Map
Everything on this page, plotted around the node — filter the layers to see one thing at a time
Getting here
Transit within 1 km, cycling at the corner, and what's within a 1.5 km walk
Transit & cycling
- TTC bus
- 12691171352068113 nearest 57 m
- Blue Night
- 316300
- Nearest stops
- 5 surface stops within 300 m — Kingston Rd at Kildonan Dr; Kingston Rd at Eastwood Ave
- Cycling
- no bikeway on the City cycling network touches this intersection
- Bike Share
- Kingston Rd / Warden Ave 260 m · 15 docks · 5 stations, 75 docks within 1 km
Straight-line distances to the nearest stop or station entrance in each agency's current schedule feed, including temporary diversions.
Within walking distance 1.5 km
- Schools (11)
- Birch Cliff Public SchoolEnglish Public · 317 m
- Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Elementary SchoolEnglish Separate · 840 m
- Toronto Islamic Academy SchoolPrivate · 932 m
- Birchmount Park Collegiate InstituteEnglish Public · 1.1 km
- Oakridge Jr Public SchoolEnglish Public · 1.3 km
- Taylor Creek Public SchoolEnglish Public · 1.4 km
- and 5 more
- Community centres
- Parks (19)
- Harding Parkette447 m
- Avalon Parkette469 m
- Crescentwood Park485 m
- Hollis Kalmar Park558 m
- Danforth - Birchmount Parkette650 m
- Scotia Parkette670 m
- and 13 more
- Library
- Toronto Public Library Taylor Memorial branch337 m
- Places of interest
- Rosetta McClain GardensNature/ Park · 1.3 km
Around the corner
Food premises, public washrooms, child care and emergency services — distances are straight-line from the node
Restaurants & food
There are 4 restaurants, cafés and takeouts within 300 m of the corner, and 29 eating places within a kilometre — well below the median of 73 within a kilometre. The nearest is Buster's By the Bluffs, 32 m away, which passed its last DineSafe inspection in June 2026.
| Nearest food premises | Distance | Latest DineSafe inspection |
|---|---|---|
| Buster's By the Bluffs · 1539 Kingston Rd | 32 m | Passed, Jun 2026 |
| Mon Petit Univers · 1578 Kingston Rd | 122 m | Passed, Sep 2026 |
| Sisaket Thai Kitchen · 1466 Kingston Rd | 221 m | Passed, Jun 2026 |
| Abbeyfield House · 38 Lakeside Ave | 262 m | Passed, Sep 2026 |
| City Cottage Market · 1666 Kingston Rdgrocery | 361 m | Passed, Jun 2026 |
| Grayson's Rustic Bakery · 1672 Kingston Rdgrocery | 378 m | Passed, Jun 2026 |
| Pizzeria Rustico · 1430 Kingston Rd | 382 m | Passed, Nov 2025 |
| Murphy Greens Family Juicery · 1427 Kingston Rd | 389 m | Passed, Jun 2026 |
Every establishment Toronto Public Health inspects under DineSafe, screened by name to leave out kitchens inside schools, care homes and offices. A conditional pass means infractions had to be fixed by a follow-up visit, not that the premises is closed.
Washrooms & water
The nearest public washroom is Scarborough Arena Gardens Washroom, 731 m away; it is wheelchair-accessible. A drinking fountain is 452 m away at Avalon Parkette.
- Scarborough Arena Gardens Washroom · 75 Birchmount Rd.
hours not listed · accessible731 m - Birchmount Community Centre Washroom · 93 Birchmount Rd
View centre hours · accessible793 m
- Drinking water
- Avalon Parkette drinking fountain · 452 m
Park washrooms, washrooms in City buildings and automated street toilets, with hours and status as the City publishes them (park washrooms are seasonal). Malls, shops and TTC stations are not included.
Child care
Six licensed child care centres within a kilometre offer 235 spaces; one accept City fee subsidy. The nearest is Mon Petit Univers (122 m, 30 spaces, toddler, preschool).
