6%, Vietnamese 2.6%. 2021 Census, from the City’s Neighbourhood Profiles.
09 · Shops and services
There are 305 licensed storefront businesses, mostly restaurants and bars and take-out and food shops. The biggest cluster is on Dundas St W. In the last 90 days, nine businesses got new licences; the newest is Waxd Canada, a salon at 409 Keele St.
Licensed storefronts by type
- Restaurants and bars116
- Take-out and food shops63
- Salons and personal services55
- Auto repair shops53
- Second-hand shops8
Streets with the most
- Dundas St W129
- St Clair Ave W54
- Weston Rd34
- Keele St34
New licences, last 90 days
City business licences, storefront types only. We show operating names, never personal names.
Business improvement areas
The Junction is a Business Improvement Area in the Junction Area. 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
The Junction Area has 49 properties on the Heritage Register, more than most neighbourhoods (37th most in Toronto). No part of it is in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Heritage
- 49 properties on the Heritage Register (14 designated, 35 listed), 37th most in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- None of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. A few (0%) are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- In M6P, 9 of 657 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (1.4%; Toronto 2.0%). In M6N, 17 of 306 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (5.6%; Toronto 2.0%).
- Councillor
- Gord Perks · Ward 4 Parkdale-High Park profile
What residents report to 311
In the last 12 months, 15,539 service requests came from postal areas M6P and M6N, which cover most of the Junction Area. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 800 | |
| Property standards | 637 | |
| Injured wildlife | 553 | |
| Tree pruning | 413 | |
| Blocked sewer lines | 236 | |
| Road plowing | 222 |
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 | Junction Area | Typical | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building and change | |||
| Building permits, last 12 months | 330 | 186 | 31st |
| Active planning proposals | 27 | 11 | 20th |
| Garden and laneway suites since 2021 | 62 | 26 | 22nd |
| New homes since 2021 | 2,577 | 795 | 22nd |
| Short-term rentals | 55 | 21 | 21st |
| Heritage properties | 49 | 5 | 37th |
| Apartment buildings (RentSafe) | 7 | 18 | 120th |
| Safety, 2025, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Major crime, total | 1,611 | 1,107 | 32nd |
| Assaults | 908 | 637 | 37th |
| Break-ins | 305 | 173 | 19th |
| Car thefts | 236 | 193 | 51st |
| Robberies | 75 | 70 | 67th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 87 | 46 | 21st |
| Other crimes, last 12 months, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 6 | 100th |
| Bicycle thefts | 93 | 31 | 34th |
| Thefts from vehicles | 635 | 212 | 3rd |
| People, 2021 Census | |||
| Residents | 14,010 | 16,813 | 102nd |
| Median household income | $96,000 | $85,000 | 37th |
| Households that rent | 42.0% | 45.5% | 97th |
| Renters paying 30%+ on housing | 37.0% | 39.0% | 99th |
| Commute by transit | 26.0% | 25.8% | 74th |
| Walk or cycle to work | 17.7% | 5.3% | 30th |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.7% | 16.3% | 136th |
| Parks, trees and streets | |||
| Serious collisions since 2021, per 10,000 residents | 5.7 | 5.1 | 67th |
| Parks per 10,000 residents | 7.9 | 5.0 | 31st |
| Playgrounds per 1,000 children | 4.4 | 2.1 | 11th |
| Street trees per 1,000 residents | 254 | 228 | 69th |
| Affordable homes coming | 150 | 19 | 39th |
| Road and sidewalk projects | 9 | 10 | 81st |
| Park and open space, share of land | 3.0% | 7.8% | 134th |
| Park and open space, hectares per 1,000 residents | 0.6 | 1.6 | 126th |
| Parking tickets per 1,000 residents, 2025 | 1,171 | 410 | 26th |
| Green roof permits since 2010 | 10 | 4 | 41st |
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 | 116 | 113 | 133 | 158 | 146 |
| Break-ins | 45 | 56 | 68 | 67 | 49 |
| Car thefts | 27 | 48 | 46 | 68 | 38 |
| Robberies | 9 | 23 | 19 | 14 | 12 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 5 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 14 |
| Total | 202 | 253 | 275 | 319 | 259 |
| 2025 rate per 100,000 | Junction Area | Citywide | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 908 | 768 | 37th |
| Break-ins | 305 | 190 | 19th |
| Car thefts | 236 | 225 | 51st |
| Robberies | 75 | 78 | 67th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 87 | 61 | 21st |
| Total | 1,611 | 1,322 | 32nd |
Rank: 1st is the most of 158.
