Junction-Wallace Emerson
Junction-Wallace Emerson is a west-end neighbourhood of about 23,000 people, next to Corso Italia-Davenport, Dovercourt Village, Dufferin Grove and five other neighbourhoods. About half of households rent. Dufferin, Dundas West and Lansdowne stations (Line 2) are in or next to it. Its main shopping streets are Dupont St and Bloor St W. It stands out for how many garden and laneway suites are being built and its many short-term rentals. It has more parks for its size than most neighbourhoods, but fewer street trees.
Neighbouring areas link to their pages. City of Toronto neighbourhood boundaries and Toronto Centreline.
Boundaries: The CP rail line, then Davenport Rd to the north, Dovercourt Rd, then Dufferin St to the east, Bloor St W to the south and the rail line to the west.
01 · What’s being built
Rank by proposals →There are 14 active planning proposals in Junction-Wallace Emerson, more than most neighbourhoods (61st most in Toronto). Three have hearings coming up; the first is 1278 Dupont St on Nov 25, 2026. Neighbours can send comments or speak at a hearing. Of the rest, nine are waiting for a decision and two are under appeal. Another two were decided recently.
Hearing coming up (3)
Under appeal (2)
Waiting for a decision (9)
Decided recently (2)
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 Lansdowne, Bloor GO and Bloor-Lansdowne GO 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, 19 noise exemption permits were issued in Junction-Wallace Emerson: 15 for amplified sound at events, 3 for construction outside normal hours and 1 for continuous concrete pours.
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, 313 major crimes were reported in Junction-Wallace Emerson: 1,127 per 100,000 residents, 15% below the citywide rate (1,322) and the 76th highest in Toronto. Car thefts, robberies and thefts over $5,000 were below the citywide rate. Reports were similar to the year before (344 in 2024).
Junction-Wallace Emerson compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Break-ins | 21% higher230 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | About the same720 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 48% lower32 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 52% lower108 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 54% lower36 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 | 182 | 200 | about the same |
| Car thefts | 35 | 30 | down 14% |
| Break-ins | 76 | 64 | down 16% |
| Robberies | 11 | 10 | about the same |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 8 | 9 | up 13% |
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 | 25 | 108 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 64 | 276 | 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, seven collisions in Junction-Wallace Emerson killed or seriously injured someone, the 30th lowest rate per resident in Toronto. Four involved pedestrians. Most were on Lansdowne Ave and Lappin Ave.
Toronto Police Service: collisions in which someone was killed or seriously injured, by year. *2026 so far. Rank by serious collisions
03 · Getting around
Dufferin, Dundas West and Lansdowne stations are in or near the neighbourhood (Line 2). GO: Bloor. Inside the neighbourhood, 55 TTC stops are served by the 47 Lansdowne, 29 Dufferin, 929 Dufferin Express and 168 Symington buses, among others.
