Weston
Weston is a northwest neighbourhood of about 19,000 people, next to Brookhaven-Amesbury, Humber Heights-Westmount, Kingsview Village-The Westway and three other neighbourhoods. Most households rent. Weston GO station is close by. Its main shopping streets are Weston Rd and Jane St. It stands out for one of the lowest household incomes in the city. It has more parks for its size than most neighbourhoods, but fewer street trees.
Neighbouring areas link to their pages. City of Toronto neighbourhood boundaries and Toronto Centreline.
Boundaries: Woodward Ave to the north, Jane St to the east, Clouston Ave to the south and the Humber River to the west.
01 · What’s being built
Rank by proposals →There are 17 active planning proposals in Weston, more than most neighbourhoods (51st most in Toronto). Of these, 12 are waiting for a decision and five are under appeal. Another five were decided recently.
Under appeal (5)
Waiting for a decision (12)
Decided recently (5)
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
Part of the neighbourhood is in the Weston | Phase I heritage conservation district, where changes to building exteriors need heritage approval. Part of it is in the Weston major transit station area, 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, 8 noise exemption permits were issued in Weston: 8 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, 302 major crimes were reported in Weston: 1,363 per 100,000 residents, about the same as the citywide rate (1,322) and the 50th highest in Toronto. Robberies and thefts over $5,000 were below the citywide rate. Reports fell from 465 in 2024 to 302 in 2025, mostly assaults (256 to 194) and robberies (57 to 7).
Weston compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 14% higher876 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | About the same239 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | About the same181 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 41% lower36 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 59% lower32 vs 78 per 100,000 |
Major crimes reported per year, by type
Change from 2021 to 2025, by type
| Major crime | 2021 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 204 | 194 | about the same |
| Car thefts | 59 | 53 | down 10% |
| Break-ins | 36 | 40 | up 11% |
| Robberies | 25 | 7 | down 72% |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 5 | 8 | up 60% |
Other crimes, last 12 months
| Crime | Reported | Per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 2 | 11 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 2 | 11 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 28 | 150 | 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, 14 collisions in Weston killed or seriously injured someone, the 42nd highest rate per resident in Toronto. Nine involved pedestrians. Most were on Weston Rd and Lawrence Ave 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: Weston. Inside the neighbourhood, 64 TTC stops are served by the 52 Lawrence West, 79 Scarlett Rd, 158 Trethewey and 35 Jane buses, among others.
Stations in or near the neighbourhood
- Weston GOGO Transit
Busiest bus routes
| Route | Weekday trips each way | Trips | Delays per 1,000 trips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 Lawrence West | about 261 | 5.4 | |
| 79 Scarlett Rd | about 213 | 3.4 | |
| 158 Trethewey | about 168 | 2.0 | |
| 35 Jane | about 157 | 7.9 · high | |
| 89 Weston | about 127 | 7.3 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane St Patika Ave to William St | 23,100 | — | Jun 2022 |
| Weston Rd Humberview Cres to Oak St | 23,000 | 52 km/h | Jun 2023 |
| Church St Uphill Ave to Jane St | 11,000 | 47 km/h | Sep 2024 |
| Oak St Knob Hill Dr to Gary Dr | 8,400 | — | Jul 2023 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patika Ave Pine St to Merrill Ave | 506 | 44 km/h | Apr 2017 |
| Queen's Dr Rosemount Ave to Elm St | 285 | 43 km/h | Apr 2019 |
| King St Weston Rd to George St | 3,800 | 43 km/h | Apr 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
Four elementary schools and one secondary school are inside the neighbourhood. Of the two with Grade 6 results, neither beat the Toronto average in reading or math (Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math). There are five licensed child care centres with 409 spaces, all in the $10-a-day program, and two 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 (5)
- Macaulay - St. John The Evangelist Child Care Centre $10 a day
23 George St · infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age148 spaces - Royal Day Care Weston $10 a day
1737 Weston Rd · toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age102 spaces - Tlc - Tender Loving Care (Cross St.) $10 a day
44 Cross St · toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age60 spaces - Macaulay - Hj Alexander Child Care Centre $10 a day
30 King St · kindergarten, school-age56 spaces - Weston Memorial B & A School Program $10 a day
200 John St · kindergarten, school-age43 spaces
EarlyON centres (2)
- Enagb West EarlyON1965 Weston Rd
- Weston Library2 King St
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 →Weston has 14 parks, nine of them with playgrounds: more for its population than most neighbourhoods (38th most per resident in Toronto). It has two public pools. Its streets have 3,365 City-owned trees, mostly Norway maple, silver maple and honey locust: fewer per resident than most neighbourhoods (47th fewest per resident in Toronto). The City has 12 road or sidewalk projects planned or under way here.
