Yorkdale-Glen Park
Yorkdale-Glen Park is a neighbourhood in North York of about 17,000 people, next to Beechborough-Greenbrook, Briar Hill-Belgravia, Brookhaven-Amesbury and five other neighbourhoods. About half of households rent. Four subway stations (Line 1) are in or next to it. Its main shopping street is Dufferin St.
Neighbouring areas link to their pages. City of Toronto neighbourhood boundaries and Toronto Centreline.
Boundaries: Highway 401 to the north, William R Allen Rd to the east, Stayner Ave to the south and the CN rail line to the west.
01 · What’s being built
Rank by proposals →There are 47 active planning proposals in Yorkdale-Glen Park, more than any other neighbourhood. Two have hearings coming up; the first is 537 Glen Park Ave on Nov 26, 2026. Neighbours can send comments or speak at a hearing. Of the rest, 29 are waiting for a decision and 16 are under appeal. Another five were decided recently.
Hearing coming up (2)
Under appeal (16)
Waiting for a decision (29)
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
Parts of it are in the Yorkdale and Lawrence West 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, 8 noise exemption permits were issued in Yorkdale-Glen Park: 4 for amplified sound at events, 2 for construction outside normal hours and 2 for large crane work.
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, 521 major crimes were reported in Yorkdale-Glen Park: 2,468 per 100,000 residents, 87% above the citywide rate (1,322) and the 10th 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 (518 in 2024).
Yorkdale-Glen Park compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Thefts over $5,000 | 351% higher275 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 119% higher493 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 88% higher147 vs 78 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 79% higher341 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 58% higher1,213 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 | 162 | 256 | up 58% |
| Car thefts | 95 | 104 | about the same |
| Break-ins | 63 | 72 | up 14% |
| Robberies | 17 | 31 | nearly doubled |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 21 | 58 | more than doubled |
Other crimes, last 12 months
| Crime | Reported | Per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 8 | 48 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 13 | 78 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 64 | 385 | 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, 11 collisions in Yorkdale-Glen Park killed or seriously injured someone, the 48th highest rate per resident in Toronto. Four involved pedestrians. Most were on Caledonia Rd and Dufferin St.
Toronto Police Service: collisions in which someone was killed or seriously injured, by year. *2026 so far. Rank by serious collisions
03 · Getting around
Glencairn, Lawrence West, Wilson and Yorkdale stations are in or near the neighbourhood (Line 1). Inside the neighbourhood, 124 TTC stops are served by the 52 Lawrence West, 29 Dufferin, 18 Caledonia and 929 Dufferin Express buses, among others.
Stations in or near the neighbourhood
- Glencairn StationLine 1
- Lawrence West StationLine 1
- Wilson StationLine 1
- Yorkdale StationLine 1
Busiest bus routes
| Route | Weekday trips each way | Trips | Delays per 1,000 trips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 Lawrence West | about 261 | 5.4 | |
| 29 Dufferin | about 146 | 9.1 · high | |
| 18 Caledonia | about 143 | 1.4 | |
| 929 Dufferin Express | about 122 | 6.9 · high | |
| 59 Maple Leaf | about 110 | 4.6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dufferin St Wenderly Dr to Claver Ave | 29,100 | 52 km/h | Jan 2026 |
| Caledonia Rd Joyce Pkwy to Marcia Ave | 18,600 | 45 km/h | Sep 2026 |
| Lawrence Ave W Lawrence W / Allen Express S Ramp to Lawrence E / Allen Express S Ramp | 16,700 | 57 km/h | Nov 2022 |
| Yorkdale Rd Hwy 401 Collectors E / Yorkdale Rd E Ramp to Hwy 401 W / Allen Yorkdale Ramp | 15,600 | 59 km/h | Oct 2023 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Park Ave Capitol Ave to Dufferin St | 1,900 | 53 km/h | Jun 2017 |
| Sage Ave Joyce Pkwy to Lawrence Ave W | 565 | 52 km/h | Apr 2019 |
| Paul David St McAdam Ave to Cartwright Ave | 1,300 | 52 km/h | Nov 2021 |
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
Five elementary schools and two secondary schools are inside the neighbourhood. Of the five with Grade 6 results, St Charles Catholic School and Sts Cosmas and Damian Catholic School beat the Toronto average in reading; St Charles Catholic School and Sts Cosmas and Damian Catholic School beat the Toronto average in math (Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math). There are ten licensed child care centres with 760 spaces, seven 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 (10)
- Rejoyce Caledon Community Child Care $10 a day
26 Joyce Pky · toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age130 spaces - Columbus Early Learning Centres - Regina Mundi $10 a day
60 Playfair Ave · infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age129 spaces - Casa Del Zotto Children's Centre $10 a day
3010 Dufferin St · toddlers, preschool78 spaces - Columbus Early Learning Centres-St Charles $10 a day
50 Claver Ave · kindergarten, school-age71 spaces - Network Child Care Services - Dane Avenue Child Care Centre $10 a day
120 Via Bagnato · infants, toddlers, preschool62 spaces
EarlyON centres (1)
- Joyce Public School EarlyON Child and Family Centre26 Joyce Pky
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 →Yorkdale-Glen Park has 14 parks, seven of them with playgrounds: more for its population than most neighbourhoods (24th most per resident in Toronto). It has one public pool. Its streets have 6,073 City-owned trees, mostly Norway maple, kentucky coffeetree and Colorado blue spruce: more per resident than most neighbourhoods (40th most per resident in Toronto). The City has ten road or sidewalk projects planned or under way here.
