Pelmo Park-Humberlea
Pelmo Park-Humberlea is a northwest neighbourhood of about 11,000 people, next to Elms-Old Rexdale, Humbermede, Kingsview Village-The Westway and three other neighbourhoods. Most households own their homes. Its main shopping street is Weston Rd. It stands out for how few residents take transit to work. It has more parks for its size than most neighbourhoods and more street trees than most.
Neighbouring areas link to their pages. City of Toronto neighbourhood boundaries and Toronto Centreline.
Boundaries: Highway 401 to the north, the CP rail line to the east, Woodward Ave to the south and the Humber River to the west.
01 · What’s being built
Rank by proposals →There are 13 active planning proposals in Pelmo Park-Humberlea, about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood. Of these, seven are waiting for a decision and six are under appeal. Another three were decided recently.
Under appeal (6)
Waiting for a decision (7)
Decided recently (3)
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, 2 noise exemption permits were issued in Pelmo Park-Humberlea: 2 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, 160 major crimes were reported in Pelmo Park-Humberlea: 1,265 per 100,000 residents, about the same as the citywide rate (1,322) and the 55th highest in Toronto. The picture is mixed. Car thefts were 372 per 100,000, 65% above the citywide rate (225) and the 15th highest in Toronto, while break-ins were below the citywide rate. Reports fell from 212 in 2024 to 160 in 2025, mostly assaults (104 to 78) and car thefts (65 to 47).
Pelmo Park-Humberlea compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Car thefts | 65% higher372 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 43% higher87 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | About the same71 vs 78 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 20% lower617 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 37% lower119 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 | 57 | 78 | up 37% |
| Car thefts | 68 | 47 | down 31% |
| Break-ins | 12 | 15 | up 25% |
| Robberies | 4 | 9 | more than doubled |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 2 | 11 | more than five times as many |
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 | 5 | 44 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 36 | 319 | Higher 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, ten collisions in Pelmo Park-Humberlea killed or seriously injured someone, the 28th highest rate per resident in Toronto. Three involved pedestrians. Most were on Weston Rd and Sheppard Ave W.
Toronto Police Service: collisions in which someone was killed or seriously injured, by year. *2026 so far. Rank by serious collisions
03 · Getting around
Inside the neighbourhood, 47 TTC stops are served by the 89 Weston, 165 Weston Rd North, 96 Wilson and 73 Royal York buses, among others.
Busiest bus routes
| Route | Weekday trips each way | Trips | Delays per 1,000 trips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89 Weston | about 252 | 7.3 · high | |
| 165 Weston Rd North | about 160 | 5.6 | |
| 96 Wilson | about 156 | 6.9 · high | |
| 73 Royal York | about 120 | 4.5 | |
| 996 Wilson Express | about 75 | 6.4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Rd Starview Lane to George Mckenzie Crt | 38,200 | 56 km/h | May 2025 |
| Walsh Ave Lane W of Mathews and N of Walsh to Weston N / Walsh Ramp | 27,300 | 57 km/h | Oct 2025 |
| Wendell Ave Pellatt Ave to Wilson Ave | 7,100 | 46 km/h | Jun 2023 |
| Gary Dr Lockerbie Ave to Deerhurst Ave | 5,100 | 42 km/h | May 2025 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strathburn Blvd Gaydon Ave to Sunset Trl | 1,200 | 49 km/h | Jun 2019 |
| Walwyn Ave Gary Dr to Chantilly Gdns | 482 | 48 km/h | Oct 2018 |
| Gaydon Ave Weston Rd to Strathburn Blvd | 1,700 | 48 km/h | Nov 2025 |
City of Toronto Traffic Volumes, counts since 2016; each street shows its highest count. “Residential” means streets the City classes as local roads. Counts are taken on different streets in different years, so they aren’t ranked.
04 · Schools and child care
Two elementary schools and one secondary school are inside the neighbourhood. St Simon Catholic School is the only one with Grade 6 results: it didn’t beat the Toronto average in reading or math (Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math). There are three licensed child care centres with 137 spaces, all in the $10-a-day program.
