Tam O'Shanter-Sullivan
Tam O'Shanter-Sullivan is a large neighbourhood in Scarborough of about 27,000 people, next to Agincourt South-Malvern West, Dorset Park, East L'Amoreaux and five other neighbourhoods. About half of households rent. Agincourt GO station is close by. Its main shopping street is Sheppard Ave E. It stands out for its large population.
Neighbouring areas link to their pages. City of Toronto neighbourhood boundaries and Toronto Centreline.
Boundaries: Huntingwood Dr to the north, Kennedy Rd to the east, Highway 401 to the south and Pharmacy Ave, then Victoria Park Ave to the west.
01 · What’s being built
Rank by proposals →There are 16 active planning proposals in Tam O'Shanter-Sullivan, more than most neighbourhoods (54th most in Toronto). All 16 are waiting for a decision. Another two were decided recently.
Waiting for a decision (16)
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.
Planning rules
Part of it is in the Agincourt major transit station area, 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, 3 noise exemption permits were issued in Tam O'Shanter-Sullivan: 3 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, 292 major crimes were reported in Tam O'Shanter-Sullivan: 912 per 100,000 residents, 31% below the citywide rate (1,322) and the 119th highest in Toronto. Assaults, break-ins and thefts over $5,000 were below the citywide rate. Reports were similar to the year before (273 in 2024).
Tam O'Shanter-Sullivan compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Robberies | 24% higher97 vs 78 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | About the same209 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 34% lower125 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 42% lower447 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 44% lower34 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 | 119 | 143 | up 20% |
| Car thefts | 58 | 67 | up 16% |
| Break-ins | 15 | 40 | more than doubled |
| Robberies | 11 | 31 | more than doubled |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 5 | 11 | more than doubled |
Other crimes, last 12 months
| Crime | Reported | Per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 2 | 7 | About typical |
| Bicycle thefts | 6 | 22 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 93 | 342 | 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, 16 collisions in Tam O'Shanter-Sullivan killed or seriously injured someone, the 61st highest rate per resident in Toronto. 11 involved pedestrians. Most were on Sheppard Ave E and Kennedy 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
GO: Agincourt. Inside the neighbourhood, 63 TTC stops are served by the 85 Sheppard East, 43 Kennedy, 68 Warden and 17 Birchmount buses, among others.
Stations in or near the neighbourhood
- Agincourt GOGO Transit
Busiest bus routes
| Route | Weekday trips each way | Trips | Delays per 1,000 trips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85 Sheppard East | about 139 | 7.7 · high | |
| 43 Kennedy | about 127 | 4.7 | |
| 68 Warden | about 113 | 5.2 | |
| 17 Birchmount | about 91 | 4.5 | |
| 904 Don Mills-Scarborough Express | about 81 | 7.2 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennedy Rd Hwy 401 Collectors W / Kennedy Rd Ramp to Kennedy Rd S / Hwy 401 Collectors W Ramp | 37,800 | 56 km/h | Sep 2026 |
| Warden Ave Warden Av S / Hwy 401 Collectors W Ramp to Lowcrest Blvd | 29,400 | 68 km/h | Feb 2020 |
| Sheppard Ave E Abbotsfield Gt to Palmdale Dr | 27,600 | 66 km/h | Mar 2019 |
| Birchmount Rd Scarden Ave to Harleyford Gt | 25,100 | 63 km/h | Aug 2026 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunmurray Blvd | 566 | 52 km/h | Jun 2019 |
| Groomsport Cres | 661 | 50 km/h | Jun 2019 |
| Wishing Well Dr Pharmacy Ave to Lowcrest Blvd | 546 | 49 km/h | Jul 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
Seven elementary schools, one Grade 7–8 school and one secondary school are inside the neighbourhood. Of the seven with Grade 6 results, three beat the Toronto average in reading; Lynngate Junior Public School and Vradenburg Junior Public School beat the Toronto average in math (Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math). There are nine licensed child care centres with 674 spaces, all in the $10-a-day program, and two EarlyON centres.
Schools in the neighbourhood
Elementary schools
Share of Grade 6 students meeting the provincial standard. Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math.
Ontario Ministry of Education (2026) and EQAO. Nearest the neighbourhood’s centre first. The red tick on each bar is the Toronto average. The nearest school may not be the assigned one; check with the board.