How much of the neighbourhood is park
| Largest parks and open spaces | Hectares |
|---|---|
| Caledonia Park | 11.1 |
| Wenderly Park | 2.4 |
| Glen Long Park | 2.2 |
| Benner Park | 1.2 |
| Dane Parkette | 1.0 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- Joyce Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground and adding a new fitness area in Joyce Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the cityIn progress - Glen Long Park New Splash Pad & Sports Court
The City is adding a new splash pad and sports court to Glen Long Park.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
| Amenity | Yorkdale-Glen Park | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 14 | 8 | Benner Park, Caledonia Park, Conlands Parkette and 11 more |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 5 | Benner Park, Dane Parkette, Glen Long Park and 4 more |
| Community centres | 1 | 1 | Glen Long Community Centre |
| City programs at schools | 1 | — | Regina Mundi Catholic School |
| Splash pads | 1 | 0 | Glen Long Community Centre |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 1 | 1 | Glen Long Community Centre |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside Yorkdale-Glen Park. Nearest: Eglinton Park, 2.7 km away in Yonge-Eglinton. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Yorkdale-Glen Park. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 0 | 1 | None inside Yorkdale-Glen Park. Nearest: Baycrest Park, just over the border in Englemount-Lawrence. |
| Pickleball | 0 | 0 | None inside Yorkdale-Glen Park. Nearest: Baycrest Park, just over the border in Englemount-Lawrence. |
| Basketball | 0 | 1 | None inside Yorkdale-Glen Park. Nearest: Flemington Park, just over the border in Englemount-Lawrence. |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 0 | 0 | None inside Yorkdale-Glen Park. Nearest: De Havilland 'mossie' Park, just over the border in Downsview. |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 1 | 2 | Glen Long Community Centre · 1 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, 369 building permits were issued, more than most neighbourhoods (23rd most in Toronto). Since 2021, owners have been permitted to build 30 garden and laneway suites, about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood. In all, permits have added 2,859 homes since 2021, more than most neighbourhoods (19th 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, 16 building permits in Yorkdale-Glen Park included a green roof, the 16th most in Toronto. Since 2009, 1 included a solar hot water system.
City of Toronto building permits for green roofs (required on larger new buildings since 2010) and solar hot water systems.
07 · Renting and housing
Rents aren’t published for single neighbourhoods. Across North York (the former City of North York), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental averaged $1,915 a month in October 2025, $140 less than the Toronto average. Almost half of households here (46%) rent, and 37% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. There are 19 apartment buildings in the City’s RentSafe program, averaging 90 out of 100. There are 22 homes registered as short-term rentals, about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood. There are no licensed rooming houses and one shelter or respite site. 54 affordable homes are approved, proposed or being built here, more than most neighbourhoods (62nd most in Toronto); the largest project is 2 Flemington Road, with 44 affordable homes.
Average rents, October 2025
CMHC Rental Market Survey. CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods; these cover North York (the former City of North York). Vacancy 2.6% (Toronto 2.8%). Averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
08 · People
Rank by income →In 2021, 16,625 people lived here. The median household income was $79,000, the 105th highest in Toronto (about the same as the typical neighbourhood’s $85,000). Among workers, 29% commute by transit, about the same as the typical neighbourhood.
