Long Branch
Long Branch is a neighbourhood in Etobicoke of about 11,000 people, next to Alderwood, Mimico-Queensway and New Toronto. About half of households rent. Long Branch GO station is close by. Its main shopping street is Lake Shore Blvd W.
Neighbouring areas link to their pages. City of Toronto neighbourhood boundaries and Toronto Centreline.
Boundaries: The CN rail line to the north, Twenty Fourth St, then Twenty Third St to the east, Lake Ontario to the south and the city limit to the west.
01 · What’s being built
Rank by proposals →There are 36 active planning proposals in Long Branch, more than almost anywhere in Toronto (7th most in Toronto). Three have hearings coming up; the first is 181 Lake Promenade on Nov 19, 2026. Neighbours can send comments or speak at a hearing. Of the rest, 13 are waiting for a decision and 20 are under appeal. Another ten were decided recently.
Hearing coming up (3)
Under appeal (20)
Waiting for a decision (13)
Decided recently (10)
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, 3 noise exemption permits were issued in Long Branch: 3 for amplified sound at events.
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, 130 major crimes were reported in Long Branch: 989 per 100,000 residents, 25% below the citywide rate (1,322) and the 103rd highest in Toronto. Assaults, car thefts, robberies and thefts over $5,000 were below the citywide rate. Reports were similar to the year before (140 in 2024).
Long Branch compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Break-ins | About the same182 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 25% lower578 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 29% lower160 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 41% lower46 vs 78 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 62% lower23 vs 61 per 100,000 |
Major crimes reported per year, by type
Change from 2021 to 2025, by type
| Major crime | 2021 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 95 | 76 | down 20% |
| Car thefts | 42 | 21 | about halved |
| Break-ins | 15 | 24 | up 60% |
| Robberies | 1 | 6 | six times as many |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 3 | 3 | about the same |
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 | 8 | 70 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 22 | 194 | 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, seven collisions in Long Branch killed or seriously injured someone, the 52nd highest rate per resident in Toronto. Four involved pedestrians. Most were on Forty Second St and Lake Shore Blvd W.
Toronto Police Service: collisions in which someone was killed or seriously injured, by year. *2026 so far. Rank by serious collisions
03 · Getting around
GO: Long Branch. Inside the neighbourhood, 19 TTC stops are served by the 507 Long Branch and 501 Queen streetcars and the 123 Sherway and 110 Islington South buses.
Stations in or near the neighbourhood
- Long Branch GOGO Transit
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Weekday trips each way | Trips | Delays per 1,000 trips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 507 Long Branch Streetcar | about 208 | 5.9 | |
| 123 Sherway | about 165 | 3.4 | |
| 110 Islington South | about 126 | 3.4 | |
| 501 Queen Streetcar | about 45 | 10.7 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Shore Blvd W Forty Third St to Lakeshore Rd E | 24,600 | — | Jun 2016 |
| Thirtieth St | 4,200 | 52 km/h | Nov 2022 |
| Elder Ave Twenty Fourth St to Twenty Sixth St | 4,000 | 48 km/h | Jun 2019 |
| Twenty Third St Meaford Ave to Twenty Second St | 2,600 | 48 km/h | Sep 2026 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forty Second St Lake Promenade to Hilo Rd | 1,100 | 57 km/h | Nov 2018 |
| Thirty Second St Lake Shore Blvd W to Elder Ave | 1,500 | 54 km/h | Feb 2020 |
| Long Branch Ave Muskoka Ave to Dominion Rd | 1,500 | 52 km/h | Apr 2019 |
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 three with Grade 6 results, James S Bell Junior Middle School beat the Toronto average in reading; James S Bell Junior Middle School and École élémentaire Micheline-Saint-Cyr beat the Toronto average in math (Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math). There are six licensed child care centres with 500 spaces, four in the $10-a-day program, and two EarlyON centres.
Schools in the neighbourhood
Elementary schools
Share of Grade 6 students meeting the provincial standard. Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math.