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. Simon C. S. $10 a day
24 Strathburn Blvd · kindergarten, school-age73 spaces - Westown Early Learning And Child Care Centre $10 a day
3101 Weston Rd · infants, toddlers, preschool36 spaces - Macaulay - Pelmo Park Child Care Centre $10 a day
180 Gary Dr · kindergarten, school-age28 spaces
05 · Parks, trees and recreation
Rank by parks →Pelmo Park-Humberlea has 13 parks, 11 of them with playgrounds: more for its population than almost anywhere in Toronto (5th most per resident in Toronto). It has one public pool. Its streets have 4,644 City-owned trees, mostly Norway maple, Colorado blue spruce and littleleaf linden: more per resident than most neighbourhoods (22nd most per resident in Toronto). The City has five road or sidewalk projects planned or under way here.
How much of the neighbourhood is park
| Largest parks and open spaces | Hectares |
|---|---|
| West Humber Parkland | 25.9 |
| Crawford - Jones Memorial Park | 5.3 |
| Pelmo Park | 4.8 |
| Humber Sheppard Park | 4.6 |
| Pine Point Park | 4.4 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- Western North York Community Recreation & Child Care Centre
The City is designing a new community recreation centre at 60 Starview Lane. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress - Pelmo Park New Off-Leash Area
A new dogs off-leash area is coming to Pelmo Park.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
| Amenity | Pelmo Park-Humberlea | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 13 | 8 | Acacia Park, Crawford-Jones Memorial Park, Isaac Devins Park and 10 more |
| Playgrounds | 11 | 5 | Acacia Park, Isaac Devins Park, Joseph Bannon Park and 8 more |
| Community centres | 1 | 1 | Pelmo Park Community Centre |
| Splash pads | 2 | 0 | Pelmo Park, Strathburn Park |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 1 | 1 | Pine Point Park |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside Pelmo Park-Humberlea. Nearest: Summerlea Park, just over the border in Elms-Old Rexdale. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Pelmo Park-Humberlea. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | Pelmo Park (3 courts), Strathburn Park (2 courts) |
| Pickleball | 3 | 0 | Pelmo Park, Pine Point Park, Strathburn Park |
| Basketball | 0 | 1 | None inside Pelmo Park-Humberlea. Nearest: Summerlea Park, just over the border in Elms-Old Rexdale. |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 1 | 0 | Isaac Devins Park |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 0 | 2 | None inside Pelmo Park-Humberlea. |
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, 164 building permits were issued, about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood. Since 2021, owners have been permitted to build 42 garden and laneway suites, more than most neighbourhoods (48th most in Toronto). In all, permits have added 219 homes since 2021, fewer than most neighbourhoods (25th 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, 2 building permits in Pelmo Park-Humberlea included a green roof, the 58th 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 North York (the former City of North York), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental averaged $1,915 a month in October 2025, $140 less than the Toronto average. Few households here (19%) rent, and 41% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. There are two apartment buildings in the City’s RentSafe program, averaging 90 out of 100. There are 16 homes registered as short-term rentals, fewer than most neighbourhoods (57th 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 North York (the former City of North York). Vacancy 2.6% (Toronto 2.8%). Averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
08 · People
Rank by income →In 2021, 11,290 people lived here. The median household income was $100,000, the 30th highest in Toronto (above the typical neighbourhood’s $85,000). Among workers, 15% commute by transit, well below the typical neighbourhood.
11,290 residents in 2021. Most common first languages other than English and French: Italian 9.1%, Spanish 5.9%, Portuguese 5.4%. 2021 Census, from the City’s Neighbourhood Profiles.
09 · Shops and services
There are 58 licensed storefront businesses, mostly restaurants and bars and take-out and food shops. Most are on Weston Rd. None got a new licence in the last 90 days.
