Mount Olive-Silverstone-Jamestown
Mount Olive-Silverstone-Jamestown is a large neighbourhood in Etobicoke of about 31,000 people, next to Humber Summit, Humbermede, Rexdale-Kipling and two other neighbourhoods. About half of households rent. Its main shopping streets are Albion Rd and Kipling Ave. It stands out for its large population.
Neighbouring areas link to their pages. City of Toronto neighbourhood boundaries and Toronto Centreline.
Boundaries: The city limit to the north, the Humber River E Branch, then Kipling Ave to the east, the Humber River W Branch, then Finch Ave W to the south and Martin Grove Rd to the west.
01 · What’s being built
Rank by proposals →There are three active planning proposals in Mount Olive-Silverstone-Jamestown, fewer than most neighbourhoods (14th fewest in Toronto). One has a hearing coming up (6 Warrendale Crt, Dec 3, 2026). Neighbours can send comments or speak at a hearing. Of the rest, two are waiting for a decision.
Hearing coming up (1)
Waiting for a decision (2)
Each proposal has its own page. All applications in progress here · Hearings and comment deadlines
City of Toronto Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment. One entry per site. Decided recently: development files submitted in the last 4 years; Committee of Adjustment decisions in the last 2 years.
Planning rules
Parts of it are in the Martin Grove, Albion and Stevenson 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, 1 noise exemption permit was issued in Mount Olive-Silverstone-Jamestown: 1 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, 432 major crimes were reported in Mount Olive-Silverstone-Jamestown: 1,252 per 100,000 residents, 5% below the citywide rate (1,322) and the 57th highest in Toronto. The picture is mixed. Robberies were 107 per 100,000, 37% above the citywide rate (78) and the 30th highest in Toronto, while break-ins and thefts over $5,000 were below the citywide rate. Reports fell from 505 in 2024 to 432 in 2025, mostly assaults (339 to 272) and break-ins (29 to 19).
Mount Olive-Silverstone-Jamestown compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Robberies | 37% higher107 vs 78 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 22% higher275 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | About the same789 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 57% lower26 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 71% lower55 vs 190 per 100,000 |
Major crimes reported per year, by type
Change from 2021 to 2025, by type
| Major crime | 2021 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 210 | 272 | up 30% |
| Car thefts | 76 | 95 | up 25% |
| Break-ins | 16 | 19 | up 19% |
| Robberies | 48 | 37 | down 23% |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 3 | 9 | three times as many |
Other crimes, last 12 months
| Crime | Reported | Per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 7 | 22 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 2 | 6 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 33 | 105 | Lower than most |
Toronto Police Service: Shootings and Firearm Discharges, Bicycle Thefts and Theft From Motor Vehicle, last 12 months. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection.
Toronto Police Service neighbourhood crime rates: assaults, break-ins, car thefts, robberies and thefts over $5,000. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Address reports also count incidents within 500 m.
Traffic safety
Since 2021, 13 collisions in Mount Olive-Silverstone-Jamestown killed or seriously injured someone, the 54th lowest rate per resident in Toronto. Five involved pedestrians. Most were on Steeles Ave W and Albion Rd.
Toronto Police Service: collisions in which someone was killed or seriously injured, by year. *2026 so far. Rank by serious collisions
03 · Getting around
Inside the neighbourhood, 63 TTC stops are served by the 6 Line 6 Finch West streetcar and the 45 Kipling, 960 Steeles West Express and 927 Highway 27 Express buses, among others.
