Little Portugal
Little Portugal is a west-end neighbourhood of about 15,000 people, next to Dufferin Grove, Fort York-Liberty Village, Palmerston-Little Italy and four other neighbourhoods. About half of households rent. Its main shopping streets are Dundas St W and Queen St W. It stands out for its many short-term rentals. It has fewer parks for its size than most neighbourhoods and fewer street trees.
Neighbouring areas link to their pages. City of Toronto neighbourhood boundaries and Toronto Centreline.
Boundaries: Dundas St W, then College St to the north, Dovercourt Rd to the east and the rail line to the west.
01 · What’s being built
Rank by proposals →There are 16 active planning proposals in Little Portugal, more than most neighbourhoods (54th most in Toronto). Of these, 11 are waiting for a decision and five are under appeal. Another five were decided recently.
Under appeal (5)
Waiting for a decision (11)
Decided recently (5)
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
Part of it is in the King-Liberty major transit station area, where minimum densities are set to bring more homes and jobs near transit.
City of Toronto Heritage Conservation Districts and Major Transit Station Areas. Each address report shows the zoning for that lot.
Noise permits
In the last 12 months, 5 noise exemption permits were issued in Little Portugal: 4 for amplified sound at events and 1 for construction outside normal hours.
City of Toronto Noise Exemption Permits. A permit lets an event or a construction project make noise outside the hours the noise bylaw allows. Address pages list the permits nearby that haven’t ended yet.
02 · Safety
Rank by crime →In 2025, 203 major crimes were reported in Little Portugal: 1,109 per 100,000 residents, 16% below the citywide rate (1,322) and the 78th highest in Toronto. Car thefts and robberies were below the citywide rate. Reports fell from 261 in 2024 to 203 in 2025, mostly assaults (155 to 133) and robberies (24 to 6).
Little Portugal compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Assaults | About the same727 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | About the same180 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 20% lower49 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 47% lower120 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 58% lower33 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 | 105 | 133 | up 27% |
| Car thefts | 8 | 22 | more than doubled |
| Break-ins | 40 | 33 | down 18% |
| Robberies | 10 | 6 | down 40% |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 7 | 9 | up 29% |
Other crimes, last 12 months
| Crime | Reported | Per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 1 | 7 | About typical |
| Bicycle thefts | 23 | 149 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 35 | 226 | 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, ten collisions in Little Portugal killed or seriously injured someone, the 50th highest rate per resident in Toronto. Five involved pedestrians. Most were on Dundas St W and Dufferin St.
Toronto Police Service: collisions in which someone was killed or seriously injured, by year. *2026 so far. Rank by serious collisions
03 · Getting around
Inside the neighbourhood, 25 TTC stops are served by the 505 Dundas, 504 King and 501 Queen streetcars and the 29 Dufferin bus, among others.
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Weekday trips each way | Trips | Delays per 1,000 trips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 505 Dundas Streetcar | about 229 | 8.7 · high | |
| 29 Dufferin | about 145 | 9.1 · high | |
| 504 King Streetcar | about 139 | 7.1 · high | |
| 501 Queen Streetcar | about 136 | 10.7 · high | |
| 506 Carlton Streetcar | about 123 | 7.5 · high |
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 Waterloo Ave to Florence St | 18,000 | 47 km/h | Apr 2024 |
| Lansdowne Ave | 11,900 | 47 km/h | Sep 2025 |
| Queen St W Dovercourt Rd to Lisgar St | 8,600 | — | Nov 2019 |
| Dundas St W Federal St to Dufferin St | 8,100 | — | Jan 2016 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rusholme Rd Rusholme Park Cres to Heydon Park Rd | 770 | 38 km/h | Sep 2021 |
| Sudbury St Abell St to Queen St W | 2,200 | 38 km/h | Nov 2022 |
| Sheridan Ave Florence St to Gordon St | 691 | 37 km/h | Sep 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
Four elementary schools and one Grade 7–8 school are inside the neighbourhood. Of the three with Grade 6 results, St Ambrose Catholic School and Shirley Street Junior Public School beat the Toronto average in reading; St Ambrose Catholic School and Shirley Street Junior Public School beat the Toronto average in math (Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math). There are four licensed child care centres with 281 spaces, all in the $10-a-day program, and three EarlyON centres.
