Thistletown-Beaumond Heights
Thistletown-Beaumond Heights is a neighbourhood in Etobicoke of about 9,800 people, next to Elms-Old Rexdale, Humber Summit, Humbermede and three other neighbourhoods. Most households own their homes. Its main shopping streets are Albion Rd and Islington Ave.
Neighbouring areas link to their pages. City of Toronto neighbourhood boundaries and Toronto Centreline.
Boundaries: Finch Ave W to the north, the Humber River E Branch to the east, the Humber River W Branch to the south and Kipling Ave to the west.
01 · What’s being built
Rank by proposals →There are seven active planning proposals in Thistletown-Beaumond Heights, fewer than most neighbourhoods (46th fewest in Toronto). Two have hearings coming up; the first is 627 Albion Rd on Nov 19, 2026. Neighbours can send comments or speak at a hearing. Of the rest, four are waiting for a decision and one is under appeal. Another two were decided recently.
Hearing coming up (2)
Under appeal (1)
Waiting for a decision (4)
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
Parts of it are in the Rowntree Mills and Mount Olive major transit station areas, where minimum densities are set to bring more homes and jobs near transit.
City of Toronto Heritage Conservation Districts and Major Transit Station Areas. Each address report shows the zoning for that lot.
Noise permits
In the last 12 months, 1 noise exemption permit was issued in Thistletown-Beaumond Heights: 1 for amplified sound at events.
City of Toronto Noise Exemption Permits. A permit lets an event or a construction project make noise outside the hours the noise bylaw allows. Address pages list the permits nearby that haven’t ended yet.
02 · Safety
Rank by crime →In 2025, 136 major crimes were reported in Thistletown-Beaumond Heights: 1,247 per 100,000 residents, 6% below the citywide rate (1,322) and the 58th highest in Toronto. The picture is mixed. Robberies were 156 per 100,000, 2 times the citywide rate (78) and the 10th highest in Toronto, while break-ins and thefts over $5,000 were below the citywide rate. Reports were similar to the year before (148 in 2024).
Thistletown-Beaumond Heights compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Robberies | 100% higher156 vs 78 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 43% higher321 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 19% lower624 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 25% lower46 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 47% lower101 vs 190 per 100,000 |
Major crimes reported per year, by type
Change from 2021 to 2025, by type
| Major crime | 2021 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 61 | 68 | up 11% |
| Car thefts | 45 | 35 | down 22% |
| Break-ins | 8 | 11 | up 38% |
| Robberies | 6 | 17 | more than doubled |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 2 | 5 | more than doubled |
Other crimes, last 12 months
| Crime | Reported | Per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 1 | 10 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 4 | 41 | About typical |
| Thefts from vehicles | 28 | 284 | 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, six collisions in Thistletown-Beaumond Heights killed or seriously injured someone, the 55th highest rate per resident in Toronto. Four involved pedestrians. Most were on Albion Rd and Kipling 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
Inside the neighbourhood, 47 TTC stops are served by the 6 Line 6 Finch West streetcar and the 45 Kipling, 118 Thistle Down and 73 Royal York buses, among others.
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Weekday trips each way | Trips | Delays per 1,000 trips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Line 6 Finch West Streetcar | about 165 | — | |
| 45 Kipling | about 128 | 4.9 | |
| 118 Thistle Down | about 95 | 5.1 | |
| 73 Royal York | about 61 | 4.5 | |
| 37 Islington | about 61 | 7.0 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albion Rd Sanagan Rd to Kipling Ave | 27,000 | 59 km/h | May 2025 |
| Islington Ave Beaumonde Heights Dr to Humber River Recreational Trl | 26,200 | 70 km/h | Feb 2020 |
| Kipling Ave Esther Lorrie Dr to Lakeland Dr | 21,200 | 68 km/h | Apr 2017 |
| Thistle Down Blvd Albion Rd to Thistle Down Ter | 4,000 | 48 km/h | Apr 2024 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverdale Dr McGillivray Ave to College St | 1,600 | 54 km/h | Nov 2021 |
| Bankfield Dr Edgebrook Dr to Albion Rd | 578 | 48 km/h | Nov 2022 |
| Lakeland Dr Kipling Ave to Felan Cres | 1,600 | 48 km/h | Sep 2023 |
City of Toronto Traffic Volumes, counts since 2016; each street shows its highest count. “Residential” means streets the City classes as local roads. Counts are taken on different streets in different years, so they aren’t ranked.
