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
- 541768 nearest 22 m
- Express
- 954968
- Blue Night
- 354
- Nearest stops
- 7 surface stops within 300 m — Lawrence Ave East at Howden Rd; Lawrence Ave East at Underwriters Rd
- Cycling
- no bikeway on the City cycling network touches this intersection
- Bike Share
- Dulverton Rd / Birchmount Rd 325 m · 11 docks · 1 station, 11 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 (10)
- General Crerar Public SchoolEnglish Public · 685 m
- St Lawrence Catholic Elementary SchoolEnglish Separate · 702 m
- Delta Academy Inc Secondary SchoolPrivate · 715 m
- Dorset Park Public SchoolEnglish Public · 760 m
- Winston Churchill Collegiate InstituteEnglish Public · 783 m
- Manhattan Park Jr Public SchoolEnglish Public · 935 m
- and 4 more
- Community centres
- McGregor Park Community Centre620 m
- Parks (5)
- McGregor Park597 m
- Manhattan Park942 m
- Wayne Parkette1.1 km
- Kennedy - Lawrence Parkette1.2 km
- Ionview Park1.3 km
- Library
- Toronto Public Library McGregor Park branch584 m
- Signal
- 1284, activated 1978 · SA2
Around the corner
Food premises, public washrooms, child care and emergency services — distances are straight-line from the node
Restaurants & food
Toronto Public Health inspects 9 eating places within 300 m of this corner, plus 3 grocery and convenience stores; within a kilometre the count is 76. The nearest is A&W, 82 m away, which passed its last DineSafe inspection in June 2026.
| Nearest food premises | Distance | Latest DineSafe inspection |
|---|---|---|
| Food Basics · 2131 Lawrence Ave Egrocery | 82 m | Passed, Mar 2025 |
| A&W · 2131 Lawrence Ave E Unit-1110 | 82 m | Passed, Jun 2026 |
| Ma Belle · 2131 Lawrence Ave E Unit-101 | 82 m | Passed, Aug 2026 |
| Swiss Chalet · 2131 Lawrence Ave E | 82 m | Passed, Feb 2026 |
| Ruby's Mediterranean Cuisine · 2130 Lawrence Ave E | 94 m | Passed, Jun 2026 · 4 infractions |
| Vrcade · 2130 Lawrence Ave E Unit-100 | 94 m | Passed, Aug 2026 |
| Vrcade · 2130 Lawrence Ave E, Unit-100 | 94 m | Passed, Oct 2025 |
| Ani Bakery · 25 Howden Rd Unit-2grocery | 168 m | Passed, Aug 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 McGregor Park Community Centre Washroom, 620 m away, View centre hours. A drinking fountain is 588 m away at McGregor Park (currently off).
- McGregor Park Community Centre Washroom · 2231 Lawrence Ave E
View centre hours620 m
- Drinking water
- McGregor Park bottle filling station · 588 m · off; McGregor Park drinking fountain · 589 m · off
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
Two licensed child care centres within a kilometre offer 77 spaces; all accept City fee subsidy. The nearest is Scarborough Citadel Child Care (600 m, 49 spaces, infant, toddler, preschool).
- Scarborough Citadel Child Care · 2021 Lawrence Ave E
49 spaces · infant, toddler, preschool · fee subsidy · $10-a-day600 m - Plasp St. Lawrence C.s. · 2216 Lawrence Ave E
28 spaces · kindergarten, school age · fee subsidy · $10-a-day702 m
Licensed centres only; spaces are licensed capacity, not vacancies.
Emergency services
The nearest fire hall is Fire Station 245 (1.8 km), the nearest police station 41 Division (2.0 km) and the nearest ambulance station 1.4 km 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
Within a kilometre there are 11 RentSafeTO-registered apartment buildings — 1,035 rental units — two social or Toronto Community Housing. The nearest is 2155 Lawrence Ave E (205 m, 243 units, 11 storeys, built 1993), which scored 92 out of 100 at its November 2025 RentSafeTO evaluation. None scored below 70; the average is 89, about the citywide norm. The Landlord and Tenant Board issued 15 final orders naming these buildings in the latest half-year of its catalogue, and 2 fire-code violations are open across them.
