West Queen West
West Queen West is a downtown neighbourhood of about 13,000 people, next to Fort York-Liberty Village, Harbourfront-CityPlace, Kensington-Chinatown and four other neighbourhoods. About half of households rent. Exhibition GO station is close by. Its main shopping streets are Queen St W and King St W. It stands out for its young population and its many short-term rentals.
Neighbouring areas link to their pages. City of Toronto neighbourhood boundaries and Toronto Centreline.
Boundaries: Queen St W to the north, Bathurst St to the east, the rail line to the south and Dovercourt Rd to the west.
01 · What’s being built
Rank by proposals →There are 12 active planning proposals in West Queen West, about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood. Two have hearings coming up; the first is 720 King St W on Dec 9, 2026. Neighbours can send comments or speak at a hearing. Of the rest, seven are waiting for a decision and three are under appeal. Another two were decided recently.
Hearing coming up (2)
Under appeal (3)
Waiting for a decision (7)
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 King-Liberty, King-Bathurst and Front-Spadina 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, 25 noise exemption permits were issued in West Queen West: 22 for amplified sound at events, 2 for continuous concrete pours and 1 for construction outside normal hours.
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, 155 major crimes were reported in West Queen West: 1,003 per 100,000 residents, 24% below the citywide rate (1,322) and the 98th highest in Toronto. The picture is mixed. Break-ins were 259 per 100,000, 36% above the citywide rate (190) and the 30th highest in Toronto, while assaults, car thefts, robberies and thefts over $5,000 were below the citywide rate. Reports fell from 185 in 2024 to 155 in 2025, mostly assaults (116 to 91) and thefts over $5,000 (7 to 3).
West Queen West compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Break-ins | 36% higher259 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 23% lower589 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 33% lower52 vs 78 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 63% lower84 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 69% lower19 vs 61 per 100,000 |
Major crimes reported per year, by type
Change from 2021 to 2025, by type
| Major crime | 2021 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 106 | 91 | down 14% |
| Car thefts | 13 | 13 | about the same |
| Break-ins | 51 | 40 | down 22% |
| Robberies | 11 | 8 | down 27% |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 6 | 3 | about halved |
Other crimes, last 12 months
| Crime | Reported | Per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 1 | 8 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 15 | 114 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 23 | 175 | Lower 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, 12 collisions in West Queen West killed or seriously injured someone, the 25th highest rate per resident in Toronto. Six involved pedestrians. Most were on Queen St W and King St W.
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: Exhibition. Inside the neighbourhood, 26 TTC stops are served by the 504 King, 511 Bathurst and 503 Kingston Rd streetcars and the 63 Ossington bus, among others.
Stations in or near the neighbourhood
- Exhibition GOGO Transit
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Weekday trips each way | Trips | Delays per 1,000 trips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 504 King Streetcar | about 208 | 7.1 · high | |
| 63 Ossington | about 196 | 3.0 | |
| 511 Bathurst Streetcar | about 177 | 3.9 | |
| 503 Kingston Rd Streetcar | about 167 | 7.2 · high | |
| 501 Queen Streetcar | about 136 | 10.7 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strachan Ave Wellington St W to Canniff St | 9,200 | 43 km/h | Jun 2018 |
| Queen St W Bathurst St to Markham St | 8,000 | — | Nov 2019 |
| Douro St Strachan Ave to Crawford St | 7,600 | 46 km/h | Jun 2018 |
| Wellington St W Walnut Ave to Garrison Crossing | 6,300 | 48 km/h | Dec 2021 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douro St Strachan Ave to Crawford St | 7,600 | 46 km/h | Jun 2018 |
| Tecumseth St King St W to Lane N of King and W of Tecumseth | 2,600 | 39 km/h | Sep 2017 |
| Portugal Sq | 411 | 38 km/h | Feb 2020 |
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, both beat the Toronto average in reading; Niagara Street Junior Public School beat the Toronto average in math (Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math). There are four licensed child care centres with 323 spaces, all in the $10-a-day program, and one EarlyON centre.