How much of the neighbourhood is park
| Largest parks and open spaces | Hectares |
|---|---|
| Cruickshank Park | 8.5 |
| Weston Lions Park | 7.4 |
| Canadian Ukrainian Memorial Park | 2.4 |
| Memorial Park - York | 0.8 |
| Denison Park | 0.5 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- Denison Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Denison Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress - Weston Lions Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Weston Lions Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress - New Park Near Hickory Tree Road & Wilby Crescent
A new 1,300 m2 park is coming to 10 Wilby Crescent in Etobicoke as part of a mixed-use development project at the intersection of Hickory Tree Road and Wilby Crescent near Humber River. The park design will be shaped through community engagement.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
| Amenity | Weston | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 14 | 8 | Coulter Ave Parkette, Cruickshank Park, Denison Park and 11 more |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 5 | Coulter Ave Parkette, Cruickshank Park, Denison Park and 6 more |
| Community centres | 1 | 1 | Weston Lions Recreation Arena |
| City programs at schools | 1 | — | Weston Collegiate Institute |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside Weston. Nearest: Pelmo Park, 620 m away in Pelmo Park-Humberlea. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 2 | 1 | Weston Collegiate Institute, Weston Lions Park |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside Weston. Nearest: Fairhaven Park, 850 m away in Kingsview Village-The Westway. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Weston. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 0 | 1 | None inside Weston. |
| Pickleball | 0 | 0 | None inside Weston. Nearest: Pelmo Park, 620 m away in Pelmo Park-Humberlea. |
| Basketball | 1 | 1 | Weston Lions Park |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 2 | 0 | Cruickshank Park, Denison Park |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 1 | 2 | Weston Lions Park · 0 of 1 open today |
City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Tennis Courts, Washroom Facilities and Street Tree Data; Toronto Public Health. Typical: the median Toronto neighbourhood. Open today: as reported by the City this morning. City programs at schools run in a school’s gym or pool and aren’t counted as community centres.
06 · Homes and renovation
Rank by permits →In the last 12 months, 118 building permits were issued, fewer than most neighbourhoods (44th fewest in Toronto). Since 2021, owners have been permitted to build 23 garden and laneway suites, about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood. In all, permits have added 1,099 homes since 2021, more than most neighbourhoods (61st 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, 4 building permits in Weston included a green roof, the 72nd 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 York (the former City of York), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental averaged $2,067 a month in October 2025, close to the Toronto average. More than half of households here (64%) rent, and 43% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. There are 45 apartment buildings in the City’s RentSafe program, averaging 87 out of 100. There are 17 homes registered as short-term rentals, fewer than most neighbourhoods (61st fewest in Toronto). There are no licensed rooming houses and one shelter or respite site. 161 affordable homes are approved, proposed or being built here, more than most neighbourhoods (37th most in Toronto); the largest project is 1746 Weston Rd, with 105 affordable homes. Since 2023, City Council approved demolishing three rental buildings (32 rental homes, all to be replaced).
Average rents, October 2025
CMHC Rental Market Survey. CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods; these cover York (the former City of York). Vacancy 3.3% (Toronto 2.8%). Averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
08 · People
Rank by income →In 2021, 18,675 people lived here. The median household income was $65,000, the 150th highest in Toronto (below the typical neighbourhood’s $85,000). Among workers, 30% commute by transit, about the same as the typical neighbourhood.
18,675 residents in 2021. Most common first languages other than English and French: Spanish 6%, Somali 5.9%, Portuguese 4.6%. 2021 Census, from the City’s Neighbourhood Profiles.
