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
- 1654154219 nearest 37 m
- Express
- 954
- Blue Night
- 316354
- Nearest stops
- 7 surface stops within 300 m — McCowan Rd at Lawrence Ave East Scarborough General Hospital; McCowan Rd at Lawrence Ave East - Scarborough General Hospital
- Cycling
- no bikeway on the City cycling network touches this intersection
- Bike Share
- Valparaiso Ave / Lawrence Ave E 124 m · 15 docks · 4 stations, 56 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)
- St Rose of Lima Catholic Elementary SchoolEnglish Separate · 446 m
- Simra Academy Private SchoolPrivate · 537 m
- Bendale Jr Public SchoolEnglish Public · 782 m
- Knob Hill Public SchoolEnglish Public · 1.2 km
- St Nicholas Catholic Elementary SchoolEnglish Separate · 1.3 km
- Tredway Woodsworth Public SchoolEnglish Public · 1.3 km
- and 4 more
- Parks (12)
- Bendale Park168 m
- Hague Park542 m
- Thomson Memorial Park677 m
- Amberdale Ravine Park895 m
- McCowan Park1 km
- Pringdale Ravine1.1 km
- and 6 more
- Library
- Toronto Public Library Bendale branch508 m
- Places of interest
- Scarborough MuseumMuseum · 789 m
- Signal
- 0380, activated 1960 · SA1 · accessible (audible) pedestrian signal
Around the corner
Food premises, public washrooms, child care and emergency services — distances are straight-line from the node
Restaurants & food
There are 8 restaurants, cafés and takeouts within 300 m of the corner, plus 4 grocery and convenience stores, and 39 eating places within a kilometre. The nearest is La Prep, 180 m away, which passed its last DineSafe inspection in May 2026.
| Nearest food premises | Distance | Latest DineSafe inspection |
|---|---|---|
| La Prep · 3050 Lawrence Ave E 111 | 180 m | Passed, May 2026 |
| Original Company-General Cafe · 3050 Lawrence Ave E | 180 m | Passed, May 2026 |
| Tim Hortons · 3050 Lawrence Ave E West G | 180 m | Passed, Jan 2026 |
| Africa Mart · 651 McCowan Rd | 198 m | Passed, Jun 2026 |
| Universal Filipino Foods · 649 McCowan Rdgrocery | 200 m | Passed, Jun 2026 |
| Sammy's Family Restaurant · 639 McCowan Rd Unit-F1 and Bsmt | 216 m | Passed, Jun 2026 |
| Rockcliffe Care Community · 3015 Lawrence Ave E | 225 m | Passed, Sep 2026 |
| McCowan Fish & Chips · 623 McCowan Rdgrocery | 274 m | Passed, Jul 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 Thomson Memorial Park South Washroom, 820 m away, open 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. A drinking fountain is 571 m away at Thomson Memorial Park.
- Thomson Memorial Park South Washroom · 1005 Brimley Rd
9 a.m. to 10 p.m.820 m - Thomson Memorial Park North Washroom · 1005 Brimley Rd
9 a.m. to 10 p.m.868 m
- Drinking water
- Thomson Memorial Park drinking fountain, dog fountain · 571 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 368 spaces; all accept City fee subsidy. The nearest is Rosalie Hall Early Learning and Child Care Centre (249 m, 79 spaces, infant, toddler, preschool).
- Rosalie Hall Early Learning and Child Care Centre · 3020 Lawrence Ave E
79 spaces · infant, toddler, preschool · fee subsidy · $10-a-day249 m - St. Rose of Lima YMCA Child Care · 3220 Lawrence Ave E
112 spaces · toddler, preschool, kindergarten, school age · fee subsidy · $10-a-day446 m - Friendly Little Campus (2037711 Ontario Ltd) · 3255 Lawrence Ave E
36 spaces · infant, toddler, preschool · fee subsidy · $10-a-day471 m - Network Bendale Acres Child Care Centre · 2920 Lawrence Ave E
49 spaces · infant, toddler, preschool · fee subsidy · $10-a-day546 m
Licensed centres only; spaces are licensed capacity, not vacancies.