Stations in or near the neighbourhood
- Dufferin StationLine 2
- Dundas West StationLine 2
- Lansdowne StationLine 2
- Bloor GOGO Transit
Busiest bus routes
| Route | Weekday trips each way | Trips | Delays per 1,000 trips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 Lansdowne | about 359 | 2.5 | |
| 29 Dufferin | about 145 | 9.1 · high | |
| 929 Dufferin Express | about 121 | 6.9 · high | |
| 168 Symington | about 89 | 4.2 | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dufferin St Chandos Ave to Beaver Ave | 20,900 | 56 km/h | Sep 2021 |
| Dupont St Radiator St to Graphophone Grv | 20,000 | 49 km/h | Jun 2022 |
| Davenport Rd Walkway W of Lightbourn and S of Davenport to Greenlaw Ave | 12,100 | 49 km/h | Jun 2022 |
| Geary Ave Bristol Ave to Lane W of Bristol and N of Geary | 5,200 | 48 km/h | Jan 2020 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armstrong Ave Lane W of Dufferin and N of Wallace to Lane E of Emerson and S of Armstrong | 392 | 58 km/h | Dec 2018 |
| Chandos Ave Chandos Park South Trl to Lightbourn Ave | 590 | 48 km/h | May 2017 |
| St Clarens Ave Lane S of Davenport and E of St Clarens to Lane S of Davenport and W of St Clarens | 626 | 48 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
Six elementary schools are inside the neighbourhood. Of the five with Grade 6 results, all five beat the Toronto average in reading; four beat the Toronto average in math (Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math). There are three licensed child care centres with 259 spaces, all 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 (3)
- Perth Avenue Early Learning Centre $10 a day
14 Ruskin Ave · toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age192 spaces - Network Child Care Services - Wade Avenue Centre $10 a day
544 Lansdowne Ave · toddlers, preschool39 spaces - Plasp Pauline Junior Public School $10 a day
100 Pauline Ave · kindergarten, school-age28 spaces
EarlyON centres (2)
- Pauline P. S. EarlyON Child and Family Centre100 Pauline Ave
- Wallace Emerson EarlyON Child and Family Centre1260 Dufferin St
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 →Junction-Wallace Emerson has 18 parks, nine of them with playgrounds: more for its population than most neighbourhoods (34th most per resident in Toronto). It has one public pool and three wading pools. Its streets have 3,188 City-owned trees, mostly Norway maple, honey locust and littleleaf linden: fewer per resident than most neighbourhoods (31st fewest per resident in Toronto). The City has ten road or sidewalk projects planned or under way here.
How much of the neighbourhood is park
| Largest parks and open spaces | Hectares |
|---|---|
| Wallace Emerson Park | 2.7 |
| West Toronto Railpath | 1.7 |
| Campbell Avenue Park | 1.4 |
| Carlton Park | 1.1 |
| Davenport Village Park | 0.8 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- Wallace Emerson Park, Community Centre & Child Care Centre
The City is building a new park and community recreation centre as part of the Reimagine Galleria Master Plan. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress - Erwin Krickhahn Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Erwin Krickhahn Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress - Carlton Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Carlton Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
| Amenity | Junction-Wallace Emerson | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 18 | 8 | Bartlett Parkette, Beaver-Lightbourn Parkette, Brandon Avenue Parkette and 15 more |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 5 | Bristol Avenue Parkette West, Campbell Avenue Park, Carlton Park and 6 more |
| Community centres | 1 | 1 | Wallace Emerson Community Recreation Centre |
| Splash pads | 3 | 0 | Bartlett Parkette, Chandos Park North, Wallace Emerson Park |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 1 | 1 | Wallace Emerson Community Recreation Centre |
| Wading pools | 3 | 0 | Campbell Avenue Park, Carlton Park, Primrose Avenue Parkette |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Junction-Wallace Emerson. Nearest: Sunnyside Park, 2.2 km away in South Parkdale. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 1 | 1 | Symington Avenue Playground (2 courts) |
| Pickleball | 1 | 0 | Campbell Avenue Park |
| Basketball | 4 | 1 | Campbell Avenue Park, Carlton Park, Perth Avenue Parkette and 1 more |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 1 | 0 | Symington Avenue Playground |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 3 | 2 | Campbell Avenue Park, Perth Square Park and 1 more · 2 of 3 open today |
City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Tennis Courts, Washroom Facilities and Street Tree Data; Toronto Public Health. Typical: the median Toronto neighbourhood. Open today: as reported by the City this morning. City programs at schools run in a school’s gym or pool and aren’t counted as community centres.
06 · Homes and renovation
Rank by permits →In the last 12 months, 376 building permits were issued, more than most neighbourhoods (18th most in Toronto). Since 2021, owners have been permitted to build 100 garden and laneway suites, more than almost anywhere in Toronto (5th most in Toronto). In all, permits have added 1,679 homes since 2021, more than most neighbourhoods (39th 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, 15 building permits in Junction-Wallace Emerson included a green roof, the 19th most in Toronto. Since 2009, 2 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 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 (50%) rent, and 41% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. There are 15 apartment buildings in the City’s RentSafe program, averaging 85 out of 100. There are 95 homes registered as short-term rentals, more than almost anywhere in Toronto (8th most in Toronto). There are two licensed rooming houses and one shelter or respite site. 29 affordable homes are approved, proposed or being built here, about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood; the largest project is 316 Campbell Ave, with 21 affordable homes.
