Wexford/Maryvale
Wexford/Maryvale is a large neighbourhood in Scarborough of about 28,000 people, next to Clairlea-Birchmount, Dorset Park, Fenside-Parkwoods and five other neighbourhoods. Most households own their homes. Its main shopping street is Lawrence Ave E. It stands out for how many garden and laneway suites are being built and its large population.
Neighbouring areas link to their pages. City of Toronto neighbourhood boundaries and Toronto Centreline.
Boundaries: Highway 401 to the north, Birchmount Rd to the east, Eglinton Ave E to the south and Victoria Park Ave to the west.
01 · What’s being built
Rank by proposals →There are 22 active planning proposals in Wexford/Maryvale, more than most neighbourhoods (34th most in Toronto). One has a hearing coming up (98 Crockford Blvd, Dec 2, 2026). Neighbours can send comments or speak at a hearing. Of the rest, 16 are waiting for a decision and five are under appeal. Another two were decided recently.
Hearing coming up (1)
Under appeal (5)
Waiting for a decision (16)
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 Golden Mile, Hakimi Lebovic and Pharmacy (Eglinton) 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, 9 noise exemption permits were issued in Wexford/Maryvale: 7 for amplified sound at events and 2 for continuous concrete pours.
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, 626 major crimes were reported in Wexford/Maryvale: 2,018 per 100,000 residents, 53% above the citywide rate (1,322) and the 14th highest in Toronto. Assaults, break-ins, car thefts, robberies and thefts over $5,000 were above the citywide rate. Reports were similar to the year before (686 in 2024).
Wexford/Maryvale compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Car thefts | 89% higher425 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 62% higher126 vs 78 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 47% higher1,128 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 38% higher84 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 34% higher255 vs 190 per 100,000 |
Major crimes reported per year, by type
Change from 2021 to 2025, by type
| Major crime | 2021 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 216 | 350 | up 62% |
| Car thefts | 93 | 132 | up 42% |
| Break-ins | 70 | 79 | up 13% |
| Robberies | 28 | 39 | up 39% |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 15 | 26 | up 73% |
Other crimes, last 12 months
| Crime | Reported | Per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 8 | 28 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 11 | 39 | About typical |
| Thefts from vehicles | 140 | 494 | Higher than most |
Toronto Police Service: Shootings and Firearm Discharges, Bicycle Thefts and Theft From Motor Vehicle, last 12 months. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection.
Toronto Police Service neighbourhood crime rates: assaults, break-ins, car thefts, robberies and thefts over $5,000. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Address reports also count incidents within 500 m.
Traffic safety
Since 2021, 30 collisions in Wexford/Maryvale killed or seriously injured someone, the 18th highest rate per resident in Toronto. 14 involved pedestrians. Most were on Warden Ave 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
Inside the neighbourhood, 149 TTC stops are served by the 54 Lawrence East, 24 Victoria Park, 67 Pharmacy and 95 York Mills buses, among others.
