West Rouge
West Rouge is a neighbourhood in Scarborough of about 21,000 people, next to Centennial Scarborough, Highland Creek and Morningside Heights. Most households own their homes. Rouge Hill GO station is close by. Its main shopping streets are Port Union Rd and Rylander Blvd.
Neighbouring areas link to their pages. City of Toronto neighbourhood boundaries and Toronto Centreline.
Boundaries: Sheppard Ave E to the north, the Little Rouge River, then the Rouge River to the east, Highway 401, then Lake Ontario to the south and Port Union Rd to the west.
01 · What’s being built
Rank by proposals →There are eight active planning proposals in West Rouge, fewer than most neighbourhoods (57th fewest in Toronto). One has a hearing coming up (50 Maberley Cres, Dec 2, 2026). Neighbours can send comments or speak at a hearing. Of the rest, six are waiting for a decision and one is under appeal.
Hearing coming up (1)
Under appeal (1)
Waiting for a decision (6)
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.
Noise permits
In the last 12 months, 5 noise exemption permits were issued in West Rouge: 5 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, 201 major crimes were reported in West Rouge: 888 per 100,000 residents, 33% below the citywide rate (1,322) and the 124th highest in Toronto. The picture is mixed. Car thefts were 446 per 100,000, 98% above the citywide rate (225) and the 10th highest in Toronto, while assaults, break-ins, robberies and thefts over $5,000 were below the citywide rate. Reports were similar to the year before (215 in 2024).
West Rouge compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Car thefts | 98% higher446 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 28% lower44 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 44% lower44 vs 78 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 61% lower75 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 64% lower278 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 | 67 | 63 | about the same |
| Car thefts | 38 | 101 | more than doubled |
| Break-ins | 22 | 17 | down 23% |
| Robberies | 7 | 10 | up 43% |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 4 | 10 | more than doubled |
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 | 2 | 10 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 43 | 208 | About typical |
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, 13 collisions in West Rouge killed or seriously injured someone, the 51st highest rate per resident in Toronto. Three involved pedestrians. Most were on Sheppard Ave E and Lawrence Ave E.
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: Rouge Hill. Inside the neighbourhood, 58 TTC stops are served by the 95 York Mills, 54 Lawrence East, 38 Highland Creek and 85 Sheppard East buses, among others.
Stations in or near the neighbourhood
- Rouge Hill GOGO Transit
Busiest bus routes
| Route | Weekday trips each way | Trips | Delays per 1,000 trips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95 York Mills | about 236 | 8.2 · high | |
| 54 Lawrence East | about 179 | 5.9 | |
| 38 Highland Creek | about 163 | 7.1 · high | |
| 85 Sheppard East | about 137 | 7.7 · high | |
| 954 Lawrence East Express | about 83 | 4.0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston Rd | 29,100 | — | Jun 2016 |
| Sheppard Ave E Durnford Rd to Nature Ptwy | 18,200 | 64 km/h | Oct 2024 |
| Port Union Rd Port Union Rd N / Hwy 401 Collectors W Ramp to Kingston Rd | 10,000 | — | Nov 2018 |
| Conlins Rd Auto Mall Dr to Sheppard Ave E | 5,600 | 64 km/h | Nov 2019 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rouge Hills Dr Starspray Blvd to Taylor Rd | 1,300 | 48 km/h | Oct 2023 |
| Baronial Crt Hartsville Ave to Broadbridge Dr | 312 | 45 km/h | Nov 2019 |
| Starspray Blvd Clearlake Ave to West Rouge Park Trl | 734 | 44 km/h | Jun 2024 |
City of Toronto Traffic Volumes, counts since 2016; each street shows its highest count. “Residential” means streets the City classes as local roads. Counts are taken on different streets in different years, so they aren’t ranked.
04 · Schools and child care
Seven elementary schools and one Grade 7–8 school are inside the neighbourhood. Of the seven with Grade 6 results, four beat the Toronto average in reading; Rouge Valley Public School and William G Davis Junior Public School beat the Toronto average in math (Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math). There are six licensed child care centres with 353 spaces, all in the $10-a-day program.
Schools in the neighbourhood
Elementary schools
Share of Grade 6 students meeting the provincial standard. Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math.
Ontario Ministry of Education (2026) and EQAO. Nearest the neighbourhood’s centre first. The red tick on each bar is the Toronto average. The nearest school may not be the assigned one; check with the board.