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Weekday trips each way | Trips | Delays per 1,000 trips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Line 6 Finch West Streetcar | about 165 | — | |
| 45 Kipling | about 129 | 4.9 | |
| 960 Steeles West Express | about 124 | 6.9 · high | |
| 927 Highway 27 Express | about 121 | 4.0 | |
| 46 Martin Grove | about 78 | 4.2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steeles Ave W Walkway 2 W of Kipling and S of Steeles to Walkway E of Gihon Spring and S of Steeles | 36,400 | 67 km/h | Jul 2026 |
| Finch Ave W Islington Ave to Kipling Ave | 30,500 | 84 km/h | Sep 2019 |
| Kipling Ave Finch Ave W to Farr Ave | 22,300 | 47 km/h | Apr 2025 |
| Martin Grove Rd Rampart Rd to Finch Ave W | 19,600 | 62 km/h | Mar 2019 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kendleton Dr Warrendale Crt to John Garland Blvd | 3,200 | 50 km/h | Dec 2023 |
| Stevenson Rd Highfield Park Trl to Bulbourne Rd | 2,300 | 49 km/h | Jun 2026 |
| Annabelle Dr Maryhill Dr to Wickham Crt | 1,200 | 48 km/h | Sep 2026 |
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
Eight elementary schools and two secondary schools are inside the neighbourhood. Of the six with Grade 6 results, Greenholme Junior Middle School beat the Toronto average in reading; none did in math (Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math). There are five licensed child care centres with 272 spaces, all in the $10-a-day program, and five 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 (5)
- Lef - St. Andrew Child Care Centre $10 a day
2533 Kipling Ave · infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age102 spaces - Albion Early Learning & Child Care Centre $10 a day
1545 Albion Rd · infants, toddlers, preschool54 spaces - First Stage - West Humber $10 a day
1675 Martin Grove Rd · infants, toddlers, preschool41 spaces - First Stage - North Albion $10 a day
2580 Kipling Ave · infants, toddlers, preschool41 spaces - First Stage Child Care Centre - Highfield $10 a day
85 Mount Olive Dr · toddlers, preschool34 spaces
EarlyON centres (5)
- Albion Library Satellite EarlyON Child and Family Centre1515 Albion Rd
- Delta Rexdale Hub EarlyON Child and Family Centre21 Panorama Crt
- Elmbank EarlyON Child and Family Centre10 Pittsboro Dr
- George Hull EarlyON - Highfield85 Mount Olive Dr
- St. Angela EarlyON Child and Family Centre220 Mount Olive Dr
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 →Mount Olive-Silverstone-Jamestown has 13 parks, 11 of them with playgrounds: fewer for its population than most neighbourhoods (56th fewest per resident in Toronto). It has three public pools. Its streets have 5,442 City-owned trees, mostly Norway maple, honey locust and ginkgo: fewer per resident than most neighbourhoods (43rd fewest per resident in Toronto). The City has 27 road or sidewalk projects planned or under way here.
How much of the neighbourhood is park
| Largest parks and open spaces | Hectares |
|---|---|
| Rowntree Mills Park | 34.3 |
| West Humber Parkland | 20.6 |
| Thackeray Park | 10.6 |
| Masseygrove Park | 7.6 |
| Smithfield Park | 4.6 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- Gihon Spring Park New Off-Leash Area
A new dogs off-leash area is coming to Gihon Spring Park.In progress - Highfield Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the north playground in Highfield Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
| Amenity | Mount Olive-Silverstone-Jamestown | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 13 | 8 | Garland Park, Gihon Spring Park, Haimer Park and 10 more |
| Playgrounds | 11 | 5 | Gihon Spring Park, Haimer Park, Highfield Park and 8 more |
| Community centres | 4 | 1 | Albion Arena, Albion Pool and Health Club, Elmbank Community Centre and 1 more |
| City programs at schools | 2 | — | John D. Parker Junior Public School, Smithfield Community School |
| Splash pads | 1 | 0 | Smithfield Park |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 3 | 1 | Albion Pool and Health Club, Gihon Spring Park, Smithfield Park |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside Mount Olive-Silverstone-Jamestown. Nearest: Sunnydale Acres Park, just over the border in West Humber-Clairville. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Mount Olive-Silverstone-Jamestown. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 1 | 1 | Gihon Spring Park (2 courts) |
| Pickleball | 1 | 0 | Gihon Spring Park |
| Basketball | 4 | 1 | Gihon Spring Park, Masseygrove Park, North Kipling Park and 1 more |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 1 | 0 | Smithfield Park |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 5 | 2 | Albion Pool and Health Club, Elmbank Community Centre and 3 more · 5 of 5 open today |
City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Tennis Courts, Washroom Facilities and Street Tree Data; Toronto Public Health. Typical: the median Toronto neighbourhood. Open today: as reported by the City this morning. City programs at schools run in a school’s gym or pool and aren’t counted as community centres.