Busiest bus routes
| Route | Weekday trips each way | Trips | Delays per 1,000 trips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 Lawrence East | about 189 | 5.9 | |
| 24 Victoria Park | about 166 | 5.1 | |
| 67 Pharmacy | about 157 | 3.3 | |
| 95 York Mills | about 129 | 8.2 · high | |
| 68 Warden | about 113 | 5.2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Ave E Elinor Ave to Tower Dr | 42,800 | 57 km/h | Sep 2026 |
| Victoria Park Ave Greylawn Cres to Rowena Park Trl | 37,000 | 60 km/h | Oct 2024 |
| Birchmount Rd Burcana Rd to Canadian Rd | 35,400 | 56 km/h | Mar 2024 |
| Warden Ave Sylla Ave to Lupin Dr | 33,900 | 66 km/h | Apr 2017 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elinor Ave Brian Ave to Joy Dr | 1,000 | 53 km/h | Mar 2024 |
| Gooderham Dr Lawrence Ave E to Brian Ave | 865 | 52 km/h | Oct 2021 |
| Biscayne Blvd Shangarry Dr to Shaneen Blvd | 2,200 | 52 km/h | Mar 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
Nine elementary schools and three secondary schools are inside the neighbourhood. Of the eight with Grade 6 results, four beat the Toronto average in reading; three beat the Toronto average in math (Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math). There are 11 licensed child care centres with 572 spaces, ten 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 (11)
- Wexford Community Childcare Centre $10 a day
1 Wayne Ave · infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age97 spaces - Maryvale Jr YMCA $10 a day
1325 Pharmacy Ave · toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age77 spaces - Our Lady Of Wisdom YMCA $10 a day
10 Japonica Rd · kindergarten, school-age56 spaces - Big Dreams Early Learning Centre $10 a day
1703 Victoria Park Ave · infants, toddlers, preschool50 spaces - Scarborough Citadel Child Care $10 a day
2021 Lawrence Ave E · infants, toddlers, preschool49 spaces
EarlyON centres (1)
- Wexford EarlyON Child and Family Centre1050 Pharmacy Ave
Free drop-in programs for children up to 6 and their parents or caregivers. Sources: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres (each centre links to its page in the City’s child care finder) and EarlyON Child and Family Centres.
05 · Parks, trees and recreation
Rank by parks →Wexford/Maryvale has 12 parks, nine of them with playgrounds: fewer for its population than most neighbourhoods (58th fewest per resident in Toronto). It has two public pools and one wading pool. Its streets have 6,431 City-owned trees, mostly Norway maple, kentucky coffeetree and honey locust skyline: about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood. The City has 27 road or sidewalk projects planned or under way here.
How much of the neighbourhood is park
| Largest parks and open spaces | Hectares |
|---|---|
| Wexford Hydro | 16.4 |
| Ashtonbee Reservoir Park | 9.2 |
| Wexford Park | 4.7 |
| Maryvale Park | 3.3 |
| Terraview Park | 3.1 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- Golden Mile Secondary Plan Study
The Golden Mile Secondary Plan Study was undertaken by the City of Toronto to develop a vision and comprehensive planning framework for the Golden Mile area.Complete
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
| Amenity | Wexford/Maryvale | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 12 | 8 | Ashtonbee Reservoir Park, Craigton Court Tot Lot, Crocus Park and 9 more |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 5 | Craigton Court Tot Lot, Crocus Park, Deanvar Parkette and 6 more |
| Community centres | 1 | 1 | Ellesmere Community Recreation Centre |
| City programs at schools | 1 | — | Wexford Collegiate Institute |
| Splash pads | 1 | 0 | Ellesmere Park |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 2 | 1 | Maryvale Park, Wexford Collegiate Institute |
| Wading pools | 1 | 0 | Maryvale Park |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Wexford/Maryvale. Nearest: Bluffer's Park, 4.2 km away in Cliffcrest. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 0 | 1 | None inside Wexford/Maryvale. |
| Pickleball | 0 | 0 | None inside Wexford/Maryvale. Nearest: McGregor Park, just over the border in Dorset Park. |
| Basketball | 0 | 1 | None inside Wexford/Maryvale. Nearest: Roywood Park, just over the border in Fenside-Parkwoods. |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 0 | 0 | None inside Wexford/Maryvale. Nearest: Atria North Park, 1.0 km away in Henry Farm. |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 4 | 2 | Ashtonbee Reservoir Park, Ellesmere Community Centre and 2 more · 1 of 4 open today |
City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Tennis Courts, Washroom Facilities and Street Tree Data; Toronto Public Health. Typical: the median Toronto neighbourhood. Open today: as reported by the City this morning. City programs at schools run in a school’s gym or pool and aren’t counted as community centres.
