West Humber-Clairville
West Humber-Clairville is a large neighbourhood in Etobicoke of about 33,000 people, next to Elms-Old Rexdale, Eringate-Centennial-West Deane, Kingsview Village-The Westway and four other neighbourhoods. Most households own their homes. Etobicoke North GO station is close by. It stands out for its large population and how many garden and laneway suites are being built. It has more street trees than most, but one of the highest rates of serious traffic collisions in the city.
Neighbouring areas link to their pages. City of Toronto neighbourhood boundaries and Toronto Centreline.
Boundaries: Steeles Ave W to the north, Martin Grove Rd, then Kipling Ave to the east, Highway 401 to the south and the city limit, then Highway 427 to the west.
01 · What’s being built
Rank by proposals →There are 29 active planning proposals in West Humber-Clairville, more than most neighbourhoods (17th most in Toronto). One has a hearing coming up (555 Rexdale Blvd, Nov 19, 2026). Neighbours can send comments or speak at a hearing. Of the rest, 27 are waiting for a decision and one is under appeal. Another seven were decided recently.
Hearing coming up (1)
Under appeal (1)
Waiting for a decision (27)
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 Etobicoke North, Humber College and Westmore 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, 6 noise exemption permits were issued in West Humber-Clairville: 6 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, 1,122 major crimes were reported in West Humber-Clairville: 3,000 per 100,000 residents, 2.3 times the citywide rate (1,322) and the 3rd highest in Toronto. Break-ins, car thefts, robberies and thefts over $5,000 were above the citywide rate. Reports fell from 1,298 in 2024 to 1,122 in 2025, mostly car thefts (661 to 494) and break-ins (155 to 130). Rates are per resident, so areas with few residents and many visitors, workers or shoppers have high rates.
West Humber-Clairville compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Car thefts | 487% higher1,321 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 303% higher246 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 95% higher152 vs 78 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 83% higher348 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 21% higher933 vs 768 per 100,000 |
Major crimes reported per year, by type
Change from 2021 to 2025, by type
| Major crime | 2021 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 242 | 349 | up 44% |
| Car thefts | 500 | 494 | about the same |
| Break-ins | 98 | 130 | up 33% |
| Robberies | 53 | 57 | about the same |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 54 | 92 | up 70% |
Other crimes, last 12 months
| Crime | Reported | Per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 16 | 48 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 3 | 9 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 204 | 613 | 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, 58 collisions in West Humber-Clairville killed or seriously injured someone, the 2nd highest rate per resident in Toronto. 23 involved pedestrians. Most were on Rexdale Blvd and Dixon 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: Etobicoke North. Inside the neighbourhood, 305 TTC stops are served by the 927 Highway 27 Express, 906 Airport-Humber College Express, 96 Wilson and 46 Martin Grove buses, among others.
Stations in or near the neighbourhood
- Etobicoke North GOGO Transit
Busiest bus routes
| Route | Weekday trips each way | Trips | Delays per 1,000 trips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 927 Highway 27 Express | about 354 | 4.0 | |
| 906 Airport-Humber College Express | about 164 | 1.5 | |
| 96 Wilson | about 156 | 6.9 · high | |
| 46 Martin Grove | about 149 | 4.2 | |
| 996 Wilson Express | about 148 | 6.4 |
TTC and GO schedules for a typical weekday. Trips each way: trips past the route’s busiest stop in the neighbourhood. Each route links to its TTC page (schedule and map).
Delays: incidents the TTC logged as delaying service, Sep 2025 to Sep 2026, per 1,000 scheduled trips. “High” marks the 30 routes (of 200) with the most delays per trip; a typical route has 4.0.