06 · Homes and renovation
Rank by permits →In the last 12 months, 67 building permits were issued, fewer than most neighbourhoods (13th fewest in Toronto). Since 2021, owners have been permitted to build 35 garden and laneway suites, more than most neighbourhoods (57th most in Toronto). In all, permits have added 123 homes since 2021, fewer than most neighbourhoods (12th 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 Mount Olive-Silverstone-Jamestown included a green roof, the 28th fewest in Toronto. None has included a solar hot water system since 2009.
City of Toronto building permits for green roofs (required on larger new buildings since 2010) and solar hot water systems.
07 · Renting and housing
Rents aren’t published for single neighbourhoods. Across 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. Just over half of households here (54%) rent, and 32% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. There are 18 apartment buildings in the City’s RentSafe program, averaging 93 out of 100. There are three homes registered as short-term rentals, fewer than almost anywhere in Toronto (3rd fewest in Toronto). There are no licensed rooming houses and one shelter or respite site.
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, 31,345 people lived here. The median household income was $77,000, the 118th 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.
31,345 residents in 2021. Most common first languages other than English and French: Gujarati 6.6%, Punjabi (Panjabi) 6.4%, Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 6%. 2021 Census, from the City’s Neighbourhood Profiles.
09 · Shops and services
There are 104 licensed storefront businesses, mostly take-out and food shops and restaurants and bars. Most are on Albion Rd and Kipling Ave. In the last 90 days, two businesses got new licences; the newest is Naija Eatery, a take-out or food shop at 1530 Albion Rd.
Licensed storefronts by type
- Take-out and food shops46
- Restaurants and bars32
- Salons and personal services14
- Laundromats and dry cleaners4
- Smoke and vape shops3
Streets with the most
- Albion Rd44
- Kipling Ave23
- Finch Ave W17
- Steeles Ave W10
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 Mount Olive-Silverstone-Jamestown.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas.
10 · Heritage, flood risk and local contacts
Mount Olive-Silverstone-Jamestown has one property on the Heritage Register, fewer than most neighbourhoods (37th fewest in Toronto). About 1.3% of addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Heritage
- 1 property on the Heritage Register (0 designated, 1 listed), 37th fewest in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- 1.3% of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. 7.1% are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- None of 21 home tests in M9V were above Ontario’s limit. None of 5 home tests in M9L were above Ontario’s limit.