04 · Schools and child care
Two elementary schools are inside the neighbourhood. Of the two with Grade 6 results, neither beat the Toronto average in reading or math (Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math). There are three licensed child care centres with 178 spaces, all in the $10-a-day program.
Schools in the neighbourhood
Elementary schools
Share of Grade 6 students meeting the provincial standard. Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math.
Ontario Ministry of Education (2026) and EQAO. Nearest the neighbourhood’s centre first. The red tick on each bar is the Toronto average. The nearest school may not be the assigned one; check with the board.
Licensed child care (3)
- Rexdale Day Nursery $10 a day
925 Albion Rd · preschool, school-age73 spaces - Garderie Du Cercle De L'Amitie - Etobicoke $10 a day
30 Thistle Down Blvd · toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age69 spaces - Rowntree Early Learning & Child Care Centre $10 a day
2765 Islington Ave · infants, toddlers, preschool36 spaces
05 · Parks, trees and recreation
Rank by parks →Thistletown-Beaumond Heights has seven parks, four of them with playgrounds: more for its population than most neighbourhoods (47th most per resident in Toronto). Its streets have 4,502 City-owned trees, mostly Norway maple, linden and honey locust: more per resident than most neighbourhoods (14th most per resident in Toronto). The City has six road or sidewalk projects planned or under way here.
How much of the neighbourhood is park
| Largest parks and open spaces | Hectares |
|---|---|
| West Humber Parkland | 65.3 |
| Thistletown Park | 7.3 |
| Albion Gardens Park | 5.8 |
| Summerlea Park | 5.4 |
| Beaumonde Heights Park | 5.1 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
| Amenity | Thistletown-Beaumond Heights | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 7 | 8 | Albion Gardens Park, Beaumonde Heights Park, Curtin Park and 4 more |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 5 | Albion Gardens Park, Beaumonde Heights Park, Village Green Park and 1 more |
| Community centres | 1 | 1 | Thistletown Multi-Service Centre |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside Thistletown-Beaumond Heights. Nearest: Smithfield Park, 1.1 km away in Mount Olive-Silverstone-Jamestown. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 0 | 1 | None inside Thistletown-Beaumond Heights. Nearest: Albion Pool and Health Club, just over the border in Mount Olive-Silverstone-Jamestown. |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside Thistletown-Beaumond Heights. Nearest: Summerlea Park, just over the border in Elms-Old Rexdale. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Thistletown-Beaumond Heights. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | Albion Gardens Park (3 courts), Beaumonde Heights Park (3 courts) |
| Pickleball | 2 | 0 | Albion Gardens Park, Beaumonde Heights Park |
| Basketball | 1 | 1 | Village Green Park |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 1 | 0 | West Humber Parkland |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 1 | 2 | Thistletown Community Centre · 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, 72 building permits were issued, fewer than most neighbourhoods (17th fewest in Toronto). Since 2021, owners have been permitted to build 35 garden and laneway suites, more than most neighbourhoods (57th most in Toronto). In all, permits have added 168 homes since 2021, fewer than most neighbourhoods (20th 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, 3 building permits in Thistletown-Beaumond Heights included a green roof, the 75th 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. More than a third of households here (38%) rent, and 31% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. There are four apartment buildings in the City’s RentSafe program, averaging 96 out of 100. There are ten homes registered as short-term rentals, fewer than most neighbourhoods (27th fewest in Toronto). There are no licensed rooming houses and one shelter or respite site. 111 affordable homes are approved, proposed or being built here, more than most neighbourhoods (45th most in Toronto); the largest project is 930 Albion Rd, with 60 affordable homes.
