Trinity-Bellwoods
Trinity-Bellwoods is a west-end neighbourhood of about 15,000 people, next to Dufferin Grove, Kensington-Chinatown, Little Portugal and four other neighbourhoods. About half of households rent. Its main shopping streets are Dundas St W and Ossington Ave. It stands out for its many short-term rentals and how many garden and laneway suites are being built.
Neighbouring areas link to their pages. City of Toronto neighbourhood boundaries and Toronto Centreline.
Boundaries: College St to the north, Bathurst St to the east, Queen St W to the south and Dovercourt Rd to the west.
01 · What’s being built
Rank by proposals →There are 20 active planning proposals in Trinity-Bellwoods, more than most neighbourhoods (40th most in Toronto). Three have hearings coming up; the first is 16 Skey Lane on Dec 2, 2026. Neighbours can send comments or speak at a hearing. Of the rest, ten are waiting for a decision and seven are under appeal. Another seven were decided recently.
Hearing coming up (3)
Under appeal (7)
Waiting for a decision (10)
Decided recently (7)
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 King-Liberty, Queen-Spadina and King-Bathurst 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, 24 noise exemption permits were issued in Trinity-Bellwoods: 24 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, 257 major crimes were reported in Trinity-Bellwoods: 1,502 per 100,000 residents, 14% above the citywide rate (1,322) and the 38th highest in Toronto. The picture is mixed. Break-ins were 351 per 100,000, 85% above the citywide rate (190) and the 12th highest in Toronto, while car thefts and robberies were below the citywide rate. Reports fell from 308 in 2024 to 257 in 2025, mostly break-ins (80 to 60) and assaults (179 to 162).
Trinity-Bellwoods compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Break-ins | 85% higher351 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 23% higher947 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 15% higher70 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 26% lower58 vs 78 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 66% lower76 vs 225 per 100,000 |
Major crimes reported per year, by type
Change from 2021 to 2025, by type
| Major crime | 2021 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 128 | 162 | up 27% |
| Car thefts | 20 | 13 | down 35% |
| Break-ins | 49 | 60 | up 22% |
| Robberies | 21 | 10 | about halved |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 8 | 12 | up 50% |
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 | 22 | 143 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 52 | 337 | 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, five collisions in Trinity-Bellwoods killed or seriously injured someone, the 36th lowest rate per resident in Toronto. One involved a pedestrian. Most were on College St and Ossington 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, 34 TTC stops are served by the 505 Dundas, 511 Bathurst and 504 King streetcars and the 63 Ossington bus, among others.
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Weekday trips each way | Trips | Delays per 1,000 trips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 505 Dundas Streetcar | about 229 | 8.7 · high | |
| 63 Ossington | about 194 | 3.0 | |
| 511 Bathurst Streetcar | about 172 | 3.9 | |
| 504 King Streetcar | about 139 | 7.1 · high | |
| 506 Carlton Streetcar | about 123 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ossington Ave Churchill Ave to George Ben Park Trl | 11,100 | 47 km/h | Sep 2026 |
| Dundas St W Lane E of Ossington and S of Dundas to Ossington Ave | 9,200 | — | Jan 2016 |
| Dovercourt Rd Harrison St to Churchill Ave | 6,800 | 35 km/h | Sep 2025 |
| Shaw St Lane N of Argyle and W of Shaw to Lane S of Dundas and E of Shaw | 5,500 | 34 km/h | Sep 2021 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Markham St Lane 3 S of College and E of Markham to Lane 2 S of College and E of Palmerston | 1,300 | 47 km/h | Nov 2021 |
| Palmerston Ave Robinson St to Lane N of Robinson and W of Palmerston | 1,600 | 44 km/h | Apr 2019 |
| Claremont St Lane N of Robinson and W of Manning to Lane S of Dundas and W of Manning | 2,600 | 41 km/h | Jun 2022 |
City of Toronto Traffic Volumes, counts since 2016; each street shows its highest count. “Residential” means streets the City classes as local roads. Counts are taken on different streets in different years, so they aren’t ranked.
