Lansing-Westgate
Lansing-Westgate is a neighbourhood in North York of about 16,000 people, next to Avondale, Bathurst Manor, Bedford Park-Nortown and six other neighbourhoods. About half of households rent. North York Centre and Sheppard-Yonge stations (Line 1 and 4) are in or next to it. Its main shopping street is Yonge St. It has more parks for its size than most neighbourhoods and more street trees than most.
Neighbouring areas link to their pages. City of Toronto neighbourhood boundaries and Toronto Centreline.
Boundaries: Sheppard Ave W to the north, Yonge St to the east, Highway 401 to the south and Bathurst St to the west.
01 · What’s being built
Rank by proposals →There are 43 active planning proposals in Lansing-Westgate, more than almost anywhere in Toronto (2nd most in Toronto). One has a hearing coming up (72 Gwendolen Cres, Nov 26, 2026). Neighbours can send comments or speak at a hearing. Of the rest, 18 are waiting for a decision and 24 are under appeal. Another two were decided recently.
Hearing coming up (1)
Under appeal (24)
Waiting for a decision (18)
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 Sheppard-Yonge and North York Centre 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, 29 noise exemption permits were issued in Lansing-Westgate: 22 for amplified sound at events, 3 for continuous concrete pours, 2 for construction outside normal hours and 2 for large crane work.
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, 187 major crimes were reported in Lansing-Westgate: 1,025 per 100,000 residents, 22% below the citywide rate (1,322) and the 95th highest in Toronto. Assaults, break-ins, robberies and thefts over $5,000 were below the citywide rate. Reports were similar to the year before (204 in 2024).
Lansing-Westgate compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Car thefts | About the same225 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 21% lower603 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 28% lower44 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 37% lower49 vs 78 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 45% lower104 vs 190 per 100,000 |
Major crimes reported per year, by type
Change from 2021 to 2025, by type
| Major crime | 2021 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 93 | 110 | up 18% |
| Car thefts | 64 | 41 | down 36% |
| Break-ins | 16 | 19 | up 19% |
| Robberies | 12 | 9 | down 25% |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 5 | 8 | up 60% |
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 | 9 | 57 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 28 | 176 | Lower than most |
Toronto Police Service: Shootings and Firearm Discharges, Bicycle Thefts and Theft From Motor Vehicle, last 12 months. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection.
Toronto Police Service neighbourhood crime rates: assaults, break-ins, car thefts, robberies and thefts over $5,000. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Address reports also count incidents within 500 m.
Traffic safety
Since 2021, four collisions in Lansing-Westgate killed or seriously injured someone, the 19th lowest rate per resident in Toronto. One involved a pedestrian. Most were on Sheppard Ave W and Beecroft Rd.
Toronto Police Service: collisions in which someone was killed or seriously injured, by year. *2026 so far. Rank by serious collisions
03 · Getting around
North York Centre and Sheppard-Yonge stations are in or near the neighbourhood (Line 1 and 4). Inside the neighbourhood, 40 TTC stops are served by the 84 Sheppard West, 165 Weston Rd North, 96 Wilson and 7 Bathurst buses, among others.
Stations in or near the neighbourhood
- North York Centre StationLine 1
- Sheppard-Yonge StationLine 1, 4
Busiest bus routes
| Route | Weekday trips each way | Trips | Delays per 1,000 trips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84 Sheppard West | about 351 | 4.2 | |
| 165 Weston Rd North | about 161 | 5.6 | |
| 96 Wilson | about 153 | 6.9 · high | |
| 7 Bathurst | about 125 | 10.2 · high | |
| 98 Willowdale-Senlac | about 102 | 4.5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathurst St Southbourne Ave to Delhi Ave | 28,400 | 51 km/h | Jun 2025 |
| Sheppard Ave W Beecroft Rd to Albert Standing Park Trl | 23,300 | 63 km/h | Nov 2018 |
| Beecroft Rd Elmhurst Ave to North York Blvd | 13,900 | 64 km/h | May 2022 |
| Wilson Ave Allard Ave to Bathurst St | 11,400 | — | May 2017 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Ave Botham Rd to Bassano Rd | 1,200 | 48 km/h | Oct 2025 |
| Poyntz Ave Beaman Rd to Pewter Rd | 972 | 44 km/h | Oct 2025 |
| Johnston Ave Lane W of Yonge and S of Poyntz to Botham Rd | 1,500 | 44 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
Three elementary schools are inside the neighbourhood. Of the two with Grade 6 results, both beat the Toronto average in reading; both beat the Toronto average in math (Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math). There are seven licensed child care centres with 490 spaces, six in the $10-a-day program.