| Crimes reported | 2025 rate per 100,000 residents | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major crime | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Junction Area | Citywide | Rank (1st = most) |
| Assaults | 116 | 113 | 133 | 158 | 146 | 908 | 768 | 37th |
| Break-ins | 45 | 56 | 68 | 67 | 49 | 305 | 190 | 19th |
| Car thefts | 27 | 48 | 46 | 68 | 38 | 236 | 225 | 51st |
| Robberies | 9 | 23 | 19 | 14 | 12 | 75 | 78 | 67th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 5 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 87 | 61 | 21st |
| Total | 202 | 253 | 275 | 319 | 259 | 1,611 | 1,322 | 32nd |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates.
Permits and new homes by year
| Year | Building permits | New homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 287 | 23 |
| 2022 | 345 | 87 |
| 2023 | 310 | 150 |
| 2024 | 347 | 812 |
| 2025 | 334 | 453 |
| 2026 | 286 | 1,052 |
Source: City of Toronto Building Permits (active and cleared). 2026 so far.
Average rents, October 2025
| Unit | Central Toronto | A year earlier | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,526 | $1,492 | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,914 | $1,842 | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,457 | $2,317 | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $3,195 | $3,194 | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC Rental Market Survey, purpose-built rental apartments. Covers central Toronto (the old City of Toronto, before the 1998 amalgamation); CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods.
Planning proposals (32)
Hearing coming up (2)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 277 Pacific Ave | New house | Minor variance and consent | Hearing Nov 25 | A0493/26TEY |
| 146 Gilmour Ave | Add a storey | Minor variance | Hearing Dec 2 | A0129/26TEY |
Under appeal (14)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 108 Vine Ave | Rezoning | Rezoning | Submitted Sep 2025 | 25 223395 STE 04 OZ |
| 110 West Toronto St | Rezoning | Rezoning | Submitted Mar 2025 | 25 126822 WET 05 OZ |
| 116 R Ryding Ave | Three towers, up to 34 storeys | Rezoning | Submitted Mar 2026 | 26 124085 WET 05 OZ |
| 1799 St Clair Ave W | Three towers, up to 45 storeys with shops | Rezoning | Submitted Aug 2021 | 21 196875 STE 09 OZ |
| 1980 St Clair Ave W | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted May 2017 | A0435/17EYK |
| 2 Union St | Three towers, up to 49 storeys | Site plan and rezoning | Submitted Nov 2021 | 21 235872 STE 09 OZ |
| 247 High Park Ave | Garden suite | Minor variance | Submitted Jul 2026 | A0511/26TEY |
| 249 High Park Ave | Garden suite | Minor variance | Submitted Jul 2026 | A0512/26TEY |
| 44 Lindner St | Two towers, up to 39 storeys with shops | Rezoning | Submitted Aug 2021 | 21 199583 STE 09 OZ |
| 476 Annette St | Add a storey | Minor variance | Submitted Jul 2017 | A0630/17EYK |
Waiting for a decision (11)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 Union St | Two towers, up to 37 storeys with shops | Rezoning | Submitted Jun 2022 | 22 166048 STE 09 OZ |
| 134 Viella St | Garage or parking | Minor variance | Submitted Oct 2024 | A0411/24EYK |
| 150 Symes Rd | Site plan | Site plan | Submitted Apr 2023 | 23 134151 WET 05 SA |
| 2231 St Clair Ave W | 11-storey building with shops | Site plan | Submitted Apr 2022 | 22 138479 WET 05 SA |
| 2255 St Clair Ave W | 11-storey building with shops | Site plan | Submitted Apr 2022 | 22 138578 WET 05 SA |
| 2335 St Clair Ave W | 11-storey building · 72 homes | Site plan | Submitted Mar 2026 | 26 130072 WET 05 SA |
| 290 Old Weston Rd | 27-storey building · 321 homes and shops | Site plan | Submitted Apr 2022 | 22 140254 STE 09 SA |
| 3286 Dundas St W | 11-storey building · 191 homes and shops | Site plan | Submitted Mar 2026 | 26 129467 STE 04 SA |
| 5 Junction Rd | Subdivision | Subdivision | Submitted Jul 2021 | 21 182023 WET 05 SB |
| 623 A Keele St | 31-storey building · 352 homes and shops | Site plan | Submitted Jul 2022 | 22 180536 WET 05 SA |
Decided recently (5)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 159 Medland St | Add a storey | Minor variance | Decided Nov 2026 | A0824/24TEY |
| 2845 Dundas St W | Minor variance | Minor variance | Decided Mar 2025 | A0203/25TEY |