04 · Schools and child care
Five elementary schools are inside the neighbourhood. Of the five with Grade 6 results, three beat the Toronto average in reading; four beat the Toronto average in math (Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math). There are nine licensed child care centres with 895 spaces, seven in the $10-a-day program, and three 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)
- Garderie La Farandole Sur Grace $10 a day
77 Grace St · infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age202 spaces - Fraser School - Community Day Care Centre $10 a day
79 Manning Ave · toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age136 spaces - Givins/Shaw School Community Day Care $10 a day
49 Givins St · preschool, kindergarten, school-age121 spaces - West End Parents Day Care Satellite $10 a day
380 Ossington Ave · kindergarten, school-age112 spaces - West End Parents Day Care Centre $10 a day
375 Dovercourt Rd · toddlers, preschool78 spaces
EarlyON centres (3)
- Charles G Fraser EarlyON Child and Family Centre79 Manning Ave
- College Montrose Children's Place EarlyON Child and Family Centre180 Shaw St
- West Neighbourhood House EarlyON Child and Family Centre248 Ossington 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 →Trinity-Bellwoods has eight parks, three of them with playgrounds: about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood. It has one public pool and one wading pool. Its streets have 4,024 City-owned trees, mostly Norway maple, honey locust and silver maple: more per resident than most neighbourhoods (64th most per resident in Toronto). The City has 20 road or sidewalk projects planned or under way here.
How much of the neighbourhood is park
| Largest parks and open spaces | Hectares |
|---|---|
| Trinity Bellwoods Park | 14.6 |
| Fred Hamilton Playground | 1.6 |
| George Ben Park | 0.8 |
| Osler Playground | 0.6 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- Trinity Bellwoods Park Access & Circulation Study
The City is conducting an access and circulation study to assess Trinity Bellwoods Park's pathways and entrances, aiming to improve functionality, connectivity, accessibility and the overall experience of navigating the park.In progress - George Ben Park New Sports Court
The City is adding a new sports court to George Ben Park and will engage the community to determine its purpose and design.In progress - Trinity Bellwoods Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Trinity Bellwoods Park 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 | Trinity-Bellwoods | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 8 | 8 | Fred Hamilton Playground, George Ben Park, Grace-College Parkette and 5 more |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 5 | Fred Hamilton Playground, Osler Playground, Trinity Bellwoods Park |
| Community centres | 1 | 1 | Trinity Community Recreation Centre |
| Splash pads | 1 | 0 | Trinity Bellwoods Park |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 1 | 1 | Trinity Community Recreation Centre |
| Wading pools | 1 | 0 | Trinity Bellwoods Park |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Trinity-Bellwoods. Nearest: Hto Park, 1.6 km away in Harbourfront-CityPlace. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 1 | 1 | Trinity Bellwoods Park (8 courts) |
| Pickleball | 1 | 0 | Trinity Bellwoods Park |
| Basketball | 0 | 1 | None inside Trinity-Bellwoods. Nearest: Alexandra Park, just over the border in Kensington-Chinatown. |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 0 | 0 | None inside Trinity-Bellwoods. Nearest: Bellevue Square Park, just over the border in Kensington-Chinatown. |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 4 | 2 | Fred Hamilton Playground, Trinity Bellwoods Park and 1 more · 2 of 4 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, 466 building permits were issued, more than almost anywhere in Toronto (7th most in Toronto). Since 2021, owners have been permitted to build 101 garden and laneway suites, more than almost anywhere in Toronto (3rd most in Toronto). In all, permits have added 926 homes since 2021, about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood.
Per year. *2026 so far. New homes are added by permits, including suites and new buildings.
Green roofs and solar
Since 2010, 13 building permits in Trinity-Bellwoods included a green roof, the 26th most 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 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. Almost half of households here (44%) rent, and 42% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. There are 11 apartment buildings in the City’s RentSafe program, averaging 88 out of 100. There are 191 homes registered as short-term rentals, more than any other neighbourhood. There are five licensed rooming houses and one shelter or respite site. 98 affordable homes are approved, proposed or being built here, more than most neighbourhoods (53rd most in Toronto); the largest project is 248 Ossington Ave, with 75 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, 15,415 people lived here. The median household income was $92,000, the 47th highest in Toronto (about the same as the typical neighbourhood’s $85,000). Among workers, 31% walk or cycle to work, more than five times the typical neighbourhood; 23% commute by transit, about the same as the typical neighbourhood.
15,415 residents in 2021. Most common first languages other than English and French: Portuguese 11.2%, Cantonese 7.1%, Mandarin 6.7%. 2021 Census, from the City’s Neighbourhood Profiles.