06 · Homes and renovation
Rank by permits →In the last 12 months, 424 building permits were issued, more than most neighbourhoods (11th most in Toronto). Since 2021, owners have been permitted to build 100 garden and laneway suites, more than almost anywhere in Toronto (5th most in Toronto). In all, permits have added 965 homes since 2021, about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood.
Per year. *2026 so far. New homes are added by permits, including suites and new buildings.
Green roofs and solar
Since 2010, 9 building permits in Wexford/Maryvale included a green roof, the 47th most in Toronto. 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. More than a third of households here (41%) rent, and 42% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. There are 48 apartment buildings in the City’s RentSafe program, averaging 91 out of 100. There are 32 homes registered as short-term rentals, more than most neighbourhoods (46th most in Toronto). There are no licensed rooming houses and one shelter or respite site. 536 affordable homes are approved, proposed or being built here, more than most neighbourhoods (13th most in Toronto); the largest project is 1880 Eglinton Ave E, with 130 affordable homes.
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, 28,345 people lived here. The median household income was $82,000, the 91st highest in Toronto (about the same as the typical neighbourhood’s $85,000). Among workers, 25% commute by transit, about the same as the typical neighbourhood.
28,345 residents in 2021. Most common first languages other than English and French: Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 6.1%, Arabic 4.4%, Greek 3.8%. 2021 Census, from the City’s Neighbourhood Profiles.
09 · Shops and services
There are 349 licensed storefront businesses, mostly restaurants and bars and take-out and food shops. The biggest cluster is on Lawrence Ave E. In the last 90 days, 16 businesses got new licences; the newest is Bismillah Pizza, a restaurant or bar at 80 Ellesmere Rd.
Licensed storefronts by type
- Restaurants and bars115
- Take-out and food shops95
- Auto repair shops76
- Salons and personal services35
- Arcades and billiards halls8
Streets with the most
- Lawrence Ave E135
- Ellesmere Rd69
- Eglinton Ave E36
- Warden Ave29
New licences, last 90 days
City business licences, storefront types only. We show operating names, never personal names.
Business improvement areas
Wexford Heights is a Business Improvement Area in Wexford/Maryvale. 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
Wexford/Maryvale has seven properties on the Heritage Register, about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood. A small number of addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Heritage
- 7 properties on the Heritage Register (3 designated, 4 listed), 70th most in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- 0.3% of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. A few (1.9%) are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- In M1R, 1 of 77 home tests was above Ontario’s limit (1.3%; Toronto 2.0%). None of 124 home tests in M1L were above Ontario’s limit.
- Councillor
- Michael Thompson · Ward 21 Scarborough Centre profile
What residents report to 311
In the last 12 months, 5,048 service requests came from postal area M1R, which covers most of Wexford/Maryvale. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 343 | |
| Property standards | 203 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 184 | |
| Long grass and weeds on private property | 161 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 146 | |
| Blocked sewer lines | 143 |
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 | Wexford/Maryvale | Typical | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building and change | |||
| Building permits, last 12 months | 424 | 186 | 11th |
| Active planning proposals | 22 | 11 | 34th |