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)
- Glen Cameron For Kids $10 a day
211 Cameron Ave · preschool, kindergarten, school-age121 spaces - Network - Lansing Child Care Centre $10 a day
49 Bogert Ave · infants, toddlers, preschool72 spaces - St. Edward YMCA $10 a day
1 Botham Rd · kindergarten, school-age71 spaces - Torah Tots Childcare $10 a day
37 Southbourne Ave · toddlers, preschool70 spaces - Torah Tots Preschool $10 a day
3995 Bathurst St · infants, toddlers, preschool41 spaces
05 · Parks, trees and recreation
Rank by parks →Lansing-Westgate has 12 parks, five of them with playgrounds: more for its population than most neighbourhoods (38th most per resident in Toronto). Its streets have 6,124 City-owned trees, mostly Norway maple, Colorado blue spruce and honey locust: more per resident than most neighbourhoods (30th most per resident in Toronto). 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 |
|---|---|
| Earl Bales Park | 72.2 |
| Hinder Area | 13.2 |
| Burnett Park | 3.2 |
| Trca Lands ( 54) | 2.5 |
| Gwendolen Park | 1.9 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- New Park at 57 Linelle Street
A new park is coming to 57 Linelle Street. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress - Earl Bales Skatepark
A new skatepark is coming to Earl Bales Park! Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress - Albert Standing Park Expansion
The City is expanding Albert Standing Park by 600 m² (a bit larger than an NBA basketball court) as part of the development project located just west of the park on Bogert Avenue.In progress - Franklin Park Expansion
The City is expanding Franklin Park by 2,565 m², creating new opportunities for recreation and enjoying nature.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
| Amenity | Lansing-Westgate | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 12 | 8 | 167 Armour Blvd Parkette, Addington Greenbelt, Albert Standing Park and 9 more |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 5 | 167 Armour Blvd Parkette, Earl Bales Park, Franklin Park and 2 more |
| Community centres | 2 | 1 | Earl Bales Community Centre, Earl Bales Park Senior Centre |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside Lansing-Westgate. Nearest: Elie Wiesel Park, just over the border in Clanton Park. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 0 | 1 | None inside Lansing-Westgate. Nearest: Douglas Snow Aquatic Centre, just over the border in Willowdale West. |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside Lansing-Westgate. Nearest: Woburn Avenue Playground, 2.2 km away in Lawrence Park North. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Lansing-Westgate. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 1 | 1 | Gwendolen Park (1 courts); 1 more run by clubs |
| Pickleball | 0 | 0 | None inside Lansing-Westgate. Nearest: Elie Wiesel Park, just over the border in Clanton Park. |
| Basketball | 0 | 1 | None inside Lansing-Westgate. Nearest: Edithvale Park, 1.1 km away in Willowdale West. |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 1 | 0 | Gwendolen Park |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 5 | 2 | Earl Bales Community Centre, Earl Bales Park and 2 more · 2 of 5 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, 251 building permits were issued, more than most neighbourhoods (49th most in Toronto). Since 2021, owners have been permitted to build 18 garden and laneway suites, fewer than most neighbourhoods (58th fewest in Toronto). In all, permits have added 1,151 homes since 2021, more than most neighbourhoods (56th 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, 3 building permits in Lansing-Westgate included a green roof, the 75th 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 North York (the former City of North York), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental averaged $1,915 a month in October 2025, $140 less than the Toronto average. Almost half of households here (43%) rent, and 44% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. There are 13 apartment buildings in the City’s RentSafe program, averaging 91 out of 100. There are 29 homes registered as short-term rentals, more than most neighbourhoods (53rd most in Toronto). There are no licensed rooming houses and no shelters or respite sites. 10 affordable homes are approved, proposed or being built here, about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood; the largest project is 4800 Yonge St, with 10 affordable homes. Since 2023, City Council approved demolishing one rental building (8 rental homes, all to be replaced).