Licensed child care (9)
- Vradenburg Community Child Care Centre $10 a day
50 Vradenberg Dr · infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age105 spaces - Holy Spirit Jr YMCA $10 a day
3530 Sheppard Ave E · preschool, kindergarten, school-age103 spaces - Birchmount Place Centre For Early Learning $10 a day
2360 Birchmount Rd · infants, toddlers, preschool, school-age81 spaces - Bridlewood Jr YMCA $10 a day
60 Bridlewood Blvd · preschool, kindergarten, school-age80 spaces - Good Shepherd Day Care Centre $10 a day
2230 Birchmount Rd · toddlers, preschool, school-age73 spaces
EarlyON centres (2)
- Bridlewood EarlyON Centre3410 Sheppard Ave E
- Holy Spirit EarlyON Child and Family Centre3530 Sheppard Ave E
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 →Tam O'Shanter-Sullivan has 12 parks, ten of them with playgrounds: fewer for its population than most neighbourhoods (67th fewest per resident in Toronto). Its streets have 5,721 City-owned trees, mostly Norway maple, littleleaf linden and Sargents apple: about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood. The City has seven road or sidewalk projects planned or under way here.
How much of the neighbourhood is park
| Largest parks and open spaces | Hectares |
|---|---|
| Ron Watson Park | 7.4 |
| Wishing Well Park | 6.1 |
| Bridlewood Park | 4.1 |
| Stephen Leacock Park | 4.0 |
| Vradenburg Park | 3.1 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- Review of City Golf Course Operations
The City conducted an operational review of our five City-operated golf course locations to better understand how to maximize golf and non-golf experiences.In progress - New Park at 3405 Sheppard Avenue East
A new park is coming to 3405 Sheppard Ave. E. as a result of a mixed-use development project near Warden Avenue and Sheppard Avenue East.In progress - Ron Watson Park New Skating Trail and Rink
The City is adding a new skating trail and rink to Ron Watson Park as part of the Parks and Recreation Facilities Plan.In progress - Bridlewood Park Splash Pad Improvements
The City is improving the splash pad in Bridlewood Park and adding new seating.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
| Amenity | Tam O'Shanter-Sullivan | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 12 | 8 | Bridlewood Park, Farmcrest Parkette, Havendale Park and 9 more |
| Playgrounds | 10 | 5 | Bridlewood Park, Havendale Park, Inglewood Heights Park and 7 more |
| Community centres | 2 | 1 | Stephen Leacock Community Recreation Centre, Stephen Leacock Seniors' Community Centre |
| City programs at schools | 1 | — | Vradenburg Junior Public School |
| Splash pads | 1 | 0 | Stephen Leacock Park |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 0 | 1 | None inside Tam O'Shanter-Sullivan. Nearest: Agincourt Community Recreation Centre, 980 m away in Agincourt South-Malvern West. |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside Tam O'Shanter-Sullivan. Nearest: Maryvale Park, 1.8 km away in Wexford/Maryvale. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Tam O'Shanter-Sullivan. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 0 | 1 | None inside Tam O'Shanter-Sullivan. |
| Pickleball | 1 | 0 | Stephen Leacock Park |
| Basketball | 1 | 1 | Stephen Leacock Park |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 0 | 0 | None inside Tam O'Shanter-Sullivan. Nearest: Donalda Park, just over the border in Agincourt South-Malvern West. |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 5 | 2 | Bridlewood Park, Stephen Leacock Community Recreation Centre and 3 more · 5 of 5 open today |
City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Tennis Courts, Washroom Facilities and Street Tree Data; Toronto Public Health. Typical: the median Toronto neighbourhood. Open today: as reported by the City this morning. City programs at schools run in a school’s gym or pool and aren’t counted as community centres.
06 · Homes and renovation
Rank by permits →In the last 12 months, 135 building permits were issued, fewer than most neighbourhoods (54th fewest in Toronto). Since 2021, owners have been permitted to build 33 garden and laneway suites, more than most neighbourhoods (61st most in Toronto). In all, permits have added 1,297 homes since 2021, more than most neighbourhoods (50th 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, 3 building permits in Tam O'Shanter-Sullivan included a green roof, the 75th fewest 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 Scarborough (the former City of Scarborough), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental averaged $1,832 a month in October 2025, $223 less than the Toronto average. Almost half of households here (44%) rent, and 34% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. There are 21 apartment buildings in the City’s RentSafe program, averaging 93 out of 100. There are 30 homes registered as short-term rentals, more than most neighbourhoods (50th most in Toronto). There are no licensed rooming houses and no shelters or respite sites. 272 affordable homes are approved, proposed or being built here, more than most neighbourhoods (24th most in Toronto); the largest project is 3850 Sheppard Ave E, with 114 affordable homes.