09 · Shops and services
There are 426 licensed storefront businesses, mostly restaurants and bars and take-out and food shops. Most are on Dundas St W and Ossington Ave. In the last 90 days, 18 businesses got new licences; the newest is Alborz Persian Grill, a take-out or food shop at 761 Dundas St W.
Licensed storefronts by type
- Restaurants and bars243
- Take-out and food shops85
- Salons and personal services71
- Smoke and vape shops8
- Laundromats and dry cleaners5
Streets with the most
- Dundas St W126
- Ossington Ave96
- College St86
- Queen St W76
New licences, last 90 days
City business licences, storefront types only. We show operating names, never personal names.
Business improvement areas
College Promenade, Little Italy, Little Portugal Toronto, Ossington Avenue, Trinity-Bellwoods and West Queen West are Business Improvement Areas in Trinity-Bellwoods. 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
Trinity-Bellwoods has 195 properties on the Heritage Register, more than most neighbourhoods (11th most in Toronto). No part of it is in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Heritage
- 195 properties on the Heritage Register (25 designated, 170 listed), 11th most in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- None of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Lead in tap water
- In M6J, 19 of 394 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (4.8%; Toronto 2.0%). In M6G, 5 of 536 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (0.9%; Toronto 2.0%).
- Councillor
- Ausma Malik · Ward 10 Spadina-Fort York profile
What residents report to 311
In the last 12 months, 8,487 service requests came from postal area M6J, which covers most of Trinity-Bellwoods. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 313 | |
| Property standards | 307 | |
| Injured wildlife | 268 | |
| Missing garbage bins | 258 | |
| Amplified music or instrument noise | 254 | |
| Illegal dumping | 240 |
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 | Trinity-Bellwoods | Typical | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building and change | |||
| Building permits, last 12 months | 466 | 186 | 7th |
| Active planning proposals | 20 | 11 | 40th |
| Garden and laneway suites since 2021 | 101 | 26 | 3rd |
| New homes since 2021 | 926 | 795 | 75th |
| Short-term rentals | 191 | 21 | 1st |
| Heritage properties | 195 | 5 | 11th |
| Apartment buildings (RentSafe) | 11 | 18 | 106th |
| Safety, 2025, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Major crime, total | 1,502 | 1,107 | 38th |
| Assaults | 947 | 637 | 34th |
| Break-ins | 351 | 173 | 12th |
| Car thefts | 76 | 193 | 142nd |
| Robberies | 58 | 70 | 92nd |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 70 | 46 | 40th |
| Other crimes, last 12 months, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 6 | 100th |
| Bicycle thefts | 143 | 31 | 18th |
| Thefts from vehicles | 337 | 212 | 31st |
| People, 2021 Census | |||
| Residents | 15,415 | 16,813 | 92nd |
| Median household income | $92,000 | $85,000 | 47th |
| Households that rent | 44.4% | 45.5% | 86th |
| Renters paying 30%+ on housing | 41.7% | 39.0% | 47th |
| Commute by transit | 23.1% | 25.8% | 106th |
| Walk or cycle to work | 30.8% | 5.3% | 14th |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.3% | 16.3% | 102nd |
| Parks, trees and streets | |||
| Serious collisions since 2021, per 10,000 residents | 3.2 | 5.1 | 123rd |
| Parks per 10,000 residents | 5.2 | 5.0 | 75th |
| Playgrounds per 1,000 children | 1.9 | 2.1 | 87th |
| Street trees per 1,000 residents | 261 | 228 | 64th |
| Affordable homes coming | 98 | 19 | 53rd |
| Road and sidewalk projects | 20 | 10 | 28th |
| Park and open space, share of land | 10.4% | 7.8% | 60th |
| Park and open space, hectares per 1,000 residents | 1.2 | 1.6 | 93rd |
| Parking tickets per 1,000 residents, 2025 | 3,557 | 410 | 3rd |
| Green roof permits since 2010 | 13 | 4 | 26th |
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 | 128 | 142 | 135 | 179 | 162 |
| Break-ins | 49 | 69 | 73 | 80 | 60 |
| Car thefts | 20 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 13 |
| Robberies | 21 | 31 | 25 | 8 | 10 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 12 |
| Total | 226 | 279 | 271 | 308 | 257 |
| 2025 rate per 100,000 | Trinity-Bellwoods | Citywide | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 947 | 768 | 34th |
| Break-ins | 351 | 190 | 12th |
| Car thefts | 76 | 225 | 142nd |
| Robberies | 58 | 78 | 92nd |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 70 | 61 | 40th |
| Total | 1,502 | 1,322 | 38th |
Rank: 1st is the most of 158.