09 · Shops and services
There are 203 licensed storefront businesses, mostly restaurants and bars and take-out and food shops. Most are on Weston Rd and Jane St. In the last 90 days, five businesses got new licences; the newest is Salon Nuwd, a salon at 46 Rosemount Ave.
Licensed storefronts by type
- Restaurants and bars67
- Take-out and food shops55
- Salons and personal services40
- Auto repair shops18
- Second-hand shops9
Streets with the most
- Weston Rd91
- Jane St52
- Lawrence Ave W26
- Church St16
New licences, last 90 days
City business licences, storefront types only. We show operating names, never personal names.
Business improvement areas
Weston Village is a Business Improvement Area in Weston. 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
Weston has 129 properties on the Heritage Register, more than most neighbourhoods (22nd most in Toronto). A small number of addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Heritage
- 129 properties on the Heritage Register (24 designated, 105 listed), 22nd most in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- 0.3% of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. A few (1.8%) are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- In M9N, 1 of 75 home tests was above Ontario’s limit (1.3%; Toronto 2.0%).
- Councillor
- Frances Nunziata · Ward 5 York South-Weston profile
What residents report to 311
In the last 12 months, 4,216 service requests came from postal area M9N, which covers most of Weston. The most common:
| Property standards | 332 | |
| Sidewalk snow clearing | 215 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 198 | |
| Amplified music or instrument noise | 120 | |
| Tree pruning | 116 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 110 |
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 | Weston | Typical | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building and change | |||
| Building permits, last 12 months | 118 | 186 | 115th |
| Active planning proposals | 17 | 11 | 51st |
| Garden and laneway suites since 2021 | 23 | 26 | 82nd |
| New homes since 2021 | 1,099 | 795 | 61st |
| Short-term rentals | 17 | 21 | 98th |
| Heritage properties | 129 | 5 | 22nd |
| Apartment buildings (RentSafe) | 45 | 18 | 17th |
| Safety, 2025, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Major crime, total | 1,363 | 1,107 | 50th |
| Assaults | 876 | 637 | 40th |
| Break-ins | 181 | 173 | 72nd |
| Car thefts | 239 | 193 | 49th |
| Robberies | 32 | 70 | 134th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 36 | 46 | 103rd |
| Other crimes, last 12 months, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 11 | 6 | 49th |
| Bicycle thefts | 11 | 31 | 121st |
| Thefts from vehicles | 150 | 212 | 128th |
| People, 2021 Census | |||
| Residents | 18,675 | 16,813 | 62nd |
| Median household income | $65,000 | $85,000 | 150th |
| Households that rent | 64.5% | 45.5% | 20th |
| Renters paying 30%+ on housing | 43.3% | 39.0% | 38th |
| Commute by transit | 29.5% | 25.8% | 39th |
| Walk or cycle to work | 3.5% | 5.3% | 119th |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.3% | 16.3% | 118th |
| Parks, trees and streets | |||
| Serious collisions since 2021, per 10,000 residents | 7.5 | 5.1 | 42nd |
| Parks per 10,000 residents | 7.5 | 5.0 | 38th |
| Playgrounds per 1,000 children | 2.9 | 2.1 | 34th |
| Street trees per 1,000 residents | 180 | 228 | 112th |
| Affordable homes coming | 161 | 19 | 37th |
| Road and sidewalk projects | 12 | 10 | 57th |
| Park and open space, share of land | 8.7% | 7.8% | 73rd |
| Park and open space, hectares per 1,000 residents | 1.2 | 1.6 | 92nd |
| Parking tickets per 1,000 residents, 2025 | 631 | 410 | 54th |
| Green roof permits since 2010 | 4 | 4 | 72nd |
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 | 204 | 242 | 242 | 256 | 194 |
| Break-ins | 36 | 46 | 61 | 53 | 40 |
| Car thefts | 59 | 99 | 109 | 91 | 53 |
| Robberies | 25 | 32 | 36 | 57 | 7 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 8 |
| Total | 329 | 428 | 452 | 465 | 302 |
| 2025 rate per 100,000 | Weston | Citywide | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 876 | 768 | 40th |
| Break-ins | 181 | 190 | 72nd |
| Car thefts | 239 | 225 | 49th |
| Robberies | 32 | 78 | 134th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 36 | 61 | 103rd |
| Total | 1,363 | 1,322 | 50th |
Rank: 1st is the most of 158.
