Roncesvalles
Roncesvalles is a west-end neighbourhood of about 15,000 people, next to Dufferin Grove, High Park North, High Park-Swansea and three other neighbourhoods. About half of households rent. Dundas West station (Line 2) is in or next to it. Its main shopping streets are Queen St W and Roncesvalles Ave. It stands out for its many heritage properties and its many short-term rentals.
Neighbouring areas link to their pages. City of Toronto neighbourhood boundaries and Toronto Centreline.
Boundaries: Bloor St W to the north, the rail line to the east, Queen St W to the south and Roncesvalles Ave to the west.
01 · What’s being built
Rank by proposals →There are 11 active planning proposals in Roncesvalles, about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood. One has a hearing coming up (345 Sorauren Ave, Nov 25, 2026). Neighbours can send comments or speak at a hearing. Of the rest, nine are waiting for a decision and one is under appeal. Another three were decided recently.
Hearing coming up (1)
Under appeal (1)
Waiting for a decision (9)
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.
Planning rules
Part of the neighbourhood is in the Parkdale Main Street heritage conservation district, where changes to building exteriors need heritage approval. Parts of it are in the Dundas West and Bloor GO 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, 16 noise exemption permits were issued in Roncesvalles: 16 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, 227 major crimes were reported in Roncesvalles: 1,367 per 100,000 residents, about the same as the citywide rate (1,322) and the 49th highest in Toronto. The picture is mixed. Break-ins were 253 per 100,000, 33% above the citywide rate (190) and the 34th highest in Toronto, while car thefts and thefts over $5,000 were below the citywide rate. Reports fell from 279 in 2024 to 227 in 2025, mostly break-ins (71 to 42) and assaults (174 to 156).
Roncesvalles compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Break-ins | 33% higher253 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 22% higher939 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 15% lower66 vs 78 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 55% lower102 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 90% lower6 vs 61 per 100,000 |
Major crimes reported per year, by type
Change from 2021 to 2025, by type
| Major crime | 2021 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 107 | 156 | up 46% |
| Car thefts | 19 | 17 | down 11% |
| Break-ins | 67 | 42 | down 37% |
| Robberies | 12 | 11 | about the same |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 8 | 1 | down 88% |
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 | 18 | 123 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 29 | 199 | About typical |
Toronto Police Service: Shootings and Firearm Discharges, Bicycle Thefts and Theft From Motor Vehicle, last 12 months. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection.
Toronto Police Service neighbourhood crime rates: assaults, break-ins, car thefts, robberies and thefts over $5,000. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Address reports also count incidents within 500 m.
Traffic safety
Since 2021, eight collisions in Roncesvalles killed or seriously injured someone, the 70th highest rate per resident in Toronto. Four involved pedestrians. Most were on Queen St W and Roncesvalles Ave.
Toronto Police Service: collisions in which someone was killed or seriously injured, by year. *2026 so far. Rank by serious collisions
03 · Getting around
Dundas West station is in or near the neighbourhood (Line 2). GO: Bloor. Inside the neighbourhood, 32 TTC stops are served by the 505 Dundas and 504 King streetcars and the 47 Lansdowne and 29 Dufferin buses, among others.
