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
- 162514032554191 nearest 24 m
- Express
- 925954
- Blue Night
- 325354
- Nearest stops
- 12 surface stops within 300 m — Lawrence Ave East at the Donway West; The Donway West at Lawrence Ave East
- Cycling
- no bikeway on the City cycling network touches this intersection
- Bike Share
- Lawrence Ave E / Don Mills Rd 187 m · 14 docks · 2 stations, 33 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)
- Norman Ingram Public SchoolEnglish Public · 455 m
- Seneca Hill Private SchoolPrivate · 499 m
- Overland Learning CentreEnglish Public · 546 m
- Don Mills Mdl SchoolEnglish Public · 546 m
- Don Mills Collegiate InstituteEnglish Public · 587 m
- Greenland Public SchoolEnglish Public · 720 m
- and 8 more
- Community centres
- Don Mills Civitan Arena436 m
- Parks (16)
- Macklin Hancock Park318 m
- Paperbirch Walkway324 m
- Don Mills Local Park481 m
- Duncairn Park586 m
- Mallow Park624 m
- Talwood Park832 m
- and 10 more
- Library
- Toronto Public Library Don Mills branch64 m
- Places of interest
- Toronto Botanical Gardens and Edwards GardensNature/ Park · 1 km
- Signal
- 0401, activated 1958 · SA2 · accessible (audible) pedestrian signal · leading pedestrian interval North/South/East/West
Around the corner
Food premises, public washrooms, child care and emergency services — distances are straight-line from the node
Restaurants & food
There are 32 restaurants, cafés and takeouts within 300 m of the corner, plus 5 grocery and convenience stores, and 46 eating places within a kilometre. The nearest is McEwan, 105 m away, which passed its last DineSafe inspection in June 2026 with 2 infractions noted.
| Nearest food premises | Distance | Latest DineSafe inspection |
|---|---|---|
| Shoppers Drug Mart · 946 Lawrence Ave Egrocery | 83 m | Passed, May 2026 |
| McEwan · 38 Karl Fraser Rd | 105 m | Passed, Jun 2026 · 2 infractions |
| Chatime Don Mills · 895 Lawrence Ave E Unit-15 | 113 m | Passed, Aug 2026 |
| Congee Queen · 895 Lawrence Ave E Unit-8 | 113 m | Passed, May 2026 · 3 infractions |
| Subway · 895 Lawrence Ave E Unit-17 | 113 m | Passed, Jul 2026 · 2 infractions |
| Sweetway Cafe Eatery · 170 the Donway W Unit-2 | 173 m | Passed, Mar 2026 · 1 infraction |
| Chick-Fil-A · 1090 Don Mills Rd Unit-M001 | 186 m | Passed, Aug 2026 · 1 infraction |
| Danish Pastry House · 1090 Don Mills Rd | 186 m | Passed, Aug 2026 · 2 infractions |
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
Eight licensed child care centres within a kilometre offer 623 spaces; six accept City fee subsidy. The nearest is Blue Wave Child Care Centre (456 m, 106 spaces, infant, toddler, preschool, kindergarten).
- Blue Wave Child Care Centre · 50 Duncairn Rd
106 spaces · infant, toddler, preschool, kindergarten · fee subsidy · $10-a-day456 m - Norman Ingram School Age YMCA · 50 Duncairn Rd
30 spaces · school age · fee subsidy456 m - Wee Leprechauns Child Care Centre Ltd · 235 the Donway E
31 spaces · toddler, preschool · $10-a-day575 m - St Mark's Day Care Centre - Greenland Road · 1 Greenland Rd
55 spaces · toddler, preschool, kindergarten · fee subsidy · $10-a-day661 m
Licensed centres only; spaces are licensed capacity, not vacancies.
Emergency services
The nearest fire hall is Fire Station 123 (1.0 km), the nearest police station 33 Division (1.6 km) and the nearest ambulance station 3.0 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
43 registered apartment buildings with 1,729 rental units stand within a kilometre of the corner, two of them social or Toronto Community Housing. The nearest is 980 Lawrence Ave E (184 m, 64 units, 6 storeys, built 1958), which scored 97 out of 100 at its July 2026 RentSafeTO evaluation. None scored below 70; the average is 92, about the citywide norm. The Landlord and Tenant Board issued 30 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 980 Lawrence Ave E · Niot Investment Holdings Limited | 64 | 6 | 1958 | 97 · Jul 2026 | 0 | 184 m |
| 878 Lawrence Ave E · Excel Property Management | 11 | 3 | 1960 | 87 · Jul 2026 | 0 | 226 m |
| 876 Lawrence Ave E · Excel Property Management | 12 | 3 | 1960 | 92 · Oct 2025 | 1 | 231 m |
| 1122 Don Mills Rd · Niot Investment Holdings Limited | 66 | 6 | 1958 | 99 · Jul 2025 | 1 | 239 m |
| 874 Lawrence Ave E | 12 | 3 | 1960 | 87 · Oct 2025 | 0 | 262 m |
| 1071 Don Mills Rd · Three R Property Management Corporation | 61 | 4 | 1959 | 95 · Jun 2025 | 0 | 315 m |
| 1129 Don Mills Rd · Linwood Management Corporation | 46 | 6 | 1950 | 83 · Jul 2025 | 2 | 315 m |
| 1065 Don Mills Rd · Three R Property Management Corporation | 61 | 4 | 1959 | 96 · Jun 2025 | 1 | 332 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: 86 m away, ≈151 spaces; 115 m away, ≈61 spaces; 122 m away, ≈293 spaces; 161 m away, ≈81 spaces; 183 m away, ≈29 spaces; 198 m away, ≈24 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 28, 2023
The west leg carries the load — 6,519 eastbound vehicles, or 39% of everything entering — while the north leg brought 1,997. The morning and afternoon peaks are nearly equal: 2,629 vehicles in the hour from 8:15 a.m. and 2,609 from 4:00 p.m. Heavy vehicles made up 3.7% of traffic (typical: 3.2%). The citywide median for a 14-hour count is 16,183 vehicles. The count is 4 years old; the City recounts intersections on an ad-hoc schedule, so volumes may have shifted since. 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 The Donway W between Duncairn Park Trl and Duncairn Rd (271 m away) recorded an average of 39 km/h in its 3-day count in May 2026; 85% of drivers were at or under 45 km/h. That segment carries about 6,800 vehicles a day.
