Markland Wood
Markland Wood is a neighbourhood in Etobicoke of about 10,000 people, next to Eringate-Centennial-West Deane, Etobicoke City Centre, Etobicoke West Mall and one other neighbourhood. Most households own their homes. Its main shopping streets are Burnhamthorpe Rd and Bloor St W. It stands out for how few residents take transit to work and its older population.
Neighbouring areas link to their pages. City of Toronto neighbourhood boundaries and Toronto Centreline.
Boundaries: Old Burnhamthorpe Rd to the north, Renforth Dr, then Highway 427 to the east and Etobicoke Creek, then Dundas St W to the south.
01 · What’s being built
Rank by proposals →There are six active planning proposals in Markland Wood, fewer than most neighbourhoods (38th fewest in Toronto). One has a hearing coming up (126 Saturn Rd, Nov 19, 2026). Neighbours can send comments or speak at a hearing. Of the rest, four are waiting for a decision and one is under appeal.
Hearing coming up (1)
Under appeal (1)
Waiting for a decision (4)
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, 4 noise exemption permits were issued in Markland Wood: 4 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, 108 major crimes were reported in Markland Wood: 944 per 100,000 residents, 29% below the citywide rate (1,322) and the 114th highest in Toronto. The picture is mixed. Thefts over $5,000 were 96 per 100,000, 57% above the citywide rate (61) and the 15th highest in Toronto, while assaults and car thefts were below the citywide rate. Reports fell from 122 in 2024 to 108 in 2025, mostly car thefts (42 to 20) and assaults (51 to 38).
Markland Wood compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Thefts over $5,000 | 57% higher96 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 29% higher245 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 23% higher96 vs 78 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 22% lower175 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 57% lower332 vs 768 per 100,000 |
Major crimes reported per year, by type
Change from 2021 to 2025, by type
| Major crime | 2021 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 25 | 38 | up 52% |
| Car thefts | 23 | 20 | down 13% |
| Break-ins | 9 | 28 | more than three times as many |
| Robberies | 8 | 11 | up 38% |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 0 | 11 | new since then |
Other crimes, last 12 months
| Crime | Reported | Per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 1 | 10 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 1 | 10 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 23 | 222 | 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, two collisions in Markland Wood killed or seriously injured someone, the 9th lowest rate per resident in Toronto. One involved a pedestrian.
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, 28 TTC stops are served by the 49 Bloor West, 112 West Mall, 50 Burnhamthorpe and 48 Rathburn buses.
Busiest bus routes
| Route | Weekday trips each way | Trips | Delays per 1,000 trips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 Bloor West | about 112 | 1.3 | |
| 112 West Mall | about 94 | 5.7 | |
| 50 Burnhamthorpe | about 69 | 2.1 | |
| 48 Rathburn | about 1 | 2.4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dundas St W | 22,200 | — | Sep 2019 |
| Bloor St W Neilson Dr to Neilor Cres | 21,500 | 64 km/h | Apr 2017 |
| The West Mall Snowellen Avenue Parkette Trl to Leavenworth Cres | 13,600 | 64 km/h | Mar 2024 |
| Mill Rd Markland Dr to Burnhamthorpe Rd | 10,200 | 54 km/h | Jun 2026 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toledo Rd Renforth Dr to Elmcrest Creek Trl | 2,600 | 55 km/h | Feb 2020 |
| Old Burnhamthorpe Rd Elmcrest Park Trl to Elmcrest Rd | 1,100 | 54 km/h | May 2016 |
| Markland Dr Winsdale Rd to Logwood Crt | 2,400 | 54 km/h | Oct 2017 |
City of Toronto Traffic Volumes, counts since 2016; each street shows its highest count. “Residential” means streets the City classes as local roads. Counts are taken on different streets in different years, so they aren’t ranked.
04 · Schools and child care
Three elementary schools and one secondary school are inside the neighbourhood. Of the two with Grade 6 results, St Clement Catholic School beat the Toronto average in reading; St Clement Catholic School beat the Toronto average in math (Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math). There are three licensed child care centres with 340 spaces, all in the $10-a-day program, and one EarlyON centre.
