Princess-Rosethorn
Princess-Rosethorn is a neighbourhood in Etobicoke of about 11,000 people, next to Edenbridge-Humber Valley, Eringate-Centennial-West Deane, Islington and two other neighbourhoods. Most households own their homes. Its main shopping streets are Islington Ave and Lloyd Manor Rd. It stands out for how few residents take transit to work and one of the highest household incomes in the city. 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: Eglinton Ave W to the north, Islington Ave to the east, Rathburn Rd, then Mimico Creek to the south and Martin Grove Rd to the west.
01 · What’s being built
Rank by proposals →There are ten active planning proposals in Princess-Rosethorn, about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood. One has a hearing coming up (153 Perry Cres, Dec 3, 2026). Neighbours can send comments or speak at a hearing. Of the rest, six are waiting for a decision and three are under appeal. Another two were decided recently.
Hearing coming up (1)
Under appeal (3)
Waiting for a decision (6)
Decided recently (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.
Noise permits
No noise exemption permits were issued in Princess-Rosethorn in the last 12 months.
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, 122 major crimes were reported in Princess-Rosethorn: 981 per 100,000 residents, 26% below the citywide rate (1,322) and the 107th highest in Toronto. The picture is mixed. Break-ins were 386 per 100,000, 2 times the citywide rate (190) and the 8th highest in Toronto, while assaults were below the citywide rate. Reports fell from 138 in 2024 to 122 in 2025, mostly car thefts (46 to 23) and assaults (41 to 30).
Princess-Rosethorn compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Break-ins | 103% higher386 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 44% higher88 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | About the same80 vs 78 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 18% lower185 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 69% lower241 vs 768 per 100,000 |
Major crimes reported per year, by type
Change from 2021 to 2025, by type
| Major crime | 2021 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 25 | 30 | up 20% |
| Car thefts | 23 | 23 | about the same |
| Break-ins | 11 | 48 | more than four times as many |
| Robberies | 2 | 10 | five times as many |
| 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 | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 20 | 179 | 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, ten collisions in Princess-Rosethorn killed or seriously injured someone, the 26th highest rate per resident in Toronto. Three involved pedestrians. Most were on Eglinton Ave W and Lloyd Manor 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, 60 TTC stops are served by the 45 Kipling, 37 Islington, 32 Eglinton West and 46 Martin Grove buses, among others.
Busiest bus routes
| Route | Weekday trips each way | Trips | Delays per 1,000 trips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 Kipling | about 129 | 4.9 | |
| 37 Islington | about 122 | 7.0 · high | |
| 32 Eglinton West | about 120 | 10.1 · high | |
| 46 Martin Grove | about 77 | 4.2 | |
| 48 Rathburn | about 55 | 2.4 |
TTC and GO schedules for a typical weekday. Trips each way: trips past the route’s busiest stop in the neighbourhood. Each route links to its TTC page (schedule and map).
Delays: incidents the TTC logged as delaying service, Sep 2025 to Sep 2026, per 1,000 scheduled trips. “High” marks the 30 routes (of 200) with the most delays per trip; a typical route has 4.0.