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 (4)
- Garrison Creek Community Day Care $10 a day
222 Niagara St · toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age152 spaces - City Kids Early Learning & Child Care Centre $10 a day
34 Bathurst St · infants, toddlers, preschool72 spaces - Downtown Kids Academy $10 a day
905 King St W · infants, toddlers, preschool50 spaces - Queen Street Childcare Centre $10 a day
10 White Squirrel Way · infants, toddlers, preschool49 spaces
EarlyON centres (1)
- 1033 EarlyON Child and Family Centre1033 King St W
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 Queen West has six parks, two of them with playgrounds: about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood. It has one public pool and one wading pool. Its streets have 1,658 City-owned trees, mostly honey locust, Norway maple and red oak: fewer per resident than most neighbourhoods (24th fewest per resident in Toronto). The City has eight road or sidewalk projects planned or under way here.
How much of the neighbourhood is park
| Largest parks and open spaces | Hectares |
|---|---|
| Stanley Park South - Toronto | 1.8 |
| Stanley Park North - Toronto | 1.0 |
| South Stanley Park Extension | 0.9 |
| Massey Harris Park | 0.3 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- New Parkette at 1071 King Street West
A new parkette is coming to 1071 King St. W. as part of a mixed-use development project at King Street West and Douro Street.In progress - Stanley Park North-Toronto Washroom Improvements
The City is upgrading the washroom building with new gender-inclusive and accessible washrooms that will operate year-round. The improvements also include new exterior and interior finishes. Construction is anticipated to begin in fall 2026 and be completed by the end of 2027.In progress - New Park at 801 Wellington Street West
A new park is coming to 801 Wellington St. W. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
| Amenity | West Queen West | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 6 | 8 | Joseph Workman Park, Massey Harris Park, Paul E. Garfinkel Park and 3 more |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 5 | Joseph Workman Park, Stanley Park North-Toronto |
| Community centres | 0 | 1 | None inside West Queen West. |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside West Queen West. Nearest: Trinity Bellwoods Park, just over the border in Trinity-Bellwoods. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 1 | 1 | Stanley Park South-Toronto |
| Wading pools | 1 | 0 | Stanley Park North-Toronto |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside West Queen West. Nearest: Hto Park, 1.1 km away in Harbourfront-CityPlace. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 1 | 1 | Stanley Park South-Toronto (2 courts) |
| Pickleball | 1 | 0 | Stanley Park South-Toronto |
| Basketball | 1 | 1 | Stanley Park North-Toronto |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 0 | 0 | None inside West Queen West. Nearest: Little Norway Park, 690 m away in Fort York-Liberty Village. |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 2 | 2 | Stanley Park North-Toronto, Stanley Park South-Toronto · 1 of 2 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, 206 building permits were issued, about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood. Since 2021, owners have been permitted to build 13 garden and laneway suites, fewer than most neighbourhoods (41st fewest in Toronto). In all, permits have added 2,472 homes since 2021, more than most neighbourhoods (23rd most in Toronto).
Per year. *2026 so far. New homes are added by permits, including suites and new buildings.
Green roofs and solar
Since 2010, 17 building permits in West Queen West included a green roof, the 12th most in Toronto. Since 2009, 1 included a solar hot water system.
City of Toronto building permits for green roofs (required on larger new buildings since 2010) and solar hot water systems.
07 · Renting and housing
Rents aren’t published for single neighbourhoods. Across central Toronto (the old City of Toronto, before the 1998 amalgamation), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental averaged $2,457 a month in October 2025, $402 more than the Toronto average. Almost half of households here (46%) rent, and 38% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. There are five apartment buildings in the City’s RentSafe program, averaging 90 out of 100. There are 78 homes registered as short-term rentals, more than most neighbourhoods (14th most in Toronto). There is one licensed rooming house and two shelters or respite sites. 158 affordable homes are approved, proposed or being built here, more than most neighbourhoods (38th most in Toronto); the largest project is 805 Wellington Ave, with 81 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, 13,170 people lived here. The median household income was $101,000, the 27th highest in Toronto (above the typical neighbourhood’s $85,000). Among workers, 28% walk or cycle to work, more than five times the typical neighbourhood; 24% commute by transit, about the same as the typical neighbourhood.
