L'Amoreaux West
L'Amoreaux West is a neighbourhood in Scarborough of about 22,000 people, next to East L'Amoreaux, Henry Farm, Hillcrest Village and three other neighbourhoods. About half of households rent. Its main shopping streets are Warden Ave and Finch Ave E. It stands out for its older population.
Neighbouring areas link to their pages. City of Toronto neighbourhood boundaries and Toronto Centreline.
Boundaries: A hydro corridor to the north, Warden Ave to the east, Sheppard Ave E, then Huntingwood Dr to the south and Victoria Park Ave to the west.
01 · What’s being built
Rank by proposals →There are three active planning proposals in L'Amoreaux West, fewer than most neighbourhoods (14th fewest in Toronto). All three are waiting for a decision. Another two were decided recently.
Waiting for a decision (3)
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.
Noise permits
In the last 12 months, 10 noise exemption permits were issued in L'Amoreaux West: 8 for amplified sound at events and 2 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, 221 major crimes were reported in L'Amoreaux West: 916 per 100,000 residents, 31% below the citywide rate (1,322) and the 118th highest in Toronto. Assaults and thefts over $5,000 were below the citywide rate. Reports fell from 247 in 2024 to 221 in 2025, mostly assaults (114 to 96) and robberies (27 to 21).
L'Amoreaux West compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Robberies | 12% higher87 vs 78 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | About the same228 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 15% lower162 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 33% lower41 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 48% lower398 vs 768 per 100,000 |
Major crimes reported per year, by type
Change from 2021 to 2025, by type
| Major crime | 2021 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 101 | 96 | about the same |
| Car thefts | 19 | 55 | more than doubled |
| Break-ins | 17 | 39 | more than doubled |
| Robberies | 8 | 21 | more than doubled |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 3 | 10 | more than three times as many |
Other crimes, last 12 months
| Crime | Reported | Per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 3 | 14 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 8 | 37 | About typical |
| Thefts from vehicles | 48 | 223 | About typical |
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, four collisions in L'Amoreaux West killed or seriously injured someone, the 9th lowest rate per resident in Toronto. Three involved pedestrians. Most were on Finch Ave E and Huntingwood Dr.
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, 53 TTC stops are served by the 939 Finch Express, 39 Finch East, 24 Victoria Park and 68 Warden buses, among others.
Busiest bus routes
| Route | Weekday trips each way | Trips | Delays per 1,000 trips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 939 Finch Express | about 159 | 7.3 · high | |
| 39 Finch East | about 139 | 4.1 | |
| 24 Victoria Park | about 130 | 5.1 | |
| 68 Warden | about 113 | 5.2 | |
| 167 Pharmacy North | about 41 | 2.3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finch Ave E Pharmacy Ave to Bridletowne Crcl | 28,600 | 58 km/h | Aug 2026 |
| Warden Ave Bridletowne Crcl to Glen Springs Dr | 21,000 | 67 km/h | Sep 2021 |
| Pharmacy Ave Huntingwood Dr to Sesame St | 10,800 | 59 km/h | May 2026 |
| Bridletowne Crcl Beverly Glen Blvd to Huntingdale Blvd | 6,400 | 52 km/h | Aug 2024 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosscowan Gt Pharmacy Ave to Rosscowan Cres | 5,500 | 67 km/h | Mar 2019 |
| Heatherside Dr Foxwood Grv to Deerbrook Trl | 522 | 53 km/h | Sep 2017 |
| Fairglen Ave Altair Ave to Corinthian Blvd | 445 | 43 km/h | Oct 2025 |
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 and one secondary school are inside the neighbourhood. Of the four with Grade 6 results, North Bridlewood Junior Public School and Fairglen Junior Public School beat the Toronto average in reading; three beat the Toronto average in math (Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math). There are six licensed child care centres with 287 spaces, all 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 (6)
- Beverly Glen YMCA $10 a day
85 Beverly Glen Blvd · kindergarten, school-age71 spaces - Chester Le Early Learning & Child Care Centre $10 a day
201 Chester Le Blvd · infants, toddlers, preschool62 spaces - Bridlegrove Daycare Centre $10 a day
2575 Pharmacy Ave · toddlers, preschool55 spaces - Plasp North Bridlewood Junior Public School $10 a day
50 Collingsbrook Blvd · kindergarten, school-age43 spaces - Epiphany Of Our Lord YMCA Child Care (Op:ymca Of Greater Toronto) $10 a day
3150 Pharmacy Ave · preschool, kindergarten, school-age36 spaces
EarlyON centres (1)
- Chester Le EarlyON Child and Family Centre201 Chester Le Blvd
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 →L'Amoreaux West has seven parks, four of them with playgrounds: fewer for its population than most neighbourhoods (27th fewest per resident in Toronto). Its streets have 4,424 City-owned trees, mostly Norway maple, littleleaf linden and honey locust: fewer per resident than most neighbourhoods (67th fewest per resident in Toronto). The City has eight road or sidewalk projects planned or under way here.