Average rents, October 2025
CMHC Rental Market Survey. CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods; these cover Scarborough (the former City of Scarborough). Vacancy 2.4% (Toronto 2.8%). Averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
08 · People
Rank by income →In 2021, 27,205 people lived here. The median household income was $77,000, the 118th highest in Toronto (about the same as the typical neighbourhood’s $85,000). Among workers, 24% commute by transit, about the same as the typical neighbourhood.
27,205 residents in 2021. Most common first languages other than English and French: Mandarin 12%, Cantonese 11.8%, Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 4.9%. 2021 Census, from the City’s Neighbourhood Profiles.
09 · Shops and services
There are 116 licensed storefront businesses, mostly restaurants and bars and take-out and food shops. Most are on Sheppard Ave E. In the last 90 days, two businesses got new licences; the newest is Armat Bakery, a restaurant or bar at 2555 Victoria Park Ave.
Licensed storefronts by type
- Restaurants and bars48
- Take-out and food shops38
- Salons and personal services13
- Auto repair shops9
- Laundromats and dry cleaners3
Streets with the most
- Sheppard Ave E62
- Victoria Park Ave23
- Birchmount Rd17
- Warden Ave8
New licences, last 90 days
City business licences, storefront types only. We show operating names, never personal names.
Business improvement areas
No Business Improvement Area covers Tam O'Shanter-Sullivan.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas.
10 · Heritage, flood risk and local contacts
Tam O'Shanter-Sullivan has three properties on the Heritage Register, about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood. A small number of addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Heritage
- 3 properties on the Heritage Register (1 designated, 2 listed), 69th fewest in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- Fewer than 0.1% of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. A few (0.1%) are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- In M1T, 2 of 32 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (6.3%; Toronto 2.0%). In M1S, 1 of 38 home tests was above Ontario’s limit (2.6%; Toronto 2.0%).
- Councillor
- Nick Mantas · Ward 22 Scarborough-Agincourt profile
What residents report to 311
In the last 12 months, 3,634 service requests came from postal area M1T, which covers most of Tam O'Shanter-Sullivan. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 227 | |
| Property standards | 207 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 155 | |
| Tree pruning | 122 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 111 | |
| Long grass and weeds on private property | 89 |
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 | Tam O'Shanter-Sullivan | Typical | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building and change | |||
| Building permits, last 12 months | 135 | 186 | 105th |
| Active planning proposals | 16 | 11 | 54th |
| Garden and laneway suites since 2021 | 33 | 26 | 61st |
| New homes since 2021 | 1,297 | 795 | 50th |
| Short-term rentals | 30 | 21 | 50th |
| Heritage properties | 3 | 5 | 90th |
| Apartment buildings (RentSafe) | 21 | 18 | 64th |
| Safety, 2025, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Major crime, total | 912 | 1,107 | 119th |
| Assaults | 447 | 637 | 123rd |
| Break-ins | 125 | 173 | 108th |
| Car thefts | 209 | 193 | 68th |
| Robberies | 97 | 70 | 38th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 34 | 46 | 111th |
| Other crimes, last 12 months, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 7 | 6 | 70th |
| Bicycle thefts | 22 | 31 | 96th |
| Thefts from vehicles | 342 | 212 | 30th |
| People, 2021 Census | |||
| Residents | 27,205 | 16,813 | 12th |
| Median household income | $77,000 | $85,000 | 118th |