Schools in the neighbourhood
Elementary schools
Share of Grade 6 students meeting the provincial standard. Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math.
Ontario Ministry of Education (2026) and EQAO. Nearest the neighbourhood’s centre first. The red tick on each bar is the Toronto average. The nearest school may not be the assigned one; check with the board.
Licensed child care (3)
- Plasp St. Clement Catholic School $10 a day
4319 Bloor St W · infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age150 spaces - Millwood Jr YMCA $10 a day
222 Mill Rd · preschool, kindergarten, school-age123 spaces - Terry Tan Child Centre (Bloordale) $10 a day
4258 Bloor St W · infants, toddlers, preschool67 spaces
EarlyON centres (1)
- George Hull EarlyON - Fellowship800 Burnhamthorpe Rd
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 →Markland Wood has seven parks, four of them with playgrounds: more for its population than most neighbourhoods (49th most per resident in Toronto). Its streets have 3,902 City-owned trees, mostly Norway maple, Sargents apple and honey locust: more per resident than most neighbourhoods (37th most per resident in Toronto). The City has 25 road or sidewalk projects planned or under way here.
How much of the neighbourhood is park
| Largest parks and open spaces | Hectares |
|---|---|
| Neilson Park - Etobicoke | 6.6 |
| Bloordale Park North | 5.5 |
| Bloordale Park South | 4.9 |
| Millwood Park | 4.2 |
| Elmcrest Park | 0.5 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- Millwood Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Millwood Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city, so that everyone can experience the joys and benefits of play for years to come.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
| Amenity | Markland Wood | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 7 | 8 | Bloordale Park North, Bloordale Park South, Leavenworth Parkette and 4 more |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 5 | Bloordale Park North, Bloordale Park South, Millwood Park and 1 more |
| Community centres | 0 | 1 | None inside Markland Wood. |
| City programs at schools | 1 | — | Bloordale Community School |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside Markland Wood. Nearest: Centennial Park-Etobicoke, 1.4 km away in Eringate-Centennial-West Deane. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 0 | 1 | None inside Markland Wood. Nearest: Dennis Flynn Park, just over the border in Etobicoke West Mall. |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside Markland Wood. Nearest: Glen Park, 1.7 km away in Islington. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Markland Wood. Nearest: Marie Curtis Park, 4.9 km away in Long Branch. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | Bloordale Park South (2 courts), Millwood Park (3 courts) |
| Pickleball | 1 | 0 | Millwood Park |
| Basketball | 0 | 1 | None inside Markland Wood. Nearest: Dennis Flynn Park, just over the border in Etobicoke West Mall. |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 0 | 0 | None inside Markland Wood. Nearest: Cloverdale Park, 1.1 km away in Islington. |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 1 | 2 | Millwood Park · 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, 94 building permits were issued, fewer than most neighbourhoods (30th fewest in Toronto). Since 2021, owners have been permitted to build ten garden and laneway suites, fewer than most neighbourhoods (34th fewest in Toronto). In all, permits have added 272 homes since 2021, fewer than most neighbourhoods (31st fewest in Toronto); new apartment buildings add more elsewhere.
Per year. *2026 so far. New homes are added by permits, including suites and new buildings.
Green roofs and solar
Since 2010, 1 building permit in Markland Wood included a green roof, the 28th fewest in Toronto. Since 2009, 1 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. About a quarter of households here (27%) rent, and 37% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. There are seven apartment buildings in the City’s RentSafe program, averaging 96 out of 100. There are 12 homes registered as short-term rentals, fewer than most neighbourhoods (35th fewest in Toronto). There are no licensed rooming houses and no shelters or respite sites.
Average rents, October 2025
CMHC Rental Market Survey. CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods; these cover 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, 10,365 people lived here. The median household income was $105,000, the 21st highest in Toronto (above the typical neighbourhood’s $85,000). Among workers, 12% commute by transit, well below the typical neighbourhood.