Ontario Ministry of Education (2026) and EQAO. Nearest the neighbourhood’s centre first. The red tick on each bar is the Toronto average. The nearest school may not be the assigned one; check with the board.
Licensed child care (6)
- Les Etoiles Brillantes - Garderie $10 a day
85 Forty First St · toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age151 spaces - Thomas Berry Early Learning & Child Care Centre $10 a day
3495 Lake Shore Blvd W · infants, toddlers, preschool62 spaces - Plasp James S Bell Junior Middle School $10 a day
90 Thirty First St · kindergarten, school-age58 spaces - Plasp St. Elizabeth Catholic School $10 a day
3672 Lake Shore Blvd W · kindergarten, school-age43 spaces - Rec Room Child Care @ Long Branch
69 Long Branch Ave · toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age124 spaces
EarlyON centres (2)
- Long Branch EarlyON Child and Family Centre3381 Lake Shore Blvd W
- St. Leo EarlyON Child and Family Centre3672 Lake Shore Blvd W
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 →Long Branch has 13 parks, nine of them with playgrounds: more for its population than almost anywhere in Toronto (6th most per resident in Toronto). It has two wading pools but no indoor or outdoor public pool. Its streets have 4,194 City-owned trees, mostly Norway maple, silver maple and red oak: more per resident than most neighbourhoods (39th most per resident in Toronto). The City has two road or sidewalk projects planned or under way here.
How much of the neighbourhood is park
| Largest parks and open spaces | Hectares |
|---|---|
| Marie Curtis Park | 23.5 |
| Birch Park | 2.3 |
| Laburnham Park | 1.9 |
| Long Branch Park | 1.4 |
| Maurice J. Breen Park | 1.3 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- Syd Cole Park Expansion
The City is expanding Syd Cole Park by 3,019m2 (similar in size to the existing park) and is developing the park design with the help of community feedback..In progress - Thirty-Eighth Street Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Thirty-Eighth Street Park. The improvements will also include pathways and seating.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
| Amenity | Long Branch | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 13 | 8 | Birch Park, Laburnham Park, Len Ford Park and 10 more |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 5 | Birch Park, Laburnham Park, Long Branch Park and 6 more |
| Community centres | 1 | 1 | Long Branch Arena |
| City programs at schools | 1 | — | James S. Bell Community School |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside Long Branch. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 0 | 1 | None inside Long Branch. Nearest: Gus Ryder Pool and Health Club, just over the border in New Toronto. |
| Wading pools | 2 | 0 | Birch Park, Marie Curtis Park |
| Beaches | 1 | 0 | Marie Curtis Park |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | Birch Park (2 courts), Laburnham Park (2 courts) |
| Pickleball | 2 | 0 | Birch Park, Laburnham Park |
| Basketball | 0 | 1 | None inside Long Branch. Nearest: Lakeshore Village Park, 1.0 km away in New Toronto. |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 1 | 0 | Marie Curtis Park |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 2 | 2 | Marie Curtis Park · 1 of 2 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, 165 building permits were issued, about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood. Since 2021, owners have been permitted to build 30 garden and laneway suites, about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood. In all, permits have added 651 homes since 2021, about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood.
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 Long Branch included a green roof, the 58th fewest in Toronto. Since 2009, 2 included a solar hot water system.
City of Toronto building permits for green roofs (required on larger new buildings since 2010) and solar hot water systems.
07 · Renting and housing
Rents aren’t published for single neighbourhoods. Across Etobicoke (the former City of Etobicoke), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental averaged $2,031 a month in October 2025, close to the Toronto average. Almost half of households here (50%) rent, and 40% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. There are 32 apartment buildings in the City’s RentSafe program, averaging 93 out of 100. There are 25 homes registered as short-term rentals, more than most neighbourhoods (63rd most 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 Etobicoke (the former City of Etobicoke). Vacancy 2.1% (Toronto 2.8%). Averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
08 · People
Rank by income →In 2021, 11,360 people lived here. The median household income was $83,000, the 85th highest in Toronto (about the same as the typical neighbourhood’s $85,000). Among workers, 22% commute by transit, below the typical neighbourhood.