Stations in or near the neighbourhood
- Dundas West StationLine 2
- Bloor GOGO Transit
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Weekday trips each way | Trips | Delays per 1,000 trips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 Lansdowne | about 362 | 2.5 | |
| 505 Dundas Streetcar | about 229 | 8.7 · high | |
| 504 King Streetcar | about 163 | 7.1 · high | |
| 29 Dufferin | about 145 | 9.1 · high | |
| 506 Carlton Streetcar | about 131 | 7.5 · high |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloor St W Perth Ave to Dundas St W | 18,700 | 40 km/h | Apr 2026 |
| Lansdowne Ave Lane 2 N of Seaforth and E of Lansdowne to Rideau Ave | 9,400 | 47 km/h | Jun 2022 |
| Dufferin St Queen St W to Peel Ave | 7,400 | — | Jul 2017 |
| Queen St W Close Ave to Lansdowne Ave | 6,300 | — | Nov 2019 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grenadier Rd Lane W of Sorauren and S of Grenadier to Parkway Ave | 1,300 | 42 km/h | Sep 2022 |
| Parkway Ave Lane N of Grenadier and E of Parkway to Lane S of Dundas and E of Parkway | 1,900 | 41 km/h | Oct 2025 |
| MacDonell Ave Lane N of Queen and W of Lansdowne to Seaforth Ave | 1,600 | 40 km/h | Oct 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
Three elementary schools and one secondary school are inside the neighbourhood. Of the three with Grade 6 results, Fern Avenue Junior and Senior Public School and St Vincent de Paul Catholic School beat the Toronto average in reading; Fern Avenue Junior and Senior Public School and St Vincent de Paul Catholic School beat the Toronto average in math (Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math). There are five licensed child care centres with 489 spaces, three in the $10-a-day program, and two EarlyON centres.
Schools in the neighbourhood
Elementary schools
Share of Grade 6 students meeting the provincial standard. Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math.
Ontario Ministry of Education (2026) and EQAO. Nearest the neighbourhood’s centre first. The red tick on each bar is the Toronto average. The nearest school may not be the assigned one; check with the board.
Licensed child care (5)
- Parkdale Childcare Centre $10 a day
78 Seaforth Ave · toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age177 spaces - Ferncliff Daycare And After School Group $10 a day
128 Fern Ave · preschool, kindergarten, school-age174 spaces - My School Co-Operative Nursery School $10 a day
116 Fermanagh Ave · preschool24 spaces - Odyssey Montessori School Incorporated
136 Sorauren Ave · preschool64 spaces - St. Vincent Sunshine
116 Fermanagh Ave · kindergarten, school-age50 spaces
EarlyON centres (2)
- Creating Together EarlyON Child and Family Centre1342 Queen St W
- Parkdale Jr & Sr EarlyON Child and Family Centre78 Seaforth Ave
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 →Roncesvalles has nine parks, five of them with playgrounds: more for its population than most neighbourhoods (56th most per resident in Toronto). It has one public pool and three wading pools. Its streets have 3,233 City-owned trees, mostly honey locust, Norway maple and silver maple: about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood. The City has 21 road or sidewalk projects planned or under way here.
How much of the neighbourhood is park
| Largest parks and open spaces | Hectares |
|---|---|
| Sorauren Avenue Park | 3.0 |
| West Lodge Park | 0.6 |
| Charles G. Williams Park | 0.4 |
| Columbus Parkette | 0.3 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- Charles G. Williams Park Improvements and Expansion
The City is improving Charles G. Williams Park. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress - Wabash Community Recreation Centre
The City is building a new community recreation centre in Sorauren Park. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress - New Park at 55B Brock Avenue
A new park is coming to 55B Brock Ave. as a result of a residential development project near Brock Avenue and Queen Street West in the Parkdale neighbourhood.In progress - Ritchie Avenue Parkette Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Ritchie Avenue Parkette 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 | Roncesvalles | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 9 | 8 | Albert Crosland Park, Charles G. Williams Park, Columbus Parkette and 6 more |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 5 | Albert Crosland Park, Charles G. Williams Park, Columbus Parkette and 2 more |
| Community centres | 1 | 1 | Parkdale Community Recreation Centre |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside Roncesvalles. Nearest: High Park, 1.1 km away in High Park-Swansea. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 1 | 1 | Parkdale Community Recreation Centre |
| Wading pools | 3 | 0 | Albert Crosland Park, Columbus Parkette, West Lodge Park |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Roncesvalles. Nearest: Budapest Park, just over the border in South Parkdale. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 1 | 1 | Sorauren Avenue Park (2 courts) |
| Pickleball | 0 | 0 | None inside Roncesvalles. Nearest: Lakeshore Boulevard Parklands, 750 m away in South Parkdale. |
| Basketball | 3 | 1 | Albert Crosland Park, Charles G. Williams Park, West Lodge Park |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 0 | 0 | None inside Roncesvalles. Nearest: Budapest Park, just over the border in South Parkdale. |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 1 | 2 | Sorauren Avenue Park · 1 of 1 open today |
City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Tennis Courts, Washroom Facilities and Street Tree Data; Toronto Public Health. Typical: the median Toronto neighbourhood. Open today: as reported by the City this morning. City programs at schools run in a school’s gym or pool and aren’t counted as community centres.