| Households that rent | 43.8% | 45.5% | 90th |
| Renters paying 30%+ on housing | 33.9% | 39.0% | 121st |
| Commute by transit | 24.3% | 25.8% | 90th |
| Walk or cycle to work | 3.5% | 5.3% | 119th |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.7% | 16.3% | 19th |
| Parks, trees and streets | |||
| Serious collisions since 2021, per 10,000 residents | 5.9 | 5.1 | 61st |
| Parks per 10,000 residents | 4.4 | 5.0 | 92nd |
| Playgrounds per 1,000 children | 2.7 | 2.1 | 42nd |
| Street trees per 1,000 residents | 210 | 228 | 90th |
| Affordable homes coming | 272 | 19 | 24th |
| Road and sidewalk projects | 7 | 10 | 101st |
| Park and open space, share of land | 6.5% | 7.8% | 91st |
| Park and open space, hectares per 1,000 residents | 1.3 | 1.6 | 89th |
| Parking tickets per 1,000 residents, 2025 | 161 | 410 | 139th |
| Green roof permits since 2010 | 3 | 4 | 84th |
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 | 119 | 114 | 134 | 117 | 143 |
| Break-ins | 15 | 35 | 43 | 44 | 40 |
| Car thefts | 58 | 79 | 85 | 79 | 67 |
| Robberies | 11 | 32 | 21 | 25 | 31 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 11 |
| Total | 208 | 265 | 287 | 273 | 292 |
| 2025 rate per 100,000 | Tam O'Shanter-Sullivan | Citywide | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 447 | 768 | 123rd |
| Break-ins | 125 | 190 | 108th |
| Car thefts | 209 | 225 | 68th |
| Robberies | 97 | 78 | 38th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 34 | 61 | 111th |
| Total | 912 | 1,322 | 119th |
Rank: 1st is the most of 158.
| Crimes reported | 2025 rate per 100,000 residents | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major crime | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Tam O'Shanter-Sullivan | Citywide | Rank (1st = most) |
| Assaults | 119 | 114 | 134 | 117 | 143 | 447 | 768 | 123rd |
| Break-ins | 15 | 35 | 43 | 44 | 40 | 125 | 190 | 108th |
| Car thefts | 58 | 79 | 85 | 79 | 67 | 209 | 225 | 68th |
| Robberies | 11 | 32 | 21 | 25 | 31 | 97 | 78 | 38th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 34 | 61 | 111th |
| Total | 208 | 265 | 287 | 273 | 292 | 912 | 1,322 | 119th |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates.
Permits and new homes by year
| Year | Building permits | New homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 103 | 5 |
| 2022 | 111 | 239 |
| 2023 | 114 | 12 |
| 2024 | 124 | 18 |
| 2025 | 112 | 192 |
| 2026 | 115 | 831 |
Source: City of Toronto Building Permits (active and cleared). 2026 so far.
Average rents, October 2025
| Unit | Scarborough | A year earlier | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,465 | $1,420 | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,617 | $1,592 | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,832 | $1,758 | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $1,978 | $1,873 | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC Rental Market Survey, purpose-built rental apartments. Covers Scarborough (the former City of Scarborough); CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods.
Planning proposals (18)
Waiting for a decision (16)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 Earlton Rd | Consent | Consent and minor variance | Submitted May 2026 | B0011/26SC |
| 122 Earlton Rd | Consent | Consent and minor variance | Submitted May 2026 | B0012/26SC |
| 125 Bonis Ave | Consent | Consent | Submitted Jan 2026 | B0002/26SC |
| 1800 Pharmacy Ave | 22-storey building · 410 homes and shops | Site plan | Submitted Apr 2022 | 22 137043 ESC 22 SA |
| 20 Cowdray Crt | Subdivision | Subdivision | Submitted Dec 2018 | 18 272239 ESC 22 SB |
| 2075 Kennedy Rd | 39-storey building | Site plan | Submitted Sep 2021 | 21 206899 ESC 22 SA |
| 2240 Birchmount Rd | 10-storey building · 194 homes and shops | Site plan | Submitted Sep 2022 | 22 210126 ESC 22 SA |
| 2250 Kennedy Rd | 17-storey building | Rezoning | Submitted Jun 2025 | 25 185206 ESC 22 OZ |