Licensed child care (6)
- Charlottetown Blvd. Childcare Centre $10 a day
111 Island Rd · toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age119 spaces - Rouge Valley Jr YMCA $10 a day
30 Durnford Rd · toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age82 spaces - Big Bears Daycare $10 a day
51 Durnford Rd · infants, toddlers, preschool57 spaces - William G. Davis Kindergarten Extended Care Program $10 a day
128 East Ave · kindergarten, school-age41 spaces - John G Diefenbaker Child Care Centre $10 a day
70 Dean Park Rd · kindergarten, school-age28 spaces
05 · Parks, trees and recreation
Rank by parks →West Rouge has 13 parks, seven of them with playgrounds: more for its population than most neighbourhoods (55th most per resident in Toronto). Its streets have 5,356 City-owned trees, mostly Norway maple, honey locust shademaster and Norway Schwedler maple: more per resident than most neighbourhoods (65th most per resident in Toronto). The City has 13 road or sidewalk projects planned or under way here.
How much of the neighbourhood is park
| Largest parks and open spaces | Hectares |
|---|---|
| Rouge Park | 135.1 |
| Rouge Park - Rouge Beach Park | 54.8 |
| Bob Hunter Park | 17.5 |
| Glen Rouge Campground | 16.4 |
| Port Union Waterfront Park | 11.3 |
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 Off-Leash Area at Lawrence Avenue East & Starspray Boulevard
The City is adding a new off-leash area for dogs to the open space on the north side of Lawrence Avenue East and Starspray Boulevard.In progress - Royal Rouge Tot Lot Improvements
The City is improving the playground and exploring other park improvements in Royal Rouge Tot Lot through community engagement.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
| Amenity | West Rouge | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 13 | 8 | Bob Hunter Park, Dean Park, Dean Park Walkway and 10 more |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 5 | Dean Park, Fanfare Park, Kirkdene Park and 4 more |
| Community centres | 2 | 1 | Tall Pines Community Centre, West Rouge Community Centre |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside West Rouge. Nearest: Port Union Community Recreation Centre Park, just over the border in Centennial Scarborough. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 0 | 1 | None inside West Rouge. Nearest: Rouge Valley Community Recreation Centre, just over the border in Morningside Heights. |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside West Rouge. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside West Rouge. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 0 | 1 | None inside West Rouge. |
| Pickleball | 0 | 0 | None inside West Rouge. Nearest: Malvern Park, 2.2 km away in Malvern East. |
| Basketball | 1 | 1 | Tall Pines Park |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 0 | 0 | None inside West Rouge. Nearest: Confederation Park, 4.7 km away in Woburn North. |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 2 | 2 | Port Union Village Common Park, West Rouge Community Centre · 2 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, 115 building permits were issued, fewer than most neighbourhoods (42nd fewest in Toronto). Since 2021, owners have been permitted to build 47 garden and laneway suites, more than most neighbourhoods (36th most in Toronto). In all, permits have added 577 homes since 2021, fewer than most neighbourhoods (66th 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
No building permits in West Rouge have included a green roof since 2010. Since 2009, 2 included a solar hot water system.
City of Toronto building permits for green roofs (required on larger new buildings since 2010) and solar hot water systems.
07 · Renting and housing
Rents aren’t published for single neighbourhoods. Across Scarborough (the former City of Scarborough), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental averaged $1,832 a month in October 2025, $223 less than the Toronto average. About a quarter of households here (20%) rent, and 32% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. There are 19 apartment buildings in the City’s RentSafe program, averaging 84 out of 100. There are 16 homes registered as short-term rentals, fewer than most neighbourhoods (57th fewest in Toronto). There are no licensed rooming houses and no shelters or respite sites.
Average rents, October 2025
CMHC Rental Market Survey. CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods; these cover Scarborough (the former City of Scarborough). Vacancy 2.4% (Toronto 2.8%). Averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
08 · People
Rank by income →In 2021, 20,670 people lived here. The median household income was $108,000, the 17th highest in Toronto (above the typical neighbourhood’s $85,000). Among workers, 20% commute by transit, below the typical neighbourhood.
20,670 residents in 2021. Most common first languages other than English and French: Tamil 4.6%, Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 4%, Urdu 2.2%. 2021 Census, from the City’s Neighbourhood Profiles.