11,360 residents in 2021. Most common first languages other than English and French: Polish 4.4%, Spanish 3.1%, Portuguese 2%. 2021 Census, from the City’s Neighbourhood Profiles.
09 · Shops and services
There are 97 licensed storefront businesses, mostly restaurants and bars and take-out and food shops. Most are on Lake Shore Blvd W. In the last 90 days, two businesses got new licences; the newest is Holy Cannoli Toronto, a restaurant or bar at 3469 Lake Shore Blvd W.
Licensed storefronts by type
- Restaurants and bars35
- Take-out and food shops28
- Salons and personal services23
- Smoke and vape shops4
- Auto repair shops3
Streets with the most
- Lake Shore Blvd W95
- Thirtieth St1
- Fortieth St1
New licences, last 90 days
City business licences, storefront types only. We show operating names, never personal names.
Business improvement areas
Long Branch is a Business Improvement Area in Long Branch. 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
Long Branch has 61 properties on the Heritage Register, more than most neighbourhoods (34th most in Toronto). About 1.3% of addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Heritage
- 61 properties on the Heritage Register (4 designated, 57 listed), 34th most in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- 1.3% of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. A few (4.5%) are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- In M8W, 1 of 117 home tests was above Ontario’s limit (0.9%; Toronto 2.0%). In M8V, 1 of 202 home tests was above Ontario’s limit (0.5%; Toronto 2.0%).
- Councillor
- Amber Morley · Ward 3 Etobicoke-Lakeshore profile
What residents report to 311
In the last 12 months, 4,499 service requests came from postal area M8W, which covers most of Long Branch. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 254 | |
| Property standards | 217 | |
| Tree pruning | 199 | |
| Injured wildlife | 169 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 149 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 132 |
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 | Long Branch | Typical | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building and change | |||
| Building permits, last 12 months | 165 | 186 | 88th |
| Active planning proposals | 36 | 11 | 7th |
| Garden and laneway suites since 2021 | 30 | 26 | 68th |
| New homes since 2021 | 651 | 795 | 87th |
| Short-term rentals | 25 | 21 | 63rd |
| Heritage properties | 61 | 5 | 34th |
| Apartment buildings (RentSafe) | 32 | 18 | 41st |
| Safety, 2025, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Major crime, total | 989 | 1,107 | 103rd |
| Assaults | 578 | 637 | 95th |
| Break-ins | 182 | 173 | 71st |
| Car thefts | 160 | 193 | 98th |
| Robberies | 46 | 70 | 117th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 23 | 46 | 136th |
| Other crimes, last 12 months, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 6 | 100th |
| Bicycle thefts | 70 | 31 | 42nd |
| Thefts from vehicles | 194 | 212 | 91st |
| People, 2021 Census | |||
| Residents | 11,360 | 16,813 | 127th |
| Median household income | $83,000 | $85,000 | 85th |
| Households that rent | 49.7% | 45.5% | 62nd |
| Renters paying 30%+ on housing | 40.2% | 39.0% | 64th |
| Commute by transit | 21.5% | 25.8% | 118th |
| Walk or cycle to work | 4.6% | 5.3% | 87th |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.5% | 16.3% | 113th |
| Parks, trees and streets | |||
| Serious collisions since 2021, per 10,000 residents | 6.2 | 5.1 | 52nd |
| Parks per 10,000 residents | 11.4 | 5.0 | 6th |
| Playgrounds per 1,000 children | 5.7 | 2.1 | 3rd |
| Street trees per 1,000 residents | 369 | 228 | 39th |
| Affordable homes coming | 0 | 19 | 93rd |
| Road and sidewalk projects | 2 | 10 | 144th |
| Park and open space, share of land | 14.6% | 7.8% | 43rd |
| Park and open space, hectares per 1,000 residents | 2.9 | 1.6 | 47th |
| Parking tickets per 1,000 residents, 2025 | 581 | 410 | 58th |
| 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 | 95 | 90 | 95 | 77 | 76 |
| Break-ins | 15 | 33 | 27 | 21 | 24 |
| Car thefts | 42 | 34 | 38 | 31 | 21 |
| Robberies | 1 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 6 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 3 |
| Total | 156 | 169 | 169 | 140 | 130 |
| 2025 rate per 100,000 | Long Branch | Citywide | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 578 | 768 | 95th |
| Break-ins | 182 | 190 | 71st |
| Car thefts | 160 | 225 | 98th |
| Robberies | 46 | 78 | 117th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 23 | 61 | 136th |
| Total | 989 | 1,322 | 103rd |
Rank: 1st is the most of 158.