| 406 Keele St | 65 homes | Condominium | Submitted Jul 2025 | 25 203371 STE 04 CD |
| 48 Laws St | Split the lot | Consent | Decided Sep 2026 | B0044/26TEY |
| 499 Keele St | Split the lot | Consent | Decided Apr 2026 | B0051/25EYK |
Source: City of Toronto Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment. One row per site. · Download CSV
Apartment buildings (7)
| Building | RentSafe score | Units | Built | Open fire violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 546 Indian Grv | 51 | 17 | 1925 | 14 |
| 270 Ryding Ave | 80 | 16 | 1958 | — |
| 340 High Park Ave | 88 | 10 | 1940 | 2 |
| 2750 Dundas St W | 90 | 30 | 1997 | 0 |
| 283 Gilmour Ave | 91 | 35 | 1965 | — |
| 2861 Dundas St W | 92 | 16 | 1960 | — |
| 2767 Dundas St W | 96 | 21 | 1992 | 0 |
Source: RentSafeTO Apartment Building Evaluation; Residential Fire Inspection Results.
Schools (2)
| School | Grades | Board | Students | Gr. 6 reading | Gr. 6 math | Gr. 10 literacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucy McCormick Senior School | 1-8 | TDSB | 65 | — | — | — |
| Indian Road Crescent Junior Public School | JK-6 | TDSB | 250 | 84% | 79% | — |
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 (7)
| Centre | Address | Ages | Spaces | $10 a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Road Crescent School Age YMCA | 285 Indian Road Cres | kindergarten, school-age | 174 | Yes |
| Kids & Company The Stockyards | 100 Weston Rd | infants, toddlers, preschool | 82 | Yes |
| High Park Jr YMCA | 2665 Dundas St W | infants, toddlers, preschool | 80 | Yes |
| St. John's Early Enrichment Day Care Centre | 288 Humberside Ave | infants, toddlers, preschool | 54 | Yes |
| The Learning Nest Academy | 51 Vine Ave | infants, toddlers, preschool | 141 | No |
| The Clover School - High Park | 411 Clendenan Ave | toddlers, preschool | 127 | No |
| The Clover School - High Park Annette Campus | 250 Annette St | toddlers | 15 | No |
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres.
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Type | Trips each way, weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 512 St Clair | Streetcar | 351 |
| 89 Weston | Bus | 127 |
| 41 Keele | Bus | 118 |
| 40 Junction-Dundas West | Bus | 99 |
| 26 Dupont | Bus | 49 |
| 189 Stockyards | Bus | 45 |
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 | Junction Area | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 11 | 8 | Baird Park, Dundas-Watkinson Parkette, Keele-Mulock Parkette and 8 more |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 5 | Baird Park, Dundas-Watkinson Parkette, Keele-Mulock Parkette and 6 more |
| Community centres | 0 | 1 | None inside Junction Area. |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside the Junction Area. Nearest: S.a.d.r.a. Park, just over the border in Weston-Pelham Park. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 0 | 1 | None inside the Junction Area. Nearest: Annette Community Recreation Centre, just over the border in High Park North. |
| Wading pools | 3 | 0 | Baird Park, Runnymede Park, Vine Avenue Playground |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside the Junction Area. Nearest: Sunnyside Park, 2.7 km away in South Parkdale. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 1 | 1 | Runnymede Park (2 courts) |
| Pickleball | 0 | 0 | None inside the Junction Area. Nearest: Campbell Avenue Park, 620 m away in Junction-Wallace Emerson. |
| Basketball | 2 | 1 | Keele-Mulock Parkette, Vine Avenue Playground |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 0 | 0 | None inside the Junction Area. Nearest: Gaffney Park, just over the border in Rockcliffe-Smythe. |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 1 | 2 | Baird 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 87 Ethel Ave | Rezoning approved | 141 |
| 2946 Dundas St W | Under construction | 6 |
| 48 Annette St | Under construction | 3 |
Rental demolitions approved
| Address | Approved | Rental homes demolished | Replaced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3286-3316 Dundas Street West | Apr 22, 2026 | 6 | 6 |
Source: City of Toronto Affordable Housing Pipeline (projects not yet occupied) and Rental Housing Demolition applications approved since 2023.