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, 9,850 people lived here. The median household income was $86,000, the 69th highest in Toronto (about the same as the typical neighbourhood’s $85,000). Among workers, 20% commute by transit, below the typical neighbourhood.
9,850 residents in 2021. Most common first languages other than English and French: Spanish 5.5%, Punjabi (Panjabi) 5.3%, Italian 4.3%. 2021 Census, from the City’s Neighbourhood Profiles.
09 · Shops and services
There are 81 licensed storefront businesses, mostly take-out and food shops and restaurants and bars. Most are on Albion Rd and Islington Ave. In the last 90 days, three businesses got new licences; the newest is Sedaqat Jewellers, a gold buyer at 999 Albion Rd.
Licensed storefronts by type
- Take-out and food shops30
- Restaurants and bars23
- Salons and personal services18
- Auto repair shops5
- Gold buyers3
Streets with the most
- Albion Rd60
- Islington Ave21
New licences, last 90 days
City business licences, storefront types only. We show operating names, never personal names.
Business improvement areas
Albion Islington Square is a Business Improvement Area in Thistletown-Beaumond Heights. 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
Thistletown-Beaumond Heights has six properties on the Heritage Register, about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood. About 1.6% of addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Heritage
- 6 properties on the Heritage Register (3 designated, 3 listed), 75th most in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- 1.6% of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. 24.2% are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- None of 21 home tests in M9V were above Ontario’s limit.
- Councillor
- Vincent Crisanti · Ward 1 Etobicoke North profile
What residents report to 311
In the last 12 months, 5,512 service requests came from postal area M9V, which covers most of Thistletown-Beaumond Heights. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 310 | |
| Property standards | 293 | |
| Injured wildlife | 278 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 272 | |
| Tree pruning | 180 | |
| Long grass and weeds on private property | 162 |
City of Toronto 311 Service Requests, October 2025 to October 2026. 311 gives only the first three characters of the postal code, which don’t line up with neighbourhoods, so this isn’t ranked on the leaderboard.
Every figure, with ranks
| Measure | Thistletown-Beaumond Heights | Typical | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building and change | |||
| Building permits, last 12 months | 72 | 186 | 142nd |
| Active planning proposals | 7 | 11 | 113th |
| Garden and laneway suites since 2021 | 35 | 26 | 57th |
| New homes since 2021 | 168 | 795 | 139th |
| Short-term rentals | 10 | 21 | 132nd |
| Heritage properties | 6 | 5 | 75th |
| Apartment buildings (RentSafe) | 4 | 18 | 135th |
| Safety, 2025, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Major crime, total | 1,247 | 1,107 | 58th |
| Assaults | 624 | 637 | 83rd |
| Break-ins | 101 | 173 | 131st |
| Car thefts | 321 | 193 | 23rd |
| Robberies | 156 | 70 | 10th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 46 | 46 | 79th |
| Other crimes, last 12 months, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 10 | 6 | 51st |
| Bicycle thefts | 41 | 31 | 69th |
| Thefts from vehicles | 284 | 212 | 45th |
| People, 2021 Census | |||
| Residents | 9,850 | 16,813 | 144th |
| Median household income | $86,000 | $85,000 | 69th |
| Households that rent | 37.6% | 45.5% | 115th |
| Renters paying 30%+ on housing | 30.9% | 39.0% | 139th |
| Commute by transit | 19.6% | 25.8% | 129th |
| Walk or cycle to work | 1.9% | 5.3% | 151st |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.7% | 16.3% | 56th |
| Parks, trees and streets | |||
| Serious collisions since 2021, per 10,000 residents | 6.1 | 5.1 | 55th |
| Parks per 10,000 residents | 7.1 | 5.0 | 47th |
| Playgrounds per 1,000 children | 2.7 | 2.1 | 42nd |
| Street trees per 1,000 residents | 457 | 228 | 14th |
| Affordable homes coming | 111 | 19 | 45th |
| Road and sidewalk projects | 6 | 10 | 109th |
| Park and open space, share of land | 28.7% | 7.8% | 10th |
| Park and open space, hectares per 1,000 residents | 9.7 | 1.6 | 7th |
| Parking tickets per 1,000 residents, 2025 | 175 | 410 | 134th |
| 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 | 61 | 52 | 65 | 78 | 68 |
| Break-ins | 8 | 17 | 23 | 23 | 11 |
| Car thefts | 45 | 57 | 52 | 36 | 35 |
| Robberies | 6 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 17 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 2 | 5 |
| Total | 122 | 144 | 166 | 148 | 136 |
| 2025 rate per 100,000 | Thistletown-Beaumond Heights | Citywide | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 624 | 768 | 83rd |
| Break-ins | 101 | 190 | 131st |
| Car thefts | 321 | 225 | 23rd |
| Robberies | 156 | 78 | 10th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 46 | 61 | 79th |
| Total | 1,247 | 1,322 | 58th |
Rank: 1st is the most of 158.