Parking tickets and EV charging
Busiest streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renforth Dr Silver Dart Dr to Carlingview Dr | 40,700 | — | Jun 2016 |
| Finch Ave W Hwy 427 N / Finch Ramp to Finch E / Hwy 427 N Ramp | 39,400 | — | Jun 2016 |
| Dixon Rd | 30,200 | — | Jun 2016 |
| Albion Rd Codlin Cres to Claireport Cres | 28,400 | — | Jun 2016 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claireville Dr Humberline Dr to Huddersfield Rd | 2,500 | 57 km/h | Jun 2023 |
| Kelfield St | 2,300 | 54 km/h | Nov 2017 |
| Esther Lorrie Dr Milmink St to Jansusie Rd | 738 | 52 km/h | Dec 2019 |
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
Nine elementary schools and one secondary school are inside the neighbourhood. Of the eight with Grade 6 results, four beat the Toronto average in reading; none did in math (Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math). There are nine licensed child care centres with 716 spaces, all in the $10-a-day program, and four 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)
- Macaulay - Humberwood Child Care Centre $10 a day
850 Humberwood Blvd · toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age193 spaces - Humber Child Development Centre $10 a day
205 Humber College Blvd · infants, toddlers, preschool98 spaces - Silverstone Learning Centre $10 a day
520 Silverstone Dr · toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age84 spaces - Sunny Faces Day Care Centre - St. Benedict Site $10 a day
2202 Kipling Ave · kindergarten, school-age76 spaces - North Etobicoke Jr YMCA $10 a day
88 Humber College Blvd · infants, toddlers, preschool72 spaces
EarlyON centres (4)
- Northern Elms Public Library EarlyON123B Rexdale Blvd
- Ronson EarlyON Child and Family Centre200 Ronson Dr
- Salvation Army Community EarlyON Child and Family Centre2152 Kipling Ave
- St. Dorothy EarlyON Child and Family Centre155 John Garland Blvd
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 →West Humber-Clairville has 19 parks, 12 of them with playgrounds: more for its population than most neighbourhoods (63rd most per resident in Toronto). It has two public pools and one wading pool. Its streets have 17,347 City-owned trees, mostly Norway maple, honey locust and kentucky coffeetree: more per resident than almost anywhere in Toronto (8th most per resident in Toronto). The City has 28 road or sidewalk projects planned or under way here.
How much of the neighbourhood is park
| Largest parks and open spaces | Hectares |
|---|---|
| Humber Arboretum | 98.5 |
| West Humber Parkland | 37.7 |
| Claireville Conservation Area | 24.8 |
| Humber Gate Park | 6.4 |
| Humberwood 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 | West Humber-Clairville | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 19 | 8 | Colony Park, Esther Lorrie Park, Finch-Humberline Sportsfields and 16 more |
| Playgrounds | 12 | 5 | Colony Park, Flagstaff Park, Humber Gate Park and 9 more |
| Community centres | 2 | 1 | Humber Community Pool, Humberwood Community Centre |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside West Humber-Clairville. Nearest: Smithfield Park, just over the border in Mount Olive-Silverstone-Jamestown. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 2 | 1 | Flagstaff Park, Humber Community Pool |
| Wading pools | 1 | 0 | Sunnydale Acres Park |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside West Humber-Clairville. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 4 | 1 | Flagstaff Park (2 courts), Indian Line Park (2 courts), Royal Crest Park (3 courts) and 1 more |
| Pickleball | 2 | 0 | Flagstaff Park, Indian Line Park |
| Basketball | 3 | 1 | Flagstaff Park, Humberline Park, Indian Line Park |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 2 | 0 | Humber Arboretum, Mary Harker Park |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 5 | 2 | Esther Lorrie Park, Flagstaff Park Outdoor Pool and 3 more · 2 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, 420 building permits were issued, more than most neighbourhoods (12th most in Toronto). Since 2021, owners have been permitted to build 105 garden and laneway suites, more than almost anywhere in Toronto (2nd most in Toronto). In all, permits have added 365 homes since 2021, fewer than most neighbourhoods (44th 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, 24 building permits in West Humber-Clairville included a green roof, the 8th 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 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. About a third of households here (35%) rent, and 34% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. There are ten apartment buildings in the City’s RentSafe program, averaging 90 out of 100. There are 26 homes registered as short-term rentals, more than most neighbourhoods (60th most in Toronto). There are two licensed rooming houses and two shelters or respite sites.
Average rents, October 2025
CMHC Rental Market Survey. CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods; these cover Etobicoke (the former City of Etobicoke). Vacancy 2.1% (Toronto 2.8%). Averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
08 · People
Rank by income →In 2021, 33,300 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, 24% commute by transit, about the same as the typical neighbourhood.