- Councillor
- Vincent Crisanti · Ward 1 Etobicoke North profile
What residents report to 311
In the last 12 months, 5,512 service requests came from postal area M9V, which covers most of Mount Olive-Silverstone-Jamestown. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 310 | |
| Property standards | 293 | |
| Injured wildlife | 278 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 272 | |
| Tree pruning | 180 | |
| Long grass and weeds on private property | 162 |
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 | Mount Olive-Silverstone-Jamestown | Typical | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building and change | |||
| Building permits, last 12 months | 67 | 186 | 146th |
| Active planning proposals | 3 | 11 | 145th |
| Garden and laneway suites since 2021 | 35 | 26 | 57th |
| New homes since 2021 | 123 | 795 | 147th |
| Short-term rentals | 3 | 21 | 156th |
| Heritage properties | 1 | 5 | 122nd |
| Apartment buildings (RentSafe) | 18 | 18 | 75th |
| Safety, 2025, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Major crime, total | 1,252 | 1,107 | 57th |
| Assaults | 789 | 637 | 50th |
| Break-ins | 55 | 173 | 155th |
| Car thefts | 275 | 193 | 35th |
| Robberies | 107 | 70 | 30th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 26 | 46 | 126th |
| Other crimes, last 12 months, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 22 | 6 | 16th |
| Bicycle thefts | 6 | 31 | 145th |
| Thefts from vehicles | 105 | 212 | 151st |
| People, 2021 Census | |||
| Residents | 31,345 | 16,813 | 2nd |
| Median household income | $77,000 | $85,000 | 118th |
| Households that rent | 54.0% | 45.5% | 48th |
| Renters paying 30%+ on housing | 32.3% | 39.0% | 131st |
| Commute by transit | 22.1% | 25.8% | 114th |
| Walk or cycle to work | 2.6% | 5.3% | 139th |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.3% | 16.3% | 130th |
| Parks, trees and streets | |||
| Serious collisions since 2021, per 10,000 residents | 4.1 | 5.1 | 105th |
| Parks per 10,000 residents | 4.1 | 5.0 | 103rd |
| Playgrounds per 1,000 children | 1.9 | 2.1 | 87th |
| Street trees per 1,000 residents | 174 | 228 | 116th |
| Affordable homes coming | 0 | 19 | 93rd |
| Road and sidewalk projects | 27 | 10 | 15th |
| Park and open space, share of land | 21.4% | 7.8% | 18th |
| Park and open space, hectares per 1,000 residents | 3.2 | 1.6 | 43rd |
| Parking tickets per 1,000 residents, 2025 | 214 | 410 | 115th |
| 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 | 210 | 262 | 294 | 339 | 272 |
| Break-ins | 16 | 26 | 24 | 29 | 19 |
| Car thefts | 76 | 120 | 152 | 84 | 95 |
| Robberies | 48 | 54 | 53 | 42 | 37 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 3 | 18 | 12 | 11 | 9 |
| Total | 353 | 480 | 535 | 505 | 432 |
| 2025 rate per 100,000 | Mount Olive-Silverstone-Jamestown | Citywide | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 789 | 768 | 50th |
| Break-ins | 55 | 190 | 155th |
| Car thefts | 275 | 225 | 35th |
| Robberies | 107 | 78 | 30th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 26 | 61 | 126th |
| Total | 1,252 | 1,322 | 57th |
Rank: 1st is the most of 158.
| Crimes reported | 2025 rate per 100,000 residents | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major crime | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Mount Olive-Silverstone-Jamestown | Citywide | Rank (1st = most) |
| Assaults | 210 | 262 | 294 | 339 | 272 | 789 | 768 | 50th |
| Break-ins | 16 | 26 | 24 | 29 | 19 | 55 | 190 | 155th |
| Car thefts | 76 | 120 | 152 | 84 | 95 | 275 | 225 | 35th |
| Robberies | 48 | 54 | 53 | 42 | 37 | 107 | 78 | 30th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 3 | 18 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 26 | 61 | 126th |
| Total | 353 | 480 | 535 | 505 | 432 | 1,252 | 1,322 | 57th |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates.