- Mon Petit Univers · 1578 Kingston Rd
30 spaces · toddler, preschool · $10-a-day122 m - Scarborough Day Nursery School · 51 Eastwood Ave
71 spaces · preschool, kindergarten, school age · fee subsidy · $10-a-day254 m - Little Bugs Nursery Corporation · 1448 Kingston Rd
28 spaces · toddler, preschool · $10-a-day289 m - Birchmount Bluffs Neighbourhood Centre Community Nursery School · 93 Birchmount Rd
20 spaces · preschool · $10-a-day779 m
Licensed centres only; spaces are licensed capacity, not vacancies.
Emergency services
The nearest fire hall is Fire Station 225 (691 m), the nearest police station 55 Division (4.6 km) and the nearest ambulance station 96 m away.
Nearest station by straight line — not a response time, and not necessarily the station that would answer a call.
Apartment buildings nearby
RentSafeTO-registered rental buildings within 1 km, with the City's latest evaluation score
16 registered apartment buildings with 494 rental units stand within a kilometre of the corner, one of them social or Toronto Community Housing. The nearest is 1481 Kingston Rd (190 m, 15 units, 3 storeys, built 1940), which scored 74 out of 100 at its August 2026 RentSafeTO evaluation. One building of the 16 scored below 70; the average is 86, below the 90 typical of Toronto intersections. The Landlord and Tenant Board issued 18 final orders naming these buildings in the latest half-year of its catalogue.
| Nearest buildings | Units | Storeys | Built | Score | LTB orders | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1481 Kingston Rd · 1034523 Ontario Ltd | 15 | 3 | 1940 | 74 · Aug 2026 | 1 | 190 m |
| 1475 Kingston Rd · 1034523 Ontario Ltd | 14 | 3 | 1940 | 88 · Aug 2025 | 5 | 209 m |
| 1469 Kingston Rd · 1034523 Ontario Ltd | 15 | 3 | 1940 | 86 · Aug 2026 | 0 | 223 m |
| 1625-1641 Kingston Rd · Icarus Properties: Angelika Kostidis | 10 | 3 | 1950 | — | 0 | 240 m |
| 1625-1641 Kingston Rd · Icarus Properties: Angelika Kostidis | 11 | 3 | 1950 | — | 0 | 240 m |
| 1625-1641 Kingston Rd · Icarus Properties: Angelika Kostidis | 11 | 3 | 1950 | — | 0 | 240 m |
| 1463 Kingston Rd · 1034523 Ontario Ltd | 14 | 3 | 1940 | 88 · Aug 2025 | 1 | 243 m |
| 1457 Kingston Rd · 1034523 Ontario Ltd | 15 | 4 | 1940 | 89 · Aug 2026 | 2 | 257 m |
The City's RentSafeTO register — rental apartment buildings of three or more storeys and ten or more units — with the score from each building's latest City evaluation (out of 100; poor scores trigger a full audit). LTB orders are final Landlord and Tenant Board orders naming the address (Jan 2026 – Jun 2026); fire-code violations are open items in Toronto Fire Services' inspection data. Each building links to its full record on LandlordReport. Condominiums and houses are not registered.
Parking
Every mapped lot within 2 km, Green P with peak occupancy, City EV charging and bike parking
| Green P car park | Distance | Spaces | Peak occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 197 Blantyre Ave · Surface | 1.4 km | 83 | 29% (Q1 2026) |
| Victoria Main Lot - 777 Victoria Park Avenue · Surface | 1.7 km | 173 * | — |
Nearest lots: 50 m away, ≈6 spaces; 52 m away, ≈25 spaces; 58 m away, ≈2 spaces; 80 m away, ≈15 spaces; 82 m away, ≈10 spaces; 111 m away, ≈7 spaces.
Lot count and area from the City's topographic mapping of parking-lot footprints (every visible surface lot, public or private); spaces are estimated at one per 30 m² of lot. Lots not run by Green P are private, commercial or institutional and may be for customers or residents only. Green P spaces and average daily peak occupancy from the Toronto Parking Authority's quarterly dataset (* = capacity from the 2019 car-park list; rates are not shown because that list is stale — check Green P). EV chargers are City-operated only; on-street and underground parking are not included.