Parking tickets and EV charging
Busiest streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eglinton Ave W Widdicombe Hill Blvd to Martin Grove Rd | 37,900 | 58 km/h | Mar 2026 |
| Islington Ave Princess Margaret Blvd to Eglinton Ave West Trl | 24,300 | 57 km/h | Apr 2025 |
| Dundas St W Islington Ave to Riverbank Dr | 16,400 | — | May 2016 |
| Kipling Ave Lesmar Dr to Firwood Cres | 16,100 | 67 km/h | Aug 2023 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bemersyde Dr | 2,300 | 53 km/h | Dec 2018 |
| Princess Anne Cres Prince George Dr to Princess Margaret Blvd | 491 | 52 km/h | Mar 2019 |
| Prince George Dr Abilene Dr to Totteridge Rd | 608 | 51 km/h | Nov 2022 |
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
Five elementary schools and two secondary schools are inside the neighbourhood. Of the two with Grade 6 results, both beat the Toronto average in reading; John G Althouse Middle School beat the Toronto average in math (Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math). There are seven licensed child care centres with 570 spaces, five 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 (7)
- Rosethorn Before And After School Program $10 a day
2 Remington Dr · kindergarten, school-age129 spaces - Princess Margaret School-Age Child Care Program $10 a day
65 Tromley Dr · kindergarten, school-age114 spaces - St. Gregory's Before & After School Club $10 a day
126 Rathburn Rd · kindergarten, school-age99 spaces - St. George's School Age Child Care Programme $10 a day
70 Princess Anne Cres · kindergarten, school-age86 spaces - Ukrainian Co-Operative Nursery School $10 a day
516 The Kingsway · toddlers, preschool, kindergarten48 spaces
05 · Parks, trees and recreation
Rank by parks →Princess-Rosethorn has nine parks, seven of them with playgrounds: more for its population than most neighbourhoods (29th most per resident in Toronto). Its streets have 8,390 City-owned trees, mostly Norway maple, Colorado blue spruce and Sargents apple: more per resident than almost anywhere in Toronto (2nd most per resident in Toronto). The City has 16 road or sidewalk projects planned or under way here.
How much of the neighbourhood is park
| Largest parks and open spaces | Hectares |
|---|---|
| Ravenscrest Park | 6.4 |
| Princess Margaret Park | 4.5 |
| Princess Anne Park | 3.3 |
| Glen Agar Park | 3.2 |
| Lloyd Manor Park | 1.7 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
| Amenity | Princess-Rosethorn | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 9 | 8 | Chimney Swift Park, Glen Agar Park, Islington Heights Park and 6 more |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 5 | Chimney Swift Park, Glen Agar Park, Lloyd Manor Park and 4 more |
| Community centres | 0 | 1 | None inside Princess-Rosethorn. |
| City programs at schools | 1 | — | John G. Althouse Community School |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside Princess-Rosethorn. Nearest: Tom Riley Park, just over the border in Kingsway South. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 0 | 1 | None inside Princess-Rosethorn. Nearest: West Deane Park, just over the border in Eringate-Centennial-West Deane. |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside Princess-Rosethorn. Nearest: Glen Park, 720 m away in Islington. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Princess-Rosethorn. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 1 | 1 | Princess Anne Park (2 courts); 1 more run by clubs |
| Pickleball | 0 | 0 | None inside Princess-Rosethorn. Nearest: Tom Riley Park, just over the border in Kingsway South. |
| Basketball | 0 | 1 | None inside Princess-Rosethorn. Nearest: Westgrove Park, 890 m away in Willowridge-Martingrove-Richview. |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 0 | 0 | None inside Princess-Rosethorn. Nearest: Heathercrest Park, just over the border in Eringate-Centennial-West Deane. |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 0 | 2 | None inside Princess-Rosethorn. |
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, 170 building permits were issued, about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood. Since 2021, owners have been permitted to build 17 garden and laneway suites, fewer than most neighbourhoods (52nd fewest in Toronto). In all, permits have added 451 homes since 2021, fewer than most neighbourhoods (52nd 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 Princess-Rosethorn 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 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. Few households here (15%) rent, and 28% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. There are five apartment buildings in the City’s RentSafe program, averaging 97 out of 100. There are 13 homes registered as short-term rentals, fewer than most neighbourhoods (43rd fewest in Toronto). There are no licensed rooming houses and no shelters or respite sites.
Average rents, October 2025
CMHC Rental Market Survey. CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods; these cover Etobicoke (the former City of Etobicoke). Vacancy 2.1% (Toronto 2.8%). Averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
08 · People
Rank by income →In 2021, 11,170 people lived here. The median household income was $162,000, the 4th highest in Toronto (well above the typical neighbourhood’s $85,000). Among workers, 10% commute by transit, well below the typical neighbourhood.