| Crimes reported | 2025 rate per 100,000 residents | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major crime | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Weston | Citywide | Rank (1st = most) |
| Assaults | 204 | 242 | 242 | 256 | 194 | 876 | 768 | 40th |
| Break-ins | 36 | 46 | 61 | 53 | 40 | 181 | 190 | 72nd |
| Car thefts | 59 | 99 | 109 | 91 | 53 | 239 | 225 | 49th |
| Robberies | 25 | 32 | 36 | 57 | 7 | 32 | 78 | 134th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 36 | 61 | 103rd |
| Total | 329 | 428 | 452 | 465 | 302 | 1,363 | 1,322 | 50th |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates.
Permits and new homes by year
| Year | Building permits | New homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 199 | 11 |
| 2022 | 129 | 15 |
| 2023 | 118 | 264 |
| 2024 | 157 | 36 |
| 2025 | 146 | 585 |
| 2026 | 101 | 188 |
Source: City of Toronto Building Permits (active and cleared). 2026 so far.
Average rents, October 2025
| Unit | York | A year earlier | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,381 | $1,381 | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,706 | $1,665 | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,067 | $2,022 | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $2,547 | $2,706 | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC Rental Market Survey, purpose-built rental apartments. Covers York (the former City of York); CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods.
Planning proposals (22)
Under appeal (5)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 135 John St | Split the lot | Consent | Submitted Oct 2017 | B0093/17EYK |
| 1821-1823 Weston Rd | 45-storey building · 485 homes and shops | Rezoning | Submitted Nov 2019 | 19 254711 WET 05 OZ |
| 1928 Lawrence Ave W | Garden suite | Minor variance | Submitted Jan 2026 | A0026/26EYK |
| 2417 Weston Rd | 4-storey building | Site plan and minor variance | Submitted Nov 2025 | 25 252700 WET 05 SA |
| 25 William St | New house | Minor variance | Submitted Oct 2020 | A0406/20EYK |
Waiting for a decision (12)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 King George Rd | Consent | Consent | Submitted Aug 2011 | B45/11EYK |
| 121 Church St | 61-storey building · 691 homes and shops | Site plan | Submitted Aug 2022 | 22 186083 STE 13 SA |
| 13 John St | Site plan | Site plan | Submitted Apr 2023 | 23 137642 WET 05 SA |
| 1736 Weston Rd | 42-storey building · 420 homes | Site plan | Submitted Oct 2024 | 24 232412 WET 05 SA |
| 1747-1755 Jane St | 14-storey building with shops | Rezoning | Submitted Mar 2026 | 26 127882 WET 05 OZ |
| 1818 Weston Rd | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted Sep 2020 | A0367/20EYK |
| 1830 Weston Rd | 45-storey building · 562 homes | Site plan | Submitted Dec 2022 | 22 242090 WET 05 SA |
| 184 Rosemount Ave | Consent | Consent and minor variance | Submitted Apr 2024 | B0017/24EYK |
| 1871 Weston Rd | Site plan | Site plan | Submitted Dec 2022 | 22 242949 WET 05 SA |
| 1956 Weston Rd | 29-storey building | Subdivision | Submitted Sep 2021 | 21 220069 WET 05 SB |
Decided recently (5)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 137 Church St | Minor variance | Minor variance | Decided Apr 2025 | A0372/25TEY |
| 167 Church St | Split the lot | Consent | Decided Sep 2025 | B0026/25EYK |
| 1675-1677 Jane St | Site plan | Site plan | Submitted Dec 2024 | 24 246087 WET 05 SA |
| 222 King St | Split the lot | Consent | Decided May 2026 | B0025/25EYK |
| 2387 Weston Rd | Split the lot | Consent | Decided May 2026 | B0028/24EYK |
Source: City of Toronto Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment. One row per site. · Download CSV
Apartment buildings (45)
Source: RentSafeTO Apartment Building Evaluation; Residential Fire Inspection Results.