Average rents, October 2025
CMHC Rental Market Survey. CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods; these cover North York (the former City of North York). Vacancy 2.6% (Toronto 2.8%). Averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
08 · People
Rank by income →In 2021, 15,910 people lived here. The median household income was $98,000, the 33rd highest in Toronto (above the typical neighbourhood’s $85,000). Among workers, 27% commute by transit, about the same as the typical neighbourhood.
15,910 residents in 2021. Most common first languages other than English and French: Mandarin 6.4%, Iranian Persian 4.9%, Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 4.2%. 2021 Census, from the City’s Neighbourhood Profiles.
09 · Shops and services
There are 118 licensed storefront businesses, mostly restaurants and bars and take-out and food shops. Most are on Yonge St. In the last 90 days, five businesses got new licences; the newest is Sushi Cho, a take-out or food shop at 4950 Yonge St.
Licensed storefronts by type
- Restaurants and bars40
- Take-out and food shops38
- Salons and personal services26
- Smoke and vape shops4
- Laundromats and dry cleaners3
Streets with the most
- Yonge St94
- Bathurst St14
- Sheppard Ave W5
- Elmhurst Ave2
New licences, last 90 days
City business licences, storefront types only. We show operating names, never personal names.
Business improvement areas
Yonge North York is a Business Improvement Area in Lansing-Westgate. 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
Lansing-Westgate has seven properties on the Heritage Register, about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood. A small number of addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Heritage
- 7 properties on the Heritage Register (3 designated, 4 listed), 70th most in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- 0.4% of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. 8.6% are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- In M2N, 1 of 133 home tests was above Ontario’s limit (0.8%; Toronto 2.0%). In M3H, 1 of 122 home tests was above Ontario’s limit (0.8%; Toronto 2.0%).
- Councillor
- Lily Cheng · Ward 18 Willowdale profile
What residents report to 311
In the last 12 months, 14,692 service requests came from postal areas M2N and M3H, which cover most of Lansing-Westgate. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 745 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 575 | |
| Blocked sewer lines | 468 | |
| Property standards | 454 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 372 | |
| Damaged sidewalks | 247 |
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 | Lansing-Westgate | Typical | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building and change | |||
| Building permits, last 12 months | 251 | 186 | 49th |
| Active planning proposals | 43 | 11 | 2nd |
| Garden and laneway suites since 2021 | 18 | 26 | 101st |
| New homes since 2021 | 1,151 | 795 | 56th |
| Short-term rentals | 29 | 21 | 53rd |
| Heritage properties | 7 | 5 | 70th |
| Apartment buildings (RentSafe) | 13 | 18 | 103rd |
| Safety, 2025, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Major crime, total | 1,025 | 1,107 | 95th |
| Assaults | 603 | 637 | 88th |
| Break-ins | 104 | 173 | 129th |
| Car thefts | 225 | 193 | 57th |
| Robberies | 49 | 70 | 111th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 44 | 46 | 85th |
