Mimico-Queensway
Mimico-Queensway is a neighbourhood in Etobicoke of about 17,000 people, next to Alderwood, Etobicoke City Centre, Humber Bay Shores and three other neighbourhoods. About half of households rent. Mimico GO station is close by. Its main shopping streets are Royal York Rd and Lake Shore Blvd W. It has more parks for its size than most neighbourhoods, but one of the highest rates of serious traffic collisions in the city.
Neighbouring areas link to their pages. City of Toronto neighbourhood boundaries and Toronto Centreline.
Boundaries: The Gardiner Expressway to the north, Lake Shore Blvd W to the east, the CN rail line, then Lake Ontario to the south and the CP rail line, then Dwight Ave to the west.
01 · What’s being built
Rank by proposals →There are 30 active planning proposals in Mimico-Queensway, more than most neighbourhoods (14th most in Toronto). Five have hearings coming up; the first is 18 Murrie St on Nov 20, 2026. Neighbours can send comments or speak at a hearing. Of the rest, 15 are waiting for a decision and ten are under appeal. Another six were decided recently.
Hearing coming up (5)
Under appeal (10)
Waiting for a decision (15)
Decided recently (6)
Each proposal has its own page. All applications in progress here · Hearings and comment deadlines
City of Toronto Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment. One entry per site. Decided recently: development files submitted in the last 4 years; Committee of Adjustment decisions in the last 2 years.
Planning rules
Parts of it are in the Mimico and Park Lawn major transit station areas, where minimum densities are set to bring more homes and jobs near transit.
City of Toronto Heritage Conservation Districts and Major Transit Station Areas. Each address report shows the zoning for that lot.
Noise permits
In the last 12 months, 4 noise exemption permits were issued in Mimico-Queensway: 2 for construction outside normal hours, 1 for amplified sound at events and 1 for large crane work.
City of Toronto Noise Exemption Permits. A permit lets an event or a construction project make noise outside the hours the noise bylaw allows. Address pages list the permits nearby that haven’t ended yet.
02 · Safety
Rank by crime →In 2025, 1,126 major crimes were reported in Mimico-Queensway: 4,674 per 100,000 residents, 3.5 times the citywide rate (1,322) and the highest in Toronto. The picture is mixed. Assaults were 4,209 per 100,000, 5.5 times the citywide rate (768) and the highest in Toronto, while break-ins and robberies were below the citywide rate. Reports were similar to the year before (1,029 in 2024). Rates are per resident, so areas with few residents and many visitors, workers or shoppers have high rates.
Mimico-Queensway compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 448% higher4,209 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | About the same66 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | About the same224 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 30% lower133 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 46% lower42 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 | 268 | 1,014 | more than three times as many |
| Car thefts | 35 | 54 | up 54% |
| Break-ins | 25 | 32 | up 28% |
| Robberies | 8 | 10 | up 25% |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 7 | 16 | more than doubled |
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 | 7 | 41 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 35 | 205 | 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, 22 collisions in Mimico-Queensway killed or seriously injured someone, the 9th highest rate per resident in Toronto. Four involved pedestrians. Most were on Royal York Rd and Islington Ave.
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: Mimico. Inside the neighbourhood, 81 TTC stops are served by the 507 Long Branch streetcar and the 76 Royal York South, 44 Kipling South and 110 Islington South buses, among others.