| Crimes reported | 2025 rate per 100,000 residents | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major crime | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trinity-Bellwoods | Citywide | Rank (1st = most) |
| Assaults | 128 | 142 | 135 | 179 | 162 | 947 | 768 | 34th |
| Break-ins | 49 | 69 | 73 | 80 | 60 | 351 | 190 | 12th |
| Car thefts | 20 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 13 | 76 | 225 | 142nd |
| Robberies | 21 | 31 | 25 | 8 | 10 | 58 | 78 | 92nd |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 12 | 70 | 61 | 40th |
| Total | 226 | 279 | 271 | 308 | 257 | 1,502 | 1,322 | 38th |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates.
Permits and new homes by year
| Year | Building permits | New homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 544 | 56 |
| 2022 | 509 | 36 |
| 2023 | 548 | 55 |
| 2024 | 541 | 220 |
| 2025 | 482 | 235 |
| 2026 | 411 | 324 |
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 (27)
Hearing coming up (3)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Skey Lane | Add a storey | Minor variance | Hearing Dec 2 | A0663/26TEY |
| 267 Palmerston Ave | Add a storey | Minor variance | Hearing Dec 2 | A0689/26TEY |
| 269 Claremont St | Add a storey | Minor variance | Hearing Dec 2 | A0698/26TEY |
Under appeal (7)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1161 Dundas St W | Add a storey | Minor variance | Submitted Mar 2021 | A0321/21TEY |
| 161 Palmerston Ave | New house | Minor variance | Submitted Sep 2015 | A0985/15TEY |
| 269 Euclid Ave | Add a storey | Minor variance | Submitted Jul 2021 | A0960/21TEY |
| 34 Grove Ave | Add a storey | Minor variance | Submitted Sep 2025 | A0672/25TEY |
| 58 Claremont St | Add a storey | Minor variance | Submitted Mar 2015 | A0331/15TEY |
| 74 Markham St | Deck or porch | Minor variance | Submitted Aug 2026 | A0603/26TEY |
| 787 Dundas St W | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted Oct 2017 | A1198/17TEY |
Waiting for a decision (10)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 Beatrice St | Consent | Consent | Submitted Mar 2026 | B0027/26TEY |
| 108 Harrison St | Site plan | Site plan | Submitted Feb 2026 | 26 112174 STE 09 SA |
| 110 Givins St | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted Nov 2026 | |
| 1113 Dundas St W | 10-storey building · 74 homes | Site plan | Submitted Apr 2026 | 26 137976 STE 10 SA |
| 133 Markham St | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted Nov 2026 | |
| 303 Shaw St | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted Jun 2026 | A0485/26TEY |
| 452 Bathurst St | 6-storey building with shops | Site plan | Submitted Oct 2021 | 21 226199 STE 11 SA |
| 73 Lakeview Ave | Garden suite | Minor variance | Submitted Oct 2026 | A0755/26TEY |
| 81 Montrose Ave | Add a storey | Minor variance | Submitted Apr 2025 | A0318/25TEY |
| 86 Bellwoods Ave | Add a storey | Minor variance | Submitted Jan 2026 | A0074/26TEY |
Decided recently (7)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1032 Queen St W | Add a storey | Minor variance | Decided Oct 2026 | A0518/26TEY |
| 12 Sully Cres | Deck or porch | Minor variance | Decided Sep 2025 | A0697/25TEY |
| 32 Argyle St | New house | Minor variance | Decided Oct 2026 | A0630/26TEY |
| 353 Dovercourt Rd | New house | Minor variance | Decided Oct 2026 | A0543/26TEY |
| 409 Ossington Ave | Split the lot | Consent | Decided May 2026 | B0015/26TEY |
| 66 Brookfield St | Split the lot | Consent | Decided Feb 2025 | B0060/24TEY |
| 68 Brookfield St | Split the lot | Consent | Decided Feb 2025 | B0050/24TEY |
Source: City of Toronto Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment. One row per site. · Download CSV
Apartment buildings (11)
| Building | RentSafe score | Units | Built | Open fire violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Gore Vale Ave | 45 | 10 | 1913 | 0 |
| 255 Dovercourt Rd | 86 | 16 | 1912 | — |
| 115 Euclid Ave | 88 | 16 | 1930 | — |
| 11 Churchill Ave | 89 | 17 | 1958 | 0 |
| 300 Shaw St | 90 | 32 | 1966 | — |
| 138 Claremont St | 90 | 18 | 1994 | 0 |
| 677 College St | 91 | 32 | 1912 | — |
| 805 College St | 92 | 72 | 1929 | — |
| 900 Queen St W | 94 | 22 | 1996 | 0 |
| 555 College St | 98 | 61 | 2022 | 0 |
| 897 College St | 99 | 138 | 2023 | — |
Source: RentSafeTO Apartment Building Evaluation; Residential Fire Inspection Results.