Schools in the neighbourhood
Elementary schools
Share of Grade 6 students meeting the provincial standard. Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math.
Ontario Ministry of Education (2026) and EQAO. Nearest the neighbourhood’s centre first. The red tick on each bar is the Toronto average. The nearest school may not be the assigned one; check with the board.
Licensed child care (4)
- Alexander Muir Gladstone Jr YMCA $10 a day
108 Gladstone Ave · infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age120 spaces - Shirley Street Jr YMCA $10 a day
38 Shirley St · toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age103 spaces - Denisa Childcare $10 a day
1065 College St · toddlers, preschool30 spaces - Bumble Bee Garden Child Care $10 a day
1275 Dundas St W · toddlers, preschool28 spaces
EarlyON centres (3)
- Alexander Muir/Gladstone EarlyON Child and Family Centre108 Gladstone Ave
- Shirley Street EarlyON Child and Family Centre38 Shirley St
- St. Helen's EarlyON Child and Family Centre66 Sheridan Ave
Free drop-in programs for children up to 6 and their parents or caregivers. Sources: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres (each centre links to its page in the City’s child care finder) and EarlyON Child and Family Centres.
05 · Parks, trees and recreation
Rank by parks →Little Portugal has four parks, three of them with playgrounds: fewer for its population than most neighbourhoods (12th fewest per resident in Toronto). It has one public pool and one wading pool. Its streets have 2,132 City-owned trees, mostly honey locust, Norway maple and silver maple: fewer per resident than most neighbourhoods (31st fewest per resident in Toronto). The City has seven road or sidewalk projects planned or under way here.
How much of the neighbourhood is park
10th least in Toronto · typical 1.6 ha
| Largest parks and open spaces | Hectares |
|---|---|
| Mccormick Park | 1.5 |
| Lisgar Park | 0.4 |
| Pessoa Park | 0.2 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- McCormick Arena Improvements
The City is replacing the existing rink slabs and refrigeration system, as well as upgrading the washrooms, change rooms, and mechanical and electrical systems. Construction is expected to take place from June 2026 to June 2027.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
| Amenity | Little Portugal | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 4 | 8 | Dundas-St.clarens Parkette, Lisgar Park, McCormick Park and 1 more |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 5 | Dundas-St.clarens Parkette, Lisgar Park, McCormick Park |
| Community centres | 2 | 1 | Mary McCormick Recreation Centre, McCormick Arena |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside Little Portugal. Nearest: Dufferin Grove Park, just over the border in Dufferin Grove. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 1 | 1 | Mary McCormick Recreation Centre |
| Wading pools | 1 | 0 | McCormick Park |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Little Portugal. Nearest: Budapest Park, 1.4 km away in South Parkdale. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 0 | 1 | None inside Little Portugal. Nearest: Sorauren Avenue Park, just over the border in Roncesvalles. |
| Pickleball | 0 | 0 | None inside Little Portugal. Nearest: Dufferin Grove Park, just over the border in Dufferin Grove. |
| Basketball | 1 | 1 | McCormick Park |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 0 | 0 | None inside Little Portugal. Nearest: Salem Parkette, 930 m away in Dovercourt Village. |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 1 | 2 | Mary McCormick Recreation Centre · 1 of 1 open today |
City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Tennis Courts, Washroom Facilities and Street Tree Data; Toronto Public Health. Typical: the median Toronto neighbourhood. Open today: as reported by the City this morning. City programs at schools run in a school’s gym or pool and aren’t counted as community centres.
06 · Homes and renovation
Rank by permits →In the last 12 months, 244 building permits were issued, more than most neighbourhoods (53rd most in Toronto). Since 2021, owners have been permitted to build 65 garden and laneway suites, more than most neighbourhoods (19th most in Toronto). In all, permits have added 1,312 homes since 2021, more than most neighbourhoods (48th most in Toronto).
Per year. *2026 so far. New homes are added by permits, including suites and new buildings.
Green roofs and solar
Since 2010, 10 building permits in Little Portugal included a green roof, the 41st most in Toronto. None has included a solar hot water system since 2009.