Permits and new homes by year
| Year | Building permits | New homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 88 | 4 |
| 2022 | 101 | 19 |
| 2023 | 112 | 16 |
| 2024 | 73 | 28 |
| 2025 | 81 | 27 |
| 2026 | 60 | 29 |
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 (3)
Hearing coming up (1)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Warrendale Crt | Addition | Minor variance | Hearing Dec 3 | A0327/26EYK |
Waiting for a decision (2)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Warrendale Crt | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted Oct 2026 | A0315/26EYK |
| 2630 Kipling Ave | 9-storey building | Rezoning | Submitted Dec 2019 | 19 264619 WET 01 OZ |
Source: City of Toronto Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment. One row per site. · Download CSV
Apartment buildings (18)
| Building | RentSafe score | Units | Built | Open fire violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2548 Kipling Ave | 84 | 154 | 1968 | 2 |
| 2667 Kipling Ave | 89 | 228 | 1978 | 7 |
| 2777 Kipling Ave | 90 | 325 | 1978 | 0 |
| 2737 Kipling Ave | 90 | 416 | 1976 | 0 |
| 111 Kendleton Dr | 91 | 58 | 1965 | 5 |
| 101 Kendleton Dr | 92 | 221 | 1965 | 0 |
| 1915 Martin Grove Rd | 93 | 136 | 1972 | 0 |
| 1901 Martin Grove Rd | 93 | 136 | 1970 | 0 |
| 1865 Martin Grove Rd | 93 | 92 | 1960 | 0 |
| 121 Kendleton Dr | 94 | 194 | 1965 | 0 |
| 10 Garfella Dr | 95 | 153 | 1969 | 6 |
| 41 Garfella Dr | 95 | 96 | 1970 | 6 |
| 2677 Kipling Ave | 95 | 227 | 1978 | 7 |
| 1875 Martin Grove Rd | 95 | 88 | 1971 | 0 |
| 2757 Kipling Ave | 97 | 343 | 1976 | 4 |
| 46 Panorama Crt | 97 | 222 | 1974 | 0 |
| 18 Panorama Crt | 97 | 204 | 1974 | 0 |
| 50 Panorama Crt | 98 | 223 | 1976 | 1 |
Source: RentSafeTO Apartment Building Evaluation; Residential Fire Inspection Results.
Schools (10)
| School | Grades | Board | Students | Gr. 6 reading | Gr. 6 math | Gr. 10 literacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Junior School | JK-5 | TDSB | 560 | — | — | — |
| St Andrew Catholic School | JK-8 | TCDSB | 600 | 71% | 35% | — |
| North Kipling Junior Middle School | JK-8 | TDSB | 545 | 64% | 35% | — |
| Smithfield Middle School | 6-8 | TDSB | 435 | 87% | 48% | — |
| John D Parker Junior School | JK-5 | TDSB | 395 | — | — | — |
| St Angela Catholic School | JK-8 | TCDSB | 455 | 85% | 31% | — |
| Elmbank Junior Middle Academy | JK-8 | TDSB | 330 | 82% | 33% | — |
| Greenholme Junior Middle School | JK-8 | TDSB | 270 | 91% | 25% | — |
| North Albion Collegiate Institute | 9-12 | TDSB | 690 | — | — | 70% |
| West Humber Collegiate Institute | 9-12 | TDSB | 1,120 | — | — | 83% |
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 (5)
| Centre | Address | Ages | Spaces | $10 a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lef - St. Andrew Child Care Centre | 2533 Kipling Ave | infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 102 | Yes |
| Albion Early Learning & Child Care Centre | 1545 Albion Rd | infants, toddlers, preschool | 54 | Yes |
| First Stage - West Humber | 1675 Martin Grove Rd | infants, toddlers, preschool | 41 | Yes |
| First Stage - North Albion | 2580 Kipling Ave | infants, toddlers, preschool | 41 | Yes |
| First Stage Child Care Centre - Highfield | 85 Mount Olive Dr | toddlers, preschool | 34 | Yes |
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres.