How much of the neighbourhood is park
| Largest parks and open spaces | Hectares |
|---|---|
| Fairglen Park | 4.0 |
| North Bridlewood Park | 3.1 |
| Beverly Glen Park | 2.6 |
| Collingsbrook Parkette | 2.2 |
| Chester Le Park | 2.0 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
| Amenity | L'Amoreaux West | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 7 | 8 | Beverly Glen Park, Birchcrest Park, Candlebrook Crescent Park and 4 more |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 5 | Beverly Glen Park, Birchcrest Park, Chester Le Park and 1 more |
| Community centres | 0 | 1 | None inside L'Amoreaux West. |
| City programs at schools | 1 | — | Beverly Glen Junior Public School |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside L'Amoreaux West. Nearest: Stephen Leacock Park, 710 m away in Tam O'Shanter-Sullivan. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 0 | 1 | None inside L'Amoreaux West. Nearest: L'amoreaux Collegiate Institute, just over the border in East L'Amoreaux. |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside L'Amoreaux West. Nearest: Maryvale Park, 2.8 km away in Wexford/Maryvale. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside L'Amoreaux West. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 0 | 1 | None inside L'Amoreaux West. Nearest: Shawnee Park, just over the border in Pleasant View. |
| Pickleball | 0 | 0 | None inside L'Amoreaux West. Nearest: Shawnee Park, just over the border in Pleasant View. |
| Basketball | 0 | 1 | None inside L'Amoreaux West. Nearest: Van Horne Park, 680 m away in Pleasant View. |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 0 | 0 | None inside L'Amoreaux West. Nearest: Warden Park, just over the border in East L'Amoreaux. |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 0 | 2 | None inside L'Amoreaux West. |
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, 81 building permits were issued, fewer than most neighbourhoods (23rd fewest in Toronto). Since 2021, owners have been permitted to build 19 garden and laneway suites, fewer than most neighbourhoods (62nd fewest in Toronto). In all, permits have added 1,075 homes since 2021, more than most neighbourhoods (63rd 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, 2 building permits in L'Amoreaux West included a green roof, the 58th fewest in Toronto. None has included a solar hot water system since 2009.
City of Toronto building permits for green roofs (required on larger new buildings since 2010) and solar hot water systems.
07 · Renting and housing
Rents aren’t published for single neighbourhoods. Across Scarborough (the former City of Scarborough), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental averaged $1,832 a month in October 2025, $223 less than the Toronto average. Almost half of households here (46%) rent, and 34% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. There are 15 apartment buildings in the City’s RentSafe program, averaging 94 out of 100. There are 13 homes registered as short-term rentals, fewer than most neighbourhoods (43rd fewest in Toronto). There are no licensed rooming houses and no shelters or respite sites.
Average rents, October 2025
CMHC Rental Market Survey. CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods; these cover Scarborough (the former City of Scarborough). Vacancy 2.4% (Toronto 2.8%). Averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
08 · People
Rank by income →In 2021, 21,545 people lived here. The median household income was $73,000, the 131st highest in Toronto (below the typical neighbourhood’s $85,000). Among workers, 21% commute by transit, below the typical neighbourhood.
21,545 residents in 2021. Most common first languages other than English and French: Mandarin 13%, Cantonese 9.5%, Armenian 7.5%. 2021 Census, from the City’s Neighbourhood Profiles.
09 · Shops and services
There are 67 licensed storefront businesses, mostly take-out and food shops and restaurants and bars. Most are on Warden Ave and Finch Ave E. In the last 90 days, five businesses got new licences; the newest is Viet Sandwich, a take-out or food shop at 2900 Warden Ave.