Schools (5)
| School | Grades | Board | Students | Gr. 6 reading | Gr. 6 math | Gr. 10 literacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C R Marchant Middle School | 6-8 | TDSB | 310 | 73% | 34% | — |
| H J Alexander Community School | JK-5 | TDSB | 435 | — | — | — |
| St John the Evangelist Catholic School | JK-8 | TCDSB | 615 | 83% | 26% | — |
| Weston Memorial Junior Public School | JK-5 | TDSB | 240 | — | — | — |
| Weston Collegiate Institute | 9-12 | TDSB | 1,015 | — | — | 70% |
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 (5)
| Centre | Address | Ages | Spaces | $10 a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macaulay - St. John The Evangelist Child Care Centre | 23 George St | infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 148 | Yes |
| Royal Day Care Weston | 1737 Weston Rd | toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 102 | Yes |
| Tlc - Tender Loving Care (Cross St.) | 44 Cross St | toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 60 | Yes |
| Macaulay - Hj Alexander Child Care Centre | 30 King St | kindergarten, school-age | 56 | Yes |
| Weston Memorial B & A School Program | 200 John St | kindergarten, school-age | 43 | Yes |
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres.
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Type | Trips each way, weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 52 Lawrence West | Bus | 261 |
| 79 Scarlett Rd | Bus | 213 |
| 158 Trethewey | Bus | 168 |
| 35 Jane | Bus | 157 |
| 89 Weston | Bus | 127 |
| 59 Maple Leaf | Bus | 58 |
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 | Weston | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 14 | 8 | Coulter Ave Parkette, Cruickshank Park, Denison Park and 11 more |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 5 | Coulter Ave Parkette, Cruickshank Park, Denison Park and 6 more |
| Community centres | 1 | 1 | Weston Lions Recreation Arena |
| City programs at schools | 1 | — | Weston Collegiate Institute |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside Weston. Nearest: Pelmo Park, 620 m away in Pelmo Park-Humberlea. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 2 | 1 | Weston Collegiate Institute, Weston Lions Park |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside Weston. Nearest: Fairhaven Park, 850 m away in Kingsview Village-The Westway. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Weston. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 0 | 1 | None inside Weston. |
| Pickleball | 0 | 0 | None inside Weston. Nearest: Pelmo Park, 620 m away in Pelmo Park-Humberlea. |
| Basketball | 1 | 1 | Weston Lions Park |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 2 | 0 | Cruickshank Park, Denison Park |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 1 | 2 | Weston Lions Park · 0 of 1 open today |
Source: City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Tennis Courts and Washroom Facilities. Typical neighbourhood: the median across Toronto.
Affordable housing and rental demolitions
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes |
|---|---|---|
| 1746 Weston Rd | Application under review | 105 |
| 1552 Weston Rd | Under construction | 50 |
| 1693 Weston Rd | Rezoning approved | 6 |
Rental demolitions approved
| Address | Approved | Rental homes demolished | Replaced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1798-1812 Weston Road | May 21, 2025 | 6 | 6 |
| 1828-1844 Weston Road | Nov 13, 2024 | 9 | 9 |
| 83-89 Queen Street East and 119-127 Church Street | Feb 6, 2024 | 17 | 17 |
Source: City of Toronto Affordable Housing Pipeline (projects not yet occupied) and Rental Housing Demolition applications approved since 2023.
Street work (12)
| Work | Where | When |
|---|---|---|
| Road resurfacing | Knob Hill Dr, Crossroads Pl to Weston Rd | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Humberview Cres, near Weston Rd | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Knob Hill Park, Oak St to Knob Hill Park | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Rosemount Ave, King St to Joseph St | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Rosemount Ave, Ralph St to Macdonald Ave | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Rosemount Ave, Queens Dr to King St | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Trethewey Dr, Black Creek Dr to Jane St | Q3 2027 to Q4 2028 |
| Road resurfacing | Denison Rd E, near Jane St | Q4 2026 to Q3 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Vimy Ave, Lawrence Ave W to Macdonald Ave | Q4 2026 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Maple Leaf Dr, Black Creek Dr to Jane St | Q3 2025 to Q3 2026 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Wilby Cres, near Weston Rd | Q4 2025 to Q3 2026 (carried over) |
| Sidewalk work | Wilby Cres, near Weston Rd | Q4 2025 to Q3 2026 (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 (5)
| Business | Type | Address | Licence issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salon Nuwd | Salon or personal services | 46 Rosemount Ave | Oct 6, 2026 |
| Timeless Glo | Salon or personal services | 1911 Weston Rd | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Kulan House | Restaurant or bar | 2007 Lawrence Ave W | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Target Park | Parking lot | 2360 Weston Rd | Aug 28, 2026 |
| D L Barber & Beauty Supply | Salon or personal services | 1740 Jane St | Aug 20, 2026 |
Source: City of Toronto Business Licences and Permits, storefront types. Operating names only.