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Type | Trips each way, weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 6 Line 6 Finch West | Streetcar | 165 |
| 45 Kipling | Bus | 129 |
| 960 Steeles West Express | Bus | 124 |
| 927 Highway 27 Express | Bus | 121 |
| 46 Martin Grove | Bus | 78 |
| 945 Kipling Express | Bus | 51 |
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 | Mount Olive-Silverstone-Jamestown | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 13 | 8 | Garland Park, Gihon Spring Park, Haimer Park and 10 more |
| Playgrounds | 11 | 5 | Gihon Spring Park, Haimer Park, Highfield Park and 8 more |
| Community centres | 4 | 1 | Albion Arena, Albion Pool and Health Club, Elmbank Community Centre and 1 more |
| City programs at schools | 2 | — | John D. Parker Junior Public School, Smithfield Community School |
| Splash pads | 1 | 0 | Smithfield Park |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 3 | 1 | Albion Pool and Health Club, Gihon Spring Park, Smithfield Park |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside Mount Olive-Silverstone-Jamestown. Nearest: Sunnydale Acres Park, just over the border in West Humber-Clairville. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Mount Olive-Silverstone-Jamestown. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 1 | 1 | Gihon Spring Park (2 courts) |
| Pickleball | 1 | 0 | Gihon Spring Park |
| Basketball | 4 | 1 | Gihon Spring Park, Masseygrove Park, North Kipling Park and 1 more |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 1 | 0 | Smithfield Park |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 5 | 2 | Albion Pool and Health Club, Elmbank Community Centre and 3 more · 5 of 5 open today |
Source: City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Tennis Courts and Washroom Facilities. Typical neighbourhood: the median across Toronto.
Street work (27)
| Work | Where | When |
|---|---|---|
| Road resurfacing | Vange Cres, near Mount Olive Dr | 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Wray Crt, near Haimer Ave | 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Moffatt Crt, End of Rd to Haimer Ave | 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Huson Crt, near Haimer Ave | 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Betteridge Lane, Martin Grove Rd to Sultan Pool Dr | Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Kipling Ave, Albion Rd to Mount Olive Dr | Q2 to Q3 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Sophia Loren Crt, near Franca Cres | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Mercedes Dr, Franca Cres to Beulah St | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Willie Crt, near Kay Dr | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Beulah St, Franca Cres to Mercedes Dr | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Maxine Rd, near Kidron Valley Dr | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Wallis Cres, near Haimer Ave | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Franca Cres, Kidron Valley Dr to Gihon Spring Dr | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Minglehaze Dr, Shockley Dr to Minglehaze Dr | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Plowshare Cres, near Shockley Dr | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Mount Olive Dr, Silverstone Dr to Gihon Spring Dr | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Minglehaze Dr, Minglehaze Dr to Shockley Dr | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Gihon Spring Dr, Martin Grove Rd to Mount Olive Dr | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Minglehaze Dr | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Teresa Crt, near Kay Dr | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Rowntree Rd, near Kipling Ave | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Kay Dr, near Kidron Valley Dr | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Panorama Crt, near Kipling Ave | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road repairs | Rampart Rd, near Martin Grove Rd | Q3 2024 to Q4 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | John Garland Blvd, Kipling Ave to Martin Grove Rd | Q3 2024 to Q4 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Nottawasaga Crt, near John Garland Blvd | Q3 2024 to Q4 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Delrosa Crt, near John Garland Blvd | Q3 2024 to Q4 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 (2)
| Business | Type | Address | Licence issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naija Eatery | Take-out or food shop | 1530 Albion Rd | Nov 9, 2026 |
| Crown Puff Vape Shop | Vape shop | 5010 Steeles Ave W | Sep 3, 2026 |
Source: City of Toronto Business Licences and Permits, storefront types. Operating names only.