Licensed storefronts by type
- Take-out and food shops25
- Restaurants and bars17
- Salons and personal services11
- Auto repair shops6
- Smoke and vape shops5
Streets with the most
- Warden Ave34
- Finch Ave E14
- Sheppard Ave E10
- Pharmacy Ave5
New licences, last 90 days
City business licences, storefront types only. We show operating names, never personal names.
Business improvement areas
No Business Improvement Area covers L'Amoreaux West.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas.
10 · Heritage, flood risk and local contacts
L'Amoreaux West has three properties on the Heritage Register, about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood. No part of it is in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Heritage
- 3 properties on the Heritage Register (1 designated, 2 listed), 69th fewest in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- None of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. A few (1%) are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- None of 14 home tests in M1W were above Ontario’s limit. In M1T, 2 of 32 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (6.3%; Toronto 2.0%).
- Councillor
- Nick Mantas · Ward 22 Scarborough-Agincourt profile
What residents report to 311
In the last 12 months, 4,642 service requests came from postal area M1W, which covers most of L'Amoreaux West. The most common:
| Potholes and road damage | 429 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 245 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 229 | |
| Tree pruning | 196 | |
| Missed oversized pickup (apartments) | 153 | |
| Property standards | 140 |
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 | L'Amoreaux West | Typical | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building and change | |||
| Building permits, last 12 months | 81 | 186 | 136th |
| Active planning proposals | 3 | 11 | 145th |
| Garden and laneway suites since 2021 | 19 | 26 | 97th |
| New homes since 2021 | 1,075 | 795 | 63rd |
| Short-term rentals | 13 | 21 | 116th |
| Heritage properties | 3 | 5 | 90th |
| Apartment buildings (RentSafe) | 15 | 18 | 89th |
| Safety, 2025, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Major crime, total | 916 | 1,107 | 118th |
| Assaults | 398 | 637 | 132nd |
| Break-ins | 162 | 173 | 87th |
| Car thefts | 228 | 193 | 55th |
| Robberies | 87 | 70 | 51st |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 41 | 46 | 91st |
| Other crimes, last 12 months, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 14 | 6 | 39th |
| Bicycle thefts | 37 | 31 | 72nd |
| Thefts from vehicles | 223 | 212 | 74th |
| People, 2021 Census | |||
| Residents | 21,545 | 16,813 | 45th |
| Median household income | $73,000 | $85,000 | 131st |
| Households that rent | 45.7% | 45.5% | 77th |
| Renters paying 30%+ on housing | 34.4% | 39.0% | 116th |
| Commute by transit | 21.4% | 25.8% | 119th |
| Walk or cycle to work | 3.1% | 5.3% | 128th |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.8% | 16.3% | 10th |
| Parks, trees and streets | |||
| Serious collisions since 2021, per 10,000 residents | 1.9 | 5.1 | 150th |
| Parks per 10,000 residents | 3.2 | 5.0 | 132nd |
| Playgrounds per 1,000 children | 1.5 | 2.1 | 116th |
| Street trees per 1,000 residents | 205 | 228 | 92nd |
| Affordable homes coming | 0 | 19 | 93rd |
| Road and sidewalk projects | 8 | 10 | 88th |
| Park and open space, share of land | 4.3% | 7.8% | 119th |
| Park and open space, hectares per 1,000 residents | 0.7 | 1.6 | 117th |
| Parking tickets per 1,000 residents, 2025 | 119 | 410 | 151st |
| Green roof permits since 2010 | 2 | 4 | 101st |
Source: Building permits, City of Toronto; planning applications; Short Term Rentals Registration; Heritage Register; RentSafeTO. Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Toronto Police Service: Shootings and Firearm Discharges, Bicycle Thefts, Theft From Motor Vehicle. Statistics Canada, 2021 Census, via City of Toronto Neighbourhood Profiles. City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Street Tree Data, Green Spaces, parking tickets, green roof permits, road and sidewalk programs, Affordable Housing Pipeline; Toronto Police Service serious collisions. Typical: the middle of Toronto’s 158 neighbourhoods; half have more, half have less. Rank: 1st is the most or highest of 158. · Download CSV
Major crime by year
| Crimes reported | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 101 | 99 | 119 | 114 | 96 |
| Break-ins | 17 | 17 | 27 | 41 | 39 |
| Car thefts | 19 | 31 | 66 | 57 | 55 |
| Robberies | 8 | 10 | 19 | 27 | 21 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 10 |
| Total | 148 | 162 | 233 | 247 | 221 |
| 2025 rate per 100,000 | L'Amoreaux West | Citywide | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 398 | 768 | 132nd |
| Break-ins | 162 | 190 | 87th |
| Car thefts | 228 | 225 | 55th |
| Robberies | 87 | 78 | 51st |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 41 | 61 | 91st |
| Total | 916 | 1,322 | 118th |
Rank: 1st is the most of 158.