Stations in or near the neighbourhood
- Mimico GOGO Transit
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Weekday trips each way | Trips | Delays per 1,000 trips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76 Royal York South | about 167 | 1.8 | |
| 44 Kipling South | about 153 | 3.0 | |
| 110 Islington South | about 127 | 3.4 | |
| 507 Long Branch Streetcar | about 106 | 5.9 | |
| 944 Kipling South Express | about 106 | 0.2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kipling Ave | 23,800 | 64 km/h | Apr 2025 |
| Evans Ave Arnold St to Kipling Ave | 22,100 | 65 km/h | Sep 2019 |
| Islington Ave Judson St to Evans Ave | 16,000 | 65 km/h | Sep 2019 |
| Royal York Rd Drummond St to Stanley Ave | 12,600 | 54 km/h | Jun 2019 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manitoba St Milton St to Oxford St | 1,800 | 55 km/h | Mar 2018 |
| Ourland Ave Merriday St to Simpson Ave | 1,500 | 54 km/h | May 2017 |
| Struthers St Royal York Rd to New Toronto St | 708 | 52 km/h | Jan 2020 |
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 are inside the neighbourhood. Of the two with Grade 6 results, St Leo Catholic School beat the Toronto average in reading; both beat the Toronto average in math (Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math). There are nine licensed child care centres with 855 spaces, six 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 (9)
- The Rec Room Before & After School Program $10 a day
255 Royal York Rd · preschool, kindergarten, school-age180 spaces - St. Leo's YMCA Child Care $10 a day
271 Royal York Rd · infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age135 spaces - Early Adventures Nursery School & Child Care $10 a day
200 Melrose St · toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age95 spaces - John English YMCA $10 a day
95 Mimico Ave · kindergarten, school-age71 spaces - Plasp - David Hornell Junior School $10 a day
32 Victoria St · kindergarten, school-age58 spaces
EarlyON centres (2)
- John English EarlyON Child and Family Centre95 Mimico Ave
- Mimico Library EarlyON Child and Family Centre47 Station 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 →Mimico-Queensway has 16 parks, 11 of them with playgrounds: more for its population than most neighbourhoods (16th most per resident in Toronto). It has one public pool and one wading pool. Its streets have 6,452 City-owned trees, mostly Norway maple, silver maple and Colorado blue spruce: more per resident than most neighbourhoods (34th most per resident in Toronto). The City has four road or sidewalk projects planned or under way here.
How much of the neighbourhood is park
| Largest parks and open spaces | Hectares |
|---|---|
| Grand Avenue Park | 5.0 |
| Ourland Park | 3.5 |
| Manchester Park | 2.3 |
| Mimico Memorial Park | 1.4 |
| Coronation Park - Etobicoke | 0.8 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- Grand Avenue Park Expansion
The City is expanding Grand Avenue Park by 2.5 hectares.In progress - Miles Road End Parkette Improvements
The City is improving Miles Road End Parkette with a new pathway, seating and game table.In progress - Coronation Park-Etobicoke Building Improvements
The City is improving the heritage building in Coronation Park-Etobicoke, formerly Mimico Train Station.In progress - New Parks Near Portland Street & Audley Street
Two new parks are coming to the Mimico-Queensway neighbourhood as a result of mixed-use development projects.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
| Amenity | Mimico-Queensway | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 16 | 8 | Alan-Oxford Parkette, Alexander Park, Coronation Park-Etobicoke and 13 more |
| Playgrounds | 11 | 5 | Alan-Oxford Parkette, Alexander Park, Coronation Park-Etobicoke and 8 more |
| Community centres | 3 | 1 | Mimico Arena, Mimico-Coronation Club House, Ourland Community Centre |
| City programs at schools | 1 | — | John English Community School |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside Mimico-Queensway. Nearest: High Park, 3.1 km away in High Park-Swansea. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 1 | 1 | Ourland Park |
| Wading pools | 1 | 0 | Mimico Memorial Park |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Mimico-Queensway. Nearest: Sir Casimir Gzowski Park, 1.9 km away in South Parkdale. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | Manchester Park (3 courts), Ourland Park (2 courts); 1 more run by clubs |
| Pickleball | 2 | 0 | Manchester Park, Ourland Park |
| Basketball | 2 | 1 | Grand Avenue Park, Ourland Park |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 1 | 0 | Grand Avenue Park |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 2 | 2 | Ourland Community Centre, Ourland Park Outdoor Pool · 2 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, 368 building permits were issued, more than most neighbourhoods (22nd most in Toronto). Since 2021, owners have been permitted to build 34 garden and laneway suites, more than most neighbourhoods (60th most in Toronto). In all, permits have added 1,984 homes since 2021, more than most neighbourhoods (31st 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, 6 building permits in Mimico-Queensway included a green roof, the 55th 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 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 (47%) 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 91 out of 100. There are 51 homes registered as short-term rentals, more than most neighbourhoods (25th most in Toronto). There are no licensed rooming houses and one shelter or respite site. 92 affordable homes are approved, proposed or being built here, more than most neighbourhoods (54th most in Toronto); the largest project is 18 Buckingham St, with 37 affordable homes.