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, 23,180 people lived here. The median household income was $84,000, the 80th highest in Toronto (about the same as the typical neighbourhood’s $85,000). Among workers, 14% walk or cycle to work, more than twice the typical neighbourhood; 33% commute by transit, above the typical neighbourhood.
23,180 residents in 2021. Most common first languages other than English and French: Portuguese 13.7%, Spanish 3.9%, Cantonese 2.8%. 2021 Census, from the City’s Neighbourhood Profiles.
09 · Shops and services
There are 197 licensed storefront businesses, mostly restaurants and bars and take-out and food shops. The biggest cluster is on Dupont St. One got a new licence in the last 90 days: The Understory, a salon at 1655 Dupont St.
Licensed storefronts by type
- Restaurants and bars68
- Take-out and food shops59
- Auto repair shops29
- Salons and personal services28
- Laundromats and dry cleaners5
Streets with the most
- Dupont St43
- Bloor St W42
- Geary Ave26
- Lansdowne Ave18
New licences, last 90 days
City business licences, storefront types only. We show operating names, never personal names.
Business improvement areas
Bloordale Village is a Business Improvement Area in Junction-Wallace Emerson. 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
Junction-Wallace Emerson has 19 properties on the Heritage Register, more than most neighbourhoods (49th most in Toronto). No part of it is in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Heritage
- 19 properties on the Heritage Register (6 designated, 13 listed), 49th most in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- None of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Lead in tap water
- In M6H, 13 of 538 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (2.4%; Toronto 2.0%). In M6P, 9 of 657 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (1.4%; Toronto 2.0%).
- Councillor
- Alejandra Bravo · Ward 9 Davenport profile
What residents report to 311
In the last 12 months, 18,752 service requests came from postal areas M6H and M6P, which cover most of Junction-Wallace Emerson. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 1,025 | |
| Property standards | 964 | |
| Injured wildlife | 651 | |
| Damaged bins | 495 | |
| Missing garbage bins | 489 | |
| Tree pruning | 457 |
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-Wallace Emerson | Typical | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building and change | |||
| Building permits, last 12 months | 376 | 186 | 18th |
| Active planning proposals | 14 | 11 | 61st |
| Garden and laneway suites since 2021 | 100 | 26 | 5th |
| New homes since 2021 | 1,679 | 795 | 39th |
| Short-term rentals | 95 | 21 | 8th |
| Heritage properties | 19 | 5 | 49th |
| Apartment buildings (RentSafe) | 15 | 18 | 89th |
| Safety, 2025, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Major crime, total | 1,127 | 1,107 | 76th |
| Assaults | 720 | 637 | 60th |
| Break-ins | 230 | 173 | 47th |
| Car thefts | 108 | 193 | 127th |
| Robberies | 36 | 70 | 130th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 32 | 46 | 115th |
| Other crimes, last 12 months, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 6 | 100th |
| Bicycle thefts | 108 | 31 | 28th |
| Thefts from vehicles | 276 | 212 | 47th |
| People, 2021 Census | |||
| Residents | 23,180 | 16,813 | 29th |
| Median household income | $84,000 | $85,000 | 80th |
| Households that rent | 49.9% | 45.5% | 60th |
| Renters paying 30%+ on housing | 41.2% | 39.0% | 53rd |
| Commute by transit | 32.9% | 25.8% | 25th |
| Walk or cycle to work | 13.9% | 5.3% | 41st |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.5% | 16.3% | 138th |
| Parks, trees and streets | |||
| Serious collisions since 2021, per 10,000 residents | 3.0 | 5.1 | 129th |
| Parks per 10,000 residents | 7.8 | 5.0 | 34th |