| Crimes reported | 2025 rate per 100,000 residents | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major crime | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | L'Amoreaux West | Citywide | Rank (1st = most) |
| Assaults | 101 | 99 | 119 | 114 | 96 | 398 | 768 | 132nd |
| Break-ins | 17 | 17 | 27 | 41 | 39 | 162 | 190 | 87th |
| Car thefts | 19 | 31 | 66 | 57 | 55 | 228 | 225 | 55th |
| Robberies | 8 | 10 | 19 | 27 | 21 | 87 | 78 | 51st |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 41 | 61 | 91st |
| Total | 148 | 162 | 233 | 247 | 221 | 916 | 1,322 | 118th |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates.
Permits and new homes by year
| Year | Building permits | New homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 63 | 2 |
| 2022 | 94 | 8 |
| 2023 | 66 | 88 |
| 2024 | 67 | 73 |
| 2025 | 66 | 13 |
| 2026 | 67 | 891 |
Source: City of Toronto Building Permits (active and cleared). 2026 so far.
Average rents, October 2025
| Unit | Scarborough | A year earlier | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,465 | $1,420 | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,617 | $1,592 | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,832 | $1,758 | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $1,978 | $1,873 | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC Rental Market Survey, purpose-built rental apartments. Covers Scarborough (the former City of Scarborough); CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods.
Planning proposals (5)
Waiting for a decision (3)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Stonehill Crt | 29-storey building | Site plan | Submitted Apr 2022 | 22 138775 ESC 22 SA |
| 2575 Pharmacy Ave | 25-storey building | Consent and site plan | Submitted Oct 2026 | B0021/26SC |
| 2930 Finch Ave E | 28-storey building | Rezoning | Submitted Jan 2024 | 24 105045 ESC 22 OZ |
Decided recently (2)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3079 Pharmacy Ave | Part lot control | Part lot control | Submitted Jul 2024 | 24 185131 ESC 22 PL |
| 41 Kenmanor Blvd | Garage or parking | Minor variance | Decided May 2026 | A0070/26SC |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2743 Victoria Park Ave | 85 | 201 | 1971 | 0 |
| 3333 Finch Ave E | 86 | 297 | 1975 | 0 |
| 2739 Victoria Park Ave | 90 | 203 | 1971 | 8 |
| 40 Aurora Crt | 92 | 167 | 1974 | 3 |
| 50 Aurora Crt | 92 | 175 | 1974 | 0 |
| 10 Bridletowne Crcl | 94 | 175 | 1974 | 0 |
| 10 Chichester Pl | 94 | 220 | 1971 | 0 |
| 2727 Victoria Park Ave | 95 | 178 | 1972 | 0 |
| 20 Chichester Pl | 96 | 189 | 1970 | 12 |
| 20 Aurora Crt | 96 | 175 | 1974 | 0 |
| 30 Aurora Crt | 96 | 167 | 1974 | 5 |
| 2008 Pharmacy Ave | 97 | 293 | 1975 | 0 |
| 100 Sprucewood Crt | 97 | 206 | 1973 | 0 |
| 3050 Pharmacy Ave | 97 | 252 | 1974 | 0 |
| 8 Chichester Pl | 98 | 210 | 2012 | 0 |
Source: RentSafeTO Apartment Building Evaluation; Residential Fire Inspection Results.