| Garden and laneway suites since 2021 | 100 | 26 | 5th |
| New homes since 2021 | 965 | 795 | 73rd |
| Short-term rentals | 32 | 21 | 46th |
| Heritage properties | 7 | 5 | 70th |
| Apartment buildings (RentSafe) | 48 | 18 | 14th |
| Safety, 2025, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Major crime, total | 2,018 | 1,107 | 14th |
| Assaults | 1,128 | 637 | 22nd |
| Break-ins | 255 | 173 | 32nd |
| Car thefts | 425 | 193 | 13th |
| Robberies | 126 | 70 | 22nd |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 84 | 46 | 28th |
| Other crimes, last 12 months, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 28 | 6 | 9th |
| Bicycle thefts | 39 | 31 | 71st |
| Thefts from vehicles | 494 | 212 | 12th |
| People, 2021 Census | |||
| Residents | 28,345 | 16,813 | 6th |
| Median household income | $82,000 | $85,000 | 91st |
| Households that rent | 41.1% | 45.5% | 99th |
| Renters paying 30%+ on housing | 41.7% | 39.0% | 47th |
| Commute by transit | 24.6% | 25.8% | 87th |
| Walk or cycle to work | 4.7% | 5.3% | 85th |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.8% | 16.3% | 71st |
| Parks, trees and streets | |||
| Serious collisions since 2021, per 10,000 residents | 10.6 | 5.1 | 18th |
| Parks per 10,000 residents | 4.2 | 5.0 | 101st |
| Playgrounds per 1,000 children | 2.2 | 2.1 | 66th |
| Street trees per 1,000 residents | 227 | 228 | 80th |
| Affordable homes coming | 536 | 19 | 13th |
| Road and sidewalk projects | 27 | 10 | 15th |
| Park and open space, share of land | 4.7% | 7.8% | 114th |
| Park and open space, hectares per 1,000 residents | 1.7 | 1.6 | 76th |
| Parking tickets per 1,000 residents, 2025 | 181 | 410 | 131st |
| Green roof permits since 2010 | 9 | 4 | 47th |
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 | 216 | 212 | 258 | 365 | 350 |
| Break-ins | 70 | 75 | 77 | 66 | 79 |
| Car thefts | 93 | 130 | 217 | 186 | 132 |
| Robberies | 28 | 40 | 30 | 46 | 39 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 15 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 26 |
| Total | 422 | 479 | 602 | 686 | 626 |
| 2025 rate per 100,000 | Wexford/Maryvale | Citywide | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 1,128 | 768 | 22nd |
| Break-ins | 255 | 190 | 32nd |
| Car thefts | 425 | 225 | 13th |
| Robberies | 126 | 78 | 22nd |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 84 | 61 | 28th |
| Total | 2,018 | 1,322 | 14th |
Rank: 1st is the most of 158.
| Crimes reported | 2025 rate per 100,000 residents | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major crime | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Wexford/Maryvale | Citywide | Rank (1st = most) |
| Assaults | 216 | 212 | 258 | 365 | 350 | 1,128 | 768 | 22nd |
| Break-ins | 70 | 75 | 77 | 66 | 79 | 255 | 190 | 32nd |
| Car thefts | 93 | 130 | 217 | 186 | 132 | 425 | 225 | 13th |
| Robberies | 28 | 40 | 30 | 46 | 39 | 126 | 78 | 22nd |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 15 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 26 | 84 | 61 | 28th |
| Total | 422 | 479 | 602 | 686 | 626 | 2,018 | 1,322 | 14th |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates.
Permits and new homes by year
| Year | Building permits | New homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 369 | 28 |
| 2022 | 321 | 17 |
| 2023 | 324 | 42 |
| 2024 | 316 | 379 |
| 2025 | 400 | 189 |
| 2026 | 379 | 310 |
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 (24)
Hearing coming up (1)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98 Crockford Blvd | Minor variance | Minor variance | Hearing Dec 2 | A0157/26SC |
Under appeal (5)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1251 Warden Ave | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted Aug 2026 | A0124/26SC |
| 1882 Lawrence Ave E | Addition | Minor variance | Submitted Oct 2020 | A0250/20SC |
| 20 Ashtonbee Rd | 48-storey building | Rezoning | Submitted Feb 2019 | 19 115893 ESC 21 OZ |