06 · Homes and renovation
Rank by permits →In the last 12 months, 366 building permits were issued, more than most neighbourhoods (26th most in Toronto). Since 2021, owners have been permitted to build 45 garden and laneway suites, more than most neighbourhoods (40th most in Toronto). In all, permits have added 1,202 homes since 2021, more than most neighbourhoods (53rd most in Toronto).
Per year. *2026 so far. New homes are added by permits, including suites and new buildings.
Green roofs and solar
Since 2010, 12 building permits in Roncesvalles included a green roof, the 29th most in Toronto. Since 2009, 1 included a solar hot water system.
City of Toronto building permits for green roofs (required on larger new buildings since 2010) and solar hot water systems.
07 · Renting and housing
Rents aren’t published for single neighbourhoods. Across central Toronto (the old City of Toronto, before the 1998 amalgamation), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental averaged $2,457 a month in October 2025, $402 more than the Toronto average. Just over half of households here (53%) rent, and 37% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. There are 15 apartment buildings in the City’s RentSafe program, averaging 88 out of 100. There are 85 homes registered as short-term rentals, more than most neighbourhoods (11th most in Toronto). There are 11 licensed rooming houses and no shelters or respite sites. 42 affordable homes are approved, proposed or being built here, about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood; the largest project is 11 Brock Ave, with 42 affordable homes.
Average rents, October 2025
CMHC Rental Market Survey. CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods; these cover central Toronto (the old City of Toronto, before the 1998 amalgamation). Vacancy 3.2% (Toronto 2.8%). Averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
08 · People
Rank by income →In 2021, 14,610 people lived here. The median household income was $88,000, the 61st highest in Toronto (about the same as the typical neighbourhood’s $85,000). Among workers, 25% walk or cycle to work, more than four times the typical neighbourhood; 25% commute by transit, about the same as the typical neighbourhood.
14,610 residents in 2021. Most common first languages other than English and French: Polish 3%, Portuguese 2.4%, Tibetan 1.8%. 2021 Census, from the City’s Neighbourhood Profiles.
09 · Shops and services
There are 258 licensed storefront businesses, mostly restaurants and bars and take-out and food shops. Most are on Queen St W and Roncesvalles Ave. In the last 90 days, four businesses got new licences; the newest is Dolma Momo, a restaurant or bar at 1534 Queen St W.
Licensed storefronts by type
- Restaurants and bars116
- Take-out and food shops80
- Salons and personal services38
- Auto repair shops10
- Laundromats and dry cleaners6
Streets with the most
- Queen St W111
- Roncesvalles Ave92
- Dundas St W36
- Sorauren Ave5
New licences, last 90 days
City business licences, storefront types only. We show operating names, never personal names.
Business improvement areas
Parkdale Village and Roncesvalles Village are Business Improvement Areas in Roncesvalles. 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
Roncesvalles has 276 properties on the Heritage Register, more than almost anywhere in Toronto (9th most in Toronto). No part of it is in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Heritage
- 276 properties on the Heritage Register (10 designated, 266 listed), 9th most in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- None of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Lead in tap water
- In M6R, 7 of 472 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (1.5%; Toronto 2.0%). In M6K, 8 of 251 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (3.2%; Toronto 2.0%).