Schools (7)
| School | Grades | Board | Students | Gr. 6 reading | Gr. 6 math | Gr. 10 literacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J B Tyrrell Senior Public School | 6-8 | TDSB | 285 | — | — | — |
| North Bridlewood Junior Public School | JK-6 | TDSB | 230 | 90% | 57% | — |
| Beverly Glen Junior Public School | JK-6 | TDSB | 335 | 82% | 62% | — |
| Fairglen Junior Public School | JK-6 | TDSB | 290 | 94% | 80% | — |
| Epiphany of our Lord Catholic Academy | JK-8 | TCDSB | 135 | — | — | — |
| Chester Le Junior Public School | JK-6 | TDSB | 140 | 76% | 23% | — |
| Sir John A Macdonald Collegiate Institute | 9-12 | TDSB | 990 | — | — | 88% |
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 (6)
| Centre | Address | Ages | Spaces | $10 a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beverly Glen YMCA | 85 Beverly Glen Blvd | kindergarten, school-age | 71 | Yes |
| Chester Le Early Learning & Child Care Centre | 201 Chester Le Blvd | infants, toddlers, preschool | 62 | Yes |
| Bridlegrove Daycare Centre | 2575 Pharmacy Ave | toddlers, preschool | 55 | Yes |
| Plasp North Bridlewood Junior Public School | 50 Collingsbrook Blvd | kindergarten, school-age | 43 | Yes |
| Epiphany Of Our Lord YMCA Child Care (Op:ymca Of Greater Toronto) | 3150 Pharmacy Ave | preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 36 | Yes |
| Eyes Abacus Child Care | 20 Chichester Pl | toddlers, preschool | 20 | Yes |
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres.
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Type | Trips each way, weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 939 Finch Express | Bus | 159 |
| 39 Finch East | Bus | 139 |
| 24 Victoria Park | Bus | 130 |
| 68 Warden | Bus | 113 |
| 167 Pharmacy North | Bus | 41 |
| 169 Huntingwood | Bus | 41 |
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 | L'Amoreaux West | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 7 | 8 | Beverly Glen Park, Birchcrest Park, Candlebrook Crescent Park and 4 more |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 5 | Beverly Glen Park, Birchcrest Park, Chester Le Park and 1 more |
| Community centres | 0 | 1 | None inside L'Amoreaux West. |
| City programs at schools | 1 | — | Beverly Glen Junior Public School |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside L'Amoreaux West. Nearest: Stephen Leacock Park, 710 m away in Tam O'Shanter-Sullivan. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 0 | 1 | None inside L'Amoreaux West. Nearest: L'amoreaux Collegiate Institute, just over the border in East L'Amoreaux. |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside L'Amoreaux West. Nearest: Maryvale Park, 2.8 km away in Wexford/Maryvale. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside L'Amoreaux West. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 0 | 1 | None inside L'Amoreaux West. Nearest: Shawnee Park, just over the border in Pleasant View. |
| Pickleball | 0 | 0 | None inside L'Amoreaux West. Nearest: Shawnee Park, just over the border in Pleasant View. |
| Basketball | 0 | 1 | None inside L'Amoreaux West. Nearest: Van Horne Park, 680 m away in Pleasant View. |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 0 | 0 | None inside L'Amoreaux West. Nearest: Warden Park, just over the border in East L'Amoreaux. |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 0 | 2 | None inside L'Amoreaux West. |
Source: City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Tennis Courts and Washroom Facilities. Typical neighbourhood: the median across Toronto.
Street work (8)
| Work | Where | When |
|---|---|---|
| Road resurfacing | Sheppard Ave E, Warden Ave to Victoria Park Ave | Q2 2025 to Q3 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Sesame St, Huntingwood Dr to Pharmacy Ave | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Deerbrook Trl, Heatherside Dr to Beverly Glen Blvd | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Lanewood Cres, Beverly Glen Blvd to Brookshire Blvd | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Beamsville Dr, Fairglen Ave to Huntingwood Dr | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Collingsbrook Blvd, Pharmacy Ave to Bridletowne Crcl | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Dusay Pl, near Chester Le Blvd | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Leafield Dr, near Altair Ave | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
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 (5)
| Business | Type | Address | Licence issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viet Sandwich | Take-out or food shop | 2900 Warden Ave | Oct 1, 2026 |
| Short Stop Convenience | Take-out or food shop | 3051 Pharmacy Ave | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Short Stop Vapes | Vape shop | 3051 Pharmacy Ave | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Sheppard Vape | Vape shop | 2926 Sheppard Ave E | Sep 10, 2026 |
| Baki Usta Turkish Cuisine | Restaurant or bar | 2938 Finch Ave E | Sep 4, 2026 |
Source: City of Toronto Business Licences and Permits, storefront types. Operating names only.