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, 17,045 people lived here. The median household income was $84,000, the 80th highest in Toronto (about the same as the typical neighbourhood’s $85,000). Among workers, 22% commute by transit, about the same as the typical neighbourhood.
17,045 residents in 2021. Most common first languages other than English and French: Polish 4.3%, Tibetan 3.4%, Portuguese 2.4%. 2021 Census, from the City’s Neighbourhood Profiles.
09 · Shops and services
There are 111 licensed storefront businesses, mostly restaurants and bars and take-out and food shops. Most are on Royal York Rd and Lake Shore Blvd W. In the last 90 days, two businesses got new licences; the newest is En Vogue Hair Salon & Spa, a salon at 2240 Lake Shore Blvd W.
Licensed storefronts by type
- Restaurants and bars35
- Take-out and food shops29
- Auto repair shops26
- Salons and personal services9
- Smoke and vape shops4
Streets with the most
- Royal York Rd36
- Lake Shore Blvd W36
- Kipling Ave10
- Evans Ave9
New licences, last 90 days
City business licences, storefront types only. We show operating names, never personal names.
Business improvement areas
Mimico By The Lake and Mimico Village are Business Improvement Areas in Mimico-Queensway. 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
Mimico-Queensway has 64 properties on the Heritage Register, more than most neighbourhoods (33rd most in Toronto). A small number of addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Heritage
- 64 properties on the Heritage Register (16 designated, 48 listed), 33rd most in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- 0.8% of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. A few (1.6%) are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- In M8V, 1 of 202 home tests was above Ontario’s limit (0.5%; Toronto 2.0%). None of 115 home tests in M8Z were above Ontario’s limit.
- Councillor
- Amber Morley · Ward 3 Etobicoke-Lakeshore profile
What residents report to 311
In the last 12 months, 9,551 service requests came from postal areas M8V and M8Z, which cover most of Mimico-Queensway. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 432 | |
| Injured wildlife | 413 | |
| Tree pruning | 298 | |
| Property standards | 271 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 271 | |
| Blocked sewer lines | 250 |
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 | Mimico-Queensway | Typical | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building and change | |||
| Building permits, last 12 months | 368 | 186 | 22nd |
| Active planning proposals | 30 | 11 | 14th |
| Garden and laneway suites since 2021 | 34 | 26 | 60th |
| New homes since 2021 | 1,984 | 795 | 31st |
| Short-term rentals | 51 | 21 | 25th |
| Heritage properties | 64 | 5 | 33rd |
| Apartment buildings (RentSafe) | 32 | 18 | 41st |
| Safety, 2025, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Major crime, total | 4,674 | 1,107 | 1st |
| Assaults | 4,209 | 637 | 1st |
| Break-ins | 133 | 173 | 103rd |
| Car thefts | 224 | 193 | 59th |
| Robberies | 42 | 70 | 123rd |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 66 | 46 | 45th |
| Other crimes, last 12 months, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 6 | 100th |
| Bicycle thefts | 41 | 31 | 66th |
| Thefts from vehicles | 205 | 212 | 83rd |
| People, 2021 Census | |||
| Residents | 17,045 | 16,813 | 77th |
| Median household income | $84,000 | $85,000 | 80th |
| Households that rent | 46.9% | 45.5% | 71st |
| Renters paying 30%+ on housing | 39.9% | 39.0% | 68th |
| Commute by transit | 22.0% | 25.8% | 115th |
| Walk or cycle to work | 5.4% | 5.3% | 79th |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.8% | 16.3% | 89th |
| Parks, trees and streets | |||
| Serious collisions since 2021, per 10,000 residents | 12.9 | 5.1 | 9th |
| Parks per 10,000 residents | 9.4 | 5.0 | 16th |
| Playgrounds per 1,000 children | 4.6 | 2.1 | 8th |
| Street trees per 1,000 residents | 379 | 228 | 34th |
| Affordable homes coming | 92 | 19 | 54th |
| Road and sidewalk projects | 4 | 10 | 130th |
| Park and open space, share of land | 2.7% | 7.8% | 139th |
| Park and open space, hectares per 1,000 residents | 0.9 | 1.6 | 108th |
| Parking tickets per 1,000 residents, 2025 | 507 | 410 | 65th |
| Green roof permits since 2010 | 6 | 4 | 55th |
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 | 268 | 343 | 525 | 872 | 1014 |
| Break-ins | 25 | 47 | 34 | 51 | 32 |
| Car thefts | 35 | 66 | 71 | 79 | 54 |
| Robberies | 8 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 10 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 7 | 11 | 24 | 17 | 16 |
| Total | 343 | 483 | 662 | 1029 | 1126 |
| 2025 rate per 100,000 | Mimico-Queensway | Citywide | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 4,209 | 768 | 1st |
| Break-ins | 133 | 190 | 103rd |
| Car thefts | 224 | 225 | 59th |
| Robberies | 42 | 78 | 123rd |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 66 | 61 | 45th |
| Total | 4,674 | 1,322 | 1st |
Rank: 1st is the most of 158.