- Councillor
- Gord Perks · Ward 4 Parkdale-High Park profile
What residents report to 311
In the last 12 months, 5,261 service requests came from postal area M6R, which covers most of Roncesvalles. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 298 | |
| Injured wildlife | 241 | |
| Property standards | 189 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 176 | |
| Missing garbage bins | 160 | |
| Damaged bins | 143 |
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 | Roncesvalles | Typical | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building and change | |||
| Building permits, last 12 months | 366 | 186 | 26th |
| Active planning proposals | 11 | 11 | 77th |
| Garden and laneway suites since 2021 | 45 | 26 | 40th |
| New homes since 2021 | 1,202 | 795 | 53rd |
| Short-term rentals | 85 | 21 | 11th |
| Heritage properties | 276 | 5 | 9th |
| Apartment buildings (RentSafe) | 15 | 18 | 89th |
| Safety, 2025, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Major crime, total | 1,367 | 1,107 | 49th |
| Assaults | 939 | 637 | 35th |
| Break-ins | 253 | 173 | 34th |
| Car thefts | 102 | 193 | 130th |
| Robberies | 66 | 70 | 85th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 6 | 46 | 158th |
| Other crimes, last 12 months, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 6 | 100th |
| Bicycle thefts | 123 | 31 | 22nd |
| Thefts from vehicles | 199 | 212 | 87th |
| People, 2021 Census | |||
| Residents | 14,610 | 16,813 | 99th |
| Median household income | $88,000 | $85,000 | 61st |
| Households that rent | 53.4% | 45.5% | 51st |
| Renters paying 30%+ on housing | 37.1% | 39.0% | 98th |
| Commute by transit | 24.8% | 25.8% | 85th |
| Walk or cycle to work | 25.0% | 5.3% | 18th |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.0% | 16.3% | 133rd |
| Parks, trees and streets | |||
| Serious collisions since 2021, per 10,000 residents | 5.5 | 5.1 | 70th |
| Parks per 10,000 residents | 6.2 | 5.0 | 56th |
| Playgrounds per 1,000 children | 2.3 | 2.1 | 58th |
| Street trees per 1,000 residents | 221 | 228 | 83rd |
| Affordable homes coming | 42 | 19 | 69th |
| Road and sidewalk projects | 21 | 10 | 26th |
| Park and open space, share of land | 3.2% | 7.8% | 129th |
| Park and open space, hectares per 1,000 residents | 0.3 | 1.6 | 137th |
| Parking tickets per 1,000 residents, 2025 | 1,199 | 410 | 23rd |
| Green roof permits since 2010 | 12 | 4 | 29th |
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 | 107 | 110 | 137 | 174 | 156 |
| Break-ins | 67 | 53 | 49 | 71 | 42 |
| Car thefts | 19 | 24 | 27 | 20 | 17 |
| Robberies | 12 | 18 | 22 | 6 | 11 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 1 |
| Total | 213 | 213 | 240 | 279 | 227 |
| 2025 rate per 100,000 | Roncesvalles | Citywide | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 939 | 768 | 35th |
| Break-ins | 253 | 190 | 34th |
| Car thefts | 102 | 225 | 130th |
| Robberies | 66 | 78 | 85th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 6 | 61 | 158th |
| Total | 1,367 | 1,322 | 49th |
Rank: 1st is the most of 158.
| Crimes reported | 2025 rate per 100,000 residents | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major crime | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Roncesvalles | Citywide | Rank (1st = most) |
| Assaults | 107 | 110 | 137 | 174 | 156 | 939 | 768 | 35th |
| Break-ins | 67 | 53 | 49 | 71 | 42 | 253 | 190 | 34th |
| Car thefts | 19 | 24 | 27 | 20 | 17 | 102 | 225 | 130th |
| Robberies | 12 | 18 | 22 | 6 | 11 | 66 | 78 | 85th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 61 | 158th |
| Total | 213 | 213 | 240 | 279 | 227 | 1,367 | 1,322 | 49th |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates.