11,170 residents in 2021. Most common first languages other than English and French: Italian 4.7%, Ukrainian 2.9%, Portuguese 1.8%. 2021 Census, from the City’s Neighbourhood Profiles.
09 · Shops and services
There are 15 licensed storefront businesses, mostly take-out and food shops and salons and personal services. Most are on Islington Ave and Lloyd Manor Rd. None got a new licence in the last 90 days.
Licensed storefronts by type
- Take-out and food shops5
- Salons and personal services5
- Restaurants and bars4
- Smoke and vape shops1
Streets with the most
- Islington Ave8
- Lloyd Manor Rd7
City business licences, storefront types only. We show operating names, never personal names.
Business improvement areas
No Business Improvement Area covers Princess-Rosethorn.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas.
10 · Heritage, flood risk and local contacts
Princess-Rosethorn has two properties on the Heritage Register, fewer than most neighbourhoods (54th fewest in Toronto). A small number of addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Heritage
- 2 properties on the Heritage Register (all designated), 54th fewest in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- 0.8% of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. A few (2.5%) are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- In M9A, 4 of 107 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (3.7%; Toronto 2.0%). In M9B, 3 of 121 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (2.5%; Toronto 2.0%).
- Councillor
- Stephen Holyday · Ward 2 Etobicoke Centre profile
What residents report to 311
In the last 12 months, 10,178 service requests came from postal areas M9A and M9B, which cover most of Princess-Rosethorn. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 546 | |
| Injured wildlife | 326 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 325 | |
| Tree pruning | 320 | |
| Property standards | 316 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 303 |
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 | Princess-Rosethorn | Typical | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building and change | |||
| Building permits, last 12 months | 170 | 186 | 86th |
| Active planning proposals | 10 | 11 | 84th |
| Garden and laneway suites since 2021 | 17 | 26 | 107th |
| New homes since 2021 | 451 | 795 | 107th |
| Short-term rentals | 13 | 21 | 116th |
| Heritage properties | 2 | 5 | 105th |
| Apartment buildings (RentSafe) | 5 | 18 | 126th |
| Safety, 2025, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Major crime, total | 981 | 1,107 | 107th |
| Assaults | 241 | 637 | 152nd |
| Break-ins | 386 | 173 | 8th |
| Car thefts | 185 | 193 | 85th |
| Robberies | 80 | 70 | 61st |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 88 | 46 | 19th |
| Other crimes, last 12 months, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 6 | 100th |
| Bicycle thefts | 0 | 31 | 148th |
| Thefts from vehicles | 179 | 212 | 98th |
| People, 2021 Census | |||
| Residents | 11,170 | 16,813 | 133rd |
| Median household income | $162,000 | $85,000 | 4th |
| Households that rent | 15.1% | 45.5% | 154th |
| Renters paying 30%+ on housing | 27.8% | 39.0% | 154th |
| Commute by transit | 9.9% | 25.8% | 157th |
| Walk or cycle to work | 3.7% | 5.3% | 112th |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.7% | 16.3% | 25th |
| Parks, trees and streets | |||
| Serious collisions since 2021, per 10,000 residents | 9.0 | 5.1 | 26th |
| Parks per 10,000 residents | 8.1 | 5.0 | 29th |
| Playgrounds per 1,000 children | 4.0 | 2.1 | 13th |
| Street trees per 1,000 residents | 751 | 228 | 2nd |
| Affordable homes coming | 0 | 19 | 93rd |
| Road and sidewalk projects | 16 | 10 | 37th |
| Park and open space, share of land | 4.1% | 7.8% | 121st |
| Park and open space, hectares per 1,000 residents | 1.9 | 1.6 | 72nd |
| Parking tickets per 1,000 residents, 2025 | 71 | 410 | 157th |
| 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 | 25 | 28 | 25 | 41 | 30 |
| Break-ins | 11 | 13 | 63 | 46 | 48 |
| Car thefts | 23 | 62 | 119 | 46 | 23 |
| Robberies | 2 | 2 | 12 | 1 | 10 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 11 |
| Total | 63 | 107 | 224 | 138 | 122 |
| 2025 rate per 100,000 | Princess-Rosethorn | Citywide | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 241 | 768 | 152nd |
| Break-ins | 386 | 190 | 8th |
| Car thefts | 185 | 225 | 85th |
| Robberies | 80 | 78 | 61st |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 88 | 61 | 19th |
| Total | 981 | 1,322 | 107th |
Rank: 1st is the most of 158.