Schools (5)
| School | Grades | Board | Students | Gr. 6 reading | Gr. 6 math | Gr. 10 literacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| École élémentaire Pierre-Elliott-Trudeau | JK-6 | Viamonde | 380 | 95% | 91% | — |
| Givins/Shaw Junior Public School | JK-6 | TDSB | 215 | 86% | 71% | — |
| Pope Francis Catholic School | JK-8 | TCDSB | 215 | 86% | 14% | — |
| Charles G Fraser Junior Public School | JK-6 | TDSB | 220 | 95% | 71% | — |
| Ossington/Old Orchard Junior Public School | JK-6 | TDSB | 230 | 95% | 85% | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garderie La Farandole Sur Grace | 77 Grace St | infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 202 | Yes |
| Fraser School - Community Day Care Centre | 79 Manning Ave | toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 136 | Yes |
| Givins/Shaw School Community Day Care | 49 Givins St | preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 121 | Yes |
| West End Parents Day Care Satellite | 380 Ossington Ave | kindergarten, school-age | 112 | Yes |
| West End Parents Day Care Centre | 375 Dovercourt Rd | toddlers, preschool | 78 | Yes |
| Pope Francis (North York Little Prints Daycare) | 319 Ossington Ave | kindergarten, school-age | 71 | Yes |
| West End Junior Y Day Care (YMCA) | 931 College St | toddlers, preschool | 70 | Yes |
| The Orchard Montessori School | 375 Dovercourt Rd | preschool, school-age | 70 | No |
| Trinity Bellwoods Community Children's Group/Care (Crawford Street) | 155 Crawford St | school-age | 35 | No |
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres.
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Type | Trips each way, weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 505 Dundas | Streetcar | 229 |
| 63 Ossington | Bus | 194 |
| 511 Bathurst | Streetcar | 172 |
| 504 King | Streetcar | 139 |
| 506 Carlton | Streetcar | 123 |
| 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 | Trinity-Bellwoods | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 8 | 8 | Fred Hamilton Playground, George Ben Park, Grace-College Parkette and 5 more |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 5 | Fred Hamilton Playground, Osler Playground, Trinity Bellwoods Park |
| Community centres | 1 | 1 | Trinity Community Recreation Centre |
| Splash pads | 1 | 0 | Trinity Bellwoods Park |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 1 | 1 | Trinity Community Recreation Centre |
| Wading pools | 1 | 0 | Trinity Bellwoods Park |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Trinity-Bellwoods. Nearest: Hto Park, 1.6 km away in Harbourfront-CityPlace. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 1 | 1 | Trinity Bellwoods Park (8 courts) |
| Pickleball | 1 | 0 | Trinity Bellwoods Park |
| Basketball | 0 | 1 | None inside Trinity-Bellwoods. Nearest: Alexandra Park, just over the border in Kensington-Chinatown. |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 0 | 0 | None inside Trinity-Bellwoods. Nearest: Bellevue Square Park, just over the border in Kensington-Chinatown. |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 4 | 2 | Fred Hamilton Playground, Trinity Bellwoods Park and 1 more · 2 of 4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 248 Ossington Ave | Early planning | 75 |
| 1113 Dundas St W | Rezoning approved | 23 |
Source: City of Toronto Affordable Housing Pipeline (projects not yet occupied) and Rental Housing Demolition applications approved since 2023.