| 7 Gaylord Dr | Split the lot | Consent and minor variance | Submitted Dec 2016 | B0067/16SC |
| 978 Pharmacy Ave | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted Aug 2026 | A0123/26SC |
Waiting for a decision (16)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1100 Birchmount Rd | Site plan | Site plan | Submitted Nov 2013 | 13 260777 ESC 37 SA |
| 1370 Birchmount Rd | Site plan | Site plan | Submitted Dec 2025 | 25 264480 ESC 21 SA |
| 1411 Warden Ave | Site plan | Site plan | Submitted Jan 2025 | 25 111318 ESC 21 SA |
| 1430 Birchmount Rd | 3-storey building | Condominium | Submitted Nov 2025 | 25 249692 ESC 21 CD |
| 1519 Birchmount Rd | 8-storey building · 103 homes | Rezoning | Submitted Feb 2022 | 22 112333 ESC 21 OZ |
| 1870 Birchmount Rd | Site plan | Site plan | Submitted Jul 2025 | 25 200349 ESC 21 SA |
| 191 Ashtonbee Rd | 3-storey building | Site plan | Submitted May 2023 | 23 151345 ESC 21 SA |
| 20 Metropolitan Rd | Five towers, up to 46 storeys · 1,881 homes | Rezoning | Submitted Mar 2023 | 23 128433 ESC 21 OZ |
| 2102 Lawrence Ave E | Two towers, up to 12 storeys | Site plan | Submitted Mar 2025 | 25 126094 ESC 21 SA |
| 2130 Lawrence Ave E | Two towers, up to 40 storeys | Rezoning | Submitted Jul 2025 | 25 200375 ESC 21 OZ |
Decided recently (2)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54 Inniswood Dr | Minor variance | Minor variance | Decided Jun 2025 | A0138/25SC |
| 6 Wexford Blvd | Addition | Minor variance | Decided Nov 2026 | A0135/26SC |
Source: City of Toronto Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment. One row per site. · Download CSV
Apartment buildings (48)
Source: RentSafeTO Apartment Building Evaluation; Residential Fire Inspection Results.
Schools (12)
| School | Grades | Board | Students | Gr. 6 reading | Gr. 6 math | Gr. 10 literacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buchanan Public School | JK-8 | TDSB | 285 | 68% | 43% | — |
| Manhattan Park Junior Public School | JK-6 | TDSB | 115 | — | — | — |
| St Kevin Catholic School | JK-8 | TCDSB | 255 | 95% | 52% | — |
| Maryvale Public School | JK-8 | TDSB | 260 | 79% | 19% | — |
| Wexford Public School | JK-8 | TDSB | 370 | 74% | 59% | — |
| Precious Blood Catholic School | JK-8 | TCDSB | 425 | 95% | 52% | — |
| George Peck Public School | JK-8 | TDSB | 295 | 85% | 70% | — |
| Our Lady of Wisdom Catholic School | JK-8 | TCDSB | 320 | 97% | 52% | — |
| Terraview-Willowfield Public School | JK-8 | TDSB | 290 | 95% | 70% | — |
| Wexford Collegiate School for the Arts | 9-12 | TDSB | 965 | — | — | — |
| Parkview Alternative School | 9-12 | TDSB | 60 | — | — | — |
| Caring and Safe School 2 | 9-12 | TDSB | — | — | — | — |
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 (11)
| Centre | Address | Ages | Spaces | $10 a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wexford Community Childcare Centre | 1 Wayne Ave | infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 97 | Yes |
| Maryvale Jr YMCA | 1325 Pharmacy Ave | toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 77 | Yes |
| Our Lady Of Wisdom YMCA | 10 Japonica Rd | kindergarten, school-age | 56 | Yes |
| Big Dreams Early Learning Centre | 1703 Victoria Park Ave | infants, toddlers, preschool | 50 | Yes |
| Scarborough Citadel Child Care | 2021 Lawrence Ave E | infants, toddlers, preschool | 49 | Yes |
| Precious Blood Jr YMCA Elp | 1035 Pharmacy Ave | kindergarten, school-age | 43 | Yes |
| Terraview-Willowfield Extended Day Program | 95 Pachino Blvd | kindergarten, school-age | 43 | Yes |
| Buchanan Extended Day & School Age Program | 4 Bucannan Rd | kindergarten, school-age | 43 | Yes |
| Wexford Extended Day And School Age Program | 1050 Pharmacy Ave | school-age | 30 | Yes |
| Holland-Bloorview Kids Rehab. (Scarborough Site) | 1 Wayne Ave | preschool | 24 | Yes |
| After Four Children's Enrichment Program | 10 Japonica Rd | school-age | 60 | No |
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres.