City of Toronto building permits for green roofs (required on larger new buildings since 2010) and solar hot water systems.
07 · Renting and housing
Rents aren’t published for single neighbourhoods. Across central Toronto (the old City of Toronto, before the 1998 amalgamation), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental averaged $2,457 a month in October 2025, $402 more than the Toronto average. Just over half of households here (57%) rent, and 44% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. There are 20 apartment buildings in the City’s RentSafe program, averaging 88 out of 100. There are 114 homes registered as short-term rentals, more than almost anywhere in Toronto (3rd most in Toronto). There are three licensed rooming houses and one shelter or respite site. 6 affordable homes are approved, proposed or being built here, about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood; the largest project is 450 Dufferin St, with 6 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, 15,485 people lived here. The median household income was $86,000, the 69th highest in Toronto (about the same as the typical neighbourhood’s $85,000). Among workers, 26% walk or cycle to work, more than four times the typical neighbourhood; 29% commute by transit, about the same as the typical neighbourhood.
15,485 residents in 2021. Most common first languages other than English and French: Portuguese 12%, Cantonese 3.8%, Spanish 3%. 2021 Census, from the City’s Neighbourhood Profiles.
09 · Shops and services
There are 204 licensed storefront businesses, mostly restaurants and bars and take-out and food shops. Most are on Dundas St W and Queen St W. In the last 90 days, five businesses got new licences; the newest is Ms Electrolysis, a salon at 1457 Dundas St W.
Licensed storefronts by type
- Restaurants and bars95
- Take-out and food shops49
- Salons and personal services36
- Entertainment venues6
- Second-hand shops6
Streets with the most
- Dundas St W114
- Queen St W48
- College St16
- Abell St5
New licences, last 90 days
City business licences, storefront types only. We show operating names, never personal names.
Business improvement areas
College Promenade, College West, Little Portugal Toronto and West Queen West are Business Improvement Areas in Little Portugal. 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
Little Portugal has 133 properties on the Heritage Register, more than most neighbourhoods (19th most in Toronto). No part of it is in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Heritage
- 133 properties on the Heritage Register (11 designated, 122 listed), 19th most in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- None of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Lead in tap water
- In M6J, 19 of 394 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (4.8%; Toronto 2.0%). In M6K, 8 of 251 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (3.2%; Toronto 2.0%).
- Councillor
- Alejandra Bravo · Ward 9 Davenport profile
What residents report to 311
In the last 12 months, 14,205 service requests came from postal areas M6J and M6K, which cover most of Little Portugal. The most common:
| Property standards | 863 | |
| Injured wildlife | 590 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 481 | |
| Amplified music or instrument noise | 466 | |
| Missing garbage bins | 258 | |
| Illegal dumping | 240 |
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 | Little Portugal | Typical | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building and change | |||
| Building permits, last 12 months | 244 | 186 | 53rd |
| Active planning proposals | 16 | 11 | 54th |
| Garden and laneway suites since 2021 | 65 | 26 | 19th |
| New homes since 2021 | 1,312 | 795 | 48th |
| Short-term rentals | 114 | 21 | 3rd |
| Heritage properties | 133 | 5 | 19th |
| Apartment buildings (RentSafe) | 20 | 18 | 68th |
| Safety, 2025, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Major crime, total | 1,109 | 1,107 | 78th |
| Assaults | 727 | 637 | 58th |
| Break-ins | 180 | 173 | 76th |