| Playgrounds per 1,000 children | 2.9 | 2.1 | 34th |
| Street trees per 1,000 residents | 138 | 228 | 128th |
| Affordable homes coming | 29 | 19 | 76th |
| Road and sidewalk projects | 10 | 10 | 74th |
| Park and open space, share of land | 5.7% | 7.8% | 105th |
| Park and open space, hectares per 1,000 residents | 0.6 | 1.6 | 126th |
| Parking tickets per 1,000 residents, 2025 | 879 | 410 | 43rd |
| Green roof permits since 2010 | 15 | 4 | 19th |
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 | 182 | 138 | 230 | 195 | 200 |
| Break-ins | 76 | 56 | 82 | 77 | 64 |
| Car thefts | 35 | 47 | 37 | 47 | 30 |
| Robberies | 11 | 20 | 18 | 12 | 10 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 9 |
| Total | 312 | 269 | 376 | 344 | 313 |
| 2025 rate per 100,000 | Junction-Wallace Emerson | Citywide | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 720 | 768 | 60th |
| Break-ins | 230 | 190 | 47th |
| Car thefts | 108 | 225 | 127th |
| Robberies | 36 | 78 | 130th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 32 | 61 | 115th |
| Total | 1,127 | 1,322 | 76th |
Rank: 1st is the most of 158.
| Crimes reported | 2025 rate per 100,000 residents | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major crime | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Junction-Wallace Emerson | Citywide | Rank (1st = most) |
| Assaults | 182 | 138 | 230 | 195 | 200 | 720 | 768 | 60th |
| Break-ins | 76 | 56 | 82 | 77 | 64 | 230 | 190 | 47th |
| Car thefts | 35 | 47 | 37 | 47 | 30 | 108 | 225 | 127th |
| Robberies | 11 | 20 | 18 | 12 | 10 | 36 | 78 | 130th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 9 | 32 | 61 | 115th |
| Total | 312 | 269 | 376 | 344 | 313 | 1,127 | 1,322 | 76th |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates.
Permits and new homes by year
| Year | Building permits | New homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 373 | 31 |
| 2022 | 343 | 42 |
| 2023 | 283 | 44 |
| 2024 | 338 | 305 |
| 2025 | 302 | 171 |
| 2026 | 331 | 1,086 |
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 (16)
Hearing coming up (3)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1278 Dupont St | Minor variance | Minor variance | Hearing Nov 25 | A0033/26TEY |
| 1286 Bloor St W | Minor variance | Minor variance | Hearing Nov 25 | A0648/26TEY |
| 1423 Dufferin St | 9-storey building · 60 homes and shops | Minor variance and site plan | Hearing Dec 2 | A0738/26TEY |
Under appeal (2)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1260 Dufferin St | 13-storey building | Subdivision and rezoning | Submitted Apr 2022 | 22 130626 STE 09 OZ |
| 350 Campbell Ave | Two towers, up to 36 storeys with shops | Rezoning | Submitted Nov 2022 | 22 232811 STE 09 OZ |
Waiting for a decision (9)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1245 Dupont St | 50-storey building · 588 homes and shops | Site plan | Submitted Mar 2026 | 26 134638 STE 09 SA |
| 1341 Dupont St | Add a storey | Minor variance | Submitted Aug 2024 | A0798/24TEY |
| 148 Franklin Ave | Split the lot | Consent | Submitted Jun 2021 | B0074/21TEY |
| 209 Geary Ave | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted Nov 2026 | A0762/26TEY |
| 224 Wallace Ave | Rezoning | Rezoning | Submitted May 2026 | 26 160909 STE 09 OZ |
| 259 Geary Ave | 8-storey building with shops | Site plan | Submitted Sep 2026 | 26 244607 STE 09 SA |
| 282 Geary Ave | Second suite | Minor variance | Submitted Mar 2023 | A0344/23TEY |
| 434 Margueretta St | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted Oct 2026 | A0714/26TEY |
| 98 Millicent St | Laneway suite | Minor variance | Submitted Jan 2025 | A0068/25TEY |
Decided recently (2)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 288 Geary Ave | Condominium | Condominium | Submitted Jan 2023 | 23 107852 STE 09 CD |