33,300 residents in 2021. Most common first languages other than English and French: Punjabi (Panjabi) 12.9%, Gujarati 6%, Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 3.3%. 2021 Census, from the City’s Neighbourhood Profiles.
09 · Shops and services
There are 644 licensed storefront businesses, mostly auto repair shops and restaurants and bars. In the last 90 days, 19 businesses got new licences; the newest is Bite It Gourmet Sandwich, a restaurant or bar at 75 International Blvd.
Licensed storefronts by type
- Auto repair shops240
- Restaurants and bars186
- Take-out and food shops132
- Salons and personal services37
- Smoke and vape shops14
Streets with the most
- Rexdale Blvd105
- Albion Rd59
- Westmore Dr46
- Dixon Rd44
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 West Humber-Clairville.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas.
10 · Heritage, flood risk and local contacts
West Humber-Clairville has two properties on the Heritage Register, fewer than most neighbourhoods (54th fewest in Toronto). A small number of addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Heritage
- 2 properties on the Heritage Register (1 designated, 1 listed), 54th fewest in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- 0.3% of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. 7.3% are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- In M9W, 1 of 33 home tests was above Ontario’s limit (3.0%; Toronto 2.0%). 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, 11,744 service requests came from postal areas M9W and M9V, which cover most of West Humber-Clairville. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 680 | |
| Property standards | 657 | |
| Injured wildlife | 559 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 466 | |
| Tree pruning | 356 | |
| Long grass and weeds on private property | 332 |
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 | West Humber-Clairville | Typical | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building and change | |||
| Building permits, last 12 months | 420 | 186 | 12th |
| Active planning proposals | 29 | 11 | 17th |
| Garden and laneway suites since 2021 | 105 | 26 | 2nd |
| New homes since 2021 | 365 | 795 | 115th |
| Short-term rentals | 26 | 21 | 60th |
| Heritage properties | 2 | 5 | 105th |
| Apartment buildings (RentSafe) | 10 | 18 | 110th |
| Safety, 2025, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Major crime, total | 3,000 | 1,107 | 3rd |
| Assaults | 933 | 637 | 36th |
| Break-ins | 348 | 173 | 14th |
| Car thefts | 1,321 | 193 | 1st |
| Robberies | 152 | 70 | 11th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 246 | 46 | 2nd |
| Other crimes, last 12 months, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 48 | 6 | 2nd |
| Bicycle thefts | 9 | 31 | 130th |
| Thefts from vehicles | 613 | 212 | 5th |
| People, 2021 Census | |||
| Residents | 33,300 | 16,813 | 1st |
| Median household income | $92,000 | $85,000 | 47th |
| Households that rent | 34.6% | 45.5% | 124th |
| Renters paying 30%+ on housing | 34.1% | 39.0% | 120th |
| Commute by transit | 24.1% | 25.8% | 93rd |
| Walk or cycle to work | 2.6% | 5.3% | 139th |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.1% | 16.3% | 84th |
| Parks, trees and streets | |||
| Serious collisions since 2021, per 10,000 residents | 17.4 | 5.1 | 2nd |
| Parks per 10,000 residents | 5.7 | 5.0 | 63rd |
| Playgrounds per 1,000 children | 2.8 | 2.1 | 38th |
| Street trees per 1,000 residents | 521 | 228 | 8th |
| Affordable homes coming | 0 | 19 | 93rd |
| Road and sidewalk projects | 28 | 10 | 14th |
| Park and open space, share of land | 7.6% | 7.8% | 80th |
| Park and open space, hectares per 1,000 residents | 6.8 | 1.6 | 17th |
| Parking tickets per 1,000 residents, 2025 | 420 | 410 | 78th |
| Green roof permits since 2010 | 24 | 4 | 8th |
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 | 242 | 264 | 322 | 347 | 349 |
| Break-ins | 98 | 136 | 212 | 155 | 130 |
| Car thefts | 500 | 777 | 843 | 661 | 494 |
| Robberies | 53 | 70 | 77 | 64 | 57 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 54 | 61 | 79 | 71 | 92 |
| Total | 947 | 1308 | 1533 | 1298 | 1122 |
| 2025 rate per 100,000 | West Humber-Clairville | Citywide | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 933 | 768 | 36th |
| Break-ins | 348 | 190 | 14th |
| Car thefts | 1,321 | 225 | 1st |
| Robberies | 152 | 78 | 11th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 246 | 61 | 2nd |
| Total | 3,000 | 1,322 | 3rd |
Rank: 1st is the most of 158.