| Crimes reported | 2025 rate per 100,000 residents | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major crime | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Thistletown-Beaumond Heights | Citywide | Rank (1st = most) |
| Assaults | 61 | 52 | 65 | 78 | 68 | 624 | 768 | 83rd |
| Break-ins | 8 | 17 | 23 | 23 | 11 | 101 | 190 | 131st |
| Car thefts | 45 | 57 | 52 | 36 | 35 | 321 | 225 | 23rd |
| Robberies | 6 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 17 | 156 | 78 | 10th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 2 | 5 | 46 | 61 | 79th |
| Total | 122 | 144 | 166 | 148 | 136 | 1,247 | 1,322 | 58th |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates.
Permits and new homes by year
| Year | Building permits | New homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 52 | 6 |
| 2022 | 43 | 8 |
| 2023 | 78 | 16 |
| 2024 | 86 | 18 |
| 2025 | 134 | 101 |
| 2026 | 62 | 19 |
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 (9)
Hearing coming up (2)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 627 Albion Rd | Minor variance | Minor variance | Hearing Nov 19 | A0363/25EYK |
| 89 Thistle Down Blvd | Consent | Consent and minor variance | Hearing Jan 7 | B0030/26EYK |
Under appeal (1)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Benstrow Ave | Add a storey | Minor variance | Submitted Jul 2020 | A0274/20EYK |
Waiting for a decision (4)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Todd Brook Dr | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted Jun 2021 | A0397/21EYK |
| 48 Lightwood Dr | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted Oct 2026 | A0321/26EYK |
| 930 Albion Rd | 7-storey building with shops | Site plan | Submitted Dec 2021 | 21 249720 WET 01 SA |
| 950 Albion Rd | Split the lot | Consent | Submitted Aug 2023 | B0030/23EYK |
Decided recently (2)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Wardlaw Cres | Split the lot | Consent | Decided Oct 2026 | B0022/26EYK |
| 7 Wardlaw Cres | Rezoning | Rezoning | Submitted Jan 2025 | 25 105482 WET 01 OZ |
Source: City of Toronto Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment. One row per site. · Download CSV
Apartment buildings (4)
| Building | RentSafe score | Units | Built | Open fire violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sanagan Rd | 93 | 86 | 1965 | 0 |
| 2765 Islington Ave | 94 | 237 | 1984 | 1 |
| 2435 Kipling Ave | 95 | 153 | 1965 | 0 |
| 2715 Islington Ave | 100 | 80 | 1992 | 0 |
Source: RentSafeTO Apartment Building Evaluation; Residential Fire Inspection Results.
Schools (2)
| School | Grades | Board | Students | Gr. 6 reading | Gr. 6 math | Gr. 10 literacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Vianney Catholic School | JK-8 | TCDSB | 295 | 83% | 48% | — |
| Beaumonde Heights Junior Middle School | JK-8 | TDSB | 525 | 82% | 41% | — |
Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026) and EQAO: share of students meeting the provincial standard. Toronto: 87% Grade 6 reading, 54% math, 84% Grade 10 literacy.