| 2255 Birchmount Rd | 21-storey building · 264 homes and shops | Rezoning | Submitted Aug 2025 | 25 215644 ESC 22 OZ |
| 3175 Sheppard Ave E | 12-storey building | Rezoning | Submitted Jan 2024 | 24 106385 ESC 22 OZ |
Decided recently (2)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2922 Sheppard Ave E | 50-storey building | Rezoning | Submitted Apr 2025 | 25 147607 ESC 22 OZ |
| 3445 Sheppard Ave E | 378 townhouses | Condominium | Submitted Apr 2024 | 24 131482 ESC 22 CD |
Source: City of Toronto Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment. One row per site. · Download CSV
Apartment buildings (21)
| Building | RentSafe score | Units | Built | Open fire violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3747 Sheppard Ave E | 81 | 37 | 1969 | 0 |
| 3735 Sheppard Ave E | 83 | 52 | 1968 | — |
| 30 Carabob Crt | 85 | 195 | 1971 | 0 |
| 3275 Sheppard Ave E | 87 | 219 | 1970 | 0 |
| 2237 Birchmount Rd | 91 | 44 | 1967 | 0 |
| 20 Carabob Crt | 92 | 195 | 1970 | 0 |
| 3845 Sheppard Ave E | 92 | 106 | 1969 | 0 |
| 2241 Birchmount Rd | 93 | 27 | 1974 | — |
| 365 Bay Mills Blvd | 93 | 186 | 1970 | 0 |
| 2249 Birchmount Rd | 94 | 40 | 1979 | — |
| 3875 Sheppard Ave E | 94 | 154 | 1960 | 0 |
| 25 Bay Mills Blvd | 94 | 281 | 1974 | 0 |
| 50 Carabob Crt | 95 | 197 | 1974 | 3 |
| 375 Bay Mills Blvd | 95 | 188 | 1971 | 0 |
| 2360 Birchmount Rd | 96 | 186 | 1971 | 0 |
| 3825 Sheppard Ave E | 96 | 300 | 1975 | 0 |
| 2250 Kennedy Rd | 97 | 136 | 1960 | 0 |
| 10 Carabob Crt | 98 | 196 | 1974 | 2 |
| 40 Carabob Crt | 98 | 196 | 1974 | 0 |
| 125 Bonis Ave | 99 | 263 | 1976 | 0 |
| 2350 Birchmount Rd | 99 | 190 | 1972 | 0 |
Source: RentSafeTO Apartment Building Evaluation; Residential Fire Inspection Results.
Schools (9)
| School | Grades | Board | Students | Gr. 6 reading | Gr. 6 math | Gr. 10 literacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Spirit Catholic School | JK-8 | TCDSB | 450 | 86% | 51% | — |
| Lynngate Junior Public School | JK-6 | TDSB | 155 | 81% | 56% | — |
| Pauline Johnson Junior Public School | JK-6 | TDSB | 345 | 86% | 37% | — |
| Tam O'Shanter Junior Public School | JK-6 | TDSB | 275 | 59% | 26% | — |
| Vradenburg Junior Public School | JK-6 | TDSB | 235 | 95% | 59% | — |
| Inglewood Heights Junior Public School | JK-6 | TDSB | 335 | 91% | 53% | — |
| Bridlewood Junior Public School | JK-6 | TDSB | 230 | 92% | 49% | — |
| John Buchan Senior Public School | 7-8 | TDSB | 245 | — | — | — |
| Stephen Leacock Collegiate Institute | 9-12 | TDSB | 575 | — | — | 70% |
Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026) and EQAO: share of students meeting the provincial standard. Toronto: 87% Grade 6 reading, 54% math, 84% Grade 10 literacy.
Child care centres (9)
| Centre | Address | Ages | Spaces | $10 a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vradenburg Community Child Care Centre | 50 Vradenberg Dr | infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 105 | Yes |
| Holy Spirit Jr YMCA | 3530 Sheppard Ave E | preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 103 | Yes |
| Birchmount Place Centre For Early Learning | 2360 Birchmount Rd | infants, toddlers, preschool, school-age | 81 | Yes |
| Bridlewood Jr YMCA | 60 Bridlewood Blvd | preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 80 | Yes |
| Good Shepherd Day Care Centre | 2230 Birchmount Rd | toddlers, preschool, school-age | 73 | Yes |
| Pauline Johnson School Age YMCA | 35 Dunmurray Blvd | kindergarten, school-age | 71 | Yes |
| Lynngate Jr YMCA | 129 Cass Ave | toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 69 | Yes |
| Top Mandarin Day Care Centre | 3143 Sheppard Ave E | toddlers, preschool | 49 | Yes |
| Plasp Inglewood Heights Junior Public School | 45 Dempster St | kindergarten, school-age | 43 | Yes |
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres.