| Crimes reported | 2025 rate per 100,000 residents | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major crime | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | West Humber-Clairville | Citywide | Rank (1st = most) |
| Assaults | 242 | 264 | 322 | 347 | 349 | 933 | 768 | 36th |
| Break-ins | 98 | 136 | 212 | 155 | 130 | 348 | 190 | 14th |
| Car thefts | 500 | 777 | 843 | 661 | 494 | 1,321 | 225 | 1st |
| Robberies | 53 | 70 | 77 | 64 | 57 | 152 | 78 | 11th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 54 | 61 | 79 | 71 | 92 | 246 | 61 | 2nd |
| Total | 947 | 1308 | 1533 | 1298 | 1122 | 3,000 | 1,322 | 3rd |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates.
Permits and new homes by year
| Year | Building permits | New homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 330 | 19 |
| 2022 | 321 | 54 |
| 2023 | 402 | 25 |
| 2024 | 391 | 98 |
| 2025 | 405 | 105 |
| 2026 | 372 | 64 |
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 (36)
Hearing coming up (1)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 555 Rexdale Blvd | Minor variance | Minor variance and consent and rezoning | Hearing Nov 19 | A0233/26EYK |
Under appeal (1)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1745 Albion Rd | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted Sep 2018 | A0688/18EYK |
Waiting for a decision (27)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1122 Queens Plate Dr | Site plan | Site plan | Submitted Jul 2024 | 24 177979 WET 01 SA |
| 127 Westmore Dr | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted May 2025 | A0225/25EYK |
| 129 Carlingview Dr | Site plan | Site plan | Submitted Mar 2026 | 26 135022 WET 01 SA |
| 158 Cabernet Crcl | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted Nov 2026 | |
| 161 Skyway Ave | Part lot control | Part lot control | Submitted Oct 2019 | 19 240802 WET 01 PL |
| 1621 Albion Rd | Site plan | Site plan | Submitted Jun 2019 | 19 172019 WET 01 SA |
| 172 Belfield Rd | Site plan | Site plan | Submitted Dec 2024 | 24 254928 WET 01 SA |
| 1755 Albion Rd | Site plan | Site plan | Submitted Feb 2025 | 25 115073 WET 01 SA |
| 1870 Albion Rd | 1-storey building | Site plan | Submitted Nov 2024 | 24 241983 WET 01 SA |
| 20 Humberline Dr | 16-storey building · 164 homes | Rezoning | Submitted Jul 2025 | 25 197312 WET 01 OZ |
Decided recently (7)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 160 Disco Rd | Site plan | Site plan | Submitted Jul 2024 | 24 173697 WET 01 SA |
| 165 Attwell Dr | Site plan | Site plan | Submitted Sep 2026 | 26 232049 WET 01 SA |
| 175 Bethridge Rd | Site plan | Site plan | Submitted Jul 2023 | 23 179625 WET 01 SA |
| 20 Claireport Cres | Minor variance | Minor variance | Decided Nov 2026 | A0287/26EYK |
| 248 Rexdale Blvd | Site plan | Site plan | Submitted Feb 2025 | 25 113644 WET 01 SA |
| 251-255 Attwell Dr | Consent | Consent | Decided Jan 2025 | B0032/24EYK |
| 400 Carlingview Dr | Site plan | Site plan | Submitted Sep 2023 | 23 205213 WET 01 SA |
Source: City of Toronto Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment. One row per site. · Download CSV
Apartment buildings (10)
| Building | RentSafe score | Units | Built | Open fire violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jansusie Rd | 81 | 45 | 1967 | — |
| 35 Jansusie Rd | 81 | 45 | 1963 | 0 |
| 25 Jansusie Rd | 87 | 45 | 1963 | — |
| 30 Humberline Dr | 88 | 176 | 1984 | 5 |
| 5 Jansusie Rd | 88 | 45 | 1967 | 0 |
| 20 Humberline Dr | 90 | 104 | 1986 | 0 |
| 88 Humber College Blvd | 95 | 119 | 1989 | 0 |
| 10 Humberline Dr | 95 | 179 | 1984 | 0 |
| 70 Esther Lorrie Dr | 98 | 97 | 1963 | 0 |
| 60 Esther Lorrie Dr | 98 | 97 | 1963 | 0 |
Source: RentSafeTO Apartment Building Evaluation; Residential Fire Inspection Results.