| Crimes reported | 2025 rate per 100,000 residents | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major crime | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Princess-Rosethorn | Citywide | Rank (1st = most) |
| Assaults | 25 | 28 | 25 | 41 | 30 | 241 | 768 | 152nd |
| Break-ins | 11 | 13 | 63 | 46 | 48 | 386 | 190 | 8th |
| Car thefts | 23 | 62 | 119 | 46 | 23 | 185 | 225 | 85th |
| Robberies | 2 | 2 | 12 | 1 | 10 | 80 | 78 | 61st |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 88 | 61 | 19th |
| Total | 63 | 107 | 224 | 138 | 122 | 981 | 1,322 | 107th |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates.
Permits and new homes by year
| Year | Building permits | New homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 221 | 16 |
| 2022 | 236 | 21 |
| 2023 | 199 | 284 |
| 2024 | 223 | 35 |
| 2025 | 199 | 30 |
| 2026 | 146 | 65 |
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 (12)
Hearing coming up (1)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 153 Perry Cres | Add a storey | Minor variance | Hearing Dec 3 | A0331/26EYK |
Under appeal (3)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1388 Islington Ave | New house | Minor variance | Submitted May 2017 | A0557/17EYK |
| 4620 Eglinton Ave W | Three towers, up to 31 storeys with shops | Rezoning | Submitted Jan 2023 | 23 101352 WET 02 OZ |
| 464 The Kingsway | Garden suite | Minor variance | Submitted Aug 2026 | A0257/26EYK |
Waiting for a decision (6)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Kipling Grove Crt | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted Oct 2024 | A0418/24EYK |
| 29 Bournemouth Rd | Deck or porch | Minor variance | Submitted Aug 2025 | A0329/25EYK |
| 4530 Eglinton Ave W | Site plan | Site plan | Submitted Jul 2026 | 26 209858 WET 02 SA |
| 4760 Eglinton Ave W | Site plan | Site plan | Submitted Jul 2026 | 26 210047 WET 02 SA |
| 4800 Eglinton Ave W | Rezoning | Rezoning | Submitted Mar 2026 | 26 133949 WET 02 OZ |
| 8 Abilene Dr | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted Oct 2021 | A0535/21EYK |
Decided recently (2)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Oldham Rd | Minor variance | Minor variance | Decided Nov 2026 | A0289/26EYK |
| 55 Bywood Dr | Split the lot | Consent | Decided Jul 2025 | B0017/25EYK |
Source: City of Toronto Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment. One row per site. · Download CSV
Apartment buildings (5)
| Building | RentSafe score | Units | Built | Open fire violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Warrender Ave | 96 | 126 | 1968 | 0 |
| 35 Warrender Ave | 96 | 108 | 1968 | 0 |
| 53 Warrender Ave | 96 | 128 | 1971 | 0 |
| 41 Warrender Ave | 96 | 105 | 1971 | 0 |
| 55 Warrender Ave | 100 | 259 | 2022 | 9 |
Source: RentSafeTO Apartment Building Evaluation; Residential Fire Inspection Results.