Permits and new homes by year
| Year | Building permits | New homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 390 | 21 |
| 2022 | 452 | 22 |
| 2023 | 344 | 45 |
| 2024 | 310 | 61 |
| 2025 | 311 | 458 |
| 2026 | 332 | 595 |
Source: City of Toronto Building Permits (active and cleared). 2026 so far.
Average rents, October 2025
| Unit | Central Toronto | A year earlier | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,526 | $1,492 | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,914 | $1,842 | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,457 | $2,317 | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $3,195 | $3,194 | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC Rental Market Survey, purpose-built rental apartments. Covers central Toronto (the old City of Toronto, before the 1998 amalgamation); CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods.
Planning proposals (14)
Hearing coming up (1)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 345 Sorauren Ave | Minor variance | Minor variance | Hearing Nov 25 | A0713/26TEY |
Under appeal (1)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 229 Sorauren Ave | New house | Minor variance | Submitted Nov 2015 | A1143/15TEY |
Waiting for a decision (9)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 105 Ritchie Ave | Rezoning | Rezoning | Submitted Jul 2022 | 22 175915 STE 04 OZ |
| 1425 A Bloor St W | 18-storey building with shops | Site plan | Submitted Aug 2021 | 21 201846 STE 09 SA |
| 150 Sterling Rd | 13-storey building with shops | Site plan | Submitted Apr 2022 | 22 137336 STE 09 SA |
| 158 Sterling Rd | 31-storey building · 388 homes and shops | Site plan | Submitted Aug 2022 | 22 191025 STE 09 SA |
| 249 Macdonell Ave | New house | Minor variance | Submitted Jun 2024 | A0507/24TEY |
| 40 Wabash Ave | 4-storey building | Site plan and minor variance | Submitted Jul 2024 | 24 180616 STE 04 SA |
| 440 Dufferin St | Rezoning | Rezoning | Submitted Oct 2026 | 26 258033 STE 09 OZ |
| 450 Dufferin St | 20-storey building · 183 homes | Site plan | Submitted Jun 2025 | 25 186189 STE 09 SA |
| 6 Howard Park Ave | 128 homes | Condominium and site plan | Submitted Nov 2021 | 21 235285 STE 04 CD |
Decided recently (3)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 112 Wright Ave | Add a storey | Minor variance | Decided Nov 2026 | A0649/26TEY |
| 44 Fermanagh Ave | New house | Minor variance | Decided Nov 2026 | A0685/26TEY |
| 46 Fermanagh Ave | New house | Minor variance | Decided Nov 2026 | A0684/26TEY |
Source: City of Toronto Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment. One row per site. · Download CSV
Apartment buildings (15)
| Building | RentSafe score | Units | Built | Open fire violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 105 West Lodge Ave | 81 | 371 | 1965 | 0 |
| 10 Lansdowne Ave | 83 | 21 | 1897 | 0 |
| 469 Roncesvalles Ave | 83 | 15 | 1930 | — |
| 103 West Lodge Ave | 85 | 371 | 1965 | 0 |
| 59 Roncesvalles Ave | 86 | 38 | 1967 | — |
| 20 West Lodge Ave | 87 | 299 | 1959 | 0 |
| 55 Triller Ave | 87 | 281 | 1966 | 7 |
| 7 O'Hara Ave | 90 | 16 | 1970 | — |
| 12 Lansdowne Ave | 90 | 26 | 1979 | 0 |
| 1496 Queen St W | 90 | 12 | 1870 | — |
| 34 Noble St | 91 | 18 | 1935 | 0 |
| 15 O'Hara Ave | 93 | 32 | 1970 | 0 |
| 467 Roncesvalles Ave | 93 | 15 | 1920 | 0 |
| 150 Fermanagh Ave | 94 | 66 | 1952 | 0 |
| 22 O'Hara Ave | 94 | 13 | 1918 | 0 |
Source: RentSafeTO Apartment Building Evaluation; Residential Fire Inspection Results.