Garden and laneway suites (19)
| Address | Type | Permit |
|---|---|---|
| 47 Heatherside Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jan 2026 |
| 59 Stonebridge Blvd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2025 |
| 101 Collingsbrook Blvd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2024 |
| 41 Kenmanor Blvd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2024 |
| 143 Chester Le Blvd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Apr 2024 |
| 7 Caronridge Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Nov 2023 |
| 43 Beamsville Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2023 |
| 72 Fairglen Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2023 |
| 168 Fairglen Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Feb 2023 |
| 35 Adencliff Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jan 2023 |
| 29 Brantford Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Dec 2022 |
| 7 Silver Spruce Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Nov 2022 |
| 404 Huntingwood Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2022 |
| 37 Deerbrook Trl | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Apr 2022 |
| 37 Deerbrook Trl | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Mar 2022 |
| 131 Heatherside Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Mar 2022 |
| 2 Iangrove Ter | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Dec 2021 |
| 6 Beamsville Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2021 |
| 6 Beamsville Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Mar 2021 |
Source: City of Toronto Building Permits, since 2021.
Shootings, bicycle thefts and thefts from vehicles
Other crimes, last 12 months
| Crime | Reported | Per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 3 | 14 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 8 | 37 | About typical |
| Thefts from vehicles | 48 | 223 | About typical |
Toronto Police Service: Shootings and Firearm Discharges, Bicycle Thefts and Theft From Motor Vehicle, last 12 months. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection.
Serious collisions by year
| Year | Collisions |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Source: Toronto Police Service: collisions in which someone was killed or seriously injured. 2026 so far.
Stations, streets, parking and EV charging
Parking tickets and EV charging
Busiest streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finch Ave E Pharmacy Ave to Bridletowne Crcl | 28,600 | 58 km/h | Aug 2026 |
| Warden Ave Bridletowne Crcl to Glen Springs Dr | 21,000 | 67 km/h | Sep 2021 |
| Pharmacy Ave Huntingwood Dr to Sesame St | 10,800 | 59 km/h | May 2026 |
| Bridletowne Crcl Beverly Glen Blvd to Huntingdale Blvd | 6,400 | 52 km/h | Aug 2024 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosscowan Gt Pharmacy Ave to Rosscowan Cres | 5,500 | 67 km/h | Mar 2019 |
| Heatherside Dr Foxwood Grv to Deerbrook Trl | 522 | 53 km/h | Sep 2017 |
| Fairglen Ave Altair Ave to Corinthian Blvd | 445 | 43 km/h | Oct 2025 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Fairglen Park | 4.0 |
| North Bridlewood Park | 3.1 |
| Beverly Glen Park | 2.6 |
| Collingsbrook Parkette | 2.2 |
| Chester Le Park | 2.0 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Green roofs and solar
Green roofs and solar
Since 2010, 2 building permits in L'Amoreaux West included a green roof, the 58th fewest in Toronto. None has included a solar hot water system since 2009.
City of Toronto building permits for green roofs (required on larger new buildings since 2010) and solar hot water systems.
Noise permits
Noise permits
In the last 12 months, 10 noise exemption permits were issued in L'Amoreaux West: 8 for amplified sound at events and 2 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
No Business Improvement Area covers L'Amoreaux West.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas.
Heritage, flood risk and local contacts
- Heritage
- 3 properties on the Heritage Register (1 designated, 2 listed), 69th fewest in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- None of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. A few (1%) are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- None of 14 home tests in M1W were above Ontario’s limit. In M1T, 2 of 32 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (6.3%; Toronto 2.0%).
- Councillor
- Nick Mantas · Ward 22 Scarborough-Agincourt 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, 4,642 service requests came from postal area M1W, which covers most of L'Amoreaux West. The most common:
| Potholes and road damage | 429 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 245 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 229 | |
| Tree pruning | 196 | |
| Missed oversized pickup (apartments) | 153 | |
| Property standards | 140 |
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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