Garden and laneway suites (23)
| Address | Type | Permit |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Speers Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2026 |
| 1937 Lawrence Ave W | Garden suite | Jan 2026 |
| 137 Rosemount Ave | Garden suite | Jun 2025 |
| 84 MacDonald Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jan 2025 |
| 153 Rosemount Ave | Laneway suite | Dec 2024 |
| 84 MacDonald Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Nov 2024 |
| 94 Church St | Garden suite | Nov 2024 |
| 12 Gibson Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2024 |
| 216 William St | Garden suite | Jun 2024 |
| 45 William St | Garden suite | Mar 2024 |
| 92 John St | Garden suite | Feb 2024 |
| 174 Church St | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jan 2024 |
| 49 Church St | Garden suite | Dec 2023 |
| 48 Patika Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2023 |
| 46 William St | Garden suite | Oct 2023 |
| 5 Grattan St | Garden suite | Oct 2023 |
| 22 Lippincott St W | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Mar 2023 |
| 65 Joseph St | Laneway suite | Oct 2022 |
| 77 Church St | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Nov 2021 |
| 218 William St | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Nov 2021 |
| 68 MacDonald Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2021 |
| 45 William St | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2021 |
| 51 Grattan St | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Dec 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 | 2 | 11 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 2 | 11 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 28 | 150 | 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 | 3 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weston GO | GO train | KI | Inside |
Parking tickets and EV charging
Busiest streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane St Patika Ave to William St | 23,100 | — | Jun 2022 |
| Weston Rd Humberview Cres to Oak St | 23,000 | 52 km/h | Jun 2023 |
| Church St Uphill Ave to Jane St | 11,000 | 47 km/h | Sep 2024 |
| Oak St Knob Hill Dr to Gary Dr | 8,400 | — | Jul 2023 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patika Ave Pine St to Merrill Ave | 506 | 44 km/h | Apr 2017 |
| Queen's Dr Rosemount Ave to Elm St | 285 | 43 km/h | Apr 2019 |
| King St Weston Rd to George St | 3,800 | 43 km/h | Apr 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 |
|---|---|
| Cruickshank Park | 8.5 |
| Weston Lions Park | 7.4 |
| Canadian Ukrainian Memorial Park | 2.4 |
| Memorial Park - York | 0.8 |
| Denison Park | 0.5 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- Denison Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Denison Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress - Weston Lions Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Weston Lions Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress - New Park Near Hickory Tree Road & Wilby Crescent
A new 1,300 m2 park is coming to 10 Wilby Crescent in Etobicoke as part of a mixed-use development project at the intersection of Hickory Tree Road and Wilby Crescent near Humber River. The park design will be shaped through community engagement.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
Green roofs and solar
Green roofs and solar
Since 2010, 4 building permits in Weston included a green roof, the 72nd 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, 8 noise exemption permits were issued in Weston: 8 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
Weston Village is a Business Improvement Area in Weston. 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
- 129 properties on the Heritage Register (24 designated, 105 listed), 22nd most in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- 0.3% of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. A few (1.8%) are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- In M9N, 1 of 75 home tests was above Ontario’s limit (1.3%; Toronto 2.0%).
- Councillor
- Frances Nunziata · Ward 5 York South-Weston 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, 4,216 service requests came from postal area M9N, which covers most of Weston. The most common:
| Property standards | 332 | |
| Sidewalk snow clearing | 215 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 198 | |
| Amplified music or instrument noise | 120 | |
| Tree pruning | 116 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 110 |
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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