| Other crimes, last 12 months, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 6 | 100th |
| Bicycle thefts | 57 | 31 | 48th |
| Thefts from vehicles | 176 | 212 | 101st |
| People, 2021 Census | |||
| Residents | 15,910 | 16,813 | 88th |
| Median household income | $98,000 | $85,000 | 33rd |
| Households that rent | 43.4% | 45.5% | 93rd |
| Renters paying 30%+ on housing | 44.3% | 39.0% | 30th |
| Commute by transit | 27.4% | 25.8% | 63rd |
| Walk or cycle to work | 5.2% | 5.3% | 80th |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.3% | 16.3% | 102nd |
| Parks, trees and streets | |||
| Serious collisions since 2021, per 10,000 residents | 2.5 | 5.1 | 140th |
| Parks per 10,000 residents | 7.5 | 5.0 | 38th |
| Playgrounds per 1,000 children | 2.2 | 2.1 | 66th |
| Street trees per 1,000 residents | 385 | 228 | 30th |
| Affordable homes coming | 10 | 19 | 84th |
| Road and sidewalk projects | 9 | 10 | 81st |
| Park and open space, share of land | 18.8% | 7.8% | 29th |
| Park and open space, hectares per 1,000 residents | 6.3 | 1.6 | 19th |
| Parking tickets per 1,000 residents, 2025 | 638 | 410 | 53rd |
| Green roof permits since 2010 | 3 | 4 | 84th |
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 | 93 | 66 | 89 | 99 | 110 |
| Break-ins | 16 | 37 | 55 | 25 | 19 |
| Car thefts | 64 | 69 | 126 | 47 | 41 |
| Robberies | 12 | 14 | 25 | 23 | 9 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 5 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 8 |
| Total | 190 | 197 | 303 | 204 | 187 |
| 2025 rate per 100,000 | Lansing-Westgate | Citywide | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 603 | 768 | 88th |
| Break-ins | 104 | 190 | 129th |
| Car thefts | 225 | 225 | 57th |
| Robberies | 49 | 78 | 111th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 44 | 61 | 85th |
| Total | 1,025 | 1,322 | 95th |
Rank: 1st is the most of 158.
| Crimes reported | 2025 rate per 100,000 residents | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major crime | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Lansing-Westgate | Citywide | Rank (1st = most) |
| Assaults | 93 | 66 | 89 | 99 | 110 | 603 | 768 | 88th |
| Break-ins | 16 | 37 | 55 | 25 | 19 | 104 | 190 | 129th |
| Car thefts | 64 | 69 | 126 | 47 | 41 | 225 | 225 | 57th |
| Robberies | 12 | 14 | 25 | 23 | 9 | 49 | 78 | 111th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 5 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 44 | 61 | 85th |
| Total | 190 | 197 | 303 | 204 | 187 | 1,025 | 1,322 | 95th |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates.
Permits and new homes by year
| Year | Building permits | New homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 324 | 34 |
| 2022 | 265 | 27 |
| 2023 | 245 | 221 |
| 2024 | 284 | 45 |
| 2025 | 212 | 67 |
| 2026 | 221 | 757 |
Source: City of Toronto Building Permits (active and cleared). 2026 so far.
Average rents, October 2025
| Unit | North York | A year earlier | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,316 | $1,254 | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,643 | $1,648 | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,915 | $1,902 | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $2,196 | $2,159 | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC Rental Market Survey, purpose-built rental apartments. Covers North York (the former City of North York); CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods.