| Car thefts | 120 | 193 | 120th |
| Robberies | 33 | 70 | 133rd |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 49 | 46 | 70th |
| Other crimes, last 12 months, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 7 | 6 | 78th |
| Bicycle thefts | 149 | 31 | 17th |
| Thefts from vehicles | 226 | 212 | 70th |
| People, 2021 Census | |||
| Residents | 15,485 | 16,813 | 90th |
| Median household income | $86,000 | $85,000 | 69th |
| Households that rent | 57.2% | 45.5% | 38th |
| Renters paying 30%+ on housing | 44.2% | 39.0% | 31st |
| Commute by transit | 28.7% | 25.8% | 49th |
| Walk or cycle to work | 26.3% | 5.3% | 17th |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.6% | 16.3% | 143rd |
| Parks, trees and streets | |||
| Serious collisions since 2021, per 10,000 residents | 6.5 | 5.1 | 50th |
| Parks per 10,000 residents | 2.6 | 5.0 | 147th |
| Playgrounds per 1,000 children | 2.0 | 2.1 | 82nd |
| Street trees per 1,000 residents | 138 | 228 | 128th |
| Affordable homes coming | 6 | 19 | 88th |
| Road and sidewalk projects | 7 | 10 | 101st |
| Park and open space, share of land | 1.9% | 7.8% | 148th |
| Park and open space, hectares per 1,000 residents | 0.1 | 1.6 | 149th |
| Parking tickets per 1,000 residents, 2025 | 1,441 | 410 | 17th |
| Green roof permits since 2010 | 10 | 4 | 41st |
Source: Building permits, City of Toronto; planning applications; Short Term Rentals Registration; Heritage Register; RentSafeTO. Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Toronto Police Service: Shootings and Firearm Discharges, Bicycle Thefts, Theft From Motor Vehicle. Statistics Canada, 2021 Census, via City of Toronto Neighbourhood Profiles. City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Street Tree Data, Green Spaces, parking tickets, green roof permits, road and sidewalk programs, Affordable Housing Pipeline; Toronto Police Service serious collisions. Typical: the middle of Toronto’s 158 neighbourhoods; half have more, half have less. Rank: 1st is the most or highest of 158. · Download CSV
Major crime by year
| Crimes reported | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 105 | 106 | 129 | 155 | 133 |
| Break-ins | 40 | 32 | 32 | 42 | 33 |
| Car thefts | 8 | 27 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
| Robberies | 10 | 14 | 14 | 24 | 6 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 17 | 9 |
| Total | 170 | 183 | 207 | 261 | 203 |
| 2025 rate per 100,000 | Little Portugal | Citywide | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 727 | 768 | 58th |
| Break-ins | 180 | 190 | 76th |
| Car thefts | 120 | 225 | 120th |
| Robberies | 33 | 78 | 133rd |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 49 | 61 | 70th |
| Total | 1,109 | 1,322 | 78th |
Rank: 1st is the most of 158.
| Crimes reported | 2025 rate per 100,000 residents | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major crime | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Little Portugal | Citywide | Rank (1st = most) |
| Assaults | 105 | 106 | 129 | 155 | 133 | 727 | 768 | 58th |
| Break-ins | 40 | 32 | 32 | 42 | 33 | 180 | 190 | 76th |
| Car thefts | 8 | 27 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 120 | 225 | 120th |
| Robberies | 10 | 14 | 14 | 24 | 6 | 33 | 78 | 133rd |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 17 | 9 | 49 | 61 | 70th |
| Total | 170 | 183 | 207 | 261 | 203 | 1,109 | 1,322 | 78th |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates.
Permits and new homes by year
| Year | Building permits | New homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 329 | 28 |
| 2022 | 288 | 49 |
| 2023 | 278 | 178 |
| 2024 | 264 | 61 |
| 2025 | 258 | 132 |
| 2026 | 217 | 864 |
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 (21)
Under appeal (5)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1117 Queen St W | 29-storey building | Rezoning | Submitted Oct 2023 | 23 210259 STE 09 OZ |
| 204 Gladstone Ave | Garage or parking | Minor variance | Submitted May 2025 | A0322/25TEY |
| 206 Gladstone Ave | Garage or parking | Minor variance | Submitted May 2025 | A0321/25TEY |