13,170 residents in 2021. Most common first languages other than English and French: Spanish 3.9%, Cantonese 3.4%, Portuguese 3.1%. 2021 Census, from the City’s Neighbourhood Profiles.
09 · Shops and services
There are 166 licensed storefront businesses, mostly restaurants and bars and salons and personal services. Most are on Queen St W and King St W. In the last 90 days, 11 businesses got new licences; the newest is Ali Shawarma, a restaurant or bar at 901 King St W.
Licensed storefronts by type
- Restaurants and bars78
- Salons and personal services41
- Take-out and food shops32
- Auto repair shops5
- Smoke and vape shops4
Streets with the most
- Queen St W65
- King St W59
- Bathurst St16
- Niagara St7
New licences, last 90 days
City business licences, storefront types only. We show operating names, never personal names.
Business improvement areas
West Queen West is a Business Improvement Area in West Queen West. 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
West Queen West has 158 properties on the Heritage Register, more than most neighbourhoods (15th most in Toronto). No part of it is in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Heritage
- 158 properties on the Heritage Register (25 designated, 133 listed), 15th 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 M5V, 3 of 32 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (9.4%; Toronto 2.0%).
- Councillor
- Ausma Malik · Ward 10 Spadina-Fort York profile
What residents report to 311
In the last 12 months, 13,713 service requests came from postal areas M6J and M5V, which cover most of West Queen West. The most common:
| Amplified music or instrument noise | 779 | |
| Injured wildlife | 560 | |
| Property standards | 516 | |
| Graffiti on private property | 443 | |
| Illegal dumping | 383 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 313 |
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 Queen West | Typical | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building and change | |||
| Building permits, last 12 months | 206 | 186 | 68th |
| Active planning proposals | 12 | 11 | 73rd |
| Garden and laneway suites since 2021 | 13 | 26 | 118th |
| New homes since 2021 | 2,472 | 795 | 23rd |
| Short-term rentals | 78 | 21 | 14th |
| Heritage properties | 158 | 5 | 15th |
| Apartment buildings (RentSafe) | 5 | 18 | 126th |
| Safety, 2025, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Major crime, total | 1,003 | 1,107 | 98th |
| Assaults | 589 | 637 | 92nd |
| Break-ins | 259 | 173 | 30th |
| Car thefts | 84 | 193 | 140th |
| Robberies | 52 | 70 | 104th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 19 | 46 | 145th |
| Other crimes, last 12 months, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 8 | 6 | 64th |
| Bicycle thefts | 114 | 31 | 27th |
| Thefts from vehicles | 175 | 212 | 102nd |
| People, 2021 Census | |||
| Residents | 13,170 | 16,813 | 110th |
| Median household income | $101,000 | $85,000 | 27th |
| Households that rent | 45.5% | 45.5% | 79th |
| Renters paying 30%+ on housing | 38.5% | 39.0% | 85th |
| Commute by transit | 24.1% | 25.8% | 93rd |
| Walk or cycle to work | 27.7% | 5.3% | 16th |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.5% | 16.3% | 154th |
| Parks, trees and streets | |||
| Serious collisions since 2021, per 10,000 residents | 9.1 | 5.1 | 25th |
| Parks per 10,000 residents | 4.6 | 5.0 | 87th |
| Playgrounds per 1,000 children | 1.8 | 2.1 | 94th |
| Street trees per 1,000 residents | 126 | 228 | 135th |
| Affordable homes coming | 158 | 19 | 38th |
| Road and sidewalk projects | 8 | 10 | 88th |
| Park and open space, share of land | 4.9% | 7.8% | 112th |
| Park and open space, hectares per 1,000 residents | 0.3 | 1.6 | 136th |
| Parking tickets per 1,000 residents, 2025 | 1,450 | 410 | 16th |
| Green roof permits since 2010 | 17 | 4 | 12th |
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 | 106 | 106 | 107 | 116 | 91 |
| Break-ins | 51 | 36 | 43 | 40 | 40 |
| Car thefts | 13 | 23 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
| Robberies | 11 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 3 |
| Total | 187 | 177 | 177 | 185 | 155 |
| 2025 rate per 100,000 | West Queen West | Citywide | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 589 | 768 | 92nd |
| Break-ins | 259 | 190 | 30th |
| Car thefts | 84 | 225 | 140th |
| Robberies | 52 | 78 | 104th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 19 | 61 | 145th |
| Total | 1,003 | 1,322 | 98th |
Rank: 1st is the most of 158.