Schools (4)
| School | Grades | Board | Students | Gr. 6 reading | Gr. 6 math | Gr. 10 literacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fern Avenue Junior and Senior Public School | JK-8 | TDSB | 675 | 91% | 62% | — |
| St Vincent de Paul Catholic School | JK-8 | TCDSB | 260 | 89% | 63% | — |
| Parkdale Junior and Senior Public School | JK-8 | TDSB | 465 | 81% | 24% | — |
| Bishop Marrocco/Thomas Merton Catholic Secondary School | 9-12 | TCDSB | 775 | — | — | 69% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkdale Childcare Centre | 78 Seaforth Ave | toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 177 | Yes |
| Ferncliff Daycare And After School Group | 128 Fern Ave | preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 174 | Yes |
| My School Co-Operative Nursery School | 116 Fermanagh Ave | preschool | 24 | Yes |
| Odyssey Montessori School Incorporated | 136 Sorauren Ave | preschool | 64 | No |
| St. Vincent Sunshine | 116 Fermanagh Ave | kindergarten, school-age | 50 | No |
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres.
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Type | Trips each way, weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 47 Lansdowne | Bus | 362 |
| 505 Dundas | Streetcar | 229 |
| 504 King | Streetcar | 163 |
| 29 Dufferin | Bus | 145 |
| 506 Carlton | Streetcar | 131 |
| 501 Queen | Streetcar | 120 |
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 | Roncesvalles | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 9 | 8 | Albert Crosland Park, Charles G. Williams Park, Columbus Parkette and 6 more |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 5 | Albert Crosland Park, Charles G. Williams Park, Columbus Parkette and 2 more |
| Community centres | 1 | 1 | Parkdale Community Recreation Centre |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside Roncesvalles. Nearest: High Park, 1.1 km away in High Park-Swansea. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 1 | 1 | Parkdale Community Recreation Centre |
| Wading pools | 3 | 0 | Albert Crosland Park, Columbus Parkette, West Lodge Park |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Roncesvalles. Nearest: Budapest Park, just over the border in South Parkdale. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 1 | 1 | Sorauren Avenue Park (2 courts) |
| Pickleball | 0 | 0 | None inside Roncesvalles. Nearest: Lakeshore Boulevard Parklands, 750 m away in South Parkdale. |
| Basketball | 3 | 1 | Albert Crosland Park, Charles G. Williams Park, West Lodge Park |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 0 | 0 | None inside Roncesvalles. Nearest: Budapest Park, just over the border in South Parkdale. |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 1 | 2 | Sorauren Avenue Park · 1 of 1 open today |
Source: City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Tennis Courts and Washroom Facilities. Typical neighbourhood: the median across Toronto.
Affordable housing and rental demolitions
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes |
|---|---|---|
| 11 Brock Ave | Under construction | 42 |
Source: City of Toronto Affordable Housing Pipeline (projects not yet occupied) and Rental Housing Demolition applications approved since 2023.