Schools (7)
| School | Grades | Board | Students | Gr. 6 reading | Gr. 6 math | Gr. 10 literacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Gregory Catholic School | JK-8 | TCDSB | 670 | 89% | 52% | — |
| St George's Junior School | JK-5 | TDSB | 175 | — | — | — |
| Rosethorn Junior School | JK-5 | TDSB | 315 | — | — | — |
| John G Althouse Middle School | 6-8 | TDSB | 435 | 94% | 77% | — |
| Princess Margaret Junior School | JK-5 | TDSB | 380 | — | — | — |
| Richview Collegiate Institute | 9-12 | TDSB | 1,000 | — | — | 98% |
| Martingrove Collegiate Institute | 9-12 | TDSB | 1,000 | — | — | 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 (7)
| Centre | Address | Ages | Spaces | $10 a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosethorn Before And After School Program | 2 Remington Dr | kindergarten, school-age | 129 | Yes |
| Princess Margaret School-Age Child Care Program | 65 Tromley Dr | kindergarten, school-age | 114 | Yes |
| St. Gregory's Before & After School Club | 126 Rathburn Rd | kindergarten, school-age | 99 | Yes |
| St. George's School Age Child Care Programme | 70 Princess Anne Cres | kindergarten, school-age | 86 | Yes |
| Ukrainian Co-Operative Nursery School | 516 The Kingsway | toddlers, preschool, kindergarten | 48 | Yes |
| Eco Kids-Child Care Centre | 1315 Kipling Ave | toddlers, preschool | 78 | No |
| Princess Margaret Nursery School | 70 Princess Anne Cres | preschool | 16 | No |
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres.
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Type | Trips each way, weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 45 Kipling | Bus | 129 |
| 37 Islington | Bus | 122 |
| 32 Eglinton West | Bus | 120 |
| 46 Martin Grove | Bus | 77 |
| 48 Rathburn | Bus | 55 |
| 145 Belfield | Bus | 41 |
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 | Princess-Rosethorn | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 9 | 8 | Chimney Swift Park, Glen Agar Park, Islington Heights Park and 6 more |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 5 | Chimney Swift Park, Glen Agar Park, Lloyd Manor Park and 4 more |
| Community centres | 0 | 1 | None inside Princess-Rosethorn. |
| City programs at schools | 1 | — | John G. Althouse Community School |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside Princess-Rosethorn. Nearest: Tom Riley Park, just over the border in Kingsway South. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 0 | 1 | None inside Princess-Rosethorn. Nearest: West Deane Park, just over the border in Eringate-Centennial-West Deane. |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside Princess-Rosethorn. Nearest: Glen Park, 720 m away in Islington. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Princess-Rosethorn. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 1 | 1 | Princess Anne Park (2 courts); 1 more run by clubs |
| Pickleball | 0 | 0 | None inside Princess-Rosethorn. Nearest: Tom Riley Park, just over the border in Kingsway South. |
| Basketball | 0 | 1 | None inside Princess-Rosethorn. Nearest: Westgrove Park, 890 m away in Willowridge-Martingrove-Richview. |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 0 | 0 | None inside Princess-Rosethorn. Nearest: Heathercrest Park, just over the border in Eringate-Centennial-West Deane. |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 0 | 2 | None inside Princess-Rosethorn. |
Source: City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Tennis Courts and Washroom Facilities. Typical neighbourhood: the median across Toronto.