| 302 Geary Ave | Minor variance | Minor variance | Decided Feb 2026 | A0089/26TEY |
Source: City of Toronto Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment. One row per site. · Download CSV
Apartment buildings (15)
| Building | RentSafe score | Units | Built | Open fire violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1401 Dupont St | 72 | 171 | 2006 | 0 |
| 156 Brandon Ave | 77 | 19 | — | — |
| 1625 Dupont St | 77 | 10 | 1920 | — |
| 1212 Bloor St W | 79 | 16 | 1923 | — |
| 685 Lansdowne Ave | 80 | 30 | 1985 | 0 |
| 800 Lansdowne Ave | 82 | 138 | 1992 | 1 |
| 331 Bartlett Ave N | 85 | 13 | 1905 | 0 |
| 1011 Lansdowne Ave | 87 | 352 | 1973 | 0 |
| 11 Randolph Ave | 88 | 95 | 1994 | 0 |
| 730 St Clarens Ave | 89 | 275 | 1974 | 0 |
| 468 St Clarens Ave | 91 | 30 | — | 0 |
| 973 Lansdowne Ave | 91 | 20 | 2003 | — |
| 1407 Dupont St | 92 | 74 | 2008 | 0 |
| 55 Rankin Cres | 94 | 176 | 1992 | 0 |
| 77 Rankin Cres | 97 | 121 | 1992 | 0 |
Source: RentSafeTO Apartment Building Evaluation; Residential Fire Inspection Results.
Schools (6)
| School | Grades | Board | Students | Gr. 6 reading | Gr. 6 math | Gr. 10 literacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Sebastian Catholic School | JK-8 | TCDSB | 250 | 100% | 69% | — |
| Pauline Junior Public School | JK-6 | TDSB | 210 | 96% | 65% | — |
| Perth Avenue Junior Public School | JK-6 | TDSB | 515 | 90% | 68% | — |
| St Luigi Catholic School | JK-8 | TCDSB | 125 | — | — | — |
| St Mary of the Angels Catholic School | JK-8 | TCDSB | 230 | 90% | 59% | — |
| St Rita Catholic School | JK-8 | TCDSB | 85 | 91% | 36% | — |
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 (3)
| Centre | Address | Ages | Spaces | $10 a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perth Avenue Early Learning Centre | 14 Ruskin Ave | toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 192 | Yes |
| Network Child Care Services - Wade Avenue Centre | 544 Lansdowne Ave | toddlers, preschool | 39 | Yes |
| Plasp Pauline Junior Public School | 100 Pauline Ave | kindergarten, school-age | 28 | Yes |
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres.
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Type | Trips each way, weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 47 Lansdowne | Bus | 359 |
| 29 Dufferin | Bus | 145 |
| 929 Dufferin Express | Bus | 121 |
| 168 Symington | Bus | 89 |
| 26 Dupont | Bus | 49 |
| 127 Davenport | Bus | 48 |
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-Wallace Emerson | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 18 | 8 | Bartlett Parkette, Beaver-Lightbourn Parkette, Brandon Avenue Parkette and 15 more |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 5 | Bristol Avenue Parkette West, Campbell Avenue Park, Carlton Park and 6 more |
| Community centres | 1 | 1 | Wallace Emerson Community Recreation Centre |
| Splash pads | 3 | 0 | Bartlett Parkette, Chandos Park North, Wallace Emerson Park |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 1 | 1 | Wallace Emerson Community Recreation Centre |
| Wading pools | 3 | 0 | Campbell Avenue Park, Carlton Park, Primrose Avenue Parkette |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Junction-Wallace Emerson. Nearest: Sunnyside Park, 2.2 km away in South Parkdale. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 1 | 1 | Symington Avenue Playground (2 courts) |
| Pickleball | 1 | 0 | Campbell Avenue Park |
| Basketball | 4 | 1 | Campbell Avenue Park, Carlton Park, Perth Avenue Parkette and 1 more |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 1 | 0 | Symington Avenue Playground |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 3 | 2 | Campbell Avenue Park, Perth Square Park and 1 more · 2 of 3 open today |
Source: City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Tennis Courts and Washroom Facilities. Typical neighbourhood: the median across Toronto.