Garden and laneway suites (35)
| Address | Type | Permit |
|---|---|---|
| 16 Dorward Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2026 |
| 33 Kendleton Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2026 |
| 74 Minglehaze Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2026 |
| 12 Franca Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2026 |
| 5 Annabelle Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2026 |
| 39 Dorward Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Apr 2026 |
| 19 Blackbush Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2025 |
| 10 Leighton Crt | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Apr 2025 |
| 10 Leighton Crt | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Mar 2025 |
| 25 Langfield Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Feb 2025 |
| 264 Silverstone Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Dec 2024 |
| 6 Maryhill Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Mar 2024 |
| 35 Dorward Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Feb 2024 |
| 6 Franca Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2023 |
| 41 Langfield Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2023 |
| 165 Silverstone Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2023 |
| 68 Silverstone Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2023 |
| 12 Netherly Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2023 |
| 68 Silverstone Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2023 |
| 55 Dorward Dr | Garden suite | Jun 2023 |
| 41 Langfield Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Mar 2023 |
| 44 Maryhill Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Mar 2023 |
| 31 Blackbush Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jan 2023 |
| 6 John Garland Blvd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Dec 2022 |
| 7 Minglehaze Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | May 2022 |
| 71 Maryhill Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Apr 2022 |
| 83 Kidron Valley Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jan 2022 |
| 44 Collingdale Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2021 |
| 69 Kendleton Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2021 |
| 17 Seguin Crt | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2021 |
| 89 Kendleton Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2021 |
| 124 Silverstone Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Apr 2021 |
| 57 Maryhill Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Apr 2021 |
| 8 Leighton Crt | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Nov 2020 |
| 45 Overskate Crt | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2020 |
Source: City of Toronto Building Permits, since 2021.
Shootings, bicycle thefts and thefts from vehicles
Other crimes, last 12 months
| Crime | Reported | Per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 7 | 22 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 2 | 6 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 33 | 105 | Lower than most |
Toronto Police Service: Shootings and Firearm Discharges, Bicycle Thefts and Theft From Motor Vehicle, last 12 months. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection.
Serious collisions by year
| Year | Collisions |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steeles Ave W Walkway 2 W of Kipling and S of Steeles to Walkway E of Gihon Spring and S of Steeles | 36,400 | 67 km/h | Jul 2026 |
| Finch Ave W Islington Ave to Kipling Ave | 30,500 | 84 km/h | Sep 2019 |
| Kipling Ave Finch Ave W to Farr Ave | 22,300 | 47 km/h | Apr 2025 |
| Martin Grove Rd Rampart Rd to Finch Ave W | 19,600 | 62 km/h | Mar 2019 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kendleton Dr Warrendale Crt to John Garland Blvd | 3,200 | 50 km/h | Dec 2023 |
| Stevenson Rd Highfield Park Trl to Bulbourne Rd | 2,300 | 49 km/h | Jun 2026 |
| Annabelle Dr Maryhill Dr to Wickham Crt | 1,200 | 48 km/h | Sep 2026 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Rowntree Mills Park | 34.3 |
| West Humber Parkland | 20.6 |
| Thackeray Park | 10.6 |
| Masseygrove Park | 7.6 |
| Smithfield Park | 4.6 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- Gihon Spring Park New Off-Leash Area
A new dogs off-leash area is coming to Gihon Spring Park.In progress - Highfield Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the north playground in Highfield Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
Green roofs and solar
Green roofs and solar
Since 2010, 1 building permit in Mount Olive-Silverstone-Jamestown included a green roof, the 28th fewest in Toronto. None has included a solar hot water system since 2009.
City of Toronto building permits for green roofs (required on larger new buildings since 2010) and solar hot water systems.
Noise permits
Noise permits
In the last 12 months, 1 noise exemption permit was issued in Mount Olive-Silverstone-Jamestown: 1 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 Mount Olive-Silverstone-Jamestown.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas.
Heritage, flood risk and local contacts
- Heritage
- 1 property on the Heritage Register (0 designated, 1 listed), 37th fewest in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- 1.3% of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. 7.1% are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- None of 21 home tests in M9V were above Ontario’s limit. None of 5 home tests in M9L were above Ontario’s limit.
- Councillor
- Vincent Crisanti · Ward 1 Etobicoke North 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, 5,512 service requests came from postal area M9V, which covers most of Mount Olive-Silverstone-Jamestown. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 310 | |
| Property standards | 293 | |
| Injured wildlife | 278 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 272 | |
| Tree pruning | 180 | |
| Long grass and weeds on private property | 162 |
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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