| Crimes reported | 2025 rate per 100,000 residents | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major crime | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Long Branch | Citywide | Rank (1st = most) |
| Assaults | 95 | 90 | 95 | 77 | 76 | 578 | 768 | 95th |
| Break-ins | 15 | 33 | 27 | 21 | 24 | 182 | 190 | 71st |
| Car thefts | 42 | 34 | 38 | 31 | 21 | 160 | 225 | 98th |
| Robberies | 1 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 46 | 78 | 117th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 23 | 61 | 136th |
| Total | 156 | 169 | 169 | 140 | 130 | 989 | 1,322 | 103rd |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates.
Permits and new homes by year
| Year | Building permits | New homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 155 | 87 |
| 2022 | 208 | 10 |
| 2023 | 154 | 32 |
| 2024 | 205 | 31 |
| 2025 | 148 | 404 |
| 2026 | 142 | 87 |
Source: City of Toronto Building Permits (active and cleared). 2026 so far.
Average rents, October 2025
| Unit | Etobicoke | A year earlier | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,533 | $1,473 | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,700 | $1,661 | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,031 | $1,948 | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $2,438 | $2,140 | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC Rental Market Survey, purpose-built rental apartments. Covers Etobicoke (the former City of Etobicoke); CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods.
Planning proposals (46)
Hearing coming up (3)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 181 Lake Promenade | Addition | Minor variance | Hearing Nov 19 | A0311/26EYK |
| 83 Twenty Seventh St | Split the lot | Consent and minor variance | Hearing Dec 3 | B0046/25EYK |
| 65 Fortieth St | Split the lot | Consent and minor variance | Hearing Jan 28 | B0046/26EYK |
Under appeal (20)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Lake Promenade | Split the lot | Consent | Submitted May 2017 | B0042/17EYK |
| 106 Lake Promenade | New house | Minor variance | Submitted Apr 2021 | A0219/21EYK |
| 15 Ramsgate Rd | Split the lot | Consent | Submitted Mar 2023 | B0011/23EYK |
| 16 James St | Garden suite | Minor variance | Submitted Nov 2025 | A0421/25EYK |
| 21 Park Blvd | 7-storey building | Rezoning | Submitted Apr 2023 | 23 134668 WET 03 OZ |
| 24 Fairfield Ave | Split the lot | Consent and minor variance | Submitted Dec 2020 | B0055/20EYK |
| 29 Lake Promenade | New house | Minor variance | Submitted Aug 2023 | A0347/23EYK |
| 35 Elder Ave | Garden suite | Minor variance and consent | Submitted Mar 2025 | A0103/25EYK |
| 3819 A Lake Shore Blvd W | 39-storey building · 490 homes and shops | Rezoning | Submitted Dec 2022 | 22 236554 WET 03 OZ |
| 39 Ash Cres | New house | Minor variance and consent | Submitted Jan 2025 | A0039/25EYK |
Waiting for a decision (13)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 105 Thirty First St | 4-storey building | Site plan | Submitted Nov 2022 | 22 227398 WET 03 SA |
| 121 Twenty Seventh St | Split the lot | Consent and minor variance | Submitted Mar 2024 | B0015/24EYK |
| 124 Fortieth St | Addition | Minor variance | Submitted Dec 2019 | A0682/19EYK |