09 · Shops and services
There are 59 licensed storefront businesses, mostly restaurants and bars and take-out and food shops. The biggest cluster is on Port Union Rd. In the last 90 days, two businesses got new licences; the newest is Pioneer On the Run, an auto repair shop at 7445 Kingston Rd.
Licensed storefronts by type
- Restaurants and bars20
- Take-out and food shops16
- Salons and personal services12
- Auto repair shops9
- Smoke and vape shops2
Streets with the most
- Port Union Rd15
- Rylander Blvd14
- Kingston Rd13
- Island Rd8
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 Rouge.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas.
10 · Heritage, flood risk and local contacts
West Rouge has no properties on the Heritage Register. A small number of addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Heritage
- No properties on the Heritage Register.
- Flood and shoreline
- Fewer than 0.1% of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. 5.2% are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- In M1C, 1 of 26 home tests was above Ontario’s limit (3.8%; Toronto 2.0%). None of 25 home tests in M1B were above Ontario’s limit.
- Councillor
- Neethan Shan · Ward 25 Scarborough-Rouge Park profile
What residents report to 311
In the last 12 months, 7,241 service requests came from postal area M1C, which covers most of West Rouge. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 364 | |
| Tree pruning | 357 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 304 | |
| Long grass and weeds on private property | 228 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 183 | |
| Missed oversized or electronics pickup | 175 |
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 Rouge | Typical | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building and change | |||
| Building permits, last 12 months | 115 | 186 | 117th |
| Active planning proposals | 8 | 11 | 102nd |
| Garden and laneway suites since 2021 | 47 | 26 | 36th |
| New homes since 2021 | 577 | 795 | 93rd |
| Short-term rentals | 16 | 21 | 102nd |
| Heritage properties | 0 | 5 | 143rd |
| Apartment buildings (RentSafe) | 19 | 18 | 71st |
| Safety, 2025, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Major crime, total | 888 | 1,107 | 124th |
| Assaults | 278 | 637 | 147th |
| Break-ins | 75 | 173 | 149th |
| Car thefts | 446 | 193 | 10th |
| Robberies | 44 | 70 | 119th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 44 | 46 | 85th |
| Other crimes, last 12 months, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 6 | 100th |
| Bicycle thefts | 10 | 31 | 125th |
| Thefts from vehicles | 208 | 212 | 81st |
| People, 2021 Census | |||
| Residents | 20,670 | 16,813 | 53rd |
| Median household income | $108,000 | $85,000 | 17th |
| Households that rent | 20.5% | 45.5% | 148th |
| Renters paying 30%+ on housing | 32.3% | 39.0% | 131st |
| Commute by transit | 19.5% | 25.8% | 130th |
| Walk or cycle to work | 1.6% | 5.3% | 155th |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.8% | 16.3% | 24th |
| Parks, trees and streets | |||
| Serious collisions since 2021, per 10,000 residents | 6.3 | 5.1 | 51st |
| Parks per 10,000 residents | 6.3 | 5.0 | 55th |
| Playgrounds per 1,000 children | 2.3 | 2.1 | 58th |
| Street trees per 1,000 residents | 259 | 228 | 65th |
| Affordable homes coming | 0 | 19 | 93rd |
| Road and sidewalk projects | 13 | 10 | 51st |
| Park and open space, share of land | 30.2% | 7.8% | 9th |
| Park and open space, hectares per 1,000 residents | 12.5 | 1.6 | 4th |
| Parking tickets per 1,000 residents, 2025 | 155 | 410 | 141st |
| Green roof permits since 2010 | 0 | 4 | 150th |
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 | 67 | 62 | 68 | 84 | 63 |
| Break-ins | 22 | 22 | 26 | 21 | 17 |
| Car thefts | 38 | 66 | 105 | 88 | 101 |
| Robberies | 7 | 14 | 22 | 18 | 10 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 10 |
| Total | 138 | 168 | 225 | 215 | 201 |
| 2025 rate per 100,000 | West Rouge | Citywide | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 278 | 768 | 147th |
| Break-ins | 75 | 190 | 149th |
| Car thefts | 446 | 225 | 10th |
| Robberies | 44 | 78 | 119th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 44 | 61 | 85th |
| Total | 888 | 1,322 | 124th |
Rank: 1st is the most of 158.