Schools (10)
| School | Grades | Board | Students | Gr. 6 reading | Gr. 6 math | Gr. 10 literacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Humber Junior Middle School | JK-8 | TDSB | 420 | 84% | 47% | — |
| Albion Heights Junior Middle School | JK-8 | TDSB | 410 | 56% | 11% | — |
| St Dorothy Catholic School | JK-8 | TCDSB | 390 | 77% | 42% | — |
| St Benedict Catholic School | JK-8 | TCDSB | 625 | 87% | 52% | — |
| Humberwood Downs Junior Middle Academy | JK-8 | TDSB | 670 | 92% | 52% | — |
| Holy Child Catholic School | JK-8 | TCDSB | 285 | 93% | 47% | — |
| Melody Village Junior School | JK-8 | TDSB | 200 | 93% | 19% | — |
| Claireville Junior School | JK-5 | TDSB | 230 | — | — | — |
| Msgr John Corrigan Catholic School | JK-8 | TCDSB | 175 | 88% | 31% | — |
| Father Henry Carr Catholic Secondary School | 9-12 | TCDSB | 805 | — | — | 73% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macaulay - Humberwood Child Care Centre | 850 Humberwood Blvd | toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 193 | Yes |
| Humber Child Development Centre | 205 Humber College Blvd | infants, toddlers, preschool | 98 | Yes |
| Silverstone Learning Centre | 520 Silverstone Dr | toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 84 | Yes |
| Sunny Faces Day Care Centre - St. Benedict Site | 2202 Kipling Ave | kindergarten, school-age | 76 | Yes |
| North Etobicoke Jr YMCA | 88 Humber College Blvd | infants, toddlers, preschool | 72 | Yes |
| St. Dorothy Child Care Centre | 155 John Garland Blvd | toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 69 | Yes |
| Martingrove Child Care Centre | 256 John Garland Blvd | toddlers, preschool, school-age | 62 | Yes |
| Little Town Childcare And Montessori | 122 Queens Plate Dr | toddlers, preschool | 34 | Yes |
| Albion Heights School Age YMCA | 45 Lynmont Rd | kindergarten, school-age | 28 | Yes |
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres.
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Type | Trips each way, weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 927 Highway 27 Express | Bus | 354 |
| 906 Airport-Humber College Express | Bus | 164 |
| 96 Wilson | Bus | 156 |
| 46 Martin Grove | Bus | 149 |
| 996 Wilson Express | Bus | 148 |
| 37 Islington | Bus | 123 |
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 | West Humber-Clairville | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 19 | 8 | Colony Park, Esther Lorrie Park, Finch-Humberline Sportsfields and 16 more |
| Playgrounds | 12 | 5 | Colony Park, Flagstaff Park, Humber Gate Park and 9 more |
| Community centres | 2 | 1 | Humber Community Pool, Humberwood Community Centre |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside West Humber-Clairville. Nearest: Smithfield Park, just over the border in Mount Olive-Silverstone-Jamestown. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 2 | 1 | Flagstaff Park, Humber Community Pool |
| Wading pools | 1 | 0 | Sunnydale Acres Park |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside West Humber-Clairville. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 4 | 1 | Flagstaff Park (2 courts), Indian Line Park (2 courts), Royal Crest Park (3 courts) and 1 more |
| Pickleball | 2 | 0 | Flagstaff Park, Indian Line Park |
| Basketball | 3 | 1 | Flagstaff Park, Humberline Park, Indian Line Park |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 2 | 0 | Humber Arboretum, Mary Harker Park |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 5 | 2 | Esther Lorrie Park, Flagstaff Park Outdoor Pool and 3 more · 2 of 5 open today |
Source: City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Tennis Courts and Washroom Facilities. Typical neighbourhood: the median across Toronto.
