Mount Dennis
A Transit Transformation on the Horizon
About Mount Dennis
Mount Dennis is a working-class neighbourhood in northwest Toronto, centred on the intersection of Weston Road and Eglinton Avenue West, that is on the cusp of major change. The area has been selected as the western terminus of the Eglinton Crosstown LRT and a key interchange point with the planned GO Transit expansion, making it one of the most significant transit investment zones in the city. Historically, Mount Dennis has been home to successive waves of immigrants, from Italian and Portuguese families in the mid-20th century to today's diverse mix of Caribbean, West African, and Latin American communities. Weston Road's commercial strip reflects this heritage, with Jamaican patty shops, Nigerian grocery stores, and Portuguese bakeries sharing the street. Pearen Park, Keelesdale Park, and the nearby Humber River trails provide green space, while the Kodak building on Eglinton stands as an industrial heritage landmark now being reimagined for mixed use. Mount Dennis is a neighbourhood where affordability, diversity, and transit investment are converging to create a compelling story of urban renewal.
Key Highlights
Walkability
70/100 - Very Walkable
Transit
Future Eglinton Crosstown LRT terminus; Weston GO Station; Weston Road bus (89)
Vibe
Working-class, transforming, diverse
What Makes Mount Dennis Special
Liveability Scores
Walk Score
Car-Dependent
Transit Score
Minimal Transit
Bike Score
Minimal Infrastructure
Local Favourites in Mount Dennis
The best-rated spots right in the neighbourhood, from cosy cafes to beautiful parks.
Bakeries
Natalies Sweets
5Somerville Ave, Toronto, ON M6M 4W1, Canada
Kenny's Bread
51366 Weston Rd, Toronto, ON M6M, Canada
pbabscakes
555 Emmett Ave, Toronto, ON M6M 2E4, Canada
Douro Bakery
4.61263 Weston Rd, York, ON M6M 4P9, Canada
Tim Hortons
3.9280 Scarlett Rd, Etobicoke, ON M9A 4S4, Canada
Restaurants
V's Caribbean Restaurant Inc.
4.81221 Weston Rd, York, ON M6M 4P7, Canada
York Burger & Pizza (Halal)
4.61194 Weston Rd, York, ON M6M 4P4, Canada
SUYA CITY express
4.51354 Weston Rd, York, ON M6M 4R8, Canada
Calabar Grill & Bar Toronto
4.41178 Weston Rd, York, ON M6M 4P4, Canada
Domino's Pizza
4.41200 Weston Rd, Toronto, ON M6M 4P4, Canada
Parks & Green Spaces
Gladhurst Park
4.62 Elhurst Ct, York, ON M6N 4P3, Canada
Scarlett Heights Park
4.424 Fontenay Ct, Toronto, ON M9A 5H5, Canada
Ukrainian Canadian Memorial Park
4.3425 Scarlett Rd, Etobicoke, ON M9P 2S4, Canada
Eglinton Flats
4.3101 Emmett Ave, Toronto, ON M6M 5A2, Canada
Cafes & Coffee Shops
BEVO Espresso & Gelato
4.5324 Scarlett Rd, Etobicoke, ON M9A 4S4, Canada
7-Eleven
3@ Jane, 1390 Weston Rd, York, ON M6M 4S2, Canada
Playgrounds
Emmett Playground
4.5200 Emmett Ave, York, ON M6M 2E6, Canada
Bars & Pubs
Jerk Jerks Seafood Grill
3.41366 Weston Rd, York, ON M6M 4R8, Canada
Happening in Toronto
Upcoming events, festivals, and community gatherings across the city.
Hamilton at the Princess of Wales Theatre
Princess of Wales Theatre
St. Lawrence Market Saturday Artisan Market
St. Lawrence Market
AGO Exhibit: Canadian Modernism Reimagined
Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO)
Toronto Tech Meetup: AI & the Future of Work
MaRS Discovery District
Jazz Nights at The Rex Hotel
The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar
Improv Comedy Night at Second City Toronto
The Second City Toronto
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Explore the communities surrounding Mount Dennis.
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