Licensed storefronts by type
- Restaurants and bars24
- Take-out and food shops15
- Auto repair shops10
- Salons and personal services5
- Second-hand shops2
Streets with the most
- Weston Rd30
- Sheppard Ave W11
- Abraham Welsh Rd4
- Gary Dr3
City business licences, storefront types only. We show operating names, never personal names.
Business improvement areas
Emery Village is a Business Improvement Area in Pelmo Park-Humberlea. 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
Pelmo Park-Humberlea 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
- 0.6% of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. A few (4%) are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- None of 14 home tests in M9M were above Ontario’s limit. In M9N, 1 of 75 home tests was above Ontario’s limit (1.3%; Toronto 2.0%).
What residents report to 311
In the last 12 months, 7,169 service requests came from postal areas M9N and M9M, which cover most of Pelmo Park-Humberlea. The most common:
| Property standards | 449 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 350 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 221 | |
| Sidewalk snow clearing | 215 | |
| Blocked sewer lines | 180 | |
| Injured wildlife | 180 |
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 | Pelmo Park-Humberlea | Typical | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building and change | |||
| Building permits, last 12 months | 164 | 186 | 91st |
| Active planning proposals | 13 | 11 | 70th |
| Garden and laneway suites since 2021 | 42 | 26 | 48th |
| New homes since 2021 | 219 | 795 | 134th |
| Short-term rentals | 16 | 21 | 102nd |
| Heritage properties | 0 | 5 | 143rd |
| Apartment buildings (RentSafe) | 2 | 18 | 151st |
| Safety, 2025, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Major crime, total | 1,265 | 1,107 | 55th |
| Assaults | 617 | 637 | 84th |
| Break-ins | 119 | 173 | 114th |
| Car thefts | 372 | 193 | 15th |
| Robberies | 71 | 70 | 75th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 87 | 46 | 21st |
| Other crimes, last 12 months, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 6 | 100th |
| Bicycle thefts | 44 | 31 | 62nd |
| Thefts from vehicles | 319 | 212 | 35th |
| People, 2021 Census | |||
| Residents | 11,290 | 16,813 | 130th |
| Median household income | $100,000 | $85,000 | 30th |
| Households that rent | 18.6% | 45.5% | 150th |
| Renters paying 30%+ on housing | 41.0% | 39.0% | 54th |
| Commute by transit | 15.4% | 25.8% | 148th |
| Walk or cycle to work | 1.4% | 5.3% | 156th |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.7% | 16.3% | 93rd |
| Parks, trees and streets | |||
| Serious collisions since 2021, per 10,000 residents | 8.9 | 5.1 | 28th |
| Parks per 10,000 residents | 11.5 | 5.0 | 5th |
| Playgrounds per 1,000 children | 6.5 | 2.1 | 2nd |
| Street trees per 1,000 residents | 411 | 228 | 22nd |
| Affordable homes coming | 0 | 19 | 93rd |
| Road and sidewalk projects | 5 | 10 | 121st |
| Park and open space, share of land | 13.4% | 7.8% | 48th |
| Park and open space, hectares per 1,000 residents | 5.0 | 1.6 | 26th |
| Parking tickets per 1,000 residents, 2025 | 329 | 410 | 94th |
| Green roof permits since 2010 | 2 | 4 | 101st |
Source: Building permits, City of Toronto; planning applications; Short Term Rentals Registration; Heritage Register; RentSafeTO. Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Toronto Police Service: Shootings and Firearm Discharges, Bicycle Thefts, Theft From Motor Vehicle. Statistics Canada, 2021 Census, via City of Toronto Neighbourhood Profiles. City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Street Tree Data, Green Spaces, parking tickets, green roof permits, road and sidewalk programs, Affordable Housing Pipeline; Toronto Police Service serious collisions. Typical: the middle of Toronto’s 158 neighbourhoods; half have more, half have less. Rank: 1st is the most or highest of 158. · Download CSV
Major crime by year
| Crimes reported | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 57 | 80 | 104 | 104 | 78 |
| Break-ins | 12 | 32 | 23 | 28 | 15 |
| Car thefts | 68 | 95 | 111 | 65 | 47 |
| Robberies | 4 | 7 | 13 | 8 | 9 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 11 |
| Total | 143 | 223 | 257 | 212 | 160 |
| 2025 rate per 100,000 | Pelmo Park-Humberlea | Citywide | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 617 | 768 | 84th |
| Break-ins | 119 | 190 | 114th |
| Car thefts | 372 | 225 | 15th |
| Robberies | 71 | 78 | 75th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 87 | 61 | 21st |
| Total | 1,265 | 1,322 | 55th |
Rank: 1st is the most of 158.