| Crimes reported | 2025 rate per 100,000 residents | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major crime | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | West Queen West | Citywide | Rank (1st = most) |
| Assaults | 106 | 106 | 107 | 116 | 91 | 589 | 768 | 92nd |
| Break-ins | 51 | 36 | 43 | 40 | 40 | 259 | 190 | 30th |
| Car thefts | 13 | 23 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 84 | 225 | 140th |
| Robberies | 11 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 52 | 78 | 104th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 19 | 61 | 145th |
| Total | 187 | 177 | 177 | 185 | 155 | 1,003 | 1,322 | 98th |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates.
Permits and new homes by year
| Year | Building permits | New homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 157 | 10 |
| 2022 | 181 | 4 |
| 2023 | 194 | 221 |
| 2024 | 171 | 577 |
| 2025 | 231 | 102 |
| 2026 | 176 | 1,558 |
Source: City of Toronto Building Permits (active and cleared). 2026 so far.
Average rents, October 2025
| Unit | Central Toronto | A year earlier | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,526 | $1,492 | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,914 | $1,842 | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,457 | $2,317 | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $3,195 | $3,194 | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC Rental Market Survey, purpose-built rental apartments. Covers central Toronto (the old City of Toronto, before the 1998 amalgamation); CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods.
Planning proposals (14)
Hearing coming up (2)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 720 King St W | Minor variance | Minor variance | Hearing Dec 9 | A0742/26TEY |
| 860 Richmond St W | Second suite | Minor variance | Hearing Dec 16 | A0653/26TEY |
Under appeal (3)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 191 Niagara St | 4-storey building with shops | Minor variance and site plan | Submitted Dec 2023 | A1082/23TEY |
| 230 Niagara St | 3-storey building with shops | Site plan | Submitted Oct 2020 | 20 210255 STE 10 SA |
| 778 King St W | 18-storey building with shops | Rezoning and site plan | Submitted Nov 2021 | 21 237249 STE 10 OZ |
Waiting for a decision (7)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 109 Strachan Ave | 13-storey building with shops | Site plan | Submitted Dec 2021 | 21 251435 STE 10 SA |
| 12 Whitaker Ave | Add a storey | Minor variance | Submitted Oct 2026 | A0741/26TEY |
| 141 Bathurst St | 12-storey building with shops | Rezoning | Submitted Jun 2021 | 21 172654 STE 10 OZ |
| 26 Ossington Ave | 3-storey building · 4 homes and shops | Site plan | Submitted Mar 2019 | 19 121813 STE 10 SA |
| 662 King St W | Site plan | Site plan | Submitted Apr 2023 | 23 138247 STE 10 SA |
| 675 King St W | 19-storey building | Site plan | Submitted Sep 2022 | 22 204198 STE 10 SA |
| 689 King St W | 30-storey building | Rezoning | Submitted Oct 2026 | 26 247458 STE 10 OZ |
Decided recently (2)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 106 Massey St | Add a storey | Minor variance | Decided Nov 2026 | A0601/26TEY |
| 723 Queen St W | Site plan | Site plan | Submitted Dec 2022 | 22 243075 STE 10 SA |
Source: City of Toronto Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment. One row per site. · Download CSV
Apartment buildings (5)
| Building | RentSafe score | Units | Built | Open fire violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Shaw St | 87 | 200 | 1989 | 0 |
| 800 Adelaide St W | 88 | 50 | 1987 | 0 |
| 798 Richmond St W | 88 | 525 | 1970 | 0 |
| 100 Lower Ossington Ave | 93 | 179 | 2013 | 0 |
| 575 Adelaide St W | 94 | 150 | 1983 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niagara Street Junior Public School | JK-6 | TDSB | 305 | 100% | 84% | — |
| St Mary Catholic School | JK-8 | TCDSB | 155 | 100% | 38% | — |
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 (4)
| Centre | Address | Ages | Spaces | $10 a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrison Creek Community Day Care | 222 Niagara St | toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 152 | Yes |
| City Kids Early Learning & Child Care Centre | 34 Bathurst St | infants, toddlers, preschool | 72 | Yes |
| Downtown Kids Academy | 905 King St W | infants, toddlers, preschool | 50 | Yes |
| Queen Street Childcare Centre | 10 White Squirrel Way | infants, toddlers, preschool | 49 | Yes |
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres.