Planning proposals (45)
Hearing coming up (1)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72 Gwendolen Cres | Deck or porch | Minor variance | Hearing Nov 26 | A0354/26NY |
Under appeal (24)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 Bidewell Ave | Addition | Minor variance | Submitted Oct 2021 | A0705/21NY |
| 129 Burndale Ave | Split the lot | Consent | Submitted Sep 2021 | B0034/21NY |
| 167 Armour Blvd | Minor variance | Minor variance and consent | Submitted Nov 2017 | A0981/17NY |
| 171 Burndale Ave | Minor variance | Minor variance and consent | Submitted Dec 2015 | A1060/15NY |
| 202 Sheppard Ave W | 6-storey building | Rezoning | Submitted Mar 2018 | 18 127133 NNY 23 OZ |
| 217 Armour Blvd | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted Jul 2016 | A0638/16NY |
| 240 Burnett Ave | New house | Minor variance | Submitted May 2016 | A0510/16NY |
| 253 Poyntz Ave | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted Nov 2016 | A0991/16NY |
| 261 Poyntz Ave | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted Jan 2017 | A0023/17NY |
| 271 Poyntz Ave | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted Dec 2015 | A1140/15NY |
Waiting for a decision (18)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Johnston Ave | 48-storey building · 479 homes and shops | Rezoning | Submitted Feb 2026 | 26 114386 NNY 18 OZ |
| 12 York Downs Dr | New house | Minor variance | Submitted Mar 2023 | A0187/23NY |
| 15 Poyntz Ave | 51-storey building · 604 homes and shops | Site plan | Submitted Nov 2025 | 25 252382 NNY 18 SA |
| 158 Florence Ave | Consent | Consent and minor variance | Submitted Apr 2022 | B0019/22NY |
| 16 Cameron Ave | 50-storey building · 569 homes and shops | Rezoning | Submitted Sep 2026 | 26 246327 NNY 18 OZ |
| 17 Botham Rd | Consent | Consent and minor variance | Submitted May 2017 | B0040/17NY |
| 177 Elmhurst Ave | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted Aug 2017 | A0804/17NY |
| 190 Poyntz Ave | Split the lot | Consent and minor variance | Submitted Jan 2017 | B0001/17NY |
| 21 Franklin Ave | Consent | Consent | Submitted Jul 2016 | B0048/16NY |
| 283 Sheppard Ave W | 14-storey building · 139 homes | Rezoning | Submitted Aug 2025 | 25 214767 NNY 18 OZ |
Decided recently (2)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 105 Poyntz Ave | Split the lot | Consent | Decided Oct 2026 | B0012/26NY |
| 223 Harlandale Ave | Rezoning | Rezoning | Submitted Nov 2024 | 24 234048 NNY 18 OZ |
Source: City of Toronto Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment. One row per site. · Download CSV
Apartment buildings (13)
| Building | RentSafe score | Units | Built | Open fire violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4087 Bathurst St | 74 | 11 | 1958 | — |
| 4085 Bathurst St | 78 | 10 | 1950 | 0 |
| 325 Bogert Ave | 84 | 416 | 1967 | 1 |
| 4089 Bathurst St | 89 | 10 | 1953 | — |
| 3905 Bathurst St | 91 | 50 | 1960 | 0 |
| 4111 Bathurst St | 93 | 11 | 1955 | — |
| 535 Sheppard Ave W | 93 | 83 | 1965 | 0 |
| 555 Sheppard Ave W | 94 | 112 | 1966 | 0 |
| 4109 Bathurst St | 96 | 10 | 1950 | 0 |
| 4141 Bathurst St | 96 | 30 | 1959 | 0 |
| 151 Beecroft Rd | 97 | 306 | 2003 | 0 |
| 569 Sheppard Ave W | 97 | 144 | 1961 | 0 |
| 4383 Bathurst St | 98 | 142 | 1960 | 0 |
Source: RentSafeTO Apartment Building Evaluation; Residential Fire Inspection Results.
Schools (3)
| School | Grades | Board | Students | Gr. 6 reading | Gr. 6 math | Gr. 10 literacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Public School | JK-5 | TDSB | 330 | — | — | — |
| St Edward Catholic School | JK-8 | TCDSB | 390 | 95% | 63% | — |
| Summit Heights Public School | JK-8 | TDSB | 385 | 94% | 75% | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Cameron For Kids | 211 Cameron Ave | preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 121 | Yes |
| Network - Lansing Child Care Centre | 49 Bogert Ave | infants, toddlers, preschool | 72 | Yes |
| St. Edward YMCA | 1 Botham Rd | kindergarten, school-age | 71 | Yes |
| Torah Tots Childcare | 37 Southbourne Ave | toddlers, preschool | 70 | Yes |
| Torah Tots Preschool | 3995 Bathurst St | infants, toddlers, preschool | 41 | Yes |
| Plasp Summit Heights P. S. | 139 Armour Blvd | kindergarten, school-age | 28 | Yes |
| The Learning Nest Academy | 95 Sheppard Ave W | infants, toddlers, preschool | 87 | No |
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres.