| 26 Park Blvd | Garden suite | Minor variance | Submitted Jan 2025 | A0012/25EYK |
| 276 Lake Promenade | Addition | Minor variance | Submitted Oct 2025 | A0414/25EYK |
| 29 Arcadian Crcl | Split the lot | Consent and minor variance | Submitted Oct 2025 | B0043/25EYK |
| 3353 Lake Shore Blvd W | 6-storey building with shops | Site plan | Submitted Dec 2020 | 20 229836 WET 03 SA |
| 3471 Lake Shore Blvd W | 6-storey building with shops | Site plan | Submitted Nov 2022 | 22 227391 WET 03 SA |
| 45 Twenty Third St | Site plan | Site plan | Submitted Jan 2023 | 23 103955 WET 03 SA |
| 50 Lake Promenade | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted Aug 2021 | A0447/21EYK |
Decided recently (10)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Thirty Eighth St | Split the lot | Consent | Decided Mar 2026 | B0035/24EYK |
| 14 Ramsgate Rd | Addition | Minor variance | Decided Aug 2026 | A0286/26EYK |
| 21 Arcadian Crcl | New house | Minor variance | Decided Nov 2026 | A0221/26EYK |
| 35 Laburnham Ave | Split the lot | Consent | Decided Nov 2025 | B0023/25EYK |
| 4 Chapel Rd | Minor variance | Minor variance | Decided Nov 2026 | A0271/26EYK |
| 60 Thirtieth St | Split the lot | Consent | Decided Jul 2025 | B0011/25EYK |
| 77 Thirty Seventh St | Split the lot | Consent | Decided Jan 2025 | B0027/24EYK |
| 80 Thirtieth St | Site plan | Site plan | Submitted Mar 2024 | 24 124733 WET 03 SA |
| 86 Laburnham Ave | Split the lot | Consent | Decided Apr 2026 | B0002/26EYK |
| 87 Thirty Eighth St | Split the lot | Consent | Decided Jan 2026 | B0042/24EYK |
Source: City of Toronto Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment. One row per site. · Download CSV
Apartment buildings (32)
| Building | RentSafe score | Units | Built | Open fire violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95 Twenty Fifth St | 76 | 46 | 1957 | — |
| 11 Birchlea Ave | 85 | 13 | 1955 | — |
| 9 Thirty Third St | 88 | 34 | 1970 | — |
| 12-14 Thirty Ninth St | 90 | 18 | 1954 | 0 |
| 9 Birchlea Ave | 90 | 13 | 1955 | — |
| 5 Birchlea Ave | 90 | 13 | 1955 | 0 |
| 7 Birchlea Ave | 90 | 13 | 1955 | — |
| 100 Twenty Fifth St | 90 | 18 | 1970 | 0 |
| 25 Villa Rd | 91 | 34 | 1960 | — |
| 15 Birchlea Ave | 91 | 14 | 1950 | — |
| 75 Forty Second St | 92 | 28 | 1960 | 0 |
| 230 Lake Promenade | 92 | 118 | 1964 | 0 |
| 31 Park Blvd | 92 | 97 | 1963 | 1 |
| 21 Park Blvd | 92 | 97 | 1963 | 0 |
| 13 Birchlea Ave | 92 | 14 | 1950 | — |
| 80 Twenty Fifth St | 92 | 18 | 1970 | — |
| 220 Lake Promenade | 93 | 118 | 1963 | 0 |
| 294 Lake Promenade | 93 | 14 | 1950 | — |
| 240 Lake Promenade | 94 | 118 | 1963 | 0 |
| 1 Birchlea Ave | 94 | 10 | 1955 | — |
| 92 James St | 95 | 34 | 1960 | — |
| 87 Forty Second St | 95 | 41 | 1959 | — |
| 105 Twenty Fifth St | 95 | 29 | 1970 | 0 |
| 90 Twenty Fifth St | 95 | 41 | 1970 | — |
| 44 Arcadian Crcl | 96 | 13 | 1957 | — |
| 3 Birchlea Ave | 96 | 10 | 1950 | — |
| 11 Thirty Third St | 97 | 23 | 1970 | 0 |
| 15 Thirty Third St | 97 | 36 | 1970 | — |
| 45 Forty Second St | 97 | 53 | 1963 | — |
| 6 Twenty Fourth St | 97 | 81 | 1968 | 0 |
| 90 James St | 98 | 34 | 1960 | — |
| 55 Forty Second St | 98 | 26 | 1950 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James S Bell Junior Middle School | JK-8 | TDSB | 375 | 92% | 55% | — |