Street work (21)
| Work | Where | When |
|---|---|---|
| Road resurfacing | West Lodge Ave, near Seaforth Ave | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | West Lodge Ave, near Seaforth Ave | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Garden Ave, Sorauren Ave to Roncesvalles Ave | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Macdonell Ave, near Wright Ave | Q3 2025 to Q2 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Sorauren Ave, Marion St to Pearson Ave | Q3 2025 to Q3 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Sorauren Ave, Pearson Ave to Galley Ave | Q3 2025 to Q3 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Sorauren Ave, Virtue St to Marion St | Q3 2025 to Q3 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Sorauren Ave, Wright Ave to Fermanagh Ave | Q3 2025 to Q3 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Sorauren Ave, Columbus Ave to Dundas St W | Q3 2025 to Q3 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Sorauren Ave, Saunders Ave to Virtue St | Q3 2025 to Q3 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Sorauren Ave, Wabash Ave to Westminster Ave | Q3 2025 to Q3 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Sorauren Ave, Garden Ave to Fern Ave | Q3 2025 to Q3 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Sorauren Ave, Queen St W to Saunders Ave | Q3 2025 to Q3 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Sorauren Ave, Fermanagh Ave to Wabash Ave | Q3 2025 to Q3 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Sorauren Ave, Galley Ave to Garden Ave | Q3 2025 to Q3 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Sorauren Ave, Westminster Ave to Geoffrey St | Q3 2025 to Q3 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Sorauren Ave, Fern Ave to Wright Ave | Q3 2025 to Q3 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Sorauren Ave, near Queen St W | Q3 2025 to Q3 2026 |
| Sidewalk work | Sorauren Ave, near Fermanagh Ave | Q3 2025 to Q3 2026 |
| Laneway rebuild | Queen St W, Macdonell Ave to Fuller Ave | Q3 2027 to Q4 2028 |
| Road resurfacing | Maple Grove Ave, Brock Ave to O'hara Ave | Q2 2024 to Q3 2025 (carried over) |
Source: City of Toronto Road Reconstruction, Road Resurfacing and Sidewalk Construction programs. Dates are the City’s plan and can move.
New storefront businesses, last 90 days (4)
| Business | Type | Address | Licence issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolma Momo | Restaurant or bar | 1534 Queen St W | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Alessandria's No Frills | Take-out or food shop | 2280 Dundas St W | Sep 23, 2026 |
| Three Dollar Bill | Restaurant or bar | 1592 Queen St W | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Plywood Collective | Salon or personal services | 1696 Queen St W | Sep 8, 2026 |
Source: City of Toronto Business Licences and Permits, storefront types. Operating names only.
Garden and laneway suites (45)
| Address | Type | Permit |
|---|---|---|
| 99 MacDonell Ave | Laneway suite | Oct 2026 |
| 46 MacDonell Ave | Garden suite | Sep 2026 |
| 87 Geoffrey St | Laneway suite | Jul 2026 |
| 164 MacDonell Ave | Garden suite | Mar 2026 |
| 20 Strickland Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Nov 2025 |
| 118 Lansdowne Ave | Laneway suite | Oct 2025 |
| 47 MacDonell Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2025 |
| 3 Columbus Ave | Laneway suite | Jun 2025 |
| 101 Pearson Ave | Laneway suite | Apr 2025 |
| 170 Fern Ave | Laneway suite | Oct 2024 |
| 46 Fuller Ave | Garden suite | Oct 2024 |
| 46 Westminster Ave | Laneway or garden suite | Aug 2024 |
| 115 Galley Ave | Laneway suite | May 2024 |
| 135 MacDonell Ave | Laneway suite | Mar 2024 |
| 45 Wright Ave | Laneway suite | Oct 2023 |
| 236 Sorauren Ave | Laneway suite | Sep 2023 |
| 90 Garden Ave | Laneway suite | May 2023 |
| 75 Fern Ave | Laneway suite | Mar 2023 |
| 60 Lansdowne Ave | Garden suite | Mar 2023 |
| 46 O'Hara Ave | Laneway suite | Mar 2023 |
| 168 Pearson Ave | Laneway suite | Dec 2022 |
| 54 Golden Ave | Laneway suite | Dec 2022 |
| 98 Wright Ave | Laneway suite | Nov 2022 |
| 90 Garden Ave | Laneway suite | Oct 2022 |
| 80 Marion St | Laneway suite | Sep 2022 |
| 27 Fern Ave | Laneway suite | Aug 2022 |
| 186 Pearson Ave | Laneway suite | Jul 2022 |
| 14 Earnbridge St | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2022 |
| 107 Geoffrey St | Laneway suite | Apr 2022 |
| 106 Wright Ave | Laneway suite | Apr 2022 |
| 202 Lansdowne Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Mar 2022 |
| 71 Garden Ave | Laneway suite | Feb 2022 |
| 12 Neepawa Ave | Laneway suite | Dec 2021 |
| 153 MacDonell Ave | Laneway suite | Nov 2021 |
| 86 Lansdowne Ave | Laneway suite | Oct 2021 |
| 14 Pearson Ave | Laneway suite | Aug 2021 |
| 124 Geoffrey St | Laneway suite | May 2021 |
| 106 Wright Ave | Laneway suite | Apr 2021 |
| 100 Garden Ave | Laneway suite | Sep 2020 |
| 24 Sorauren Ave | Laneway or garden suite | Sep 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 | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 18 | 123 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 29 | 199 | About typical |
Toronto Police Service: Shootings and Firearm Discharges, Bicycle Thefts and Theft From Motor Vehicle, last 12 months. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection.