16,625 residents in 2021. Most common first languages other than English and French: Italian 11.8%, Portuguese 6.8%, Spanish 6.2%. 2021 Census, from the City’s Neighbourhood Profiles.
09 · Shops and services
There are 319 licensed storefront businesses, mostly take-out and food shops and restaurants and bars. Most are on Dufferin St. In the last 90 days, seven businesses got new licences; the newest is Cars In Motion Autosales, an auto repair shop at 2760 Dufferin St.
Licensed storefronts by type
- Take-out and food shops96
- Restaurants and bars88
- Auto repair shops58
- Salons and personal services55
- Laundromats and dry cleaners5
Streets with the most
- Dufferin St173
- Lawrence Ave W48
- Marlee Ave28
- Orfus Rd13
New licences, last 90 days
City business licences, storefront types only. We show operating names, never personal names.
Business improvement areas
MarkeTO District is a Business Improvement Area in Yorkdale-Glen Park. 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
Yorkdale-Glen Park has four properties on the Heritage Register, about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood. No part of it is in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Heritage
- 4 properties on the Heritage Register (2 designated, 2 listed), 77th fewest in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- None of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Lead in tap water
- None of 76 home tests in M6B were above Ontario’s limit. None of 54 home tests in M6A were above Ontario’s limit.
- Councillor
- Mike Colle · Ward 8 Eglinton-Lawrence profile
What residents report to 311
In the last 12 months, 7,504 service requests came from postal areas M6B and M6A, which cover most of Yorkdale-Glen Park. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 406 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 371 | |
| Property standards | 349 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 257 | |
| Damaged bins | 186 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 177 |
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 | Yorkdale-Glen Park | Typical | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building and change | |||
| Building permits, last 12 months | 369 | 184 | 23rd |
| Active planning proposals | 47 | 11 | 1st |
| Garden and laneway suites since 2021 | 30 | 26 | 68th |
| New homes since 2021 | 2,859 | 797 | 19th |
| Short-term rentals | 22 | 21 | 74th |
| Heritage properties | 4 | 5 | 82nd |
| Apartment buildings (RentSafe) | 19 | 18 | 71st |
| Safety, 2025, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Major crime, total | 2,468 | 1,107 | 10th |
| Assaults | 1,213 | 637 | 17th |
| Break-ins | 341 | 173 | 15th |
| Car thefts | 493 | 193 | 6th |
| Robberies | 147 | 70 | 13th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 275 | 46 | 1st |
| Other crimes, last 12 months, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 48 | 6 | 1st |
| Bicycle thefts | 78 | 31 | 39th |
| Thefts from vehicles | 385 | 212 | 22nd |
| People, 2021 Census | |||
| Residents | 16,625 | 16,813 | 81st |
| Median household income | $79,000 | $85,000 | 105th |
| Households that rent | 46.3% | 45.5% | 72nd |
| Renters paying 30%+ on housing | 37.4% | 39.0% | 94th |
| Commute by transit | 29.1% | 25.8% | 46th |
| Walk or cycle to work | 5.9% | 5.3% | 72nd |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.8% | 16.3% | 51st |
| Parks, trees and streets | |||
| Serious collisions since 2021, per 10,000 residents | 6.6 | 5.1 | 48th |
| Parks per 10,000 residents | 8.4 | 5.0 | 24th |
| Playgrounds per 1,000 children | 3.4 | 2.1 | 27th |
| Street trees per 1,000 residents | 365 | 228 | 40th |
| Affordable homes coming | 54 | 19 | 62nd |
| Road and sidewalk projects | 10 | 10 | 74th |
| Park and open space, share of land | 3.6% | 7.8% | 125th |
| Park and open space, hectares per 1,000 residents | 1.3 | 1.6 | 88th |
| Parking tickets per 1,000 residents, 2025 | 400 | 410 | 82nd |
| Green roof permits since 2010 | 16 | 4 | 16th |
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 | 162 | 179 | 203 | 213 | 256 |
| Break-ins | 63 | 59 | 154 | 71 | 72 |
| Car thefts | 95 | 200 | 205 | 114 | 104 |
| Robberies | 17 | 32 | 74 | 68 | 31 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 21 | 40 | 44 | 52 | 58 |
| Total | 358 | 510 | 680 | 518 | 521 |
| 2025 rate per 100,000 | Yorkdale-Glen Park | Citywide | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 1,213 | 768 | 17th |
| Break-ins | 341 | 190 | 15th |
| Car thefts | 493 | 225 | 6th |
| Robberies | 147 | 78 | 13th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 275 | 61 | 1st |
| Total | 2,468 | 1,322 | 10th |
Rank: 1st is the most of 158.