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Type | Trips each way, weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 54 Lawrence East | Bus | 189 |
| 24 Victoria Park | Bus | 166 |
| 67 Pharmacy | Bus | 157 |
| 95 York Mills | Bus | 129 |
| 68 Warden | Bus | 113 |
| 17 Birchmount | Bus | 89 |
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 | Wexford/Maryvale | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 12 | 8 | Ashtonbee Reservoir Park, Craigton Court Tot Lot, Crocus Park and 9 more |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 5 | Craigton Court Tot Lot, Crocus Park, Deanvar Parkette and 6 more |
| Community centres | 1 | 1 | Ellesmere Community Recreation Centre |
| City programs at schools | 1 | — | Wexford Collegiate Institute |
| Splash pads | 1 | 0 | Ellesmere Park |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 2 | 1 | Maryvale Park, Wexford Collegiate Institute |
| Wading pools | 1 | 0 | Maryvale Park |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Wexford/Maryvale. Nearest: Bluffer's Park, 4.2 km away in Cliffcrest. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 0 | 1 | None inside Wexford/Maryvale. |
| Pickleball | 0 | 0 | None inside Wexford/Maryvale. Nearest: McGregor Park, just over the border in Dorset Park. |
| Basketball | 0 | 1 | None inside Wexford/Maryvale. Nearest: Roywood Park, just over the border in Fenside-Parkwoods. |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 0 | 0 | None inside Wexford/Maryvale. Nearest: Atria North Park, 1.0 km away in Henry Farm. |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 4 | 2 | Ashtonbee Reservoir Park, Ellesmere Community Centre and 2 more · 1 of 4 open today |
Source: City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Tennis Courts and Washroom Facilities. Typical neighbourhood: the median across Toronto.
Affordable housing and rental demolitions
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes |
|---|---|---|
| 1880 Eglinton Ave E | Rezoning approved | 130 |
| 1731 Lawrence Ave E | Under construction | 95 |
| 2200 Eglinton Ave E | Rezoning approved | 91 |
| 1966 Eglinton Ave E | Application under review | 67 |
| 1900 Eglinton Ave E | Rezoning approved | 60 |
| 2102 Lawrence Ave E | Rezoning approved | 46 |
| 2200 Eglinton Ave E | Rezoning approved | 39 |
| 963 Pharmacy Ave | Application under review | 8 |
Source: City of Toronto Affordable Housing Pipeline (projects not yet occupied) and Rental Housing Demolition applications approved since 2023.