| Nearest buildings | Units | Storeys | Built | Score | LTB orders | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2155 Lawrence Ave Esocial housing · Aldebrain Attendant Care Services of Toronto | 243 | 11 | 1993 | 92 · Nov 2025 | 1 | 205 m |
| 1236 Birchmount Rd · Homes First Property Management Inc. | 220 | 15 | 2023 | — | 1 · 2 fire | 231 m |
| 1255 Birchmount Rd · Signet Group Inc. | 70 | 6 | 1960 | 89 · Aug 2026 | 9 | 314 m |
| 2185 Lawrence Ave E · Shelborne Property Management | 142 | 12 | 1968 | 90 · Dec 2025 | 3 | 443 m |
| 2015 Lawrence Ave Esocial housing | 158 | 11 | 1994 | 96 · Sep 2026 | 0 | 601 m |
| 1191 Birchmount Rd | 41 | 4 | 1955 | 88 · Aug 2026 | 1 | 608 m |
| 1169 Birchmount Rd · Kovacs Investments Ltd | 18 | 4 | 1960 | 86 · Aug 2026 | 0 | 733 m |
| 1165 Birchmount Rd · Paul Thornton | 20 | 4 | 1965 | 93 · Jul 2024 | 0 | 757 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 Lawrence Avenue East · Surface | 939 m | 25 * | — |
| Lawrence East Lot - Near 2450 Lawrence Ave East · Surface | 1.5 km | 90 * | — |
Nearest lots: 107 m away, ≈70 spaces; 114 m away, ≈348 spaces; 116 m away, ≈722 spaces; 118 m away, ≈327 spaces; 159 m away, ≈108 spaces; 161 m away, ≈10 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 — 14-hour, May 21, 2025
Traffic is heaviest from the east: 17,271 westbound vehicles entered from that leg, 49% of the total, against 2,016 from the south. Evening rush dominates here: 3,262 vehicles in the peak hour from 3:30 p.m., against 2,646 in the morning peak from 8:00 a.m. Heavy vehicles made up 4.9% of traffic (typical: 3.2%). For scale, a typical counted intersection in Toronto sees 16,183 vehicles over 14 hours. The count is 16 months old; the City recounts intersections on an ad-hoc schedule, so volumes may have shifted since.
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 most recent midblock count on Lawrence Ave E between Ellington Dr and Underwriters Rd (124 m away, Nov 2011) recorded volume only — about 41,102 vehicles a day — with no speed data.
| Street segment | Counted | Vehicles / day | Average | 85th percentile | 95th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Ave E · Ellington Dr – Underwriters Rd · 124 m | Nov 2011 · 3 days | 41,102 | — | — | — |
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
The peak year was 2025, the most recent in the window, with 47 collisions. 52 collisions (16%) involved an injury; the citywide share is 15%. 45 drivers failed to remain at the scene — 14% of collisions, in line with the citywide 16%. 17 collisions involved a pedestrian or cyclist (5%), typical for the city. Since January 2026, 18 more collisions have been reported; they sit outside the ranking window. The most recent report on file is from Jun 30, 2026.
By year
Exposure-adjusted: 9.1 collisions per year per 10,000 daily vehicles, using the latest 14-hour count.
| 2016–2025 | Collisions | |
|---|---|---|
| All reported collisions | 322 | #259 of 5,508 |
| With an injury | 52 | #213 of 4,660 |
| Property damage only | 229 | |
| Fail to remain | 45 | |
| Involving a pedestrian | 12 | #142 of 3,193 |
| Involving a cyclist | 5 | #393 of 2,576 |
| Involving a motorcyclist | 2 | |
| With a fatality | 1 | |
| Severity not classified | 40 | |
| Since January 2026 (outside the window) | 18 | |
| All since 2014 | 402 | latest Jun 30, 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 was fatal. 1 pedestrian was among those hurt. It happened in daylight or lit conditions. The most recent was on Dec 17, 2020. Going back to 2006, the total is 2.
By year
| 2016–2025 | Collisions | |
|---|---|---|
| All KSI collisions | 1 | #570 of 1,505 |
| Fatal | 1 | #203 of 319 |
| Involving a pedestrian | 1 | #270 of 879 |
| Involving a cyclist | 0 | |
| Involving a motorcyclist | 0 | |
| In darkness | 0 | |
| All KSI since 2006 | 2 | latest Dec 17, 2020 |
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
25 thefts from vehicles and one bike theft were reported around this corner in 2016–2025 — 4.3× the median for a Toronto intersection with any reported theft. The pace has picked up: 10 in 2023–2025, about 3.3 a year, against 2.3 a year before that. 76% of the vehicle thefts were from the street or other outdoor spots. Since January 2026, 3 more have been reported, the latest on Mar 25, 2026.