| Crimes reported | 2025 rate per 100,000 residents | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major crime | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Pelmo Park-Humberlea | Citywide | Rank (1st = most) |
| Assaults | 57 | 80 | 104 | 104 | 78 | 617 | 768 | 84th |
| Break-ins | 12 | 32 | 23 | 28 | 15 | 119 | 190 | 114th |
| Car thefts | 68 | 95 | 111 | 65 | 47 | 372 | 225 | 15th |
| Robberies | 4 | 7 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 71 | 78 | 75th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 87 | 61 | 21st |
| Total | 143 | 223 | 257 | 212 | 160 | 1,265 | 1,322 | 55th |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates.
Permits and new homes by year
| Year | Building permits | New homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 127 | 8 |
| 2022 | 144 | 13 |
| 2023 | 106 | 11 |
| 2024 | 149 | 38 |
| 2025 | 140 | 79 |
| 2026 | 148 | 70 |
Source: City of Toronto Building Permits (active and cleared). 2026 so far.
Average rents, October 2025
| Unit | North York | A year earlier | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,316 | $1,254 | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,643 | $1,648 | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,915 | $1,902 | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $2,196 | $2,159 | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC Rental Market Survey, purpose-built rental apartments. Covers North York (the former City of North York); CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods.
Planning proposals (16)
Under appeal (6)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Academy Rd | Split the lot | Consent and minor variance | Submitted Jan 2018 | B0004/18EYK |
| 18 Lamont Ave | Split the lot | Consent | Submitted Oct 2020 | B0044/20EYK |
| 3009 Weston Rd | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted Apr 2021 | A0449/21EYK |
| 3100 Weston Rd | 125 townhouses | Rezoning | Submitted Jul 2025 | 25 189182 WET 07 OZ |
| 33 Walsh Ave | Six towers, up to 34 storeys with shops | Site plan | Submitted Sep 2022 | 22 207467 WET 07 SA |
| 64 Lockerbie Ave | Split the lot | Consent | Submitted Feb 2018 | B0022/18EYK |
Waiting for a decision (7)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Aura Lea Blvd | Deck or porch | Minor variance | Submitted Apr 2026 | A0119/26EYK |
| 140 Wendell Ave | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted Mar 2023 | A0125/23EYK |
| 1733 Wilson Ave | Site plan | Site plan | Submitted Jan 2023 | 23 102712 WET 07 SA |
| 2 Deerhurst Ave | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted Jun 2024 | A0272/24EYK |
| 20 Wallasey Ave | 2-storey building · 18 homes | Subdivision | Submitted Dec 2019 | 19 263255 WET 07 SB |
| 2090 Jane St | Site plan | Site plan | Submitted Jul 2025 | 25 191688 WET 07 SA |
| 3022 Weston Rd | Garage or parking | Minor variance | Submitted Mar 2022 | A0213/22EYK |
Decided recently (3)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Cardell Ave | Split the lot | Consent | Decided Jul 2026 | B0009/26EYK |
| 19 Melody Rd | Split the lot | Consent | Decided Jun 2026 | B0054/25EYK |
| 254 Gary Dr | Split the lot | Consent | Decided Aug 2026 | B0011/26EYK |
Source: City of Toronto Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment. One row per site. · Download CSV
Apartment buildings (2)
| Building | RentSafe score | Units | Built | Open fire violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3101 Weston Rd | 89 | 176 | 1984 | 0 |
| 73 Lovilla Blvd | 92 | 16 | 1952 | — |
Source: RentSafeTO Apartment Building Evaluation; Residential Fire Inspection Results.