Traffic volume
The City's latest turning-movement count — 8-hour, May 24, 2006
This is a three-leg intersection with no south leg. The west leg carries the load — 6,828 eastbound vehicles, or 50% of everything entering — while the north leg brought 89. Most cyclists arrived from the east (48 of 94). The morning and afternoon peaks are nearly equal: 2,283 vehicles in the hour from 7:45 a.m. and 2,416 from 5:00 p.m. Trucks and buses were 5.3% of traffic, well above the typical 3.2% — a sign of a goods-movement or bus corridor. The citywide median for a 14-hour count is 16,183 vehicles. The count is 20 years old — treat it as a snapshot of 2006, not today's volume. It was an 8-hour count, which is not directly comparable with the 14-hour counts the City has used since September 2023.
Approach figures are vehicles entering the intersection from that leg over the whole count. A count is one day's traffic, not an annual average; the City recounts on an ad-hoc schedule.
How fast traffic moves here
Midblock speed counts on the intersection's streets, the nearest school-zone speed sign, and traffic calming
The City's counter on Kingston Rd between Lakeside Ave and Birchcliff Ave (255 m away) recorded an average of 51 km/h in its 24-hour count in September 2015; 85% of drivers were at or under 60 km/h. That segment carries about 20,100 vehicles a day. Kalmar Ave between Kingston Rd and Freeman St measured slower: 35 km/h on average and an 85th percentile of 44 km/h (Jun 2011). The reading is 11 years old; the City counts on request rather than on a schedule. At the school-zone speed sign on Kingston Rd (137 m away, 40 km/h limit), 13% of the 62,837 vehicles logged in July 2026 were doing 50 km/h or more — a share the City would treat as a speeding problem.
| Street segment | Counted | Vehicles / day | Average | 85th percentile | 95th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalmar Ave · Kingston Rd – Freeman St · 123 m | Jun 2011 · 24 h | 502 | 35 km/h | 44 km/h | 49 km/h |
| Kingston Rd · Lakeside Ave – Birchcliff Ave · 255 m | Sep 2015 · 24 h | 20,132 | 51 km/h | 60 km/h | 65 km/h |
School-zone speed sign 137 m
Kingston Rd (eastbound), South Side of Kingston Rd, Fronting No.1583/1597 · 62,837 vehicles logged in July 2026 · runs weekdays, 7 am - 9 pm.
Midblock counts are automatic counters laid across the road for one to seven days; the 85th-percentile speed is the figure engineers use — 85% of drivers were at or below it. Counts are ad hoc, so some are years old. A midblock reading is not the speed through the intersection itself, and posted limits are not in the count data.
All police-reported collisions
Every collision reported to Toronto Police within 65 m, any severity, 2016–2025
2024 was the peak year (2 collisions), and 2025 closed with 0. 27% of collisions here involved an injury. 2 drivers failed to remain at the scene — 18% of collisions. None of the collisions in the window involved a pedestrian or cyclist. Since January 2026, 2 more collisions have been reported; they sit outside the ranking window. The most recent report on file is from Jun 6, 2026.
By year
| 2016–2025 | Collisions | |
|---|---|---|
| All reported collisions | 11 | #4185 of 5,508 |
| With an injury | 3 | #3340 of 4,660 |
| Property damage only | 6 | |
| Fail to remain | 2 | |
| Involving a pedestrian | 0 | |
| Involving a cyclist | 0 | |
| Involving a motorcyclist | 0 | |
| With a fatality | 0 | |
| Severity not classified | 2 | |
| Since January 2026 (outside the window) | 2 | |
| All since 2014 | 18 | latest Jun 6, 2026 |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Traffic Collisions Open Data — every collision reported to police since 2014, within 65 m of this node. Records through Jun 30, 2026.
Killed or seriously injured
Collisions in which someone died or was seriously injured, within 65 m, 2016–2025 — the basis of the danger rankings
One collision in 2016–2025 left someone seriously injured; it was not fatal. 1 pedestrian was among those hurt. It happened in daylight or lit conditions. The most recent was on Aug 4, 2023. Going back to 2006, the total is 2.