| 30 Rusholme Rd | New house | Minor variance | Submitted Jul 2015 | A0752/15TEY |
| 94 St Clarens Ave | Laneway suite | Minor variance | Submitted Jun 2025 | A0497/25TEY |
Waiting for a decision (11)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Boland Lane | 124 homes | Condominium | Submitted Oct 2021 | 21 224777 STE 09 CD |
| 109 Gladstone Ave | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted Mar 2026 | A0210/26TEY |
| 1136 Queen St W | Second suite | Minor variance | Submitted Jul 2024 | A0601/24TEY |
| 1198 Queen St W | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted Oct 2026 | A0712/26TEY |
| 1478 Dundas St W | 8-storey building · 57 homes and shops | Site plan | Submitted Feb 2023 | 23 114252 STE 09 SA |
| 1744 Dundas St W | 7-storey building · 19 homes and shops | Site plan | Submitted Feb 2020 | 20 111505 STE 09 SA |
| 226 Lisgar St | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted Nov 2026 | |
| 23 Northcote Ave | 3-storey building · 2 homes | Condominium | Submitted Jan 2024 | 24 106262 STE 09 CD |
| 52 A St Clarens Ave | Laneway suite | Minor variance | Submitted Oct 2026 | A0779/26TEY |
| 646 Dufferin St | 8-storey building · 135 homes | Site plan | Submitted Feb 2023 | 23 113779 STE 09 SA |
Decided recently (5)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Wyndham St | Minor variance | Minor variance | Decided Sep 2026 | A0576/26TEY |
| 18 Beaconsfield Ave | Laneway suite | Minor variance | Decided Nov 2026 | A0523/26TEY |
| 288 Gladstone Ave | Add a storey | Minor variance | Decided Nov 2026 | A0670/26TEY |
| 38 Collahie St | Garden suite | Minor variance | Decided May 2025 | A0402/25TEY |
| 976 College St | 6-storey building | Site plan | Submitted Jul 2025 | 25 191902 STE 09 SA |
Source: City of Toronto Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment. One row per site. · Download CSV
Apartment buildings (20)
| Building | RentSafe score | Units | Built | Open fire violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 394 Dovercourt Rd | 52 | 20 | 1924 | 0 |
| 1505 Dundas St W | 73 | 12 | 1911 | — |
| 1182 Queen St W | 74 | 25 | 1915 | — |
| 382 Dovercourt Rd | 78 | 18 | 1960 | — |
| 1525 Dundas St W | 79 | 106 | 1959 | 0 |
| 225 Gladstone Ave | 87 | 27 | 1911 | — |
| 267 Brock Ave | 89 | 11 | 1885 | — |
| 128 Sheridan Ave | 90 | 68 | 1966 | 0 |
| 410 Dovercourt Rd | 90 | 13 | 1930 | 0 |
| 10 Beaconsfield Ave | 91 | 11 | 1932 | — |
| 45 Lisgar St | 92 | 291 | 2010 | 1 |
| 34 Heydon Park Rd | 94 | 31 | 1925 | 0 |
| 180 Sudbury St | 94 | 190 | 2011 | 0 |
| 19-21 Rusholme Rd | 95 | 11 | 1940 | — |
| 1544 Dundas St W | 96 | 95 | 2016 | 0 |
| 12 Rusholme Dr | 96 | 29 | 1955 | — |
| 14 Rusholme Dr | 96 | 22 | 1955 | — |
| 661 Dufferin St | 96 | 112 | 1967 | 3 |
| 55 Lisgar St | 96 | 116 | 2005 | 1 |
| 1289 Dundas St W | 98 | 149 | 1986 | 0 |
Source: RentSafeTO Apartment Building Evaluation; Residential Fire Inspection Results.
Schools (5)
| School | Grades | Board | Students | Gr. 6 reading | Gr. 6 math | Gr. 10 literacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Ambrose Catholic School | JK-8 | TCDSB | 515 | 92% | 58% | — |
| Alexander Muir/Gladstone Ave Junior and Senior Public School | JK-8 | TDSB | 520 | 86% | 42% | — |
| The Grove Community School | JK-6 | TDSB | 100 | — | — | — |
| Shirley Street Junior Public School | JK-6 | TDSB | 160 | 94% | 61% | — |
| City View Alternative Senior School | 7-8 | TDSB | — | — | — | — |
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 (4)
| Centre | Address | Ages | Spaces | $10 a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Muir Gladstone Jr YMCA | 108 Gladstone Ave | infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 120 | Yes |
| Shirley Street Jr YMCA | 38 Shirley St | toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 103 | Yes |
| Denisa Childcare | 1065 College St | toddlers, preschool | 30 | Yes |
| Bumble Bee Garden Child Care | 1275 Dundas St W | toddlers, preschool | 28 | Yes |
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres.