Schools (3)
| School | Grades | Board | Students | Gr. 6 reading | Gr. 6 math | Gr. 10 literacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Simon Catholic School | JK-8 | TCDSB | 530 | 75% | 29% | — |
| Pelmo Park Public School | JK-5 | TDSB | 285 | — | — | — |
| St Basil-the-Great College School | 9-12 | TCDSB | 1,130 | — | — | 71% |
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. Simon C. S. | 24 Strathburn Blvd | kindergarten, school-age | 73 | Yes |
| Westown Early Learning And Child Care Centre | 3101 Weston Rd | infants, toddlers, preschool | 36 | Yes |
| Macaulay - Pelmo Park Child Care Centre | 180 Gary Dr | kindergarten, school-age | 28 | Yes |
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres.
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Type | Trips each way, weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 89 Weston | Bus | 252 |
| 165 Weston Rd North | Bus | 160 |
| 96 Wilson | Bus | 156 |
| 73 Royal York | Bus | 120 |
| 996 Wilson Express | Bus | 75 |
| 59 Maple Leaf | Bus | 29 |
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 | Pelmo Park-Humberlea | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 13 | 8 | Acacia Park, Crawford-Jones Memorial Park, Isaac Devins Park and 10 more |
| Playgrounds | 11 | 5 | Acacia Park, Isaac Devins Park, Joseph Bannon Park and 8 more |
| Community centres | 1 | 1 | Pelmo Park Community Centre |
| Splash pads | 2 | 0 | Pelmo Park, Strathburn Park |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 1 | 1 | Pine Point Park |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside Pelmo Park-Humberlea. Nearest: Summerlea Park, just over the border in Elms-Old Rexdale. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Pelmo Park-Humberlea. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | Pelmo Park (3 courts), Strathburn Park (2 courts) |
| Pickleball | 3 | 0 | Pelmo Park, Pine Point Park, Strathburn Park |
| Basketball | 0 | 1 | None inside Pelmo Park-Humberlea. Nearest: Summerlea Park, just over the border in Elms-Old Rexdale. |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 1 | 0 | Isaac Devins Park |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 0 | 2 | None inside Pelmo Park-Humberlea. |
Source: City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Tennis Courts and Washroom Facilities. Typical neighbourhood: the median across Toronto.
Street work (5)
| Work | Where | When |
|---|---|---|
| Road resurfacing | Rivalda Rd, Sheppard Ave E to Badstock Rd | Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Dee Cres, near Dee Ave | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Knob Hill Dr, Crossroads Pl to Weston Rd | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Suntract Rd, near Gordon Mackay Rd | Q2 2024 to Q3 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Strathburn Blvd, Lovilla Blvd to Jubilee Cres | Q4 2026 to Q3 2027 (carried over) |
Source: City of Toronto Road Reconstruction, Road Resurfacing and Sidewalk Construction programs. Dates are the City’s plan and can move.