By year
| 2016–2025 | Reported | 2023–2025 | Since Jan 2026 | Most often from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from a vehicle | 25 | 9 | 3 | street/outdoor (19), other (3) |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 1 | 0 | commercial premises (1) |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Theft From Motor Vehicle and Bicycle Thefts open data, records through Mar 25, 2026. 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 Wexford/Maryvale.
Nearby intersections
Questions
Is Lawrence & Howden a dangerous intersection?
It is not among the worst. 1 serious-injury collision was recorded in 2016–2025 (#570 of 1,505), out of 322 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 Lawrence & Howden?
A major arterial intersection. It ranks #187 of 2,390 counted intersections for vehicles, 2.2× the median for a counted intersection.
Is there a red-light camera at Lawrence & Howden?
Yes. A red-light camera has operated at Lawrence & Howden since 2021, according to the City of Toronto's red-light camera list. It issued 962 tickets in 2025 (1,462 in 2024) and 375 in 2026 through Jun 30, 2026; 7,784 since it was switched on.
How many red-light camera tickets are issued at Lawrence & Howden?
962 in 2025, according to the City's annual charges data — down from 1,462 in 2024, and 375 in 2026 through Jun 30, 2026. The camera has issued 7,784 tickets since 2021. A red-light camera ticket in Toronto is $325 and carries no demerit points because it is issued to the vehicle's owner.
Where can I park near Lawrence & Howden?
The nearest Green P car park is 1940 Lawrence Avenue East (939 m away, 25 spaces). The City's mapping shows 343 parking lots of any kind within 2 km — roughly 69,980 spaces — 45 of them within 500 m; most are private or customer-only lots.
How do I get to Lawrence & Howden by transit?
Bus routes 54, 17, 68, 954, 968 within 1 km (nearest stop: Lawrence Ave East at Howden Rd, 22 m).
What restaurants are near Lawrence & Howden?
9 restaurants, cafés and takeouts are within 300 m, and 76 within a kilometre, according to Toronto Public Health's DineSafe inspection list. The closest are A&W (82 m), Ma Belle (82 m), Swiss Chalet (82 m), Ruby's Mediterranean Cuisine (94 m) and Vrcade (94 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 Lawrence & Howden?
The nearest is McGregor Park Community Centre Washroom, 2231 Lawrence Ave E, 620 m away (View centre hours). 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 Lawrence & Howden?
Two licensed child care centres within 1 km, with 77 spaces in total; all accept City fee subsidy and all are in the $10-a-day (CWELCC) program. The nearest are Scarborough Citadel Child Care (600 m, 49 spaces) and Plasp St. Lawrence C.s. (702 m, 28 spaces). Spaces are licensed capacity, not vacancies.
What apartment buildings are near Lawrence & Howden?
11 RentSafeTO-registered apartment buildings with 1,035 rental units are within 1 km. The nearest are 2155 Lawrence Ave E (205 m, 243 units, RentSafeTO score 92), 1236 Birchmount Rd (231 m, 220 units), 1255 Birchmount Rd (314 m, 70 units, RentSafeTO score 89) and 2185 Lawrence Ave E (443 m, 142 units, RentSafeTO score 90). The average RentSafeTO score across the 11 is 89 out of 100. 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 Lawrence & Howden?
Toronto Police place 25 thefts from vehicles and one bicycle theft at this intersection in 2016–2025, plus 3 since January 2026. 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 Wexford/Maryvale page.
What neighbourhood is Lawrence & Howden in?
Lawrence & Howden is in Wexford/Maryvale (City of Toronto neighbourhood 119). It is in Ward 21, Scarborough Centre, represented by Councillor Michael Thompson. The corner falls inside the Wexford Heights Business Improvement Area.
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 21, 2025.
- 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; tickets from Red Light Camera Annual Charges (2026 figures through Jun 30, 2026).
- Speeds and calming: Midblock Vehicle Speed, Volume and Classification Counts.
- 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 Mar 25, 2026.
- Ward and BIA: Wards and Elected Councillors (Ward 21 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: 43.74682, -79.28796 · centreline node 13450586.