| St Josaphat Catholic School | JK-8 | TCDSB | 390 | 69% | 46% | — |
| École élémentaire Micheline-Saint-Cyr | JK-6 | Viamonde | 235 | 81% | 62% | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Les Etoiles Brillantes - Garderie | 85 Forty First St | toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 151 | Yes |
| Thomas Berry Early Learning & Child Care Centre | 3495 Lake Shore Blvd W | infants, toddlers, preschool | 62 | Yes |
| Plasp James S Bell Junior Middle School | 90 Thirty First St | kindergarten, school-age | 58 | Yes |
| Plasp St. Elizabeth Catholic School | 3672 Lake Shore Blvd W | kindergarten, school-age | 43 | Yes |
| Rec Room Child Care @ Long Branch | 69 Long Branch Ave | toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 124 | No |
| Vincent Massey Academy - | 68 Daisy Ave | toddlers, preschool | 62 | No |
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres.
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Type | Trips each way, weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 507 Long Branch | Streetcar | 208 |
| 123 Sherway | Bus | 165 |
| 110 Islington South | Bus | 126 |
| 501 Queen | Streetcar | 45 |
Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules for a typical weekday. Trips each way: weekday trips past the route’s busiest stop in the neighbourhood.
Parks and recreation
| Amenity | Long Branch | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 13 | 8 | Birch Park, Laburnham Park, Len Ford Park and 10 more |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 5 | Birch Park, Laburnham Park, Long Branch Park and 6 more |
| Community centres | 1 | 1 | Long Branch Arena |
| City programs at schools | 1 | — | James S. Bell Community School |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside Long Branch. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 0 | 1 | None inside Long Branch. Nearest: Gus Ryder Pool and Health Club, just over the border in New Toronto. |
| Wading pools | 2 | 0 | Birch Park, Marie Curtis Park |
| Beaches | 1 | 0 | Marie Curtis Park |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | Birch Park (2 courts), Laburnham Park (2 courts) |
| Pickleball | 2 | 0 | Birch Park, Laburnham Park |
| Basketball | 0 | 1 | None inside Long Branch. Nearest: Lakeshore Village Park, 1.0 km away in New Toronto. |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 1 | 0 | Marie Curtis Park |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 2 | 2 | Marie Curtis Park · 1 of 2 open today |
Source: City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Tennis Courts and Washroom Facilities. Typical neighbourhood: the median across Toronto.
Street work (2)
| Work | Where | When |
|---|---|---|
| Road resurfacing | Villa Rd, near Fortieth St | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Forty First St, Lake Promenade to Lake Shore Blvd | Q3 to Q4 2026 |
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 (2)
| Business | Type | Address | Licence issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cannoli Toronto | Restaurant or bar | 3469 Lake Shore Blvd W | Nov 1, 2026 |
| C2mart | Take-out or food shop | 3577 Lake Shore Blvd W | Aug 14, 2026 |
Source: City of Toronto Business Licences and Permits, storefront types. Operating names only.