| Street segment | Counted | Vehicles / day | Average | 85th percentile | 95th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Ave E · Lane W of the Donway and N of Lawrence – The Donway W · 109 m | Nov 2011 · 3 days | 12,994 | — | — | — |
| The Donway W · Duncairn Park Trl – Duncairn Rd · 271 m | May 2026 · 3 days | 6,844 | 39 km/h | 45 km/h | 49 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
2018 was the peak year (28 collisions), and 2025 closed with 9. 14% of collisions here involved an injury, in line with the 15% citywide. 28 drivers failed to remain at the scene — 15% of collisions, in line with the citywide 16%. People walking or cycling were involved in 5% of collisions here (citywide: 5%). Since January 2026, 9 more collisions have been reported; they sit outside the ranking window. The most recent report on file is from May 16, 2026.
By year
| 2016–2025 | Collisions | |
|---|---|---|
| All reported collisions | 182 | #570 of 5,508 |
| With an injury | 25 | #651 of 4,660 |
| Property damage only | 136 | |
| Fail to remain | 28 | |
| Involving a pedestrian | 9 | #284 of 3,193 |
| Involving a cyclist | 0 | |
| Involving a motorcyclist | 0 | |
| With a fatality | 0 | |
| Severity not classified | 21 | |
| Since January 2026 (outside the window) | 9 | |
| All since 2014 | 240 | latest May 16, 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 Sep 12, 2018.
By year
| 2016–2025 | Collisions | |
|---|---|---|
| All KSI collisions | 1 | #1124 of 1,505 |
| Fatal | 0 | |
| Involving a pedestrian | 1 | #644 of 879 |
| Involving a cyclist | 0 | |
| Involving a motorcyclist | 0 | |
| In darkness | 0 | |
| All KSI since 2006 | 1 | latest Sep 12, 2018 |
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 two bicycle thefts at this intersection in 2016–2025 — about the median 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 | street/outdoor (2), other (1) |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1 | 0 | street/outdoor (1), commercial premises (1) |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Theft From Motor Vehicle and Bicycle Thefts open data, records through Jul 30, 2023. 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 Banbury-Don Mills.
Nearby intersections
Questions
Is The Donway & Lawrence a dangerous intersection?
It is not among the worst. 1 serious-injury collision was recorded in 2016–2025 (#1124 of 1,505), out of 182 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 The Donway & Lawrence?
A moderately heavy crossing. Its latest count is from Feb 28, 2023, 1.80× the median for a counted intersection.
How fast do cars go at The Donway & Lawrence?
The City's most recent speed count near the corner, on The Donway W between Duncairn Park Trl and Duncairn Rd (May 2026), found an average of 39 km/h and an 85th-percentile speed of 45 km/h — meaning 85% of drivers were at or below that speed.
Where can I park near The Donway & Lawrence?
There is no Green P car park within 2 km. The City's mapping shows 286 parking lots of any kind within 2 km — roughly 43,390 spaces — 43 of them within 500 m; most are private or customer-only lots.
How do I get to The Donway & Lawrence by transit?
Bus routes 162, 51, 403, 25, 54, 191, 925, 954 within 1 km (nearest stop: Lawrence Ave East at the Donway West, 24 m).
What restaurants are near The Donway & Lawrence?
32 restaurants, cafés and takeouts are within 300 m, and 46 within a kilometre, according to Toronto Public Health's DineSafe inspection list. The closest are McEwan (105 m), Chatime Don Mills (113 m), Congee Queen (113 m), Subway (113 m) and Sweetway Cafe Eatery (173 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 The Donway & Lawrence?
Eight licensed child care centres within 1 km, with 623 spaces in total; 6 accept City fee subsidy and some are in the $10-a-day (CWELCC) program. The nearest are Blue Wave Child Care Centre (456 m, 106 spaces), Norman Ingram School Age YMCA (456 m, 30 spaces) and Wee Leprechauns Child Care Centre Ltd (575 m, 31 spaces). Spaces are licensed capacity, not vacancies.
What apartment buildings are near The Donway & Lawrence?
43 RentSafeTO-registered apartment buildings with 1,729 rental units are within 1 km. The nearest are 980 Lawrence Ave E (184 m, 64 units, RentSafeTO score 97), 878 Lawrence Ave E (226 m, 11 units, RentSafeTO score 87), 876 Lawrence Ave E (231 m, 12 units, RentSafeTO score 92) and 1122 Don Mills Rd (239 m, 66 units, RentSafeTO score 99). The average RentSafeTO score across the 43 is 92 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 The Donway & Lawrence?
Toronto Police place three thefts from vehicles and two 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 Banbury-Don Mills page.
What neighbourhood is The Donway & Lawrence in?
The Donway & Lawrence is in Banbury-Don Mills (City of Toronto neighbourhood 042). It is in Ward 16, Don Valley East, represented by Councillor Jon Burnside.
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 28, 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.
- 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.
- 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 Jul 30, 2023.
- Ward and BIA: Wards and Elected Councillors (Ward 16 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: 43.73651, -79.34655 · centreline node 13452372.