10,365 residents in 2021. Most common first languages other than English and French: Serbian 7.9%, Ukrainian 4.4%, Polish 3.4%. 2021 Census, from the City’s Neighbourhood Profiles.
09 · Shops and services
There are 36 licensed storefront businesses, mostly restaurants and bars and take-out and food shops. Most are on Burnhamthorpe Rd and Bloor St W. One got a new licence in the last 90 days: Fresh Press Co Eco Cleaners, a laundromat or dry cleaner at 666 Burnhamthorpe Rd.
Licensed storefronts by type
- Restaurants and bars13
- Take-out and food shops11
- Salons and personal services5
- Laundromats and dry cleaners3
- Smoke and vape shops2
Streets with the most
- Burnhamthorpe Rd15
- Bloor St W10
- The West Mall10
- Mill Rd1
New licences, last 90 days
City business licences, storefront types only. We show operating names, never personal names.
Business improvement areas
No Business Improvement Area covers Markland Wood.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas.
10 · Heritage, flood risk and local contacts
Markland Wood has no properties on the Heritage Register. A small number of addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Heritage
- No properties on the Heritage Register.
- Flood and shoreline
- 0.4% of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. 9.2% are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- None of 75 home tests in M9C were above Ontario’s limit.
- Councillor
- Stephen Holyday · Ward 2 Etobicoke Centre profile
What residents report to 311
In the last 12 months, 5,505 service requests came from postal area M9C, which covers most of Markland Wood. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 282 | |
| Injured wildlife | 245 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 214 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 194 | |
| Property standards | 152 | |
| Tree pruning | 145 |
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 | Markland Wood | Typical | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building and change | |||
| Building permits, last 12 months | 94 | 186 | 129th |
| Active planning proposals | 6 | 11 | 121st |
| Garden and laneway suites since 2021 | 10 | 26 | 125th |
| New homes since 2021 | 272 | 795 | 128th |
| Short-term rentals | 12 | 21 | 124th |
| Heritage properties | 0 | 5 | 143rd |
| Apartment buildings (RentSafe) | 7 | 18 | 120th |
| Safety, 2025, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Major crime, total | 944 | 1,107 | 114th |
| Assaults | 332 | 637 | 140th |
| Break-ins | 245 | 173 | 38th |
| Car thefts | 175 | 193 | 92nd |
| Robberies | 96 | 70 | 39th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 96 | 46 | 15th |
| Other crimes, last 12 months, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 10 | 6 | 53rd |
| Bicycle thefts | 10 | 31 | 126th |
| Thefts from vehicles | 222 | 212 | 75th |
| People, 2021 Census | |||
| Residents | 10,365 | 16,813 | 140th |
| Median household income | $105,000 | $85,000 | 21st |
| Households that rent | 26.7% | 45.5% | 140th |
| Renters paying 30%+ on housing | 37.2% | 39.0% | 96th |
| Commute by transit | 12.2% | 25.8% | 156th |
| Walk or cycle to work | 3.6% | 5.3% | 116th |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.7% | 16.3% | 5th |
| Parks, trees and streets | |||
| Serious collisions since 2021, per 10,000 residents | 1.9 | 5.1 | 150th |
| Parks per 10,000 residents | 6.8 | 5.0 | 49th |
| Playgrounds per 1,000 children | 3.0 | 2.1 | 32nd |
| Street trees per 1,000 residents | 376 | 228 | 37th |
| Affordable homes coming | 0 | 19 | 93rd |
| Road and sidewalk projects | 25 | 10 | 18th |
| Park and open space, share of land | 7.9% | 7.8% | 78th |
| Park and open space, hectares per 1,000 residents | 2.2 | 1.6 | 62nd |
| Parking tickets per 1,000 residents, 2025 | 181 | 410 | 131st |
| Green roof permits since 2010 | 1 | 4 | 131st |
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 | 25 | 35 | 44 | 51 | 38 |
| Break-ins | 9 | 12 | 14 | 21 | 28 |
| Car thefts | 23 | 31 | 49 | 42 | 20 |
| Robberies | 8 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 11 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 11 |
| Total | 65 | 93 | 111 | 122 | 108 |
| 2025 rate per 100,000 | Markland Wood | Citywide | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 332 | 768 | 140th |
| Break-ins | 245 | 190 | 38th |
| Car thefts | 175 | 225 | 92nd |
| Robberies | 96 | 78 | 39th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 96 | 61 | 15th |
| Total | 944 | 1,322 | 114th |
Rank: 1st is the most of 158.