Garden and laneway suites (30)
| Address | Type | Permit |
|---|---|---|
| 26 Park Blvd | Garden suite | Jul 2026 |
| 6 Thirty Fifth St | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2026 |
| 24 Park Blvd | Garden suite | Jun 2026 |
| 59 Fairfield Ave | Garden suite | May 2026 |
| 60 Thirtieth St | Garden suite | Feb 2026 |
| 82 Ash Cres | Garden suite | Nov 2025 |
| 155 Lake Promenade | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2025 |
| 70 Laburnham Ave | Garden suite | Jun 2025 |
| 37 Ash Cres | Garden suite | Mar 2025 |
| 14 Long Branch Ave | Garden suite | Jan 2025 |
| 155 Lake Promenade | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Nov 2024 |
| 155 Lake Promenade | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2024 |
| 67 Thirty Second St | Garden suite | May 2024 |
| 16 James St | Garden suite | May 2024 |
| 26 Thirty First St | Garden suite | Apr 2024 |
| 54 Twenty Third St | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Apr 2024 |
| 80 Twenty Seventh St | Garden suite | Mar 2024 |
| 3 Twenty Sixth St | Garden suite | Feb 2024 |
| 64 Daisy Ave | Garden suite | Jan 2024 |
| 4 Chapel Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Nov 2023 |
| 95 James St | Garden suite | Oct 2023 |
| 38 Daisy Ave | Garden suite | Jul 2023 |
| 38 Thirty Third St | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Mar 2023 |
| 81 Thirty Fifth St | Garden suite | Feb 2023 |
| 18 Twenty Seventh St | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jan 2023 |
| 40 Elder Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jan 2023 |
| 14 Twenty Fifth St | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2021 |
| 12 Villa Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2021 |
| 71 Twenty Sixth St | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Dec 2020 |
| 5 Elton Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2010 |
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 | 8 | 70 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 22 | 194 | 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 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Branch GO | GO train | LW | Inside |
Parking tickets and EV charging
Busiest streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Shore Blvd W Forty Third St to Lakeshore Rd E | 24,600 | — | Jun 2016 |
| Thirtieth St | 4,200 | 52 km/h | Nov 2022 |
| Elder Ave Twenty Fourth St to Twenty Sixth St | 4,000 | 48 km/h | Jun 2019 |
| Twenty Third St Meaford Ave to Twenty Second St | 2,600 | 48 km/h | Sep 2026 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forty Second St Lake Promenade to Hilo Rd | 1,100 | 57 km/h | Nov 2018 |
| Thirty Second St Lake Shore Blvd W to Elder Ave | 1,500 | 54 km/h | Feb 2020 |
| Long Branch Ave Muskoka Ave to Dominion Rd | 1,500 | 52 km/h | Apr 2019 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Marie Curtis Park | 23.5 |
| Birch Park | 2.3 |
| Laburnham Park | 1.9 |
| Long Branch Park | 1.4 |
| Maurice J. Breen Park | 1.3 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- Syd Cole Park Expansion
The City is expanding Syd Cole Park by 3,019m2 (similar in size to the existing park) and is developing the park design with the help of community feedback..In progress - Thirty-Eighth Street Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Thirty-Eighth Street Park. The improvements will also include pathways and seating.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
Green roofs and solar
Green roofs and solar
Since 2010, 2 building permits in Long Branch included a green roof, the 58th fewest in Toronto. Since 2009, 2 included a solar hot water system.
City of Toronto building permits for green roofs (required on larger new buildings since 2010) and solar hot water systems.
Noise permits
Noise permits
In the last 12 months, 3 noise exemption permits were issued in Long Branch: 3 for amplified sound at events.
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
Long Branch is a Business Improvement Area in Long Branch. 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
- 61 properties on the Heritage Register (4 designated, 57 listed), 34th most in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- 1.3% of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. A few (4.5%) are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- In M8W, 1 of 117 home tests was above Ontario’s limit (0.9%; Toronto 2.0%). In M8V, 1 of 202 home tests was above Ontario’s limit (0.5%; Toronto 2.0%).
- Councillor
- Amber Morley · Ward 3 Etobicoke-Lakeshore 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, 4,499 service requests came from postal area M8W, which covers most of Long Branch. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 254 | |
| Property standards | 217 | |
| Tree pruning | 199 | |
| Injured wildlife | 169 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 149 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 132 |
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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