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Type | Trips each way, weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 504 King | Streetcar | 208 |
| 63 Ossington | Bus | 196 |
| 511 Bathurst | Streetcar | 177 |
| 503 Kingston Rd | Streetcar | 167 |
| 501 Queen | Streetcar | 136 |
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 Queen West | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 6 | 8 | Joseph Workman Park, Massey Harris Park, Paul E. Garfinkel Park and 3 more |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 5 | Joseph Workman Park, Stanley Park North-Toronto |
| Community centres | 0 | 1 | None inside West Queen West. |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside West Queen West. Nearest: Trinity Bellwoods Park, just over the border in Trinity-Bellwoods. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 1 | 1 | Stanley Park South-Toronto |
| Wading pools | 1 | 0 | Stanley Park North-Toronto |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside West Queen West. Nearest: Hto Park, 1.1 km away in Harbourfront-CityPlace. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 1 | 1 | Stanley Park South-Toronto (2 courts) |
| Pickleball | 1 | 0 | Stanley Park South-Toronto |
| Basketball | 1 | 1 | Stanley Park North-Toronto |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 0 | 0 | None inside West Queen West. Nearest: Little Norway Park, 690 m away in Fort York-Liberty Village. |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 2 | 2 | Stanley Park North-Toronto, Stanley Park South-Toronto · 1 of 2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 805 Wellington Ave | Application under review | 81 |
| 950 King St W | Under construction | 40 |
| 2 Tecumseth St | Rezoning approved | 28 |
| 152 Bathurst St | Rezoning approved | 9 |
Source: City of Toronto Affordable Housing Pipeline (projects not yet occupied) and Rental Housing Demolition applications approved since 2023.
Street work (8)
| Work | Where | When |
|---|---|---|
| Road resurfacing | Tecumseth St, near Niagara St | 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Tecumseth St, near Niagara St | 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Niagara St, Bathurst St to Tecumseth St | Q1 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Richmond St W, Stanley Ter to Stafford St | Q1 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Niagara St, Portland St to Bathurst St | Q1 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Walnut Ave, Wellington St W to King St W | Q1 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Richmond St W, Stafford St to Strachan Ave | Q1 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Markham St, Queen St W to Willis St | Q1 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 (11)
| Business | Type | Address | Licence issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ali Shawarma | Restaurant or bar | 901 King St W | Oct 31, 2026 |
| Orchard Kitchen | Restaurant or bar | 700 King St W | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Foxy Box Laser & Wax Bar | Salon or personal services | 823 Queen St W | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Imacookie | Take-out or food shop | 28 Bathurst St | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Persona Studio | Salon or personal services | 927 Queen St W | Oct 6, 2026 |
| Impact Kitchen King | Take-out or food shop | 70 Bathurst St | Oct 3, 2026 |
| Woolshed Coffee Company | Take-out or food shop | 847 Adelaide St W | Oct 1, 2026 |
| Muang Thai Kitchen and Bar | Restaurant or bar | 791 King St W | Oct 1, 2026 |
| Tim Hortons | Restaurant or bar | 1005 King St W | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Strnd Hair Extension Studio | Salon or personal services | 777 Richmond St W | Sep 4, 2026 |
| Dark Horse Espresso Bar | Restaurant or bar | 64 Bathurst St | Sep 3, 2026 |
Source: City of Toronto Business Licences and Permits, storefront types. Operating names only.