Street work (27)
| Work | Where | When |
|---|---|---|
| Road resurfacing | Lingarde Dr, Lancefield Ave to Wayne Ave | 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Armitage Dr, near Crocus Dr | 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Archwood Cres, near Dewey Dr | 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Crocus Dr, Ellesmere Rd to Budea Cres | 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Flora Dr, Birchmount Rd to Kennedy Rd | 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Carthage Ave, near Crocus Dr | 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Dalecliff Cres, Dewey Dr to Ellesmere Rd | 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Sweeney Dr, Victoria Park Ave to Sloane Ave | Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Sun Ave, Tower Dr to Manhattan Dr | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Courton Dr, near Sherwood Ave | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Laxford Ave, near Wexford Blvd | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Bellvare Cres, near Deanvar Ave | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Rosemarie Dr, Tower Dr to Manhattan Dr | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Sidewalk work | Bellvare Cres, Deanvar Ave to Townley Ave | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Droxford Ave, Surrey Ave to Sherwood Ave | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Singleton Rd, Pharmacy Ave to Elm Bank Rd | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Elm Bank Rd, near Pharmacy Ave | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Vernon Rd, Pharmacy Ave to Elm Bank Rd | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Droxford Ave, Elm Bank Rd to Surrey Ave | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Hexham Dr, near Surrey Ave | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Wexford Blvd, Sherwood Ave to Lawrence Ave E | Q3 2027 to Q3 2028 |
| Sidewalk work | Wexford Blvd, Lawrence Ave E to Surrey Ave | Q3 2027 to Q3 2028 |
| Road resurfacing | Warden Ave, Bertrand Ave to Lawrence Ave E | Q4 2025 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Warden Ave, Lawrence Ave E to Ellesmere Rd | Q4 2025 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Warden Ave, Eglinton Ave E to Ashtonbee Rd | Q4 2025 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Sherwood Ave, Pharmacy Ave to Warden Ave | Q3 2024 to Q4 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Hexham Dr, Droxford Ave to Surrey Ave | Q3 2024 to Q4 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 (16)
| Business | Type | Address | Licence issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bismillah Pizza | Restaurant or bar | 80 Ellesmere Rd | Nov 9, 2026 |
| Amd Auto Centre | Auto repair or garage | 75 Howden Rd | Nov 5, 2026 |
| Bake Time | Restaurant or bar | 1732 Lawrence Ave E | Nov 2, 2026 |
| Little Caesars | Take-out or food shop | 2065 Lawrence Ave E | Oct 27, 2026 |
| Asser Time Scarborough | Restaurant or bar | 2062 Lawrence Ave E | Oct 17, 2026 |
| Vybe N Sip | Restaurant or bar | 1825 Lawrence Ave E | Oct 2, 2026 |
| Shwill Auto | Auto repair or garage | 75 Crockford Blvd | Sep 30, 2026 |
| City Pizza | Restaurant or bar | 1703 Victoria Park Ave | Sep 19, 2026 |
| Farooj Abo Alabed | Take-out or food shop | 2064 Lawrence Ave E | Sep 12, 2026 |
| — | Restaurant or bar | 1236 Birchmount Rd | Sep 10, 2026 |
| GC Burger | Restaurant or bar | 1734 Lawrence Ave E | Sep 5, 2026 |
| Abel Smash and Dash | Take-out or food shop | 85 Ellesmere Rd | Sep 2, 2026 |
| A Pagnotta | Restaurant or bar | 2167-2175 Victoria Park Ave | Sep 2, 2026 |
| Zak Sports Cricket | Amusement (arcade, billiards) | 1160 Birchmount Rd | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Rubys Mediterranean Cuisine | Restaurant or bar | 2130 Lawrence Ave E | Aug 25, 2026 |
| Vapify Vape Store | Vape shop | 128 Ellesmere Rd | Aug 20, 2026 |
Source: City of Toronto Business Licences and Permits, storefront types. Operating names only.