| Crimes reported | 2025 rate per 100,000 residents | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major crime | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Markland Wood | Citywide | Rank (1st = most) |
| Assaults | 25 | 35 | 44 | 51 | 38 | 332 | 768 | 140th |
| Break-ins | 9 | 12 | 14 | 21 | 28 | 245 | 190 | 38th |
| Car thefts | 23 | 31 | 49 | 42 | 20 | 175 | 225 | 92nd |
| Robberies | 8 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 96 | 78 | 39th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 96 | 61 | 15th |
| Total | 65 | 93 | 111 | 122 | 108 | 944 | 1,322 | 114th |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates.
Permits and new homes by year
| Year | Building permits | New homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 135 | 4 |
| 2022 | 98 | 6 |
| 2023 | 87 | 1 |
| 2024 | 126 | 2 |
| 2025 | 95 | 17 |
| 2026 | 77 | 242 |
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 (6)
Hearing coming up (1)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 126 Saturn Rd | Deck or porch | Minor variance | Hearing Nov 19 | A0306/26EYK |
Under appeal (1)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 251 The West Mall | 13-storey building | Rezoning | Submitted Jul 2022 | 22 175298 WET 02 OZ |
Waiting for a decision (4)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Terryellen Cres | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted Oct 2019 | A0535/19EYK |
| 210 Markland Dr | 13-storey building | Subdivision and consent | Submitted Oct 2022 | 22 217995 WET 02 SB |
| 240 Markland Dr | Site plan | Site plan | Submitted Aug 2026 | 26 216899 WET 02 SA |
| 4209 Bloor St W | 6-storey building · 28 homes | Site plan | Submitted Oct 2025 | 25 243191 WET 02 SA |
Source: City of Toronto Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment. One row per site. · Download CSV
Apartment buildings (7)
| Building | RentSafe score | Units | Built | Open fire violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 265 Markland Dr | 91 | 149 | 1965 | 0 |
| 4340 Bloor St W | 93 | 88 | 1968 | 0 |
| 287 Markland Dr | 95 | 118 | 1965 | 0 |
| 240 Markland Dr | 97 | 113 | 1959 | 0 |
| 210 Markland Dr | 97 | 152 | 1965 | 7 |
| 2 Triburnham Pl | 97 | 137 | 1964 | 0 |
| 4365 Bloor St W | 100 | 234 | 2026 | — |
Source: RentSafeTO Apartment Building Evaluation; Residential Fire Inspection Results.
Schools (4)
| School | Grades | Board | Students | Gr. 6 reading | Gr. 6 math | Gr. 10 literacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Clement Catholic School | JK-8 | TCDSB | 555 | 96% | 81% | — |
| Millwood Junior School | JK-5 | TDSB | 400 | — | — | — |
| Bloordale Middle School | 6-8 | TDSB | 480 | 86% | 41% | — |
| Silverthorn Collegiate Institute | 9-12 | TDSB | 880 | — | — | 84% |
Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026) and EQAO: share of students meeting the provincial standard. Toronto: 87% Grade 6 reading, 54% math, 84% Grade 10 literacy.
Child care centres (3)
| Centre | Address | Ages | Spaces | $10 a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plasp St. Clement Catholic School | 4319 Bloor St W | infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 150 | Yes |
| Millwood Jr YMCA | 222 Mill Rd | preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 123 | Yes |
| Terry Tan Child Centre (Bloordale) | 4258 Bloor St W | infants, toddlers, preschool | 67 | Yes |
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres.