Garden and laneway suites (13)
| Address | Type | Permit |
|---|---|---|
| 71 Crawford St | Laneway suite | Aug 2026 |
| 155 Strachan Ave | Laneway suite | Oct 2025 |
| 153 Strachan Ave | Laneway suite | Aug 2025 |
| 752 Richmond St W | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | May 2025 |
| 139 Massey St | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Apr 2025 |
| 677 Richmond St W | Laneway suite | Mar 2025 |
| 677 Richmond St W | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jan 2025 |
| 70 Crawford St | Laneway suite | May 2024 |
| 44 Massey St | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Apr 2023 |
| 770 Richmond St W | Laneway suite | Jun 2021 |
| 771 Richmond St W | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2021 |
| 82 Stafford St | Laneway suite | Oct 2020 |
| 9 Whitaker Ave | Laneway suite | Sep 2020 |
Source: City of Toronto Building Permits, since 2021.
Shootings, bicycle thefts and thefts from vehicles
Other crimes, last 12 months
| Crime | Reported | Per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 1 | 8 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 15 | 114 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 23 | 175 | Lower 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 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Source: Toronto Police Service: collisions in which someone was killed or seriously injured. 2026 so far.
Stations, streets, parking and EV charging
| Station | Service | Lines | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exhibition GO | GO train | LW | Nearby |
Parking tickets and EV charging
Busiest streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strachan Ave Wellington St W to Canniff St | 9,200 | 43 km/h | Jun 2018 |
| Queen St W Bathurst St to Markham St | 8,000 | — | Nov 2019 |
| Douro St Strachan Ave to Crawford St | 7,600 | 46 km/h | Jun 2018 |
| Wellington St W Walnut Ave to Garrison Crossing | 6,300 | 48 km/h | Dec 2021 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douro St Strachan Ave to Crawford St | 7,600 | 46 km/h | Jun 2018 |
| Tecumseth St King St W to Lane N of King and W of Tecumseth | 2,600 | 39 km/h | Sep 2017 |
| Portugal Sq | 411 | 38 km/h | Feb 2020 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Stanley Park South - Toronto | 1.8 |
| Stanley Park North - Toronto | 1.0 |
| South Stanley Park Extension | 0.9 |
| Massey Harris Park | 0.3 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- New Parkette at 1071 King Street West
A new parkette is coming to 1071 King St. W. as part of a mixed-use development project at King Street West and Douro Street.In progress - Stanley Park North-Toronto Washroom Improvements
The City is upgrading the washroom building with new gender-inclusive and accessible washrooms that will operate year-round. The improvements also include new exterior and interior finishes. Construction is anticipated to begin in fall 2026 and be completed by the end of 2027.In progress - New Park at 801 Wellington Street West
A new park is coming to 801 Wellington St. W. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
Green roofs and solar
Green roofs and solar
Since 2010, 17 building permits in West Queen West included a green roof, the 12th most in Toronto. Since 2009, 1 included a solar hot water system.
City of Toronto building permits for green roofs (required on larger new buildings since 2010) and solar hot water systems.
Noise permits
Noise permits
In the last 12 months, 25 noise exemption permits were issued in West Queen West: 22 for amplified sound at events, 2 for continuous concrete pours and 1 for construction outside normal hours.
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
West Queen West is a Business Improvement Area in West Queen West. 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
- 158 properties on the Heritage Register (25 designated, 133 listed), 15th 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 M5V, 3 of 32 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (9.4%; 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, 13,713 service requests came from postal areas M6J and M5V, which cover most of West Queen West. The most common:
| Amplified music or instrument noise | 779 | |
| Injured wildlife | 560 | |
| Property standards | 516 | |
| Graffiti on private property | 443 | |
| Illegal dumping | 383 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 313 |
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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