| Crimes reported | 2025 rate per 100,000 residents | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major crime | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Mimico-Queensway | Citywide | Rank (1st = most) |
| Assaults | 268 | 343 | 525 | 872 | 1014 | 4,209 | 768 | 1st |
| Break-ins | 25 | 47 | 34 | 51 | 32 | 133 | 190 | 103rd |
| Car thefts | 35 | 66 | 71 | 79 | 54 | 224 | 225 | 59th |
| Robberies | 8 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 42 | 78 | 123rd |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 7 | 11 | 24 | 17 | 16 | 66 | 61 | 45th |
| Total | 343 | 483 | 662 | 1029 | 1126 | 4,674 | 1,322 | 1st |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates.
Permits and new homes by year
| Year | Building permits | New homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 301 | 23 |
| 2022 | 288 | 388 |
| 2023 | 244 | 42 |
| 2024 | 321 | 596 |
| 2025 | 375 | 358 |
| 2026 | 308 | 577 |
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 (36)
Hearing coming up (5)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Murrie St | Deck or porch | Minor variance | Hearing Nov 20 | A0318/26EYK |
| 11 Cremorne Ave | Add a storey | Minor variance | Hearing Dec 3 | A0324/26EYK |
| 18 Buckingham St | Minor variance | Minor variance and site plan | Hearing Dec 3 | A0334/26EYK |
| 49 Macdonald St | Consent | Consent and minor variance | Hearing Jan 28 | B0040/26EYK |
| 357 Melrose St | Consent | Consent | Hearing Feb 4 | B0047/26EYK |
Under appeal (10)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Arnold St | Rezoning | Rezoning | Submitted Dec 2024 | 24 253116 WET 03 OZ |
| 139 Hay Ave | Garage or parking | Minor variance and consent | Submitted Oct 2025 | A0404/25EYK |
| 182 Queens Ave | New house | Minor variance | Submitted Apr 2020 | A0142/20EYK |
| 2 Queen Elizabeth Blvd | Rezoning | Rezoning | Submitted May 2022 | 22 144668 WET 03 OZ |
| 2-4 Mendota Rd | 4-storey building | Rezoning | Submitted Dec 2024 | 24 252687 WET 03 OZ |
| 266 Royal York Rd | 37-storey building | Rezoning | Submitted Nov 2021 | 21 236250 WET 03 OZ |
| 29 Vanevery St | Split the lot | Consent | Submitted Dec 2025 | B0048/25EYK |
| 351 Royal York Rd | 10-storey building · 280 homes and shops | Rezoning | Submitted Aug 2021 | 21 196590 WET 03 OZ |
| 40 St Lawrence Ave | 43-storey building · 1,166 homes | Rezoning and site plan | Submitted Oct 2014 | 14 241637 WET 03 OZ |
| 430 Royal York Rd | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted Jan 2025 | A0036/25EYK |
Waiting for a decision (15)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Audley St | Subdivision | Subdivision | Submitted Jun 2021 | 21 172862 WET 03 SB |
| 109 Cavell Ave | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted Nov 2026 | |
| 2 Audley St | Five towers, up to 54 storeys | Rezoning | Submitted Jun 2026 | 26 191872 WET 03 OZ |
| 23 Buckingham St | 37-storey building · 327 homes | Site plan | Submitted Jul 2021 | 21 180813 WET 03 SA |
| 23 Park Lawn Rd | Rezoning | Rezoning | Submitted May 2020 | 20 146488 WET 03 OZ |
| 25 Audley St | 25-storey building | Site plan | Submitted Nov 2021 | 21 234685 WET 03 SA |
| 286 Royal York Rd | 40-storey building · 467 homes and shops | Rezoning | Submitted May 2026 | 26 165494 WET 03 OZ |
| 315 Royal York Rd | Two towers, up to 35 storeys | Site plan | Submitted Apr 2023 | 23 138783 WET 03 SA |
| 327 Royal York Rd | 55-storey building | Consent and site plan | Submitted Jul 2026 | B0019/26EYK |
| 33 B Newcastle St | 36-storey building | Site plan | Submitted Apr 2023 | 23 138797 WET 03 SA |