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Type | Trips each way, weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 505 Dundas | Streetcar | 229 |
| 29 Dufferin | Bus | 145 |
| 504 King | Streetcar | 139 |
| 501 Queen | Streetcar | 136 |
| 506 Carlton | Streetcar | 123 |
| 929 Dufferin Express | Bus | 122 |
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 | Little Portugal | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 4 | 8 | Dundas-St.clarens Parkette, Lisgar Park, McCormick Park and 1 more |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 5 | Dundas-St.clarens Parkette, Lisgar Park, McCormick Park |
| Community centres | 2 | 1 | Mary McCormick Recreation Centre, McCormick Arena |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside Little Portugal. Nearest: Dufferin Grove Park, just over the border in Dufferin Grove. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 1 | 1 | Mary McCormick Recreation Centre |
| Wading pools | 1 | 0 | McCormick Park |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Little Portugal. Nearest: Budapest Park, 1.4 km away in South Parkdale. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 0 | 1 | None inside Little Portugal. Nearest: Sorauren Avenue Park, just over the border in Roncesvalles. |
| Pickleball | 0 | 0 | None inside Little Portugal. Nearest: Dufferin Grove Park, just over the border in Dufferin Grove. |
| Basketball | 1 | 1 | McCormick Park |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 0 | 0 | None inside Little Portugal. Nearest: Salem Parkette, 930 m away in Dovercourt Village. |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 1 | 2 | Mary McCormick Recreation Centre · 1 of 1 open today |
Source: City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Tennis Courts and Washroom Facilities. Typical neighbourhood: the median across Toronto.
Affordable housing and rental demolitions
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes |
|---|---|---|
| 450 Dufferin St | Rezoning approved | 6 |
Source: City of Toronto Affordable Housing Pipeline (projects not yet occupied) and Rental Housing Demolition applications approved since 2023.
Street work (7)
| Work | Where | When |
|---|---|---|
| Road resurfacing | Federal St, near Dundas St W | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Laneway rebuild | Queen St W, Dovercourt Rd to Lisgar St | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Laneway rebuild | Dovercourt Rd, near Mackenzie Cres | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Havelock St, College St to Lindsey Ave | Q3 2025 to Q2 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | St Clarens Ave, Dundas St W to College St | Q2 2024 to Q3 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Collahie St, Beaconsfield Ave to Gladstone Ave | Q3 2024 to Q4 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Lisgar St, Argyle St to Afton 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 (5)
| Business | Type | Address | Licence issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Electrolysis | Salon or personal services | 1457 Dundas St W | Nov 11, 2026 |
| Marias Sports Bar 1135 | Restaurant or bar | 1135 College St | Oct 6, 2026 |
| 5 Stripes Coffee | Take-out or food shop | 234 Brock Ave | Sep 19, 2026 |
| Restaurant Charme | Restaurant or bar | 1434 Dundas St W | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Florette Restaurant | Restaurant or bar | 1168 Queen St W | Aug 23, 2026 |
Source: City of Toronto Business Licences and Permits, storefront types. Operating names only.