Emergency services
The nearest fire hall is Fire Station 232 (1.7 km), the nearest police station 41 Division (3.7 km) and the nearest ambulance station 657 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
Five registered apartment buildings with 651 rental units stand within a kilometre of the corner, two of them social or Toronto Community Housing — well below the median of 22. The nearest is 3125 Lawrence Ave E (122 m, 110 units, 7 storeys, built 1964), which scored 84 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 21 final orders naming these buildings in the latest half-year of its catalogue, and 1 fire-code violation is open across them.
| Nearest buildings | Units | Storeys | Built | Score | LTB orders | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3125 Lawrence Ave E · G & S Regal Management Limited | 110 | 7 | 1964 | 84 · Nov 2025 | 6 | 122 m |
| 3210 Lawrence Ave E · Mpm Inc. | 48 | 6 | 1960 | 79 · Jul 2024 | 0 | 313 m |
| 3201 Lawrence Ave E · Cando Apartments Ltd. | 123 | 13 | 1960 | 94 · Oct 2025 | 8 | 366 m |
| 3010 Lawrence Ave Esocial housing · Jack Goodlad Senior Citizen Residences Corporation | 170 | 11 | 1989 | 95 · Aug 2024 | 4 · 1 fire | 366 m |
| 2950 Lawrence Ave EToronto Community Housing · Toronto Community Housing Corporation | 200 | 6 | 1960 | 91 · Sep 2024 | 3 | 417 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
Nearest lots: 64 m away, ≈78 spaces; 66 m away, ≈53 spaces; 121 m away, ≈90 spaces; 126 m away, ≈520 spaces; 144 m away, ≈99 spaces; 188 m away, ≈111 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, Feb 9, 2023
The east leg carries the load — 8,241 westbound vehicles, or 32% of everything entering — while the south leg brought 4,853. The morning and afternoon peaks are nearly equal: 3,666 vehicles in the hour from 8:15 a.m. and 3,771 from 4:00 p.m. Heavy vehicles made up 4.3% of traffic (typical: 3.2%). The citywide median for a 14-hour count is 16,183 vehicles. The count is 4 years old — treat it as a snapshot of 2023, 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 McCowan Rd between Danforth Rd and Hollyhedge Dr (277 m away) recorded an average of 56 km/h in its 3-day count in May 2023; 85% of drivers were at or under 64 km/h. That segment carries about 16,800 vehicles a day.
| Street segment | Counted | Vehicles / day | Average | 85th percentile | 95th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Ave E · Valparaiso Ave – McCowan Rd · 56 m | Nov 2011 · 3 days | 17,306 | — | — | — |
| McCowan Rd · Danforth Rd – Hollyhedge Dr · 277 m | May 2023 · 3 days | 16,845 | 56 km/h | 64 km/h | 70 km/h |
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
2019 was the peak year (96 collisions), and 2025 closed with 88. 18% of collisions here involved an injury, above the 15% citywide. 82 drivers failed to remain at the scene — 11% of collisions, below the citywide 16%. People walking or cycling were involved in 2% of collisions here (citywide: 5%). Since January 2026, 47 more collisions have been reported; they sit outside the ranking window. The most recent report on file is from Jun 30, 2026.
By year
| 2016–2025 | Collisions | |
|---|---|---|
| All reported collisions | 718 | #48 of 5,508 |
| With an injury | 132 | #21 of 4,660 |
| Property damage only | 523 | |
| Fail to remain | 82 | |
| Involving a pedestrian | 10 | #237 of 3,193 |
| Involving a cyclist | 2 | #1257 of 2,576 |
| Involving a motorcyclist | 1 | |
| With a fatality | 0 | |
| Severity not classified | 63 | |
| Since January 2026 (outside the window) | 47 | |
| All since 2014 | 901 | 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
Neither of the two serious-injury collisions in 2016–2025 was fatal. 1 pedestrian and 1 motorcyclist were among those hurt. Both happened in darkness. The last one inside the window was in 2020. Since January 2026, after the ranking window closed, 1 serious-injury collision has been recorded here, the latest on Jun 15, 2026. Going back to 2006, the total is 8.