Decided recently (6)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1025 The Queensway | Subdivision | Subdivision and rezoning | Submitted May 2024 | 24 153246 WET 03 SB |
| 165 Stanley Ave | Split the lot | Consent | Decided Jun 2025 | B0024/24EYK |
| 23 Vanevery St | Addition | Minor variance | Decided Jun 2025 | A0244/25EYK |
| 2502 Lake Shore Blvd W | Laneway suite | Minor variance | Decided Oct 2026 | A0291/26EYK |
| 63 Station Rd | Minor variance | Minor variance | Decided Nov 2026 | A0072/26EYK |
| 95 Portland St | Site plan | Site plan | Submitted Sep 2025 | 25 221763 WET 03 SA |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2531 Lake Shore Blvd W | 80 | 110 | 1952 | 0 |
| 2660 Lake Shore Blvd W | 81 | 15 | 1960 | — |
| 2557 Lake Shore Blvd W | 82 | 26 | 1952 | 0 |
| 25 Elizabeth St | 82 | 29 | 1962 | — |
| 2666 Lake Shore Blvd W | 83 | 16 | 1955 | 0 |
| 2696 Lake Shore Blvd W | 85 | 27 | 1955 | 0 |
| 2543 Lake Shore Blvd W | 85 | 55 | 1952 | 0 |
| 16 Albert Ave | 87 | 18 | 1950 | 0 |
| 110 Stanley Ave | 87 | 16 | 1959 | 0 |
| 51 Stanley Ave | 88 | 12 | 1951 | — |
| 12 Albert Ave | 88 | 12 | 1957 | — |
| 2529 Lake Shore Blvd W | 88 | 61 | 1952 | 0 |
| 2561 Lake Shore Blvd W | 88 | 14 | 1952 | 0 |
| 2547 Lake Shore Blvd W | 90 | 26 | 1952 | 0 |
| 2537 Lake Shore Blvd W | 91 | 75 | 1952 | 0 |
| 2704 Lake Shore Blvd W | 92 | 30 | 1960 | — |
| 66 Station Rd | 92 | 16 | 1959 | — |
| 2663 Lake Shore Blvd W | 93 | 111 | 1953 | 0 |
| 2545 Lake Shore Blvd W | 93 | 26 | 1952 | — |
| 340 Royal York Rd | 94 | 307 | 1972 | 0 |
| 17 Station Rd | 94 | 14 | 1959 | — |
| 2559 Lake Shore Blvd W | 95 | 26 | 1952 | 0 |
| 2549 Lake Shore Blvd W | 95 | 26 | 1952 | 0 |
| 2555 Lake Shore Blvd W | 95 | 26 | 1952 | — |
| 2525 Lake Shore Blvd W | 95 | 34 | 1952 | 0 |
| 2532 Lake Shore Blvd W | 96 | 46 | 1955 | — |
| 2 Royal York Rd | 97 | 60 | 1957 | 0 |
| 2667 Lake Shore Blvd W | 97 | 17 | 1955 | — |
| 2523 Lake Shore Blvd W | 97 | 10 | 1910 | 0 |
| 26 Albert Ave | 97 | 23 | 1950 | — |
| 2521 Lake Shore Blvd W | 97 | 37 | 1952 | 0 |
| 6 Royal York Rd | 99 | 72 | 1951 | — |
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 Leo Catholic School | JK-8 | TCDSB | 405 | 96% | 73% | — |
| George R Gauld Junior School | JK-5 | TDSB | 250 | — | — | — |
| John English Junior Middle School | JK-8 | TDSB | 795 | 84% | 60% | — |
| David Hornell Junior School | JK-5 | TDSB | 230 | — | — | — |
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 (9)
| Centre | Address | Ages | Spaces | $10 a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Rec Room Before & After School Program | 255 Royal York Rd | preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 180 | Yes |
| St. Leo's YMCA Child Care | 271 Royal York Rd | infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 135 | Yes |
| Early Adventures Nursery School & Child Care | 200 Melrose St | toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 95 | Yes |
| John English YMCA | 95 Mimico Ave | kindergarten, school-age | 71 | Yes |
| Plasp - David Hornell Junior School | 32 Victoria St | kindergarten, school-age | 58 | Yes |
| Rec Room Child Care @mimico | 46 Mimico Ave | toddlers, preschool | 36 | Yes |
| Phoenix Montessori School | 2 Station Rd | infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten | 125 | No |
| The Mint School - Mimico | 74 Royal York Rd | infants, toddlers, preschool, school-age | 79 | No |
| The Mildenhall School | 35 Ourland Ave | kindergarten | 76 | No |
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres.
