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
- 4212921130830 nearest 22 m
- Blue Night
- 316
- Nearest stops
- 8 surface stops within 300 m — McCowan Rd at McNicoll Ave; McNicoll Ave at McCowan Rd
- Cycling
- Multi-Use Trail on Finch Corridor Trl installed 2011
- Bike Share
- Brimwood Blvd / North Scarborough Green Loop 856 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 (14)
- The Divine Infant Catholic Elementary School & Msgr Frasier NortheastEnglish Separate · 450 m
- Agnes Macphail Public SchoolEnglish Public · 548 m
- Macklin Public SchoolEnglish Public · 560 m
- Our Lady of Grace Catholic Elementary SchoolEnglish Public · 655 m
- Ecole Elementaire Laure RieseFrench Public · 666 m
- Brimwood Boulevard Jr Public SchoolEnglish Public · 714 m
- and 8 more
- Community centres
- Milliken Park Community Recreation Centre1.3 km
- Parks (6)
- Muirlands Park609 m
- Goldhawk Park852 m
- Richmond Park916 m
- Brimley Woods1.1 km
- Milliken Park1.3 km
- Alexmuir Park1.3 km
- Library
- Toronto Public Library Goldhawk Park branch832 m
- Toronto Public Library Woodside Square branch1 km
- Signal
- 1493, activated 1985 · SA1 · accessible (audible) pedestrian signal · leading pedestrian interval North/South · bicycle signal
Around the corner
Food premises, public washrooms, child care and emergency services — distances are straight-line from the node
Restaurants & food
No restaurant or café sits within 300 m of the corner; 49 eating places are within a kilometre. The nearest is Garderie Chez Tante Laure, 701 m away, which passed its last DineSafe inspection in July 2026.
| Nearest food premises | Distance | Latest DineSafe inspection |
|---|---|---|
| Garderie Chez Tante Laure · 339 Alton Towers Crcl | 701 m | Passed, Jul 2026 |
| Percy Williams YMCA · 35 White Heather Blvd | 774 m | Passed, Mar 2025 |
| Annaluxmy Cafe · 735 Middlefield Rd Unit-3 | 851 m | Passed, Mar 2026 · 2 infractions |
| Royal Hakka Chinese Restaurant · 735 Middlefield Rd, Unit-4-5 | 851 m | Passed, Nov 2025 |
| Annalakshmi · 250 Alton Towers Crcl, Unit-C8 | 888 m | Passed, Jul 2025 · 1 infraction |
| Kwok Hing Herbs & Dried Seafood Products Inc. · 250 Alton Towers Crclgrocery | 888 m | Passed, Feb 2024 |
| Pho Vuon Lai Jasmine Garden · 250 Alton Towers Crcl, Unit-C6 | 888 m | Passed, Jul 2025 · 1 infraction |
| Al Premium Food Mart · 250 Alton Towers Crcl Unit-Aa1grocery | 889 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
No City washroom within 1 km.
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 355 spaces; all accept City fee subsidy. The nearest is The Divine Infant Child Care Centre (451 m, 69 spaces, toddler, preschool, kindergarten, school age).
- The Divine Infant Child Care Centre · 30 Ingleton Blvd
69 spaces · toddler, preschool, kindergarten, school age · fee subsidy · $10-a-day451 m - Our Lady of Grace YMCA Child Care Centre (YMCA) · 121 Brimwood Blvd
67 spaces · preschool, kindergarten, school age · fee subsidy · $10-a-day655 m - Garderie Chez Tante Laure · 339 Alton Towers Cir
77 spaces · toddler, preschool, kindergarten, school age · fee subsidy · $10-a-day666 m - Brimwood School Age YMCA · 151 Brimwood Blvd
56 spaces · kindergarten, school age · fee subsidy · $10-a-day713 m
Licensed centres only; spaces are licensed capacity, not vacancies.
Emergency services
The nearest fire hall is Fire Station 242 (1.3 km), the nearest police station 42 Division (4.1 km) and the nearest ambulance station 2.4 km away.
Nearest station by straight line — not a response time, and not necessarily the station that would answer a call.
Parking
Every mapped lot within 2 km, Green P with peak occupancy, City EV charging and bike parking
Nearest lots: 465 m away, ≈47 spaces; 514 m away, ≈66 spaces; 564 m away, ≈33 spaces; 626 m away, ≈91 spaces; 627 m away, ≈54 spaces; 650 m away, ≈8 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, Oct 29, 2024
The north leg carries the load — 10,882 southbound vehicles, or 29% of everything entering — while the east leg brought 8,182. The morning and afternoon peaks are nearly equal: 3,348 vehicles in the hour from 8:15 a.m. and 3,517 from 4:45 p.m. Heavy vehicles made up 4.2% of traffic (typical: 3.2%). The citywide median for a 14-hour count is 16,183 vehicles. The count is 22 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 counter on McCowan Rd between Bridley Dr and Finch Corridor Trl (276 m away) recorded an average of 54 km/h in its 24-hour count in April 2025; 85% of drivers were at or under 60 km/h. That segment carries about 24,500 vehicles a day.