| Crimes reported | 2025 rate per 100,000 residents | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major crime | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Yorkdale-Glen Park | Citywide | Rank (1st = most) |
| Assaults | 162 | 179 | 203 | 213 | 256 | 1,213 | 768 | 17th |
| Break-ins | 63 | 59 | 154 | 71 | 72 | 341 | 190 | 15th |
| Car thefts | 95 | 200 | 205 | 114 | 104 | 493 | 225 | 6th |
| Robberies | 17 | 32 | 74 | 68 | 31 | 147 | 78 | 13th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 21 | 40 | 44 | 52 | 58 | 275 | 61 | 1st |
| Total | 358 | 510 | 680 | 518 | 521 | 2,468 | 1,322 | 10th |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates.
Permits and new homes by year
| Year | Building permits | New homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 258 | 402 |
| 2022 | 230 | 600 |
| 2023 | 257 | 251 |
| 2024 | 209 | 52 |
| 2025 | 276 | 992 |
| 2026 | 314 | 562 |
Source: City of Toronto Building Permits (active and cleared). 2026 so far.
Average rents, October 2025
| Unit | North York | A year earlier | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,316 | $1,254 | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,643 | $1,648 | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,915 | $1,902 | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $2,196 | $2,159 | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC Rental Market Survey, purpose-built rental apartments. Covers North York (the former City of North York); CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods.
Planning proposals (52)
Hearing coming up (2)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 537 Glen Park Ave | Garden suite | Minor variance | Hearing Nov 26 | A0348/26NY |
| 81 Stayner Ave | Addition | Minor variance | Hearing Nov 26 | A0326/26NY |
Under appeal (16)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Stayner Ave | Deck or porch | Minor variance | Submitted Aug 2021 | A0581/21NY |
| 1074 Glencairn Ave | New three-storey house | Minor variance | Submitted Aug 2016 | A0721/16NY |
| 1174 Glencairn Ave | New two-storey house | Minor variance | Submitted Feb 2017 | A0174/17NY |
| 250 Viewmount Ave | 40-storey building · 477 homes | Rezoning | Submitted Jul 2024 | 24 185909 NNY 08 OZ |
| 262 Viewmount Ave | 39-storey building · 397 homes | Rezoning | Submitted Sep 2024 | 24 219941 NNY 08 OZ |
| 278 Viewmount Ave | 33-storey building · 342 homes and shops | Rezoning | Submitted Dec 2022 | 22 241838 NNY 08 OZ |
| 3280 Dufferin St | 14-storey building · 340 homes and shops | Site plan | Submitted Feb 2022 | 22 114271 NNY 08 SA |
| 3296 Dufferin St | 28-storey building with shops | Rezoning | Submitted Dec 2021 | 21 251832 NNY 08 OZ |
| 3401 Dufferin St | Rezoning | Rezoning | Submitted May 2017 | 17 168973 NNY 15 OZ |
| 371 Marlee Ave | 39-storey building · 840 homes | Rezoning | Submitted Jul 2025 | 25 198723 NNY 08 OZ |
Waiting for a decision (29)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1002 Lawrence Ave W | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted Jan 2017 | A0078/17NY |
| 1100 Caledonia Rd | Site plan | Site plan and consent | Submitted May 2023 | 23 140846 NNY 08 SA |
| 17 Lois Ave | New house | Minor variance | Submitted Sep 2026 | A0334/26NY |
| 253 Viewmount Ave | Two towers, up to 39 storeys | Site plan | Submitted Nov 2025 | 25 250965 NNY 08 SA |
| 269 Ranee Ave | Split the lot | Consent and minor variance | Submitted Feb 2024 | B0010/24NY |
| 2775 Dufferin St | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted Nov 2017 | A1025/17NY |
| 281 Hillmount Ave | 10-storey building with shops | Minor variance and site plan and condominium | Submitted May 2018 | A0374/18NY |