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Type | Trips each way, weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 85 Sheppard East | Bus | 139 |
| 43 Kennedy | Bus | 127 |
| 68 Warden | Bus | 113 |
| 17 Birchmount | Bus | 91 |
| 904 Don Mills-Scarborough Express | Bus | 81 |
| 985 Sheppard East Express | Bus | 51 |
Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules for a typical weekday. Trips each way: weekday trips past the route’s busiest stop in the neighbourhood.
Parks and recreation
| Amenity | Tam O'Shanter-Sullivan | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 12 | 8 | Bridlewood Park, Farmcrest Parkette, Havendale Park and 9 more |
| Playgrounds | 10 | 5 | Bridlewood Park, Havendale Park, Inglewood Heights Park and 7 more |
| Community centres | 2 | 1 | Stephen Leacock Community Recreation Centre, Stephen Leacock Seniors' Community Centre |
| City programs at schools | 1 | — | Vradenburg Junior Public School |
| Splash pads | 1 | 0 | Stephen Leacock Park |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 0 | 1 | None inside Tam O'Shanter-Sullivan. Nearest: Agincourt Community Recreation Centre, 980 m away in Agincourt South-Malvern West. |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside Tam O'Shanter-Sullivan. Nearest: Maryvale Park, 1.8 km away in Wexford/Maryvale. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Tam O'Shanter-Sullivan. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 0 | 1 | None inside Tam O'Shanter-Sullivan. |
| Pickleball | 1 | 0 | Stephen Leacock Park |
| Basketball | 1 | 1 | Stephen Leacock Park |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 0 | 0 | None inside Tam O'Shanter-Sullivan. Nearest: Donalda Park, just over the border in Agincourt South-Malvern West. |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 5 | 2 | Bridlewood Park, Stephen Leacock Community Recreation Centre and 3 more · 5 of 5 open today |
Source: City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Tennis Courts and Washroom Facilities. Typical neighbourhood: the median across Toronto.
Affordable housing and rental demolitions
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes |
|---|---|---|
| 3850 Sheppard Ave E | Rezoning approved | 114 |
| 3850 Sheppard Ave E | Rezoning approved | 101 |
| 3850 Sheppard Ave E | Rezoning approved | 57 |
Source: City of Toronto Affordable Housing Pipeline (projects not yet occupied) and Rental Housing Demolition applications approved since 2023.
Street work (7)
| Work | Where | When |
|---|---|---|
| Road resurfacing | Meadowacres Dr, Commons Dr to Pharmacy Ave | Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Meadowacres Dr, Victoria Park Ave to Commons Dr | Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Sheppard Ave E, Warden Ave to Victoria Park Ave | Q2 2025 to Q3 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Harleyford Gate, Birchmount Rd to Araman Dr | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Araman Dr, Allanford Rd to Cass Ave | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | King Henrys Blvd, near Bonis Ave | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Bay Mills Blvd, Sheppard Ave E to Birchmount Rd | Q3 2024 to Q4 2025 (carried over) |
Source: City of Toronto Road Reconstruction, Road Resurfacing and Sidewalk Construction programs. Dates are the City’s plan and can move.
New storefront businesses, last 90 days (2)
| Business | Type | Address | Licence issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armat Bakery | Restaurant or bar | 2555 Victoria Park Ave | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Wishing Well Variety | Take-out or food shop | 3009 Sheppard Ave E | Oct 5, 2026 |
Source: City of Toronto Business Licences and Permits, storefront types. Operating names only.