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Type | Trips each way, weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 49 Bloor West | Bus | 112 |
| 112 West Mall | Bus | 94 |
| 50 Burnhamthorpe | Bus | 69 |
| 48 Rathburn | Bus | 1 |
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 | Markland Wood | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 7 | 8 | Bloordale Park North, Bloordale Park South, Leavenworth Parkette and 4 more |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 5 | Bloordale Park North, Bloordale Park South, Millwood Park and 1 more |
| Community centres | 0 | 1 | None inside Markland Wood. |
| City programs at schools | 1 | — | Bloordale Community School |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside Markland Wood. Nearest: Centennial Park-Etobicoke, 1.4 km away in Eringate-Centennial-West Deane. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 0 | 1 | None inside Markland Wood. Nearest: Dennis Flynn Park, just over the border in Etobicoke West Mall. |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside Markland Wood. Nearest: Glen Park, 1.7 km away in Islington. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Markland Wood. Nearest: Marie Curtis Park, 4.9 km away in Long Branch. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | Bloordale Park South (2 courts), Millwood Park (3 courts) |
| Pickleball | 1 | 0 | Millwood Park |
| Basketball | 0 | 1 | None inside Markland Wood. Nearest: Dennis Flynn Park, just over the border in Etobicoke West Mall. |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 0 | 0 | None inside Markland Wood. Nearest: Cloverdale Park, 1.1 km away in Islington. |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 1 | 2 | Millwood Park · 1 of 1 open today |
Source: City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Tennis Courts and Washroom Facilities. Typical neighbourhood: the median across Toronto.
Street work (25)
| Work | Where | When |
|---|---|---|
| Road resurfacing | Sealcove Dr, Mulgrove Dr to Renforth Dr | Q1 2027 to Q2 2029 |
| Road resurfacing | Neilson Dr, Dundas St to Rickshaw Ave | Q1 to Q3 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Neilson Dr, near Dundas St | Q1 to Q3 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Snowellen Ave, near Rayside Dr | Q2 2027 to Q3 2029 |
| Road resurfacing | Rickshaw Ave, Stevenharris Dr to Neilson Dr | Q2 2027 to Q3 2029 |
| Road resurfacing | Radway Ave, Baskerville Cres to Stevenharris Dr | Q2 2027 to Q3 2029 |
| Road resurfacing | Rayside Dr, Terryellen Cres to Leavenworth Cres | Q2 2027 to Q3 2029 |
| Road resurfacing | Seville Ave, near Rayside Dr | Q2 2027 to Q3 2029 |
| Road resurfacing | Radway Ave, Stevenharris Dr to Neilson Dr | Q2 2027 to Q3 2029 |
| Road resurfacing | Avery Ave, near Koos Rd | Q2 2027 to Q3 2029 |
| Road resurfacing | Neilson Dr, Radway Ave to Bloor St | Q2 2027 to Q3 2029 |
| Road resurfacing | Neilson Dr, Rickshaw Ave to Radway Ave | Q2 2027 to Q3 2029 |
| Road resurfacing | Stevenharris Dr, Rayside Dr to Radway Ave | Q2 2027 to Q3 2029 |
| Road resurfacing | Baskerville Cres, Rayside Dr to Leavenworth Cres | Q2 2027 to Q3 2029 |
| Road resurfacing | Koos Rd, Radway Ave to Bloor St | Q2 2027 to Q3 2029 |
| Road resurfacing | Rayside Dr, near Terryellen Cres | Q2 2027 to Q3 2029 |
| Road resurfacing | Winsdale Rd, Boxwood Rd to Markland Dr | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Jeff Dr, Rickshaw Ave to Neilson Dr | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Sidewalk work | Radway Ave, Neilson Dr to Koos Rd | Q3 2027 to Q4 2029 |
| Road resurfacing | Eriksdale Rd, near Peacock Ave | Q4 2026 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Peacock Ave, Bloor St W to Renforth Dr | Q4 2026 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Boxbury Rd, Mapledawn Rd to Toledo Rd | Q4 2027 to Q4 2029 |
| Road resurfacing | Boxwood Rd, Toledo Rd to Winsdale Rd | Q4 2027 to Q4 2029 |
| Road resurfacing | Triburnham Pl, near Burnhamthorpe Rd | Q2 2024 to Q3 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Logwood Crt, near Markland Dr | Q2 2024 to Q3 2025 (carried over) |
Source: City of Toronto Road Reconstruction, Road Resurfacing and Sidewalk Construction programs. Dates are the City’s plan and can move.