| Street segment | Counted | Vehicles / day | Average | 85th percentile | 95th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McNicoll Ave · McCowan Rd – Boxdene Ave · 105 m | May 2015 · 3 days | 8,506 | — | — | — |
| McCowan Rd · Bridley Dr – Finch Corridor Trl · 276 m | Apr 2025 · 24 h | 24,543 | 54 km/h | 60 km/h | 65 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 (41 collisions), and 2025 closed with 35. 28% of collisions here involved an injury, above the 15% citywide. 17 drivers failed to remain at the scene — 7% of collisions, below the citywide 16%. People walking or cycling were involved in 6% of collisions here (citywide: 5%). Since January 2026, 16 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: 6.7 collisions per year per 10,000 daily vehicles, using the latest 14-hour count.
| 2016–2025 | Collisions | |
|---|---|---|
| All reported collisions | 249 | #379 of 5,508 |
| With an injury | 70 | #130 of 4,660 |
| Property damage only | 164 | |
| Fail to remain | 17 | |
| Involving a pedestrian | 7 | #461 of 3,193 |
| Involving a cyclist | 7 | #268 of 2,576 |
| Involving a motorcyclist | 0 | |
| With a fatality | 0 | |
| Severity not classified | 15 | |
| Since January 2026 (outside the window) | 16 | |
| All since 2014 | 313 | 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
None of the four serious-injury collisions in 2016–2025 was fatal. 2 pedestrians and 1 cyclist were among those hurt; one collision involved vehicle occupants only. 2 of the 4 happened in darkness — 50%, about the citywide 39%. The most recent was on Aug 3, 2025.
By year
| 2016–2025 | Collisions | |
|---|---|---|
| All KSI collisions | 4 | #45 of 1,505 |
| Fatal | 0 | |
| Involving a pedestrian | 2 | #142 of 879 |
| Involving a cyclist | 1 | #195 of 271 |
| Involving a motorcyclist | 0 | |
| In darkness | 2 | 50% here vs 39% citywide |
| All KSI since 2006 | 4 | latest Aug 3, 2025 |
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 three thefts from vehicles and no bicycle thefts at this intersection in 2016–2025 — below the median of 6 for an intersection with any reported theft.
By year
| 2016–2025 | Reported | 2023–2025 | Since Jan 2026 | Most often from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from a vehicle | 3 | 1 | 0 | house driveway/garage (2), other (1) |
| Bicycle theft | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Theft From Motor Vehicle and Bicycle Thefts open data, records through Oct 6, 2025. 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 Milliken.
Nearby intersections
Questions
Is McCowan & McNicoll a dangerous intersection?
By serious injuries, yes: it ranks #45 of 1,505 for killed-or-seriously-injured collisions in 2016–2025. 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 & McNicoll?
A heavily travelled arterial crossing. It ranks #152 of 2,390 counted intersections for vehicles, 2.3× the median for a counted intersection.
Is there a red-light camera at McCowan & McNicoll?
Yes. A red-light camera has operated at McCowan & McNicoll since 2017, according to the City of Toronto's red-light camera list. It issued 222 tickets in 2025 (181 in 2024) and 99 in 2026 through Jun 30, 2026; 2,701 since it was switched on.
How many red-light camera tickets are issued at McCowan & McNicoll?
222 in 2025, according to the City's annual charges data — up from 181 in 2024, and 99 in 2026 through Jun 30, 2026. The camera has issued 2,701 tickets since 2017. 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 & McNicoll?
The City's most recent speed count near the corner, on McCowan Rd between Bridley Dr and Finch Corridor Trl (April 2025), found an average of 54 km/h and an 85th-percentile speed of 60 km/h — meaning 85% of drivers were at or below that speed.
Where can I park near McCowan & McNicoll?
There is no Green P car park within 2 km. The City's mapping shows 205 parking lots of any kind within 2 km — roughly 49,380 spaces — 1 of them within 500 m; most are private or customer-only lots.
How do I get to McCowan & McNicoll by transit?
Bus routes 42, 129, 21, 130, 830 within 1 km (nearest stop: McCowan Rd at McNicoll Ave, 22 m).
What restaurants are near McCowan & McNicoll?
None within 300 m, and 49 within a kilometre, according to Toronto Public Health's DineSafe inspection list. The closest are Garderie Chez Tante Laure (701 m), Percy Williams YMCA (774 m), Annaluxmy Cafe (851 m), Royal Hakka Chinese Restaurant (851 m) and Annalakshmi (888 m). Each one's latest inspection result is shown on this page; DineSafe does not record cuisine or opening hours.
Is there child care near McCowan & McNicoll?
Six licensed child care centres within 1 km, with 355 spaces in total; all accept City fee subsidy and some are in the $10-a-day (CWELCC) program. The nearest are The Divine Infant Child Care Centre (451 m, 69 spaces), Our Lady of Grace YMCA Child Care Centre (YMCA) (655 m, 67 spaces) and Garderie Chez Tante Laure (666 m, 77 spaces). Spaces are licensed capacity, not vacancies.
How many thefts are reported at McCowan & McNicoll?
Toronto Police place three 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 Milliken page.
What neighbourhood is McCowan & McNicoll in?
McCowan & McNicoll is in Milliken (City of Toronto neighbourhood 130). It is in Ward 23, Scarborough North, represented by Councillor Jamaal Myers.
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 Oct 29, 2024.
- 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); Licensed Child Care Centres; Fire Station Locations, Police Facility Locations, Ambulance Station Locations.
- Thefts: Toronto Police Service, Theft From Motor Vehicle and Bicycle Thefts open data, occurrences offset by police to the nearest intersection, records through Oct 6, 2025.
- Ward and BIA: Wards and Elected Councillors (Ward 23 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: 43.81794, -79.27198 · centreline node 13442036.