| 293 Viewmount Ave | 4-storey building | Site plan | Submitted Dec 2021 | 21 249228 NNY 08 SA |
| 3 Leila Lane | Subdivision | Subdivision | Submitted Nov 2025 | 25 251663 NNY 08 SB |
| 3080 Dufferin St | 26-storey building · 410 homes | Rezoning | Submitted Aug 2022 | 22 192733 NNY 08 OZ |
Decided recently (5)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12-14 Bentworth Ave | 10-storey building · 137 homes | Site plan | Submitted Oct 2024 | 24 224540 NNY 08 SA |
| 130 Bentworth Ave | 2-storey building | Site plan | Submitted Jun 2025 | 25 173222 NNY 08 SA |
| 130-150 Bridgeland Ave | 4-storey building with shops | Site plan | Submitted Jun 2023 | 23 168385 NNY 08 SA |
| 165 Tycos Dr | 5-storey building with shops | Site plan | Submitted Dec 2022 | 22 240925 NNY 08 SA |
| 372 Glen Park Ave | Minor variance | Minor variance | Decided Jan 2026 | A0409/25NY |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96 Mulholland Ave | 77 | 11 | 1960 | — |
| 771 Lawrence Ave W | 80 | 10 | 1959 | — |
| 11 Flemington Rd | 80 | 31 | 1957 | 0 |
| 1049 Lawrence Ave W | 80 | 20 | 1967 | — |
| 9 Flemington Rd | 84 | 30 | 1957 | 0 |
| 87 Amaranth Crt | 84 | 30 | 1957 | 0 |
| 1111 Lawrence Ave W | 90 | 15 | 1958 | — |
| 51 Blossomfield Dr | 90 | 30 | 1957 | 0 |
| 1079 Lawrence Ave W | 92 | 15 | 1965 | — |
| 777 Lawrence Ave W | 92 | 10 | 1961 | 0 |
| 457 Marlee Ave | 94 | 31 | 1966 | 2 |
| 47 Euphrasia Dr | 94 | 26 | 1958 | — |
| 437 Glen Park Ave | 95 | 43 | 1962 | 0 |
| 435 Glen Park Ave | 96 | 42 | 1962 | 0 |
| 3050 Dufferin St | 97 | 258 | 1983 | 0 |
| 773 Lawrence Ave W | 97 | 10 | 1959 | 0 |
| 3000 Dufferin St | 98 | 287 | 1968 | 0 |
| 3010 Dufferin St | 99 | 202 | 1991 | 7 |
| 775 Lawrence Ave W | 99 | 10 | 1958 | — |
Source: RentSafeTO Apartment Building Evaluation; Residential Fire Inspection Results.
Schools (7)
| School | Grades | Board | Students | Gr. 6 reading | Gr. 6 math | Gr. 10 literacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Charles Catholic School | JK-8 | TCDSB | 280 | 93% | 67% | — |
| Regina Mundi Catholic School | JK-8 | TCDSB | 330 | 84% | 28% | — |
| Joyce Public School | JK-6 | TDSB | 175 | 85% | 31% | — |
| Lawrence Heights Middle School | 6-8 | TDSB | 110 | 59% | 14% | — |
| Sts Cosmas and Damian Catholic School | JK-8 | TCDSB | 470 | 98% | 61% | — |
| Dante Alighieri Academy | 9-12 | TCDSB | 655 | — | — | 69% |
| Yorkdale Secondary School | 9-12 | TDSB | 435 | — | — | — |
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 (10)
| Centre | Address | Ages | Spaces | $10 a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rejoyce Caledon Community Child Care | 26 Joyce Pky | toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 130 | Yes |
| Columbus Early Learning Centres - Regina Mundi | 60 Playfair Ave | infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 129 | Yes |
| Casa Del Zotto Children's Centre | 3010 Dufferin St | toddlers, preschool | 78 | Yes |
| Columbus Early Learning Centres-St Charles | 50 Claver Ave | kindergarten, school-age | 71 | Yes |
| Network Child Care Services - Dane Avenue Child Care Centre | 120 Via Bagnato | infants, toddlers, preschool | 62 | Yes |
| Start Right Child Care Centre | 38 Orfus Rd | infants, toddlers, preschool | 49 | Yes |
| Plasp Sts. Cosmas And Damian C. S | 111 Danesbury Ave | kindergarten, school-age | 43 | Yes |
| Bloomsbury Academy Sloane | 75 Glengate St | toddlers, preschool, kindergarten | 80 | No |
| Montessori Start | 1195 Lawrence Ave W | infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten | 63 | No |
| Leonardo Da Vinci Academy Of Arts & Science | 901 Lawrence Ave W | toddlers, preschool | 55 | No |
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres.