By year
| 2016–2025 | Collisions | |
|---|---|---|
| All KSI collisions | 2 | #391 of 1,505 |
| Fatal | 0 | |
| Involving a pedestrian | 1 | #673 of 879 |
| Involving a cyclist | 0 | |
| Involving a motorcyclist | 1 | |
| In darkness | 2 | |
| Since January 2026 (outside the window) | 1 | latest Jun 15, 2026 |
| All KSI since 2006 | 8 | latest Jun 15, 2026 |
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. 83% of the vehicle thefts were from the street or other outdoor spots.
By year
| 2016–2025 | Reported | 2023–2025 | Since Jan 2026 | Most often from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from a vehicle | 6 | 1 | 0 | street/outdoor (5), commercial premises (1) |
| Bicycle theft | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Theft From Motor Vehicle and Bicycle Thefts open data, records through Dec 25, 2024. 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 Bendale South.
Nearby intersections
Questions
Is McCowan & Lawrence a dangerous intersection?
By collision count, yes: it ranks #48 of 5,508 Toronto intersections for police-reported collisions in 2016–2025, and 2 of those left someone killed or seriously injured. 1 serious-injury collision has been recorded since January 2026, after the ranking window closed. 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 McCowan & Lawrence?
A major arterial intersection. Its latest count is from Feb 9, 2023, 2.8× the median for a counted intersection.
Is there a red-light camera at McCowan & Lawrence?
Yes. A red-light camera has operated at McCowan & Lawrence since 2021, according to the City of Toronto's red-light camera list. It issued 205 tickets in 2025 (285 in 2024); 1,781 since it was switched on.
How many red-light camera tickets are issued at McCowan & Lawrence?
205 in 2025, according to the City's annual charges data — down from 285 in 2024. The camera has issued 1,781 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.
How fast do cars go at McCowan & Lawrence?
The City's most recent speed count near the corner, on McCowan Rd between Danforth Rd and Hollyhedge Dr (May 2023), found an average of 56 km/h and an 85th-percentile speed of 64 km/h — meaning 85% of drivers were at or below that speed.
Where can I park near McCowan & Lawrence?
There is no Green P car park within 2 km. The City's mapping shows 196 parking lots of any kind within 2 km — roughly 22,850 spaces — 19 of them within 500 m; most are private or customer-only lots.
How do I get to McCowan & Lawrence by transit?
Bus routes 16, 54, 154, 21, 9, 954 within 1 km (nearest stop: McCowan Rd at Lawrence Ave East Scarborough General Hospital, 37 m).
What restaurants are near McCowan & Lawrence?
8 restaurants, cafés and takeouts are within 300 m, and 39 within a kilometre, according to Toronto Public Health's DineSafe inspection list. The closest are La Prep (180 m), Original Company-General Cafe (180 m), Tim Hortons (180 m), Africa Mart (198 m) and Sammy's Family Restaurant (216 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 McCowan & Lawrence?
The nearest is Thomson Memorial Park South Washroom, 1005 Brimley Rd, 820 m away (open 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.). Next nearest: Thomson Memorial Park North Washroom (868 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 McCowan & Lawrence?
Six licensed child care centres within 1 km, with 368 spaces in total; all accept City fee subsidy and some are in the $10-a-day (CWELCC) program. The nearest are Rosalie Hall Early Learning and Child Care Centre (249 m, 79 spaces), St. Rose of Lima YMCA Child Care (446 m, 112 spaces) and Friendly Little Campus (2037711 Ontario Ltd) (471 m, 36 spaces). Spaces are licensed capacity, not vacancies.
What apartment buildings are near McCowan & Lawrence?
Five RentSafeTO-registered apartment buildings with 651 rental units are within 1 km. The nearest are 3125 Lawrence Ave E (122 m, 110 units, RentSafeTO score 84), 3210 Lawrence Ave E (313 m, 48 units, RentSafeTO score 79), 3201 Lawrence Ave E (366 m, 123 units, RentSafeTO score 94) and 3010 Lawrence Ave E (366 m, 170 units, RentSafeTO score 95). The average RentSafeTO score across the 5 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 McCowan & Lawrence?
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 Bendale South page.
What neighbourhood is McCowan & Lawrence in?
McCowan & Lawrence is in Bendale South (City of Toronto neighbourhood 157). It is in Ward 21, Scarborough Centre, represented by Councillor Michael Thompson.
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 Feb 9, 2023.
- 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 Dec 25, 2024.
- 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: 43.75555, -79.24542 · centreline node 13449204.