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Type | Trips each way, weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 84 Sheppard West | Bus | 351 |
| 165 Weston Rd North | Bus | 161 |
| 96 Wilson | Bus | 153 |
| 7 Bathurst | Bus | 125 |
| 98 Willowdale-Senlac | Bus | 102 |
| 160 Bathurst North | Bus | 36 |
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 | Lansing-Westgate | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 12 | 8 | 167 Armour Blvd Parkette, Addington Greenbelt, Albert Standing Park and 9 more |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 5 | 167 Armour Blvd Parkette, Earl Bales Park, Franklin Park and 2 more |
| Community centres | 2 | 1 | Earl Bales Community Centre, Earl Bales Park Senior Centre |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside Lansing-Westgate. Nearest: Elie Wiesel Park, just over the border in Clanton Park. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 0 | 1 | None inside Lansing-Westgate. Nearest: Douglas Snow Aquatic Centre, just over the border in Willowdale West. |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside Lansing-Westgate. Nearest: Woburn Avenue Playground, 2.2 km away in Lawrence Park North. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Lansing-Westgate. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 1 | 1 | Gwendolen Park (1 courts); 1 more run by clubs |
| Pickleball | 0 | 0 | None inside Lansing-Westgate. Nearest: Elie Wiesel Park, just over the border in Clanton Park. |
| Basketball | 0 | 1 | None inside Lansing-Westgate. Nearest: Edithvale Park, 1.1 km away in Willowdale West. |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 1 | 0 | Gwendolen Park |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 5 | 2 | Earl Bales Community Centre, Earl Bales Park and 2 more · 2 of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4800 Yonge St | Rezoning approved | 10 |
Rental demolitions approved
| Address | Approved | Rental homes demolished | Replaced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 - 25 Poyntz Avenue | Jul 29, 2026 | 8 | 8 |
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 | Canyon Ave, Sheppard Ave E to Bathurst St | Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Don River Blvd, near Sheppard Ave W | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Westgate Blvd, Delhi Ave to Armour Blvd | Q1 2023 to Q4 2026 (carried over) |
| Sidewalk work | Westgate Blvd, Delhi Ave to Armour Blvd | Q1 2023 to Q4 2026 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Romney Rd, York Downs Dr to Armour Blvd | Q2 2024 to Q3 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Glendora Ave, Bales Ave to Yonge St | Q3 2024 to Q3 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | York Downs Dr, Armour Blvd to Bathurst St | Q3 2025 to Q3 2026 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | York Downs Dr, Raeburn Ave to Armour Blvd | Q3 2025 to Q3 2026 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | York Downs Dr, near Raeburn 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 (5)
| Business | Type | Address | Licence issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Cho | Take-out or food shop | 4950 Yonge St | Sep 24, 2026 |
| Yonge Sheppard RMT & Facial Wellness | Salon or personal services | 1 Elmhurst Ave | Sep 18, 2026 |
| Ultimate Fades | Salon or personal services | 4714 Yonge St | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Tu Tu's Mart | Take-out or food shop | 4750 Yonge St | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Woorijip | Restaurant or bar | 4918 Yonge St | Aug 27, 2026 |
Source: City of Toronto Business Licences and Permits, storefront types. Operating names only.