Garden and laneway suites (100)
| Address | Type | Permit |
|---|---|---|
| 983 Pharmacy Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2026 |
| 237 Ellington Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2026 |
| 27 Ivordale Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2026 |
| 2 Rosemarie Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2026 |
| 85 Waringstown Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2026 |
| 9 Mayflower Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2026 |
| 35 Gooderham Dr | Garden suite | Jun 2026 |
| 8 Christina Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Apr 2026 |
| 17 Reddins Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Mar 2026 |
| 26 Budea Cres | Laneway or garden suite | Mar 2026 |
| 8 Christina Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Mar 2026 |
| 1025 Warden Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Feb 2026 |
| 171 Ellington Dr | Garden suite | Feb 2026 |
| 36 Willowhurst Cres | Garden suite | Feb 2026 |
| 37 Guild Hall Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Feb 2026 |
| 1107 Warden Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jan 2026 |
| 2 Shaneen Blvd | Garden suite | Jan 2026 |
| 129 Lilian Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jan 2026 |
| 4 Sherwood Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jan 2026 |
| 113 Crocus Dr | Garden suite | Dec 2025 |
| 132 Budea Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Dec 2025 |
| 132 Budea Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Nov 2025 |
| 26 Greylawn Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Nov 2025 |
| 981 Pharmacy Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2025 |
| 1207 Warden Ave | Garden suite | Oct 2025 |
| 78 Tower Dr | Garden suite | Oct 2025 |
| 18 Ivanhoe Crt | Garden suite | Sep 2025 |
| 11 Frey Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2025 |
| 135 Lilian Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2025 |
| 15 Shandara Cres | Garden suite | Aug 2025 |
| 99 Lilian Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2025 |
| 1275 Pharmacy Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2025 |
| 58 Greylawn Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2025 |
| 60 Droxford Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2025 |
| 162 Tower Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2025 |
| 197 Ellington Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2025 |
| 60 Droxford Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2025 |
| 1195 Pharmacy Ave | Garden suite | Mar 2025 |
| 8 Walbon Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Feb 2025 |
| 83 Inniswood Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Feb 2025 |
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 | 8 | 28 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 11 | 39 | About typical |
| Thefts from vehicles | 140 | 494 | Higher than most |
Toronto Police Service: Shootings and Firearm Discharges, Bicycle Thefts and Theft From Motor Vehicle, last 12 months. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection.
Serious collisions by year
| Year | Collisions |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 6 |
Source: Toronto Police Service: collisions in which someone was killed or seriously injured. 2026 so far.
Stations, streets, parking and EV charging
Parking tickets and EV charging
Busiest streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Ave E Elinor Ave to Tower Dr | 42,800 | 57 km/h | Sep 2026 |
| Victoria Park Ave Greylawn Cres to Rowena Park Trl | 37,000 | 60 km/h | Oct 2024 |
| Birchmount Rd Burcana Rd to Canadian Rd | 35,400 | 56 km/h | Mar 2024 |
| Warden Ave Sylla Ave to Lupin Dr | 33,900 | 66 km/h | Apr 2017 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elinor Ave Brian Ave to Joy Dr | 1,000 | 53 km/h | Mar 2024 |
| Gooderham Dr Lawrence Ave E to Brian Ave | 865 | 52 km/h | Oct 2021 |
| Biscayne Blvd Shangarry Dr to Shaneen Blvd | 2,200 | 52 km/h | Mar 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 |
|---|---|
| Wexford Hydro | 16.4 |
| Ashtonbee Reservoir Park | 9.2 |
| Wexford Park | 4.7 |
| Maryvale Park | 3.3 |
| Terraview Park | 3.1 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- Golden Mile Secondary Plan Study
The Golden Mile Secondary Plan Study was undertaken by the City of Toronto to develop a vision and comprehensive planning framework for the Golden Mile area.Complete
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
Green roofs and solar
Green roofs and solar
Since 2010, 9 building permits in Wexford/Maryvale included a green roof, the 47th most in Toronto. 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, 9 noise exemption permits were issued in Wexford/Maryvale: 7 for amplified sound at events and 2 for continuous concrete pours.
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
Wexford Heights is a Business Improvement Area in Wexford/Maryvale. 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
- 7 properties on the Heritage Register (3 designated, 4 listed), 70th most in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- 0.3% of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. A few (1.9%) are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- In M1R, 1 of 77 home tests was above Ontario’s limit (1.3%; Toronto 2.0%). None of 124 home tests in M1L were above Ontario’s limit.
- Councillor
- Michael Thompson · Ward 21 Scarborough Centre 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, 5,048 service requests came from postal area M1R, which covers most of Wexford/Maryvale. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 343 | |
| Property standards | 203 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 184 | |
| Long grass and weeds on private property | 161 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 146 | |
| Blocked sewer lines | 143 |
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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