By year
| 2016–2025 | Collisions | |
|---|---|---|
| All KSI collisions | 1 | #1072 of 1,505 |
| Fatal | 0 | |
| Involving a pedestrian | 1 | #610 of 879 |
| Involving a cyclist | 0 | |
| Involving a motorcyclist | 0 | |
| In darkness | 0 | |
| All KSI since 2006 | 2 | latest Aug 4, 2023 |
KSI = killed or seriously injured. A collision is counted if its recorded location is within 65 m of this intersection's centreline node, whether the police coded it as intersection-related or mid-block. Records can lag a year or more, so the current year is excluded from rankings.
Thefts reported at this corner
Thefts from vehicles and bicycle thefts that Toronto Police have offset to this intersection, 2016–2025
Toronto Police place six thefts from vehicles and no bicycle thefts at this intersection in 2016–2025 — about the median for an intersection with any reported theft. 67% of the vehicle thefts were from house driveways and garages.
By year
| 2016–2025 | Reported | 2023–2025 | Since Jan 2026 | Most often from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from a vehicle | 6 | 0 | 0 | house driveway/garage (4), other (2) |
| Bicycle theft | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Theft From Motor Vehicle and Bicycle Thefts open data, records through Aug 1, 2022. Police offset every occurrence to the nearest intersection before publishing, so these are thefts on the streets and premises around this node, not necessarily at the corner itself. Other offences are published by neighbourhood only — see Birchcliffe-Cliffside.
Nearby intersections
Questions
Is Kingston & Kalmar a dangerous intersection?
It is not among the worst. 1 serious-injury collision was recorded in 2016–2025 (#1072 of 1,505), out of 11 reported collisions of any severity. High counts usually track high traffic volume rather than a design flaw; volume is shown alongside so the numbers can be read in context.
How busy is Kingston & Kalmar?
A busier-than-typical intersection. Its latest count is from May 24, 2006, 1.47× the median for a counted intersection.
How fast do cars go at Kingston & Kalmar?
The City's most recent speed count near the corner, on Kingston Rd between Lakeside Ave and Birchcliff Ave (September 2015), found an average of 51 km/h and an 85th-percentile speed of 60 km/h — meaning 85% of drivers were at or below that speed. At the school-zone speed sign 137 m away (40 km/h), 13% of vehicles were doing 50 km/h or more in July 2026.
Where can I park near Kingston & Kalmar?
The nearest Green P car park is 197 Blantyre Ave (1.4 km away, 83 spaces, 29% full at the daily peak in Q1 2026). The City's mapping shows 295 parking lots of any kind within 2 km — roughly 21,240 spaces — 27 of them within 500 m; most are private or customer-only lots. The nearest City EV charger is at 912 Kingston Road (2.0 km).
How do I get to Kingston & Kalmar by transit?
Bus routes 12, 69, 117, 135, 20, 68, 113 within 1 km (nearest stop: Kingston Rd at Kildonan Dr, 57 m).
What restaurants are near Kingston & Kalmar?
4 restaurants, cafés and takeouts are within 300 m, and 29 within a kilometre, according to Toronto Public Health's DineSafe inspection list. The closest are Buster's By the Bluffs (32 m), Mon Petit Univers (122 m), Sisaket Thai Kitchen (221 m), Abbeyfield House (262 m) and Pizzeria Rustico (382 m). Each one's latest inspection result is shown on this page; DineSafe does not record cuisine or opening hours.
Is there a public washroom near Kingston & Kalmar?
The nearest is Scarborough Arena Gardens Washroom, 75 Birchmount Rd., 731 m away, with an accessible washroom. Next nearest: Birchmount Community Centre Washroom (793 m). These are the City's own washrooms — in parks, civic buildings and automated street toilets — not those in malls, coffee shops or TTC stations.
Is there child care near Kingston & Kalmar?