Serious collisions by year
| Year | Collisions |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Source: Toronto Police Service: collisions in which someone was killed or seriously injured. 2026 so far.
Stations, streets, parking and EV charging
| Station | Service | Lines | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dundas West Station | TTC subway | 2 | Nearby |
| Bloor GO | GO train | KI | Nearby |
Parking tickets and EV charging
Busiest streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloor St W Perth Ave to Dundas St W | 18,700 | 40 km/h | Apr 2026 |
| Lansdowne Ave Lane 2 N of Seaforth and E of Lansdowne to Rideau Ave | 9,400 | 47 km/h | Jun 2022 |
| Dufferin St Queen St W to Peel Ave | 7,400 | — | Jul 2017 |
| Queen St W Close Ave to Lansdowne Ave | 6,300 | — | Nov 2019 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grenadier Rd Lane W of Sorauren and S of Grenadier to Parkway Ave | 1,300 | 42 km/h | Sep 2022 |
| Parkway Ave Lane N of Grenadier and E of Parkway to Lane S of Dundas and E of Parkway | 1,900 | 41 km/h | Oct 2025 |
| MacDonell Ave Lane N of Queen and W of Lansdowne to Seaforth Ave | 1,600 | 40 km/h | Oct 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 |
|---|---|
| Sorauren Avenue Park | 3.0 |
| West Lodge Park | 0.6 |
| Charles G. Williams Park | 0.4 |
| Columbus Parkette | 0.3 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- Charles G. Williams Park Improvements and Expansion
The City is improving Charles G. Williams Park. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress - Wabash Community Recreation Centre
The City is building a new community recreation centre in Sorauren Park. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress - New Park at 55B Brock Avenue
A new park is coming to 55B Brock Ave. as a result of a residential development project near Brock Avenue and Queen Street West in the Parkdale neighbourhood.In progress - Ritchie Avenue Parkette Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Ritchie Avenue Parkette 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, 12 building permits in Roncesvalles included a green roof, the 29th most in Toronto. Since 2009, 1 included a solar hot water system.
City of Toronto building permits for green roofs (required on larger new buildings since 2010) and solar hot water systems.
Noise permits
Noise permits
In the last 12 months, 16 noise exemption permits were issued in Roncesvalles: 16 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
Parkdale Village and Roncesvalles Village are Business Improvement Areas in Roncesvalles. 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
- 276 properties on the Heritage Register (10 designated, 266 listed), 9th most in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- None of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Lead in tap water
- In M6R, 7 of 472 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (1.5%; Toronto 2.0%). In M6K, 8 of 251 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (3.2%; Toronto 2.0%).
- Councillor
- Gord Perks · Ward 4 Parkdale-High Park 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, 5,261 service requests came from postal area M6R, which covers most of Roncesvalles. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 298 | |
| Injured wildlife | 241 | |
| Property standards | 189 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 176 | |
| Missing garbage bins | 160 | |
| Damaged bins | 143 |
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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