| Crimes reported | 2025 rate per 100,000 residents | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major crime | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | West Rouge | Citywide | Rank (1st = most) |
| Assaults | 67 | 62 | 68 | 84 | 63 | 278 | 768 | 147th |
| Break-ins | 22 | 22 | 26 | 21 | 17 | 75 | 190 | 149th |
| Car thefts | 38 | 66 | 105 | 88 | 101 | 446 | 225 | 10th |
| Robberies | 7 | 14 | 22 | 18 | 10 | 44 | 78 | 119th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 44 | 61 | 85th |
| Total | 138 | 168 | 225 | 215 | 201 | 888 | 1,322 | 124th |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates.
Permits and new homes by year
| Year | Building permits | New homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 120 | 10 |
| 2022 | 118 | 9 |
| 2023 | 137 | 20 |
| 2024 | 167 | 34 |
| 2025 | 131 | 44 |
| 2026 | 101 | 460 |
Source: City of Toronto Building Permits (active and cleared). 2026 so far.
Average rents, October 2025
| Unit | Scarborough | A year earlier | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,465 | $1,420 | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,617 | $1,592 | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,832 | $1,758 | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $1,978 | $1,873 | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC Rental Market Survey, purpose-built rental apartments. Covers Scarborough (the former City of Scarborough); CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods.
Planning proposals (8)
Hearing coming up (1)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Maberley Cres | Deck or porch | Minor variance | Hearing Dec 2 | A0156/26SC |
Under appeal (1)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 399 Rouge Highlands Dr | Split the lot | Consent | Submitted May 2021 | B0034/21SC |
Waiting for a decision (6)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10065 Sheppard Ave E | Rezoning | Rezoning | Submitted Dec 2021 | 21 247614 ESC 25 OZ |
| 10167 Sheppard Ave E | New house | Minor variance | Submitted Jul 2025 | A0152/25SC |
| 15 Brimforest Gt | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted Nov 2026 | A0175/26SC |
| 293 Ridgewood Rd | Split the lot | Consent | Submitted Dec 2022 | B0040/22SC |
| 92 Island Rd | 10-storey building | Site plan | Submitted Jan 2026 | 26 102197 ESC 25 SA |
| 9940 Sheppard Ave E | Site plan | Site plan | Submitted Jan 2021 | 21 109942 ESC 25 SA |
Source: City of Toronto Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment. One row per site. · Download CSV
Apartment buildings (19)
| Building | RentSafe score | Units | Built | Open fire violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95-115 Generation Blvd | 77 | 108 | 1975 | — |
| 47 Generation Blvd | 78 | 180 | 1975 | 0 |
| 53 Generation Blvd | 79 | 12 | 1975 | — |
| 41-53 Generation Blvd | 80 | 12 | 1975 | — |
| 109 Generation Blvd | 80 | 12 | 1975 | — |
| 115 Generation Blvd | 81 | 12 | 1975 | — |
| 19 Durnford Rd | 83 | 28 | 1992 | 0 |
| 35 Durnford Rd | 84 | 21 | 1992 | 0 |
| 111 Generation Blvd | 84 | 12 | 1975 | — |
| 43 Generation Blvd | 84 | 12 | 1975 | 0 |
| 17-43 Durnford Rd | 86 | 14 | 1992 | — |
| 21 Durnford Rd | 86 | 21 | 1992 | 0 |
| 37 Durnford Rd | 86 | 28 | 1992 | 2 |
| 51 Generation Blvd | 86 | 12 | 1975 | — |
| 23 Durnford Rd | 87 | 14 | 1992 | 0 |
| 1 Dean Park Rd | 87 | 249 | 1979 | 0 |
| 39 Durnford Rd | 88 | 14 | 1992 | 0 |
| 45 Generation Blvd | 89 | 12 | 1975 | — |
| 49 Generation Blvd | 91 | 12 | 1975 | — |
Source: RentSafeTO Apartment Building Evaluation; Residential Fire Inspection Results.