Garden and laneway suites (33)
| Address | Type | Permit |
|---|---|---|
| 44 Shrewsbury Sq | Garden suite | Aug 2026 |
| 112 Earlton Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2026 |
| 25 Farmcrest Dr | Garden suite | Aug 2026 |
| 138 Earlton Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2026 |
| 21 Wishing Well Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2026 |
| 22 Murmouth Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2026 |
| 122 Allanford Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Apr 2026 |
| 21 Wishing Well Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Apr 2026 |
| 2218 Kennedy Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Apr 2026 |
| 122 Allanford Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Apr 2026 |
| 82 Allanford Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Apr 2026 |
| 31 Scarden Ave | Laneway or garden suite | Mar 2026 |
| 63 Araman Dr | Garden suite | Jan 2026 |
| 54 Beacham Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jan 2026 |
| 74 Nortonville Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | May 2025 |
| 119 Neddie Dr | Garden suite | May 2025 |
| 7 Dobbin Rd | Laneway or garden suite | Mar 2025 |
| 28 Sunmount Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2024 |
| 10 Amethyst Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2024 |
| 35 Meadowacres Dr | Garden suite | Mar 2024 |
| 133 Earlton Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Mar 2024 |
| 11 Pender Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Nov 2023 |
| 34 Birchard St | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2023 |
| 31 Highhill Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2023 |
| 19 Nobert Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Mar 2023 |
| 51 Neddie Dr | Garden suite | Feb 2023 |
| 28 Earlton Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2022 |
| 82 Tourmaline Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2022 |
| 130 Allanford Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Dec 2021 |
| 86 Scarden Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2021 |
| 144 Earlton Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Apr 2021 |
| 22 Wishing Well Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Dec 2020 |
| 11 Bridlewood Blvd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jan 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 | 2 | 7 | About typical |
| Bicycle thefts | 6 | 22 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 93 | 342 | 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 | 7 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agincourt GO | GO train | ST | Nearby |
Parking tickets and EV charging
Busiest streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennedy Rd Hwy 401 Collectors W / Kennedy Rd Ramp to Kennedy Rd S / Hwy 401 Collectors W Ramp | 37,800 | 56 km/h | Sep 2026 |
| Warden Ave Warden Av S / Hwy 401 Collectors W Ramp to Lowcrest Blvd | 29,400 | 68 km/h | Feb 2020 |
| Sheppard Ave E Abbotsfield Gt to Palmdale Dr | 27,600 | 66 km/h | Mar 2019 |
| Birchmount Rd Scarden Ave to Harleyford Gt | 25,100 | 63 km/h | Aug 2026 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunmurray Blvd | 566 | 52 km/h | Jun 2019 |
| Groomsport Cres | 661 | 50 km/h | Jun 2019 |
| Wishing Well Dr Pharmacy Ave to Lowcrest Blvd | 546 | 49 km/h | Jul 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 |
|---|---|
| Ron Watson Park | 7.4 |
| Wishing Well Park | 6.1 |
| Bridlewood Park | 4.1 |
| Stephen Leacock Park | 4.0 |
| Vradenburg Park | 3.1 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- Review of City Golf Course Operations
The City conducted an operational review of our five City-operated golf course locations to better understand how to maximize golf and non-golf experiences.In progress - New Park at 3405 Sheppard Avenue East
A new park is coming to 3405 Sheppard Ave. E. as a result of a mixed-use development project near Warden Avenue and Sheppard Avenue East.In progress - Ron Watson Park New Skating Trail and Rink
The City is adding a new skating trail and rink to Ron Watson Park as part of the Parks and Recreation Facilities Plan.In progress - Bridlewood Park Splash Pad Improvements
The City is improving the splash pad in Bridlewood Park and adding new seating.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
Green roofs and solar
Green roofs and solar
Since 2010, 3 building permits in Tam O'Shanter-Sullivan included a green roof, the 75th fewest 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, 3 noise exemption permits were issued in Tam O'Shanter-Sullivan: 3 for amplified sound at events.
City of Toronto Noise Exemption Permits. A permit lets an event or a construction project make noise outside the hours the noise bylaw allows. Address pages list the permits nearby that haven’t ended yet.
Business improvement area
Business improvement areas
No Business Improvement Area covers Tam O'Shanter-Sullivan.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas.
Heritage, flood risk and local contacts
- Heritage
- 3 properties on the Heritage Register (1 designated, 2 listed), 69th fewest in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- Fewer than 0.1% of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. A few (0.1%) are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- In M1T, 2 of 32 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (6.3%; Toronto 2.0%). In M1S, 1 of 38 home tests was above Ontario’s limit (2.6%; Toronto 2.0%).
- Councillor
- Nick Mantas · Ward 22 Scarborough-Agincourt 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, 3,634 service requests came from postal area M1T, which covers most of Tam O'Shanter-Sullivan. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 227 | |
| Property standards | 207 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 155 | |
| Tree pruning | 122 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 111 | |
| Long grass and weeds on private property | 89 |
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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