Street work (9)
| Work | Where | When |
|---|---|---|
| Road resurfacing | West Toronto St, Keele St to Old Stock Yards Road | Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | West Toronto St, Old Stock Yards Road to Dods Ave | Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Dods Ave, West Toronto St to Ethel Ave | Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | St John's Pl, Dundas St W to Maria St | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Boler St, Maria St to Boler St | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | High Park Ave, Annette St to Dundas St W | Q2 2024 to Q3 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Maher Ave, Gilmour Ave to Westholme Ave | Q3 2025 to Q3 2026 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Maher Ave, Westholme Ave to Runnymede Rd | Q3 2025 to Q3 2026 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Maher Ave, near Gilmour Ave | Q3 2025 to Q3 2026 (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 (9)
| Business | Type | Address | Licence issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waxd Canada | Salon or personal services | 409 Keele St | Nov 10, 2026 |
| Queen Liz | Take-out or food shop | 545 Keele St | Nov 6, 2026 |
| Sephora | Salon or personal services | 1980 St Clair Ave W | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Hub Refinished | Second-hand shop | 3113 Dundas St W | Nov 2, 2026 |
| The Art of Demolition | Second-hand shop | 408 Pacific Ave | Oct 21, 2026 |
| Resilient Roots Tattoo Collective | Salon or personal services | 2821 Dundas St W | Oct 10, 2026 |
| Ellinia Hair | Salon or personal services | 3339 Dundas St W | Oct 7, 2026 |
| Brazil Pizza House | Take-out or food shop | 2393 St Clair Ave W | Sep 4, 2026 |
| The Onzon Thai Street Food & Bar | Restaurant or bar | 2411 St Clair Ave W | Aug 20, 2026 |
Source: City of Toronto Business Licences and Permits, storefront types. Operating names only.
Garden and laneway suites (62)
| Address | Type | Permit |
|---|---|---|
| 49 Maria St | Laneway suite | Sep 2026 |
| 115 Mavety St | Garden suite | Sep 2026 |
| 241 Gilmour Ave | Laneway suite | Aug 2026 |
| 239 Gilmour Ave | Laneway suite | Aug 2026 |
| 201 St John's Rd | Garden suite | Aug 2026 |
| 52 Vernon St | Garden suite | Jun 2026 |
| 806 Indian Rd | Laneway suite | Jun 2026 |
| 247 High Park Ave | Garden suite | Jun 2026 |
| 249 High Park Ave | Garden suite | Jun 2026 |
| 168 Annette St | Garden suite | May 2026 |
| 349 Quebec Ave | Garden suite | Mar 2026 |
| 56 Laws St | Garden suite | Oct 2025 |
| 203 Maria St | Laneway suite | Aug 2025 |
| 572 Runnymede Rd | Laneway suite | Aug 2025 |
| 285 Evelyn Ave | Garden suite | Aug 2025 |
| 155 Gilmour Ave | Laneway suite | Jun 2025 |
| 43 Tarragona Blvd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2025 |
| 31 Boler St | Laneway suite | Jun 2025 |
| 108 Maria St | Garden suite | May 2025 |
| 301 Keele St | Laneway suite | Mar 2025 |
| 51 Mc Murray Ave | Laneway suite | Mar 2025 |
| 341 Quebec Ave | Garden suite | Jan 2025 |
| 201 Medland St | Garden suite | Nov 2024 |
| 54 Aziel St | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2024 |
| 264 Weston Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2024 |
| 213 High Park Ave | Laneway suite | Oct 2024 |
| 287 High Park Ave | Laneway suite | Oct 2024 |
| 159 Mavety St | Garden suite | Aug 2024 |
| 156 Mavety St | Garden suite | Aug 2024 |
| 146 St John's Rd | Garden suite | Jul 2024 |
| 52 Mc Murray Ave | Laneway suite | Jun 2024 |
| 156 Maria St | Garden suite | May 2024 |
| 204 Medland St | Garden suite | Feb 2024 |
| 764 Indian Rd | Garden suite | Feb 2024 |
| 301 Keele St | Laneway suite | Jan 2024 |
| 184 Annette St | Laneway or garden suite | Dec 2023 |
| 68 Westholme Ave | Laneway suite | Dec 2023 |
| 272 High Park Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Nov 2023 |
| 580 Clendenan Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Nov 2023 |