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Type | Trips each way, weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 52 Lawrence West | Bus | 261 |
| 29 Dufferin | Bus | 146 |
| 18 Caledonia | Bus | 143 |
| 929 Dufferin Express | Bus | 122 |
| 59 Maple Leaf | Bus | 110 |
| 109 Ranee | Bus | 59 |
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 | Yorkdale-Glen Park | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 14 | 8 | Benner Park, Caledonia Park, Conlands Parkette and 11 more |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 5 | Benner Park, Dane Parkette, Glen Long Park and 4 more |
| Community centres | 1 | 1 | Glen Long Community Centre |
| City programs at schools | 1 | — | Regina Mundi Catholic School |
| Splash pads | 1 | 0 | Glen Long Community Centre |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 1 | 1 | Glen Long Community Centre |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside Yorkdale-Glen Park. Nearest: Eglinton Park, 2.7 km away in Yonge-Eglinton. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Yorkdale-Glen Park. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 0 | 1 | None inside Yorkdale-Glen Park. Nearest: Baycrest Park, just over the border in Englemount-Lawrence. |
| Pickleball | 0 | 0 | None inside Yorkdale-Glen Park. Nearest: Baycrest Park, just over the border in Englemount-Lawrence. |
| Basketball | 0 | 1 | None inside Yorkdale-Glen Park. Nearest: Flemington Park, just over the border in Englemount-Lawrence. |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 0 | 0 | None inside Yorkdale-Glen Park. Nearest: De Havilland 'mossie' Park, just over the border in Downsview. |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 1 | 2 | Glen Long Community Centre · 1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Flemington Road | Rezoning approved | 44 |
| 3000 Dufferin St | Rezoning approved | 10 |
Source: City of Toronto Affordable Housing Pipeline (projects not yet occupied) and Rental Housing Demolition applications approved since 2023.
Street work (10)
| Work | Where | When |
|---|---|---|
| Road resurfacing | Danesbury Ave, Lilywood Rd to Hillmount Ave | Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Danesbury Ave, Hillmount Ave to Glengrove Ave | Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Blossomfield Dr, Lawrence Ave E to Flemington Rd | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Playfair Ave, Dufferin St to Ennerdale St | Q1 2023 to Q2 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Playfair Ave, Ennerdale St to Haven Rd | Q1 2023 to Q2 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Capitol Ave, Lilywood Rd to Hillmount Ave | Q2 2024 to Q3 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Creston Rd, Highland Hill to Mulholland Ave | Q2 2024 to Q3 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Lawrence Ave Service N, Caledonia Rd to Railway Lands - CNR | Q2 2024 to Q3 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Convent Crt, near Good Shepherd Crt | Q2 2024 to Q4 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Good Shepherd Crt, Convent Crt to Lawrence Ave W | Q2 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 (7)
| Business | Type | Address | Licence issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cars In Motion Autosales | Auto repair or garage | 2760 Dufferin St | Nov 1, 2026 |
| Studio Fernanda Gusman | Salon or personal services | 2849 Dufferin St | Oct 30, 2026 |
| Hair Ci Ci | Salon or personal services | 700 Lawrence Ave W | Oct 29, 2026 |
| McDonald's | Take-out or food shop | 3401 Dufferin St | Oct 16, 2026 |
| Beauty In A Studio | Salon or personal services | 783 Lawrence Ave W | Sep 24, 2026 |
| Caribbean Cuisine Authentic Jamaican Jerk(Du | Restaurant or bar | 3125 Dufferin St | Sep 17, 2026 |
| Cineplex Cinemas Yorkdale | Entertainment venue | 3401 Dufferin St | Aug 27, 2026 |
Source: City of Toronto Business Licences and Permits, storefront types. Operating names only.