Child care centres (3)
| Centre | Address | Ages | Spaces | $10 a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rexdale Day Nursery | 925 Albion Rd | preschool, school-age | 73 | Yes |
| Garderie Du Cercle De L'Amitie - Etobicoke | 30 Thistle Down Blvd | toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 69 | Yes |
| Rowntree Early Learning & Child Care Centre | 2765 Islington Ave | infants, toddlers, preschool | 36 | Yes |
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres.
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Type | Trips each way, weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 6 Line 6 Finch West | Streetcar | 165 |
| 45 Kipling | Bus | 128 |
| 118 Thistle Down | Bus | 95 |
| 73 Royal York | Bus | 61 |
| 37 Islington | Bus | 61 |
| 937 Islington Express | Bus | 33 |
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 | Thistletown-Beaumond Heights | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 7 | 8 | Albion Gardens Park, Beaumonde Heights Park, Curtin Park and 4 more |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 5 | Albion Gardens Park, Beaumonde Heights Park, Village Green Park and 1 more |
| Community centres | 1 | 1 | Thistletown Multi-Service Centre |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside Thistletown-Beaumond Heights. Nearest: Smithfield Park, 1.1 km away in Mount Olive-Silverstone-Jamestown. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 0 | 1 | None inside Thistletown-Beaumond Heights. Nearest: Albion Pool and Health Club, just over the border in Mount Olive-Silverstone-Jamestown. |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside Thistletown-Beaumond Heights. Nearest: Summerlea Park, just over the border in Elms-Old Rexdale. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Thistletown-Beaumond Heights. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | Albion Gardens Park (3 courts), Beaumonde Heights Park (3 courts) |
| Pickleball | 2 | 0 | Albion Gardens Park, Beaumonde Heights Park |
| Basketball | 1 | 1 | Village Green Park |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 1 | 0 | West Humber Parkland |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 1 | 2 | Thistletown Community Centre · 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 930 Albion Rd | Application under review | 60 |
| 9 Wardlaw Cres | Under construction | 51 |
Source: City of Toronto Affordable Housing Pipeline (projects not yet occupied) and Rental Housing Demolition applications approved since 2023.
Street work (6)
| Work | Where | When |
|---|---|---|
| Road resurfacing | Penlea Ave, Kipling Ave to Taysham Cres | Q2 to Q3 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Kipling Ave, Albion Rd to Mount Olive Dr | Q2 to Q3 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Deanlea Crt, near Thistle Down Blvd | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Ladywood Dr, Deanlea Crt to Barkwin Dr | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Sidewalk work | Edgebrook Dr, near Bankfield Dr | Q1 2024 to Q2 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | John Garland Blvd, Kipling Ave to Martin Grove 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 (3)
| Business | Type | Address | Licence issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedaqat Jewellers | Jewellery or gold buyer | 999 Albion Rd | Oct 11, 2026 |
| Pizza2go | Take-out or food shop | 2661 Islington Ave | Sep 16, 2026 |
| 6ix City Sliders | Restaurant or bar | 2644 Islington Ave | Sep 1, 2026 |
Source: City of Toronto Business Licences and Permits, storefront types. Operating names only.