Street work (28)
| Work | Where | When |
|---|---|---|
| Road resurfacing | Bairstow Cres, Jeffcoat Dr to Heatherglen Rd | 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Signal Hill Ave, Steinway Blvd to Steeles Ave W | 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Baywood Rd, Mars Rd to Royalcrest Rd | 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Mars Rd, Baywood Rd to Highway 27 N | 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Greensboro Dr, near Kipling Ave | Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Betteridge Lane, Martin Grove Rd to Sultan Pool Dr | Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Heatherglen Rd, Jeffcoat Dr to Porterfield Rd | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Honeyview Pl, near Humberwood Blvd | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Tinton Cres, near Silverstone Dr | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Dansk Crt, near Carrier Dr | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Gihon Spring Dr, Martin Grove Rd to Mount Olive Dr | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Bankview Circle, Honeyview Pl E to Honeyview Pl W | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Kiskadee Dr, John Garland Blvd to Finch Ave W | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Hwy 27, Southbound Exit to Dixon Rd | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Kittiwake Ave, near Kiskadee Dr | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | City View (S) Dr, Hwy 409 W to Dixon Rd | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Islington Ave, Rexdale Blvd to Elmhurst Dr | Q3 2027 to Q4 2028 |
| Road resurfacing | Frost St, Rexdale Blvd to Stavely Cres | Q4 2026 to Q4 2029 |
| Road resurfacing | Jenson Crt, near Jeffcoat Dr | Q4 2026 to Q4 2029 |
| Road resurfacing | Billcar Rd, Jeffcoat Dr to Porterfield Rd | Q4 2026 to Q4 2029 |
| Road resurfacing | Jeffcoat Dr, Porterfield Rd to Martin Grove Rd | Q4 2026 to Q4 2029 |
| Road resurfacing | Millview Crt, near Millview Cres | Q1 2023 to Q2 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Guiness Ave, Porterfield Rd to Delsing Dr | Q2 2024 to Q3 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Holbeach Rd, Delsing Dr to Guiness Ave | Q2 2024 to Q3 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Tidemore Ave, near Rexdale Blvd | Q2 2024 to Q4 2025 (carried over) |
| Road repairs | Rampart Rd, near Martin Grove Rd | Q3 2024 to Q4 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | John Garland Blvd, Kipling Ave to Martin Grove Rd | Q3 2024 to Q4 2025 (carried over) |
| Sidewalk work | Taber Rd, Kipling Ave to Brydon Dr | Q4 2026 to Q3 2027 (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 (19)
| Business | Type | Address | Licence issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bite It Gourmet Sandwich | Restaurant or bar | 75 International Blvd | Nov 9, 2026 |
| Circle K # 66038 | Take-out or food shop | 106 Humber College Blvd | Nov 8, 2026 |
| Doughbox Wood Fired Pizza & Pasta - Rexdale | Restaurant or bar | 2200 Islington Ave | Oct 31, 2026 |
| Big Chicken | Restaurant or bar | 150 Silver Reign Dr | Oct 30, 2026 |
| Al-Meezans Spicy Grill | Restaurant or bar | 670 Rexdale Blvd | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Kore Rooftop | Restaurant or bar | 6628 Finch Ave W | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Qualified Auto Repair | Auto repair or garage | 135 City View Dr | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Chaat Pakodi | Take-out or food shop | 1753 Albion Rd | Oct 2, 2026 |
| A S Convenience | Take-out or food shop | 11 Westmore Dr | Oct 1, 2026 |
| Suso Skate | Amusement (arcade, billiards) | 500 Rexdale Blvd | Sep 28, 2026 |
| King's Chair Barber Shop | Salon or personal services | 150 Silver Reign Dr | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Fold & Steam | Take-out or food shop | 8 Westmore Dr | Sep 23, 2026 |
| Grip Tire & Auto Service | Auto repair or garage | 951 Martin Grove Rd | Sep 17, 2026 |
| Lipiec European Foods | Take-out or food shop | 50 Airview Rd | Sep 7, 2026 |
| Let the Food Flo | Take-out or food shop | 8 Westmore Dr | Sep 3, 2026 |
| North Auto Sale | Auto repair or garage | 145 Belfield Rd | Sep 3, 2026 |
| Summit Fleet | Auto repair or garage | 360 Rexdale Blvd | Aug 29, 2026 |
| Whip Boulevard | Auto repair or garage | 32 Stoffel Dr | Aug 25, 2026 |
| Prime Look Studio | Salon or personal services | 6640 Finch Ave W | Aug 15, 2026 |
Source: City of Toronto Business Licences and Permits, storefront types. Operating names only.