Garden and laneway suites (30)
| Address | Type | Permit |
|---|---|---|
| 709 Glengrove Ave | Garden suite | Oct 2026 |
| 35 Celt Ave | Garden suite | Oct 2026 |
| 16 Lilywood Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2026 |
| 372 Glen Park Ave | Garden suite | Jul 2026 |
| 372 Glen Park Ave | Garden suite | Jul 2026 |
| 313 Hillmount Ave | Garden suite | Jun 2026 |
| 66 Cartwright Ave | Garden suite | Jun 2026 |
| 18 Highland Hill | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Mar 2026 |
| 75 Bentworth Ave | Garden suite | Aug 2025 |
| 17 Lois Ave | Garden suite | Aug 2025 |
| 54 Bentworth Ave | Garden suite | Jul 2025 |
| 25 Creston Rd | Garden suite | Feb 2025 |
| 857 Glencairn Ave | Garden suite | Sep 2024 |
| 1089 Glencairn Ave | Garden suite | Sep 2024 |
| 52 Bentworth Ave | Garden suite | Feb 2024 |
| 878 Glencairn Ave | Garden suite | Feb 2024 |
| 27 Cork Ave | Garden suite | Feb 2024 |
| 65 Dane Ave | Garden suite | Dec 2023 |
| 37 Jane Osler Blvd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Nov 2023 |
| 965 Glencairn Ave | Garden suite | Nov 2023 |
| 357 Glen Park Ave | Garden suite | Oct 2023 |
| 27 McAdam Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2023 |
| 269 Glen Park Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2023 |
| 101 Glen Long Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2022 |
| 46 Glen Long Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jan 2022 |
| 37 Bentworth Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jan 2022 |
| 11 Cartwright Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2021 |
| 1117 Glencairn Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2021 |
| 26 Eugene St | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Apr 2020 |
| 29 Lois Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2019 |
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 | 48 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 13 | 78 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 64 | 385 | 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 | 3 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glencairn Station | TTC subway | 1 | Inside |
| Lawrence West Station | TTC subway | 1 | Inside |
| Wilson Station | TTC subway | 1 | Nearby |
| Yorkdale Station | TTC subway | 1 | Inside |
Parking tickets and EV charging
Busiest streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dufferin St Wenderly Dr to Claver Ave | 29,100 | 52 km/h | Jan 2026 |
| Caledonia Rd Joyce Pkwy to Marcia Ave | 18,600 | 45 km/h | Sep 2026 |
| Lawrence Ave W Lawrence W / Allen Express S Ramp to Lawrence E / Allen Express S Ramp | 16,700 | 57 km/h | Nov 2022 |
| Yorkdale Rd Hwy 401 Collectors E / Yorkdale Rd E Ramp to Hwy 401 W / Allen Yorkdale Ramp | 15,600 | 59 km/h | Oct 2023 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Park Ave Capitol Ave to Dufferin St | 1,900 | 53 km/h | Jun 2017 |
| Sage Ave Joyce Pkwy to Lawrence Ave W | 565 | 52 km/h | Apr 2019 |
| Paul David St McAdam Ave to Cartwright Ave | 1,300 | 52 km/h | Nov 2021 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Caledonia Park | 11.1 |
| Wenderly Park | 2.4 |
| Glen Long Park | 2.2 |
| Benner Park | 1.2 |
| Dane Parkette | 1.0 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- Joyce Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground and adding a new fitness area in Joyce Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the cityIn progress - Glen Long Park New Splash Pad & Sports Court
The City is adding a new splash pad and sports court to Glen Long Park.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
Green roofs and solar
Green roofs and solar
Since 2010, 16 building permits in Yorkdale-Glen Park included a green roof, the 16th most in Toronto. Since 2009, 1 included a solar hot water system.
City of Toronto building permits for green roofs (required on larger new buildings since 2010) and solar hot water systems.
Noise permits
Noise permits
In the last 12 months, 8 noise exemption permits were issued in Yorkdale-Glen Park: 4 for amplified sound at events, 2 for construction outside normal hours and 2 for large crane work.
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
MarkeTO District is a Business Improvement Area in Yorkdale-Glen Park. 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
- 4 properties on the Heritage Register (2 designated, 2 listed), 77th fewest in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- None of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Lead in tap water
- None of 76 home tests in M6B were above Ontario’s limit. None of 54 home tests in M6A were above Ontario’s limit.
- Councillor
- Mike Colle · Ward 8 Eglinton-Lawrence 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, 7,504 service requests came from postal areas M6B and M6A, which cover most of Yorkdale-Glen Park. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 406 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 371 | |
| Property standards | 349 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 257 | |
| Damaged bins | 186 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 177 |
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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