Affordable housing and rental demolitions
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes |
|---|---|---|
| 316 Campbell Ave | Under construction | 21 |
| 1286 Bloor St W | Application under review | 8 |
Source: City of Toronto Affordable Housing Pipeline (projects not yet occupied) and Rental Housing Demolition applications approved since 2023.
Street work (10)
| Work | Where | When |
|---|---|---|
| Laneway rebuild | Wallace Ave, near Emerson Ave | 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Symington Ave, Ernest Ave to Wallace Ave | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Symington Ave, Paton Rd to Ernest Ave | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Ernest Ave, near Perth Ave | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Laneway rebuild | Dufferin St, Wallace Ave to Armstrong Ave | Q3 2027 to Q4 2028 |
| Road resurfacing | Caledonia Park Rd, near Davenport Rd | Q3 to Q4 2027 |
| Sidewalk work | Caledonia Park Rd, near Davenport Rd | Q3 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | St Clarens Ave, Lappin Ave to Dupont St | Q1 2023 to Q2 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | St Clarens Ave, Wallace Ave to Lappin Ave | Q1 2023 to Q2 2025 (carried over) |
| Road rebuild | Dufferin St, Dupont St to Geary Ave | Q4 2024 to Q3 2025 (carried over) |
Source: City of Toronto Road Reconstruction, Road Resurfacing and Sidewalk Construction programs. Dates are the City’s plan and can move.
New storefront businesses, last 90 days (1)
| Business | Type | Address | Licence issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Understory | Salon or personal services | 1655 Dupont St | Oct 21, 2026 |
Source: City of Toronto Business Licences and Permits, storefront types. Operating names only.
Garden and laneway suites (100)
| Address | Type | Permit |
|---|---|---|
| 1144 Dovercourt Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2026 |
| 80 Armstrong Ave | Laneway suite | Jul 2026 |
| 1446 Dufferin St | Laneway suite | Apr 2026 |
| 710 Lansdowne Ave | Laneway suite | Mar 2026 |
| 115 Perth Ave | Laneway or garden suite | Mar 2026 |
| 710 Lansdowne Ave | Laneway suite | Mar 2026 |
| 403 Westmoreland Ave N | Laneway suite | Jan 2026 |
| 33 Armstrong Ave | Laneway suite | Jan 2026 |
| 228 Emerson Ave | Laneway suite | Oct 2025 |
| 403 Westmoreland Ave N | Laneway suite | Sep 2025 |
| 211 Symington Ave | Laneway or garden suite | Sep 2025 |
| 60 Armstrong Ave | Laneway or garden suite | Sep 2025 |
| 263 Lappin Ave | Laneway suite | Sep 2025 |
| 1190 Dovercourt Rd | Laneway suite | Aug 2025 |
| 64 Pauline Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2025 |
| 98 Primrose Ave | Laneway or garden suite | Aug 2025 |
| 439 Margueretta St | Laneway suite | Jul 2025 |
| 1444 Dufferin St | Laneway suite | Apr 2025 |
| 358 Westmoreland Ave N | Laneway suite | Feb 2025 |
| 871 St Clarens Ave | Laneway or garden suite | Dec 2024 |
| 1064 Dufferin St | Garden suite | Dec 2024 |
| 139 Lappin Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Dec 2024 |
| 139 Lappin Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Nov 2024 |
| 449 Margueretta St | Laneway suite | Nov 2024 |
| 267 Symington Ave | Laneway suite | Nov 2024 |
| 200 Emerson Ave | Laneway suite | Oct 2024 |
| 125 Millicent St | Laneway suite | Oct 2024 |
| 265 Symington Ave | Laneway suite | Oct 2024 |
| 65 Bristol Ave | Garden suite | Sep 2024 |
| 123 Bristol Ave | Laneway suite | Aug 2024 |
| 428 Margueretta St | Garden suite | Jul 2024 |
| 98 Armstrong Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2024 |
| 732 Brock Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2024 |
| 696 Lansdowne Ave | Laneway suite | Jun 2024 |
| 875 St Clarens Ave | Laneway suite | May 2024 |