Garden and laneway suites (42)
| Address | Type | Permit |
|---|---|---|
| 39 Ann Arbour Rd | Garden suite | Nov 2026 |
| 27 Ron Attwell St | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2026 |
| 42 Yorkdale Cres | Garden suite | Oct 2026 |
| 78 Sunset Trl | Garden suite | Aug 2026 |
| 194 Gary Dr | Garden suite | Jul 2026 |
| 26 Walsh Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2026 |
| 14 Lockerbie Ave | Garden suite | Jun 2026 |
| 20 Walsh Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | May 2026 |
| 2782 Weston Rd | Laneway or garden suite | Jan 2026 |
| 14 Bradmore Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Dec 2025 |
| 8 Boylen St | Garden suite | Sep 2025 |
| 7 Gaydon Ave | Garden suite | Aug 2025 |
| 36 Melody Rd | Garden suite | Aug 2025 |
| 3065 Weston Rd | Garden suite | Jun 2025 |
| 53 Langside Ave | Garden suite | Mar 2025 |
| 27 Sunset Trl | Garden suite | Jan 2025 |
| 57 Langside Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jan 2025 |
| 57 Langside Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Dec 2024 |
| 88 Wendell Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Dec 2024 |
| 58 Aura Lea Blvd | Garden suite | Dec 2024 |
| 9 Isaac Devins Blvd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Nov 2024 |
| 48 Meadow Oak Pl | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2024 |
| 43 Wallasey Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2024 |
| 43 Wallasey Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2024 |
| 43 Wallasey Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2024 |
| 8 Walsh Ave | Garden suite | Sep 2024 |
| 39 Lamont Ave | Garden suite | Mar 2024 |
| 180 Bob Yuill Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Mar 2024 |
| 55 Lockerbie Ave | Garden suite | Feb 2024 |
| 230 Rosemount Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jan 2024 |
| 180 Bob Yuill Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Nov 2023 |
| 29 Isaac Devins Blvd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2023 |
| 100 Wallasey Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2023 |
| 6 Jubilee Cres | Garden suite | Mar 2023 |
| 33 Lou Pomanti St | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2022 |
| 33 Lou Pomanti St | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2022 |
| 199 Pellatt Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2022 |
| 26 Highbury Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Mar 2022 |
| 49 Howbert Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Feb 2022 |
| 95 Portage Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Nov 2021 |
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 | 5 | 44 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 36 | 319 | Higher 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 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 |
Source: Toronto Police Service: collisions in which someone was killed or seriously injured. 2026 so far.
Stations, streets, parking and EV charging
Parking tickets and EV charging
Busiest streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Rd Starview Lane to George Mckenzie Crt | 38,200 | 56 km/h | May 2025 |
| Walsh Ave Lane W of Mathews and N of Walsh to Weston N / Walsh Ramp | 27,300 | 57 km/h | Oct 2025 |
| Wendell Ave Pellatt Ave to Wilson Ave | 7,100 | 46 km/h | Jun 2023 |
| Gary Dr Lockerbie Ave to Deerhurst Ave | 5,100 | 42 km/h | May 2025 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strathburn Blvd Gaydon Ave to Sunset Trl | 1,200 | 49 km/h | Jun 2019 |
| Walwyn Ave Gary Dr to Chantilly Gdns | 482 | 48 km/h | Oct 2018 |
| Gaydon Ave Weston Rd to Strathburn Blvd | 1,700 | 48 km/h | Nov 2025 |
City of Toronto Traffic Volumes, counts since 2016; each street shows its highest count. “Residential” means streets the City classes as local roads. Counts are taken on different streets in different years, so they aren’t ranked.
Park space and park projects
How much of the neighbourhood is park
| Largest parks and open spaces | Hectares |
|---|---|
| West Humber Parkland | 25.9 |
| Crawford - Jones Memorial Park | 5.3 |
| Pelmo Park | 4.8 |
| Humber Sheppard Park | 4.6 |
| Pine Point Park | 4.4 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- Western North York Community Recreation & Child Care Centre
The City is designing a new community recreation centre at 60 Starview Lane. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress - Pelmo Park New Off-Leash Area
A new dogs off-leash area is coming to Pelmo Park.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
Green roofs and solar
Green roofs and solar
Since 2010, 2 building permits in Pelmo Park-Humberlea included a green roof, the 58th 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, 2 noise exemption permits were issued in Pelmo Park-Humberlea: 2 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
Emery Village is a Business Improvement Area in Pelmo Park-Humberlea. 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
- No properties on the Heritage Register.
- Flood and shoreline
- 0.6% of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. A few (4%) are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- None of 14 home tests in M9M were above Ontario’s limit. In M9N, 1 of 75 home tests was above Ontario’s limit (1.3%; Toronto 2.0%).
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, 7,169 service requests came from postal areas M9N and M9M, which cover most of Pelmo Park-Humberlea. The most common:
| Property standards | 449 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 350 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 221 | |
| Sidewalk snow clearing | 215 | |
| Blocked sewer lines | 180 | |
| Injured wildlife | 180 |
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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