Schools (8)
| School | Grades | Board | Students | Gr. 6 reading | Gr. 6 math | Gr. 10 literacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rouge Valley Public School | JK-8 | TDSB | 200 | 88% | 60% | — |
| St Dominic Savio Catholic School | JK-8 | TCDSB | 215 | 80% | 41% | — |
| West Rouge Junior Public School | JK-6 | TDSB | 245 | 85% | 51% | — |
| Chief Dan George Public School | JK-8 | TDSB | 250 | 86% | 45% | — |
| William G Davis Junior Public School | JK-6 | TDSB | 250 | 97% | 65% | — |
| John G Diefenbaker Public School | JK-8 | TDSB | 260 | 96% | 48% | — |
| St Jean de Brebeuf Catholic School | JK-8 | TCDSB | 145 | 100% | 53% | — |
| Joseph Howe Senior Public School | 7-8 | TDSB | 330 | — | — | — |
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 (6)
| Centre | Address | Ages | Spaces | $10 a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottetown Blvd. Childcare Centre | 111 Island Rd | toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 119 | Yes |
| Rouge Valley Jr YMCA | 30 Durnford Rd | toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 82 | Yes |
| Big Bears Daycare | 51 Durnford Rd | infants, toddlers, preschool | 57 | Yes |
| William G. Davis Kindergarten Extended Care Program | 128 East Ave | kindergarten, school-age | 41 | Yes |
| John G Diefenbaker Child Care Centre | 70 Dean Park Rd | kindergarten, school-age | 28 | Yes |
| West Rouge Kindergarten Extended Care Program | 401 Friendship Ave | kindergarten | 26 | Yes |
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres.
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Type | Trips each way, weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 95 York Mills | Bus | 236 |
| 54 Lawrence East | Bus | 179 |
| 38 Highland Creek | Bus | 163 |
| 85 Sheppard East | Bus | 137 |
| 954 Lawrence East Express | Bus | 83 |
| 985 Sheppard East Express | Bus | 54 |
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 Rouge | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 13 | 8 | Bob Hunter Park, Dean Park, Dean Park Walkway and 10 more |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 5 | Dean Park, Fanfare Park, Kirkdene Park and 4 more |
| Community centres | 2 | 1 | Tall Pines Community Centre, West Rouge Community Centre |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside West Rouge. Nearest: Port Union Community Recreation Centre Park, just over the border in Centennial Scarborough. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 0 | 1 | None inside West Rouge. Nearest: Rouge Valley Community Recreation Centre, just over the border in Morningside Heights. |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside West Rouge. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside West Rouge. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 0 | 1 | None inside West Rouge. |
| Pickleball | 0 | 0 | None inside West Rouge. Nearest: Malvern Park, 2.2 km away in Malvern East. |
| Basketball | 1 | 1 | Tall Pines Park |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 0 | 0 | None inside West Rouge. Nearest: Confederation Park, 4.7 km away in Woburn North. |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 2 | 2 | Port Union Village Common Park, West Rouge Community Centre · 2 of 2 open today |
Source: City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Tennis Courts and Washroom Facilities. Typical neighbourhood: the median across Toronto.
Street work (13)
| Work | Where | When |
|---|---|---|
| Road resurfacing | Birdsilver Gdns, near Friendship Ave | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Ridgewood Rd, Starspray Blvd to East Ave | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Sudbury Hall Dr, near Dean Park Rd | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Automall Dr, Milner Ave to Conlins Rd | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Oxhorn Rd, Wheeling Dr to Maberley Cres | Q3 2024 to Q3 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Maberley Cres, near East Ave | Q3 2024 to Q3 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Golders Green Ave, Winter Gardens Trl to East Ave | Q3 2024 to Q4 2025 (carried over) |
| Sidewalk work | Ravine Park Cres, Port Union Rd to Parlette Ave | Q3 to Q4 2025 (carried over) |
| Sidewalk work | Parlette Ave, Ravine Park Cres to Parlette Ave | Q3 to Q4 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Island Rd, East Ave to Rouge Hills Dr | Q4 2026 to Q3 2027 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Island Rd | Q4 2026 to Q3 2027 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | East Ave, near Island Rd | Q4 2026 to Q3 2027 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Island Rd, Port Union Rd to East Ave | 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 (2)
| Business | Type | Address | Licence issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer On the Run | Auto repair or garage | 7445 Kingston Rd | Aug 27, 2026 |
| 6ixty Wings | Restaurant or bar | 515 East Ave | Aug 24, 2026 |
Source: City of Toronto Business Licences and Permits, storefront types. Operating names only.