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Type | Trips each way, weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 76 Royal York South | Bus | 167 |
| 44 Kipling South | Bus | 153 |
| 110 Islington South | Bus | 127 |
| 507 Long Branch | Streetcar | 106 |
| 944 Kipling South Express | Bus | 106 |
| 15 Evans | Bus | 55 |
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 | Mimico-Queensway | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 16 | 8 | Alan-Oxford Parkette, Alexander Park, Coronation Park-Etobicoke and 13 more |
| Playgrounds | 11 | 5 | Alan-Oxford Parkette, Alexander Park, Coronation Park-Etobicoke and 8 more |
| Community centres | 3 | 1 | Mimico Arena, Mimico-Coronation Club House, Ourland Community Centre |
| City programs at schools | 1 | — | John English Community School |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside Mimico-Queensway. Nearest: High Park, 3.1 km away in High Park-Swansea. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 1 | 1 | Ourland Park |
| Wading pools | 1 | 0 | Mimico Memorial Park |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Mimico-Queensway. Nearest: Sir Casimir Gzowski Park, 1.9 km away in South Parkdale. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | Manchester Park (3 courts), Ourland Park (2 courts); 1 more run by clubs |
| Pickleball | 2 | 0 | Manchester Park, Ourland Park |
| Basketball | 2 | 1 | Grand Avenue Park, Ourland Park |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 1 | 0 | Grand Avenue Park |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 2 | 2 | Ourland Community Centre, Ourland Park Outdoor Pool · 2 of 2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 18 Buckingham St | Rezoning approved | 37 |
| 21 Windsor St | Rezoning approved | 36 |
| 430 Royal York Rd | Application under review | 19 |
Source: City of Toronto Affordable Housing Pipeline (projects not yet occupied) and Rental Housing Demolition applications approved since 2023.
Street work (4)
| Work | Where | When |
|---|---|---|
| Road resurfacing | Buckingham St, Newcastle St to Portland St (Etbk) | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Burlington St, near Cavell Ave (Etbk) | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Skelton St, near Burlington St | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Burlington St, Lake Shore Blvd to Cavell Ave (Etbk) | Q2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| En Vogue Hair Salon & Spa | Salon or personal services | 2240 Lake Shore Blvd W | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Auto Body Stars | Auto repair or garage | 3 Towns Rd | Sep 2, 2026 |
Source: City of Toronto Business Licences and Permits, storefront types. Operating names only.