Street work (20)
| Work | Where | When |
|---|---|---|
| Laneway rebuild | Ossington Ave, near Baden St | 2026 |
| Laneway rebuild | Baden St, near Ossington Ave | 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Ossington Ave, Foxley St to Halton St | 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Lakeview Ave, Dundas St W to Harrison St | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Mansfield Ave, Claremont St to Clinton St | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Lakeview Ave, Harrison St to Churchill Ave | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Mansfield Ave, Bellwoods Ave to Grace St | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Mansfield Ave, Clinton St to Bellwoods Ave | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Mansfield Ave, Manning Ave to Claremont St | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Claremont St, Bellwoods Pl to Dundas St W | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Claremont St, Robinson St to Bellwoods Pl | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Laneway rebuild | Beatrice St, Dundas St W to College St | Q1 2025 to Q2 2026 (carried over) |
| Laneway rebuild | College St, near Beatrice St | Q1 2025 to Q2 2026 (carried over) |
| Laneway rebuild | Dundas St W, Beatrice St to Montrose Ave | Q1 2025 to Q2 2026 (carried over) |
| Road repairs | Euclid Ave, Robinson St to Dundas St W | Q1 to Q3 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Markham St, Wolseley St to Robinson St | Q1 to Q3 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Crawford St, Logie Pl to Lobb Ave | Q2 2024 to Q4 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Andrews Ave, near Markham St | Q3 2022 to Q4 2025 (carried over) |
| Laneway rebuild | Dovercourt Rd, Humbert St to Argyle St | Q3 2026 to Q2 2027 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Wolseley St, near Bathurst St | Q4 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 (18)
| Business | Type | Address | Licence issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alborz Persian Grill | Take-out or food shop | 761 Dundas St W | Nov 11, 2026 |
| Heads By Savanna | Salon or personal services | 100 Ossington Ave | Nov 6, 2026 |
| Bambi's | Restaurant or bar | 1265 Dundas St W | Nov 5, 2026 |
| Cool Cutz Barbershop | Salon or personal services | 1080 Queen St W | Oct 26, 2026 |
| The Hair Shoppe | Salon or personal services | 100 Ossington Ave | Oct 22, 2026 |
| Twinglow Beautybar | Salon or personal services | 844 Dundas St W | Oct 18, 2026 |
| Bobbie Sue's Mac and Cheese | Take-out or food shop | 162 Ossington Ave | Oct 7, 2026 |
| — | Restaurant or bar | 633 College St | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Mari Coffee | Take-out or food shop | 658 Queen St W | Sep 29, 2026 |
| 802 Barbershop | Salon or personal services | 802 Dundas St W | Sep 29, 2026 |
| Lucky Meats | Take-out or food shop | 410 Bathurst St | Sep 23, 2026 |
| Company Bagel | Restaurant or bar | 92 Ossington Ave | Sep 18, 2026 |
| Calmo | Restaurant or bar | 1227 Dundas St W | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Sam James Coffee Bar | Restaurant or bar | 141 Ossington Ave | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Suyacity Express Dundas | Restaurant or bar | 778 Dundas St W | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Funkylines | Restaurant or bar | 872 Dundas St W | Sep 4, 2026 |
| Rooms Coffee | Restaurant or bar | 135 Ossington Ave | Sep 3, 2026 |
| Kafe | Restaurant or bar | 1024 Queen St W | Aug 28, 2026 |
Source: City of Toronto Business Licences and Permits, storefront types. Operating names only.