Garden and laneway suites (47)
| Address | Type | Permit |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Picasso Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2026 |
| 2 Picasso Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2026 |
| 462 Rouge Hills Dr | Garden suite | Aug 2026 |
| 438 Brownfield Gdns | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Apr 2026 |
| 2 Clark Secor Pl | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jan 2026 |
| 2 Clark Secor Pl | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jan 2026 |
| 65 Tideswell Blvd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Dec 2025 |
| 256 Ridgewood Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Nov 2025 |
| 2 Clark Secor Pl | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Nov 2025 |
| 15 Braymore Blvd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2025 |
| 6 Carlisle Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2025 |
| 19 Clearlake Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Mar 2025 |
| 74 Red River Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jan 2025 |
| 74 Red River Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Dec 2024 |
| 199 Ridgewood Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Dec 2024 |
| 12 Tallpines Crt | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Nov 2024 |
| 6 Gillingham St | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2024 |
| 15 Lovel Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2024 |
| 6 Gillingham St | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2024 |
| 15 Lovel Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2024 |
| 377 East Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2024 |
| 29 Starspray Blvd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2024 |
| 8 Bowes Garden Crt | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2024 |
| 12 Tallpines Crt | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2024 |
| 73 Lionhead Trl | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2024 |
| 28 Greybeaver Trl | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2024 |
| 145 East Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Apr 2024 |
| 406 Calderstone Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Apr 2024 |
| 145 East Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Feb 2024 |
| 192 Island Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2023 |
| 33 Royal Rouge Trl | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2023 |
| 293 Rouge Highlands Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2023 |
| 136 Lionhead Trl | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2023 |
| 10 Blacktoft Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Apr 2023 |
| 23 Bornholm Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Apr 2023 |
| 400 Rouge Hills Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Apr 2023 |
| 10049 Sheppard Ave E | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Mar 2023 |
| 1 Hartsville Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Feb 2023 |
| 17 Ryecliffe Crt | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jan 2023 |
| 21 Braymore Blvd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jan 2023 |
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 | 2 | 10 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 43 | 208 | About typical |
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 | 3 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rouge Hill GO | GO train | LE | Inside |
Parking tickets and EV charging
Busiest streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston Rd | 29,100 | — | Jun 2016 |
| Sheppard Ave E Durnford Rd to Nature Ptwy | 18,200 | 64 km/h | Oct 2024 |
| Port Union Rd Port Union Rd N / Hwy 401 Collectors W Ramp to Kingston Rd | 10,000 | — | Nov 2018 |
| Conlins Rd Auto Mall Dr to Sheppard Ave E | 5,600 | 64 km/h | Nov 2019 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rouge Hills Dr Starspray Blvd to Taylor Rd | 1,300 | 48 km/h | Oct 2023 |
| Baronial Crt Hartsville Ave to Broadbridge Dr | 312 | 45 km/h | Nov 2019 |
| Starspray Blvd Clearlake Ave to West Rouge Park Trl | 734 | 44 km/h | Jun 2024 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Rouge Park | 135.1 |
| Rouge Park - Rouge Beach Park | 54.8 |
| Bob Hunter Park | 17.5 |
| Glen Rouge Campground | 16.4 |
| Port Union Waterfront Park | 11.3 |
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 Off-Leash Area at Lawrence Avenue East & Starspray Boulevard
The City is adding a new off-leash area for dogs to the open space on the north side of Lawrence Avenue East and Starspray Boulevard.In progress - Royal Rouge Tot Lot Improvements
The City is improving the playground and exploring other park improvements in Royal Rouge Tot Lot through community engagement.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
Green roofs and solar
Green roofs and solar
No building permits in West Rouge have included a green roof since 2010. Since 2009, 2 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, 5 noise exemption permits were issued in West Rouge: 5 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 Rouge.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas.
Heritage, flood risk and local contacts
- Heritage
- No properties on the Heritage Register.
- Flood and shoreline
- Fewer than 0.1% of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. 5.2% are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- In M1C, 1 of 26 home tests was above Ontario’s limit (3.8%; Toronto 2.0%). None of 25 home tests in M1B were above Ontario’s limit.
- Councillor
- Neethan Shan · Ward 25 Scarborough-Rouge Park 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, 7,241 service requests came from postal area M1C, which covers most of West Rouge. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 364 | |
| Tree pruning | 357 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 304 | |
| Long grass and weeds on private property | 228 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 183 | |
| Missed oversized or electronics pickup | 175 |
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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