Garden and laneway suites (34)
| Address | Type | Permit |
|---|---|---|
| 140 Stanley Ave | Garden suite | Aug 2026 |
| 102 Newcastle St | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2026 |
| 25 Willowbrook Rd | Garden suite | Aug 2026 |
| 27 Struthers St | Garden suite | May 2026 |
| 50 Victoria St | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Apr 2026 |
| 166 Hay Ave | Garden suite | Apr 2026 |
| 16 Vanevery St | Garden suite | Jan 2026 |
| 111 Manitoba St | Garden suite | Oct 2025 |
| 59 Royal York Rd | Garden suite | Oct 2025 |
| 20 Symons St | Garden suite | Oct 2025 |
| 45 Murrie St | Garden suite | Aug 2025 |
| 6 Cavell Ave | Garden suite | Jul 2025 |
| 34 Primrose Ave | Garden suite | Jun 2025 |
| 76 Queens Ave | Garden suite | May 2025 |
| 99 Hillside Ave | Garden suite | May 2025 |
| 80 Mimico Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Dec 2024 |
| 103 Cavell Ave | Garden suite | Dec 2024 |
| 34 Primrose Ave | Garden suite | Dec 2024 |
| 23 Cremorne Ave | Garden suite | Nov 2024 |
| 37 Primrose Ave | Garden suite | Aug 2024 |
| 62 Hillside Ave | Garden suite | Apr 2024 |
| 150 Melrose St | Garden suite | Apr 2024 |
| 3 Dartmouth Cres | Garden suite | Dec 2023 |
| 41 Algoma St | Garden suite | Sep 2023 |
| 118 Mimico Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2023 |
| 30 Struthers St | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2023 |
| 46 Elma St | Garden suite | Jun 2023 |
| 41 Algoma St | Garden suite | Apr 2023 |
| 5 Allen Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jan 2023 |
| 85 Superior Ave | Garden suite | Oct 2022 |
| 2304 Lake Shore Blvd W | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2022 |
| 67 Harold St | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Nov 2021 |
| 171 Symons St | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | May 2015 |
| 24 Victoria St | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2014 |
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 | 7 | 41 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 35 | 205 | 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 | 6 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Source: Toronto Police Service: collisions in which someone was killed or seriously injured. 2026 so far.
Stations, streets, parking and EV charging
| Station | Service | Lines | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mimico GO | GO train | LW | Inside |
Parking tickets and EV charging
Busiest streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kipling Ave | 23,800 | 64 km/h | Apr 2025 |
| Evans Ave Arnold St to Kipling Ave | 22,100 | 65 km/h | Sep 2019 |
| Islington Ave Judson St to Evans Ave | 16,000 | 65 km/h | Sep 2019 |
| Royal York Rd Drummond St to Stanley Ave | 12,600 | 54 km/h | Jun 2019 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manitoba St Milton St to Oxford St | 1,800 | 55 km/h | Mar 2018 |
| Ourland Ave Merriday St to Simpson Ave | 1,500 | 54 km/h | May 2017 |
| Struthers St Royal York Rd to New Toronto St | 708 | 52 km/h | Jan 2020 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Grand Avenue Park | 5.0 |
| Ourland Park | 3.5 |
| Manchester Park | 2.3 |
| Mimico Memorial Park | 1.4 |
| Coronation Park - Etobicoke | 0.8 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- Grand Avenue Park Expansion
The City is expanding Grand Avenue Park by 2.5 hectares.In progress - Miles Road End Parkette Improvements
The City is improving Miles Road End Parkette with a new pathway, seating and game table.In progress - Coronation Park-Etobicoke Building Improvements
The City is improving the heritage building in Coronation Park-Etobicoke, formerly Mimico Train Station.In progress - New Parks Near Portland Street & Audley Street
Two new parks are coming to the Mimico-Queensway neighbourhood as a result of mixed-use development projects.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
Green roofs and solar
Green roofs and solar
Since 2010, 6 building permits in Mimico-Queensway included a green roof, the 55th 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, 4 noise exemption permits were issued in Mimico-Queensway: 2 for construction outside normal hours, 1 for amplified sound at events and 1 for large crane work.
City of Toronto Noise Exemption Permits. A permit lets an event or a construction project make noise outside the hours the noise bylaw allows. Address pages list the permits nearby that haven’t ended yet.
Business improvement area
Business improvement areas
Mimico By The Lake and Mimico Village are Business Improvement Areas in Mimico-Queensway. 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
- 64 properties on the Heritage Register (16 designated, 48 listed), 33rd most in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- 0.8% of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. A few (1.6%) are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- In M8V, 1 of 202 home tests was above Ontario’s limit (0.5%; Toronto 2.0%). None of 115 home tests in M8Z were above Ontario’s limit.
- 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, 9,551 service requests came from postal areas M8V and M8Z, which cover most of Mimico-Queensway. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 432 | |
| Injured wildlife | 413 | |
| Tree pruning | 298 | |
| Property standards | 271 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 271 | |
| Blocked sewer lines | 250 |
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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