Garden and laneway suites (35)
| Address | Type | Permit |
|---|---|---|
| 168 Taysham Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2026 |
| 39 Gibson Ave | Garden suite | Jun 2026 |
| 23 Waltham Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2026 |
| 55 Taysham Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Nov 2025 |
| 15 Sanagan Rd | Garden suite | Sep 2025 |
| 50 Lakeland Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2025 |
| 50 Lakeland Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2025 |
| 129 Thistle Down Blvd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2025 |
| 15 Lamella Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Feb 2025 |
| 44 Grovetree Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jan 2025 |
| 31 Benstrow Ave | Garden suite | Jan 2025 |
| 44 Grovetree Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jan 2025 |
| 35 Batawa Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2024 |
| 91 Monterrey Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2024 |
| 35 Batawa Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2024 |
| 91 Monterrey Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2024 |
| 91 Monterrey Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2024 |
| 10 Honbury Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2024 |
| 3 Lamella Rd | Garden suite | May 2024 |
| 3 Bankfield Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jan 2024 |
| 80 Calstock Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Dec 2023 |
| 247 Taysham Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2023 |
| 60 Lightwood Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2023 |
| 26 Farr Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2023 |
| 247 Taysham Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2023 |
| 17 Benstrow Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2023 |
| 247 Taysham Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2023 |
| 88 Thistle Down Blvd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2023 |
| 88 Thistle Down Blvd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | May 2023 |
| 38 Dashwood Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Nov 2022 |
| 252 Thistle Down Blvd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2022 |
| 30 Benstrow Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Feb 2022 |
| 50 Lakeland Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | May 2021 |
| 34 Beaumonde Heights Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Feb 2021 |
| 41 Riverdale Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | May 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 | 1 | 10 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 4 | 41 | About typical |
| Thefts from vehicles | 28 | 284 | 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 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2024 | 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
Parking tickets and EV charging
Busiest streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albion Rd Sanagan Rd to Kipling Ave | 27,000 | 59 km/h | May 2025 |
| Islington Ave Beaumonde Heights Dr to Humber River Recreational Trl | 26,200 | 70 km/h | Feb 2020 |
| Kipling Ave Esther Lorrie Dr to Lakeland Dr | 21,200 | 68 km/h | Apr 2017 |
| Thistle Down Blvd Albion Rd to Thistle Down Ter | 4,000 | 48 km/h | Apr 2024 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverdale Dr McGillivray Ave to College St | 1,600 | 54 km/h | Nov 2021 |
| Bankfield Dr Edgebrook Dr to Albion Rd | 578 | 48 km/h | Nov 2022 |
| Lakeland Dr Kipling Ave to Felan Cres | 1,600 | 48 km/h | Sep 2023 |
City of Toronto Traffic Volumes, counts since 2016; each street shows its highest count. “Residential” means streets the City classes as local roads. Counts are taken on different streets in different years, so they aren’t ranked.
Park space and park projects
How much of the neighbourhood is park
| Largest parks and open spaces | Hectares |
|---|---|
| West Humber Parkland | 65.3 |
| Thistletown Park | 7.3 |
| Albion Gardens Park | 5.8 |
| Summerlea Park | 5.4 |
| Beaumonde Heights Park | 5.1 |
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, 3 building permits in Thistletown-Beaumond Heights included a green roof, the 75th fewest in Toronto. None has included a solar hot water system since 2009.
City of Toronto building permits for green roofs (required on larger new buildings since 2010) and solar hot water systems.
Noise permits
Noise permits
In the last 12 months, 1 noise exemption permit was issued in Thistletown-Beaumond Heights: 1 for amplified sound at events.
City of Toronto Noise Exemption Permits. A permit lets an event or a construction project make noise outside the hours the noise bylaw allows. Address pages list the permits nearby that haven’t ended yet.
Business improvement area
Business improvement areas
Albion Islington Square is a Business Improvement Area in Thistletown-Beaumond Heights. 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
- 6 properties on the Heritage Register (3 designated, 3 listed), 75th most in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- 1.6% of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. 24.2% are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- None of 21 home tests in M9V were above Ontario’s limit.
- Councillor
- Vincent Crisanti · Ward 1 Etobicoke North profile
Source: City of Toronto Heritage Register; Toronto and Region Conservation Authority; City of Toronto lead testing; City of Toronto elected officials.
What residents report to 311
What residents report to 311
In the last 12 months, 5,512 service requests came from postal area M9V, which covers most of Thistletown-Beaumond Heights. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 310 | |
| Property standards | 293 | |
| Injured wildlife | 278 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 272 | |
| Tree pruning | 180 | |
| Long grass and weeds on private property | 162 |
City of Toronto 311 Service Requests, October 2025 to October 2026. 311 gives only the first three characters of the postal code, which don’t line up with neighbourhoods, so this isn’t ranked on the leaderboard.
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