Garden and laneway suites (105)
| Address | Type | Permit |
|---|---|---|
| 26 Jansusie Rd | Garden suite | Nov 2026 |
| 37 Loire Crt | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2026 |
| 24 Waxham Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2026 |
| 8 Millview Crt | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2026 |
| 107 Lexington Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2026 |
| 34 Marlebon Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2026 |
| 132 Triple Crown Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2026 |
| 60 Millview Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2026 |
| 35 Upper Humber Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | May 2026 |
| 25 Heatherglen Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | May 2026 |
| 57 Tealham Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Apr 2026 |
| 25 Heatherglen Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Apr 2026 |
| 24 Moon Valley Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Apr 2026 |
| 18 Hullen Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Mar 2026 |
| 18 Hullen Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Mar 2026 |
| 35 Upper Humber Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Mar 2026 |
| 106 Mercury Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Feb 2026 |
| 35 Sonoma Way | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Dec 2025 |
| 24 Waterbeach Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2025 |
| 65 Pergola Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2025 |
| 56 Lexington Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2025 |
| 218 John Garland Blvd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2025 |
| 61 Moon Valley Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2025 |
| 12 Mancroft Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2025 |
| 61 Moon Valley Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2025 |
| 218 John Garland Blvd | Garden suite | Jun 2025 |
| 16 St Emilion Way | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | May 2025 |
| 62 Upper Humber Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Mar 2025 |
| 63 Pergola Rd | Garden suite | Mar 2025 |
| 17 Millview Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jan 2025 |
| 21 Billcar Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jan 2025 |
| 21 Billcar Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Dec 2024 |
| 60 Woodlot Cres | Garden suite | Dec 2024 |
| 45 Elmvale Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Nov 2024 |
| 22 Westowanis Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Nov 2024 |
| 33 Banda Sq | Garden suite | Oct 2024 |
| 6 Pergola Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2024 |
| 108 Upper Humber Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2024 |
| 22 Westowanis Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2024 |
| 21 Westowanis Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 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 | 16 | 48 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 3 | 9 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 204 | 613 | 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 | 9 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2025 | 12 |
| 2026 | 7 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Etobicoke North GO | GO train | KI | Inside |
Parking tickets and EV charging
Busiest streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renforth Dr Silver Dart Dr to Carlingview Dr | 40,700 | — | Jun 2016 |
| Finch Ave W Hwy 427 N / Finch Ramp to Finch E / Hwy 427 N Ramp | 39,400 | — | Jun 2016 |
| Dixon Rd | 30,200 | — | Jun 2016 |
| Albion Rd Codlin Cres to Claireport Cres | 28,400 | — | Jun 2016 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claireville Dr Humberline Dr to Huddersfield Rd | 2,500 | 57 km/h | Jun 2023 |
| Kelfield St | 2,300 | 54 km/h | Nov 2017 |
| Esther Lorrie Dr Milmink St to Jansusie Rd | 738 | 52 km/h | Dec 2019 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Humber Arboretum | 98.5 |
| West Humber Parkland | 37.7 |
| Claireville Conservation Area | 24.8 |
| Humber Gate Park | 6.4 |
| Humberwood 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, 24 building permits in West Humber-Clairville included a green roof, the 8th 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, 6 noise exemption permits were issued in West Humber-Clairville: 6 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 West Humber-Clairville.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas.
Heritage, flood risk and local contacts
- Heritage
- 2 properties on the Heritage Register (1 designated, 1 listed), 54th fewest in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- 0.3% of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. 7.3% are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- In M9W, 1 of 33 home tests was above Ontario’s limit (3.0%; Toronto 2.0%). 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, 11,744 service requests came from postal areas M9W and M9V, which cover most of West Humber-Clairville. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 680 | |
| Property standards | 657 | |
| Injured wildlife | 559 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 466 | |
| Tree pruning | 356 | |
| Long grass and weeds on private property | 332 |
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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