Six licensed child care centres within 1 km, with 235 spaces in total; 1 accept City fee subsidy and some are in the $10-a-day (CWELCC) program. The nearest are Mon Petit Univers (122 m, 30 spaces), Scarborough Day Nursery School (254 m, 71 spaces) and Little Bugs Nursery Corporation (289 m, 28 spaces). Spaces are licensed capacity, not vacancies.
What apartment buildings are near Kingston & Kalmar?
16 RentSafeTO-registered apartment buildings with 494 rental units are within 1 km. The nearest are 1481 Kingston Rd (190 m, 15 units, RentSafeTO score 74), 1475 Kingston Rd (209 m, 14 units, RentSafeTO score 88), 1469 Kingston Rd (223 m, 15 units, RentSafeTO score 86) and 1625-1641 Kingston Rd (240 m, 10 units). The average RentSafeTO score across the 16 is 86 out of 100; 1 scored below 70. Condos and houses are not on the City's register. Each building's full record — score history, LTB orders, fire-code inspections, permits — is on LandlordReport.
How many thefts are reported at Kingston & Kalmar?
Toronto Police place six thefts from vehicles and no bicycle thefts at this intersection in 2016–2025. Police offset every reported occurrence to the nearest intersection before publishing it, so the count covers the streets, driveways and parking around this corner rather than the corner itself. Break-ins, robberies and other offences are published by neighbourhood only — see the Birchcliffe-Cliffside page.
What neighbourhood is Kingston & Kalmar in?
Kingston & Kalmar is in Birchcliffe-Cliffside (City of Toronto neighbourhood 122). It is in Ward 20, Scarborough Southwest, represented by Councillor Parthi Kandavel.
Sources
Every figure on this page comes from one of these datasets — how they are joined
- Traffic counts: City of Toronto, Traffic Volumes – Multimodal Intersection Turning Movement Counts, latest count May 24, 2006.
- Serious-injury collisions: City of Toronto / Toronto Police Service, Motor Vehicle Collisions involving Killed or Seriously Injured Persons, records through Aug 29, 2026.
- All collisions: Toronto Police Service, Traffic Collisions Open Data, records through Jun 30, 2026.
- Cameras: City of Toronto, Red Light Cameras.
- Speeds and calming: Midblock Vehicle Speed, Volume and Classification Counts; School Safety Zone Watch Your Speed Program (locations and monthly summary).
- Around the corner: DineSafe (Toronto Public Health); Park Washroom Facilities, Washroom Facilities in City Buildings, Automated Public Toilets, Park Drinking Water Sources; Licensed Child Care Centres; Fire Station Locations, Police Facility Locations, Ambulance Station Locations.
- Apartment buildings: City of Toronto Apartment Building Registration and Apartment Building Evaluation (RentSafeTO), as compiled by LandlordReport with the Ontario LTB Order Catalogue and Toronto Fire Services inspection data (imported Sep 10, 2026).
- Thefts: Toronto Police Service, Theft From Motor Vehicle and Bicycle Thefts open data, occurrences offset by police to the nearest intersection, records through Aug 1, 2022.
- Ward and BIA: Wards and Elected Councillors (Ward 20 councillor), Business Improvement Areas.
- Getting here: TTC Routes and Schedules (GTFS), GO Transit GTFS, UP Express GTFS, VIA Rail GTFS, MiWay (Mississauga) GTFS, Durham Region Transit GTFS, Brampton Transit GTFS, York Region Transit GTFS, Bike Share Toronto, Cycling Network. Data provided with permission of Metrolinx where GO and UP Express appear.
- Walking distance: City of Toronto School Locations, Parks and Recreation Facilities, Library Branch General Information, Places of Interest and Attractions, Traffic Signals Tabular, Neighbourhoods.
- Parking: Topographic Mapping – Physical Area of Parking Lots, Green P Parking with Parking Occupancy, City-Operated EV Charging Stations, Street Furniture – Bicycle Parking, Bicycle Parking Racks, High-Capacity Bicycle Parking, Indoor Bike Stations.
- Coordinates: 43.68972, -79.26796 · centreline node 13459688.