Garden and laneway suites (18)
| Address | Type | Permit |
|---|---|---|
| 213 Franklin Ave | Garden suite | Jul 2026 |
| 42 Edinburgh Dr | Garden suite | May 2026 |
| 76 Burndale Ave | Garden suite | Oct 2025 |
| 122 Burndale Ave | Garden suite | Sep 2025 |
| 256 Johnston Ave | Garden suite | Aug 2025 |
| 105 Johnston Ave | Laneway or garden suite | Jun 2025 |
| 219 Poyntz Ave | Garden suite | Apr 2025 |
| 250 Cameron Ave | Garden suite | Oct 2024 |
| 12 Franklin Ave | Garden suite | Apr 2024 |
| 118 Bogert Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Apr 2024 |
| 132 Cameron Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Mar 2024 |
| 41 Linelle St | Garden suite | Mar 2024 |
| 130 Poyntz Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2023 |
| 182 Cameron Ave | Laneway suite | Jul 2023 |
| 65 Bogert Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Dec 2022 |
| 165 Franklin Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Apr 2021 |
| 134 Burndale Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Mar 2021 |
| 55 Addington Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Dec 2020 |
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 | 9 | 57 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 28 | 176 | Lower than most |
Toronto Police Service: Shootings and Firearm Discharges, Bicycle Thefts and Theft From Motor Vehicle, last 12 months. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection.
Serious collisions by year
| Year | Collisions |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 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
| Station | Service | Lines | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| North York Centre Station | TTC subway | 1 | Nearby |
| Sheppard-Yonge Station | TTC subway | 1, 4 | Nearby |
Parking tickets and EV charging
Busiest streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathurst St Southbourne Ave to Delhi Ave | 28,400 | 51 km/h | Jun 2025 |
| Sheppard Ave W Beecroft Rd to Albert Standing Park Trl | 23,300 | 63 km/h | Nov 2018 |
| Beecroft Rd Elmhurst Ave to North York Blvd | 13,900 | 64 km/h | May 2022 |
| Wilson Ave Allard Ave to Bathurst St | 11,400 | — | May 2017 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Ave Botham Rd to Bassano Rd | 1,200 | 48 km/h | Oct 2025 |
| Poyntz Ave Beaman Rd to Pewter Rd | 972 | 44 km/h | Oct 2025 |
| Johnston Ave Lane W of Yonge and S of Poyntz to Botham Rd | 1,500 | 44 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 |
|---|---|
| Earl Bales Park | 72.2 |
| Hinder Area | 13.2 |
| Burnett Park | 3.2 |
| Trca Lands ( 54) | 2.5 |
| Gwendolen Park | 1.9 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- New Park at 57 Linelle Street
A new park is coming to 57 Linelle Street. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress - Earl Bales Skatepark
A new skatepark is coming to Earl Bales Park! Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress - Albert Standing Park Expansion
The City is expanding Albert Standing Park by 600 m² (a bit larger than an NBA basketball court) as part of the development project located just west of the park on Bogert Avenue.In progress - Franklin Park Expansion
The City is expanding Franklin Park by 2,565 m², creating new opportunities for recreation and enjoying nature.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
Green roofs and solar
Green roofs and solar
Since 2010, 3 building permits in Lansing-Westgate included a green roof, the 75th 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, 29 noise exemption permits were issued in Lansing-Westgate: 22 for amplified sound at events, 3 for continuous concrete pours, 2 for construction outside normal hours and 2 for large crane work.
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
Yonge North York is a Business Improvement Area in Lansing-Westgate. 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
- 7 properties on the Heritage Register (3 designated, 4 listed), 70th most in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- 0.4% of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. 8.6% are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- In M2N, 1 of 133 home tests was above Ontario’s limit (0.8%; Toronto 2.0%). In M3H, 1 of 122 home tests was above Ontario’s limit (0.8%; Toronto 2.0%).
- Councillor
- Lily Cheng · Ward 18 Willowdale 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, 14,692 service requests came from postal areas M2N and M3H, which cover most of Lansing-Westgate. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 745 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 575 | |
| Blocked sewer lines | 468 | |
| Property standards | 454 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 372 | |
| Damaged sidewalks | 247 |
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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