Garden and laneway suites (101)
| Address | Type | Permit |
|---|---|---|
| 38 Bellwoods Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2026 |
| 59 Claremont St | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2026 |
| 371 Crawford St | Laneway suite | Aug 2026 |
| 353 Dovercourt Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2026 |
| 65 Foxley St | Laneway suite | Jul 2026 |
| 8 Brookfield St | Laneway suite | Jul 2026 |
| 156 Palmerston Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | May 2026 |
| 183 Manning Ave | Laneway suite | May 2026 |
| 313 Shaw St | Laneway suite | May 2026 |
| 119 Bellwoods Ave | Laneway suite | Apr 2026 |
| 328 Bathurst St | Laneway suite | Apr 2026 |
| 64 Markham St | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Mar 2026 |
| 22 Grove Ave | Garden suite | Jan 2026 |
| 135 Bellwoods Ave | Laneway suite | Dec 2025 |
| 12 Foxley St | Laneway suite | Dec 2025 |
| 135 Bellwoods Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Dec 2025 |
| 131 Dovercourt Rd | Laneway or garden suite | Oct 2025 |
| 281 Euclid Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2025 |
| 133 Bellwoods Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2025 |
| 68 Shannon St | Laneway suite | Aug 2025 |
| 111 Dovercourt Rd | Laneway suite | Jun 2025 |
| 181 Manning Ave | Laneway or garden suite | May 2025 |
| 328 Shaw St | Laneway or garden suite | Mar 2025 |
| 179 Crawford St | Garden suite | Mar 2025 |
| 86 Argyle St | Laneway suite | Feb 2025 |
| 84 Argyle St | Laneway suite | Feb 2025 |
| 215 Markham St | Laneway suite | Feb 2025 |
| 177 Manning Ave | Laneway suite | Jan 2025 |
| 409 Shaw St | Laneway or garden suite | Dec 2024 |
| 52 Foxley St | Laneway suite | Nov 2024 |
| 68 Foxley St | Laneway suite | Oct 2024 |
| 69 Markham St | Laneway suite | Oct 2024 |
| 74 Markham St | Laneway suite | Sep 2024 |
| 61 Shannon St | Garden suite | Aug 2024 |
| 113 Bellwoods Ave | Laneway suite | Jul 2024 |
| 267 Palmerston Ave | Laneway suite | Jun 2024 |
| 162 Markham St | Laneway suite | Jun 2024 |
| 404 Crawford St | Laneway suite | Apr 2024 |
| 363 Euclid Ave | Laneway suite | Apr 2024 |
| 20 Mansfield Ave | Laneway suite | Mar 2024 |
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 | 22 | 143 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 52 | 337 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2024 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ossington Ave Churchill Ave to George Ben Park Trl | 11,100 | 47 km/h | Sep 2026 |
| Dundas St W Lane E of Ossington and S of Dundas to Ossington Ave | 9,200 | — | Jan 2016 |
| Dovercourt Rd Harrison St to Churchill Ave | 6,800 | 35 km/h | Sep 2025 |
| Shaw St Lane N of Argyle and W of Shaw to Lane S of Dundas and E of Shaw | 5,500 | 34 km/h | Sep 2021 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Markham St Lane 3 S of College and E of Markham to Lane 2 S of College and E of Palmerston | 1,300 | 47 km/h | Nov 2021 |
| Palmerston Ave Robinson St to Lane N of Robinson and W of Palmerston | 1,600 | 44 km/h | Apr 2019 |
| Claremont St Lane N of Robinson and W of Manning to Lane S of Dundas and W of Manning | 2,600 | 41 km/h | Jun 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 |
|---|---|
| Trinity Bellwoods Park | 14.6 |
| Fred Hamilton Playground | 1.6 |
| George Ben Park | 0.8 |
| Osler Playground | 0.6 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- Trinity Bellwoods Park Access & Circulation Study
The City is conducting an access and circulation study to assess Trinity Bellwoods Park's pathways and entrances, aiming to improve functionality, connectivity, accessibility and the overall experience of navigating the park.In progress - George Ben Park New Sports Court
The City is adding a new sports court to George Ben Park and will engage the community to determine its purpose and design.In progress - Trinity Bellwoods Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Trinity Bellwoods Park 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, 13 building permits in Trinity-Bellwoods included a green roof, the 26th most 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, 24 noise exemption permits were issued in Trinity-Bellwoods: 24 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
College Promenade, Little Italy, Little Portugal Toronto, Ossington Avenue, Trinity-Bellwoods and West Queen West are Business Improvement Areas in Trinity-Bellwoods. 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
- 195 properties on the Heritage Register (25 designated, 170 listed), 11th most in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- None of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Lead in tap water
- In M6J, 19 of 394 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (4.8%; Toronto 2.0%). In M6G, 5 of 536 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (0.9%; Toronto 2.0%).
- Councillor
- Ausma Malik · Ward 10 Spadina-Fort York 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, 8,487 service requests came from postal area M6J, which covers most of Trinity-Bellwoods. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 313 | |
| Property standards | 307 | |
| Injured wildlife | 268 | |
| Missing garbage bins | 258 | |
| Amplified music or instrument noise | 254 | |
| Illegal dumping | 240 |
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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