Garden and laneway suites (65)
| Address | Type | Permit |
|---|---|---|
| 15 Wyndham St | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2026 |
| 15 Wyndham St | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2026 |
| 206 Gladstone Ave | Laneway suite | Jul 2026 |
| 8 Alma Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2026 |
| 204 Gladstone Ave | Laneway suite | Jul 2026 |
| 94 St Clarens Ave | Laneway suite | Jul 2026 |
| 31 Beaconsfield Ave | Laneway suite | Jun 2026 |
| 186 Argyle St | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Nov 2025 |
| 25 Coolmine Rd | Laneway suite | Nov 2025 |
| 182 Brock Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2025 |
| 182 Brock Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2025 |
| 272 Dovercourt Rd | Garden suite | Sep 2025 |
| 255 Lisgar St | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2025 |
| 282 Gladstone Ave | Garden suite | May 2025 |
| 20 Beaconsfield Ave | Laneway suite | Jan 2025 |
| 255 Lisgar St | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Nov 2024 |
| 48 Beaconsfield Ave | Laneway suite | Oct 2024 |
| 96 Northcote Ave | Laneway suite | Sep 2024 |
| 13 Northern Pl | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2024 |
| 8 Alma Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2024 |
| 216 Dovercourt Rd | Laneway suite | May 2024 |
| 73 Northcote Ave | Laneway suite | Apr 2024 |
| 23 Northcote Ave | Laneway suite | Apr 2024 |
| 412 Dovercourt Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2023 |
| 82 Rusholme Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2023 |
| 36 St Annes Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2023 |
| 202 Dovercourt Rd | Laneway suite | Jul 2023 |
| 23 Northcote Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2023 |
| 36 St Annes Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2023 |
| 158 Dovercourt Rd | Laneway suite | Mar 2023 |
| 18 Moutray St | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Mar 2023 |
| 37 Collahie St | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Feb 2023 |
| 103 Gladstone Ave | Laneway suite | Jan 2023 |
| 78 Gladstone Ave | Laneway suite | Jan 2023 |
| 31 Alma Ave | Laneway suite | Dec 2022 |
| 116 Dovercourt Rd | Laneway suite | Oct 2022 |
| 79 Northcote Ave | Laneway or garden suite | Oct 2022 |
| 144 Dovercourt Rd | Laneway suite | Oct 2022 |
| 78 Dovercourt Rd | Laneway suite | Aug 2022 |
| 23 Northcote Ave | Laneway suite | May 2022 |
Source: City of Toronto Building Permits, since 2021.
Shootings, bicycle thefts and thefts from vehicles
Other crimes, last 12 months
| Crime | Reported | Per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 1 | 7 | About typical |
| Bicycle thefts | 23 | 149 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 35 | 226 | 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 | 1 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dufferin St Waterloo Ave to Florence St | 18,000 | 47 km/h | Apr 2024 |
| Lansdowne Ave | 11,900 | 47 km/h | Sep 2025 |
| Queen St W Dovercourt Rd to Lisgar St | 8,600 | — | Nov 2019 |
| Dundas St W Federal St to Dufferin St | 8,100 | — | Jan 2016 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rusholme Rd Rusholme Park Cres to Heydon Park Rd | 770 | 38 km/h | Sep 2021 |
| Sudbury St Abell St to Queen St W | 2,200 | 38 km/h | Nov 2022 |
| Sheridan Ave Florence St to Gordon St | 691 | 37 km/h | Sep 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
10th least in Toronto · typical 1.6 ha
| Largest parks and open spaces | Hectares |
|---|---|
| Mccormick Park | 1.5 |
| Lisgar Park | 0.4 |
| Pessoa Park | 0.2 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- McCormick Arena Improvements
The City is replacing the existing rink slabs and refrigeration system, as well as upgrading the washrooms, change rooms, and mechanical and electrical systems. Construction is expected to take place from June 2026 to June 2027.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
Green roofs and solar
Green roofs and solar
Since 2010, 10 building permits in Little Portugal included a green roof, the 41st most in Toronto. None has included a solar hot water system since 2009.
City of Toronto building permits for green roofs (required on larger new buildings since 2010) and solar hot water systems.
Noise permits
Noise permits
In the last 12 months, 5 noise exemption permits were issued in Little Portugal: 4 for amplified sound at events and 1 for construction outside normal hours.
City of Toronto Noise Exemption Permits. A permit lets an event or a construction project make noise outside the hours the noise bylaw allows. Address pages list the permits nearby that haven’t ended yet.
Business improvement area
Business improvement areas
College Promenade, College West, Little Portugal Toronto and West Queen West are Business Improvement Areas in Little Portugal. 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
- 133 properties on the Heritage Register (11 designated, 122 listed), 19th most in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- None of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Lead in tap water
- In M6J, 19 of 394 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (4.8%; Toronto 2.0%). In M6K, 8 of 251 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (3.2%; 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, 14,205 service requests came from postal areas M6J and M6K, which cover most of Little Portugal. The most common:
| Property standards | 863 | |
| Injured wildlife | 590 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 481 | |
| Amplified music or instrument noise | 466 | |
| Missing garbage bins | 258 | |
| Illegal dumping | 240 |
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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