| 723 St Clarens Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | May 2024 |
| 19 Lappin Ave | Laneway suite | Apr 2024 |
| 163 Rankin Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Mar 2024 |
| 21 Lappin Ave | Laneway suite | Feb 2024 |
| 564 St Clarens Ave | Laneway suite | Feb 2024 |
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 | 25 | 108 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 64 | 276 | 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 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dufferin Station | TTC subway | 2 | Nearby |
| Dundas West Station | TTC subway | 2 | Nearby |
| Lansdowne Station | TTC subway | 2 | Inside |
| Bloor GO | GO train | KI | Nearby |
Parking tickets and EV charging
Busiest streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dufferin St Chandos Ave to Beaver Ave | 20,900 | 56 km/h | Sep 2021 |
| Dupont St Radiator St to Graphophone Grv | 20,000 | 49 km/h | Jun 2022 |
| Davenport Rd Walkway W of Lightbourn and S of Davenport to Greenlaw Ave | 12,100 | 49 km/h | Jun 2022 |
| Geary Ave Bristol Ave to Lane W of Bristol and N of Geary | 5,200 | 48 km/h | Jan 2020 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armstrong Ave Lane W of Dufferin and N of Wallace to Lane E of Emerson and S of Armstrong | 392 | 58 km/h | Dec 2018 |
| Chandos Ave Chandos Park South Trl to Lightbourn Ave | 590 | 48 km/h | May 2017 |
| St Clarens Ave Lane S of Davenport and E of St Clarens to Lane S of Davenport and W of St Clarens | 626 | 48 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 |
|---|---|
| Wallace Emerson Park | 2.7 |
| West Toronto Railpath | 1.7 |
| Campbell Avenue Park | 1.4 |
| Carlton Park | 1.1 |
| Davenport Village Park | 0.8 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- Wallace Emerson Park, Community Centre & Child Care Centre
The City is building a new park and community recreation centre as part of the Reimagine Galleria Master Plan. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress - Erwin Krickhahn Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Erwin Krickhahn Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress - Carlton Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Carlton Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
Green roofs and solar
Green roofs and solar
Since 2010, 15 building permits in Junction-Wallace Emerson included a green roof, the 19th most in Toronto. Since 2009, 2 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, 19 noise exemption permits were issued in Junction-Wallace Emerson: 15 for amplified sound at events, 3 for construction outside normal hours and 1 for continuous concrete pours.
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
Bloordale Village is a Business Improvement Area in Junction-Wallace Emerson. 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
- 19 properties on the Heritage Register (6 designated, 13 listed), 49th most in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- None of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Lead in tap water
- In M6H, 13 of 538 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (2.4%; Toronto 2.0%). In M6P, 9 of 657 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (1.4%; Toronto 2.0%).
- Councillor
- Alejandra Bravo · Ward 9 Davenport 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, 18,752 service requests came from postal areas M6H and M6P, which cover most of Junction-Wallace Emerson. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 1,025 | |
| Property standards | 964 | |
| Injured wildlife | 651 | |
| Damaged bins | 495 | |
| Missing garbage bins | 489 | |
| Tree pruning | 457 |
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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