New storefront businesses, last 90 days (1)
| Business | Type | Address | Licence issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Press Co Eco Cleaners | Laundromat or dry cleaner | 666 Burnhamthorpe Rd | Sep 23, 2026 |
Source: City of Toronto Business Licences and Permits, storefront types. Operating names only.
Garden and laneway suites (10)
| Address | Type | Permit |
|---|---|---|
| 4240 Bloor St W | Laneway suite | Dec 2025 |
| 274 Renforth Dr | Garden suite | Oct 2025 |
| 9 Boreal Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | May 2025 |
| 3 Eriksdale Rd | Laneway or garden suite | Feb 2025 |
| 14 Fieldstone Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Dec 2024 |
| 4212 Bloor St W | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2022 |
| 236 Renforth Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2021 |
| 12 Conifer Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | May 2021 |
| 16 Sapling Crt | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jan 2020 |
| 54 Bearbury Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2019 |
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 | 10 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 1 | 10 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 23 | 222 | 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 |
| 2023 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dundas St W | 22,200 | — | Sep 2019 |
| Bloor St W Neilson Dr to Neilor Cres | 21,500 | 64 km/h | Apr 2017 |
| The West Mall Snowellen Avenue Parkette Trl to Leavenworth Cres | 13,600 | 64 km/h | Mar 2024 |
| Mill Rd Markland Dr to Burnhamthorpe Rd | 10,200 | 54 km/h | Jun 2026 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toledo Rd Renforth Dr to Elmcrest Creek Trl | 2,600 | 55 km/h | Feb 2020 |
| Old Burnhamthorpe Rd Elmcrest Park Trl to Elmcrest Rd | 1,100 | 54 km/h | May 2016 |
| Markland Dr Winsdale Rd to Logwood Crt | 2,400 | 54 km/h | Oct 2017 |
City of Toronto Traffic Volumes, counts since 2016; each street shows its highest count. “Residential” means streets the City classes as local roads. Counts are taken on different streets in different years, so they aren’t ranked.
Park space and park projects
How much of the neighbourhood is park
| Largest parks and open spaces | Hectares |
|---|---|
| Neilson Park - Etobicoke | 6.6 |
| Bloordale Park North | 5.5 |
| Bloordale Park South | 4.9 |
| Millwood Park | 4.2 |
| Elmcrest Park | 0.5 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- Millwood Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Millwood Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city, so that everyone can experience the joys and benefits of play for years to come.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
Green roofs and solar
Green roofs and solar
Since 2010, 1 building permit in Markland Wood included a green roof, the 28th fewest in Toronto. Since 2009, 1 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, 4 noise exemption permits were issued in Markland Wood: 4 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
No Business Improvement Area covers Markland Wood.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas.
Heritage, flood risk and local contacts
- Heritage
- No properties on the Heritage Register.
- Flood and shoreline
- 0.4% of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. 9.2% are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- None of 75 home tests in M9C were above Ontario’s limit.
- Councillor
- Stephen Holyday · Ward 2 Etobicoke Centre 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, 5,505 service requests came from postal area M9C, which covers most of Markland Wood. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 282 | |
| Injured wildlife | 245 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 214 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 194 | |
| Property standards | 152 | |
| Tree pruning | 145 |
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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