Street work (16)
| Work | Where | When |
|---|---|---|
| Road resurfacing | Agatha Rd, Ravencrest Dr to Martin Grove Rd | 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Glen Agar Dr, Dornoch Dr to Agatha Rd | 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Shadowbrook Dr, Rathburn Rd to Beaverbrook Ave | 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Kevi Lane, near Rathburn Rd | Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Hillavon Dr, Ravencrest Dr to Martin Grove Rd | Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Twyford Crt, near Princess Anne Cres | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Benedict Rd, near Princess Anne Cres | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Streatham Pl, near Winterton Dr | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Cramond Cres, near Princess Margaret Blvd | Q1 2023 to Q2 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Pentland Pl, near Glen Agar Dr | Q1 2023 to Q2 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Hilldowntree Rd, Wimbleton Rd to Islington Ave | Q2 2024 to Q3 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Widdicombe Hill Blvd, Denfield St to Eglinton Ave W | Q2 2024 to Q3 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | North Heights Rd, Kipling Ave to Lloyd Manor Rd | Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Ravencrest Dr, Rathburn Rd to North Heights Rd | Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Dunrobin Dr, Glen Agar Dr to Ravencrest Dr | Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | North Heights Rd, Lloyd Manor Rd to Ravencrest Dr | Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 (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 (17)
| Address | Type | Permit |
|---|---|---|
| 118 Princess Margaret Blvd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2026 |
| 118 Princess Margaret Blvd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2026 |
| 16 Ravenscrest Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | May 2026 |
| 413 Martin Grove Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2025 |
| 413 Martin Grove Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2025 |
| 1416 Islington Ave | Garden suite | Jun 2025 |
| 11 Kipling Grove Crt | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Feb 2025 |
| 11 Kipling Grove Crt | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jan 2025 |
| 2 Winterton Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Nov 2024 |
| 12 Abilene Dr | Garden suite | Nov 2023 |
| 12 North Heights Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Feb 2023 |
| 1482 Islington Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jan 2023 |
| 15 Shadowbrook Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Nov 2022 |
| 43 Firwood Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2022 |
| 124 Prince George Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2022 |
| 34 North Heights Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2021 |
| 66 Farningham Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2019 |
Source: City of Toronto Building Permits, since 2021.
Shootings, bicycle thefts and thefts from vehicles
Other crimes, last 12 months
| Crime | Reported | Per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 20 | 179 | 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 | 3 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eglinton Ave W Widdicombe Hill Blvd to Martin Grove Rd | 37,900 | 58 km/h | Mar 2026 |
| Islington Ave Princess Margaret Blvd to Eglinton Ave West Trl | 24,300 | 57 km/h | Apr 2025 |
| Dundas St W Islington Ave to Riverbank Dr | 16,400 | — | May 2016 |
| Kipling Ave Lesmar Dr to Firwood Cres | 16,100 | 67 km/h | Aug 2023 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bemersyde Dr | 2,300 | 53 km/h | Dec 2018 |
| Princess Anne Cres Prince George Dr to Princess Margaret Blvd | 491 | 52 km/h | Mar 2019 |
| Prince George Dr Abilene Dr to Totteridge Rd | 608 | 51 km/h | Nov 2022 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Ravenscrest Park | 6.4 |
| Princess Margaret Park | 4.5 |
| Princess Anne Park | 3.3 |
| Glen Agar Park | 3.2 |
| Lloyd Manor Park | 1.7 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Green roofs and solar
Green roofs and solar
Since 2010, 2 building permits in Princess-Rosethorn 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
No noise exemption permits were issued in Princess-Rosethorn in the last 12 months.
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 Princess-Rosethorn.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas.
Heritage, flood risk and local contacts
- Heritage
- 2 properties on the Heritage Register (all designated), 54th fewest in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- 0.8% of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. A few (2.5%) are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- In M9A, 4 of 107 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (3.7%; Toronto 2.0%). In M9B, 3 of 121 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (2.5%; Toronto 2.0%).
- Councillor
- Stephen Holyday · Ward 2 Etobicoke Centre profile
Source: City of Toronto Heritage Register; Toronto and Region Conservation Authority; City of Toronto lead testing; City of Toronto elected officials.
What residents report to 311
What residents report to 311
In the last 12 months, 10,178 service requests came from postal areas M9A and M9B, which cover most of Princess-Rosethorn. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 546 | |
| Injured wildlife | 326 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 325 | |
| Tree pruning | 320 | |
| Property standards | 316 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 303 |
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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