| 580 Clendenan Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 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 | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 13 | 93 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 89 | 635 | Higher than most |
Toronto Police Service: Shootings and Firearm Discharges, Bicycle Thefts and Theft From Motor Vehicle, last 12 months. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection.
Serious collisions by year
| Year | Collisions |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keele St Dundas St W to Lane N of Dundas and E of Keele | 38,200 | 44 km/h | Nov 2024 |
| Weston Rd McCormack St to Northland Ave | 37,500 | 54 km/h | Nov 2024 |
| St Clair Ave W Britannia Ave to Hagar Ave | 20,400 | 48 km/h | Nov 2022 |
| Dundas St W Dupont St to Watkinson Ave | 16,100 | 47 km/h | Apr 2019 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maybank Ave McCormack St to Northland Ave | 274 | 47 km/h | Oct 2021 |
| Fairview Ave Annette St to Lane S of St Johns and E of Gilmour | 393 | 44 km/h | Jul 2017 |
| Westholme Ave Lane N of Annette and W of Gilmour to Maher Ave | 330 | 43 km/h | May 2017 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Runnymede Park | 4.5 |
| Baird Park | 1.0 |
| Maple Claire Park | 0.9 |
| Vine Avenue Playground | 0.5 |
| Upper Junction Park | 0.3 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- Runnymede Park Improvements
The City is improving Runnymede Park. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.Complete - New Park at 6 Lloyd Avenue
A new park is coming to 6 Lloyd Avenue. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress - George Bell Arena Improvements
The City is improving the George Bell Arena's roof and some of the building’s components to ensure the facility is in a state of good repair.In progress - Baird Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Baird Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city so that everyone can experience the joys and benefits of play for years to come.In progress - Malta Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Malta Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress - Baird Park Off-Leash Area Improvements
The City is improving the off-leash area for dogs in Baird Park. The improvements will include new fencing, surfacing and accessibility upgrades.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
Green roofs and solar
Green roofs and solar
Since 2010, 10 building permits in the Junction Area included a green roof, the 41st 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, 12 noise exemption permits were issued in the Junction Area: 6 for amplified sound at events, 3 for continuous concrete pours, 2 for large crane work 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
The Junction is a Business Improvement Area in the Junction Area. 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
- 49 properties on the Heritage Register (14 designated, 35 listed), 37th most in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- None of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. A few (0%) are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- In M6P, 9 of 657 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (1.4%; Toronto 2.0%). In M6N, 17 of 306 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (5.6%; Toronto 2.0%).
- Councillor
- Gord Perks · Ward 4 Parkdale-High Park profile
Source: City of Toronto Heritage Register; Toronto and Region Conservation Authority; City of Toronto lead testing; City of Toronto elected officials.
What residents report to 311
What residents report to 311
In the last 12 months, 15,539 service requests came from postal areas M6P and M6N, which cover most of the Junction Area. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 800 | |
| Property standards | 637 | |
| Injured wildlife | 553 | |
| Tree pruning | 413 | |
| Blocked sewer lines | 236 | |
| Road plowing | 222 |
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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