Category: Toronto

The City plants approximately 120,000 trees on public lands each year. How many trees does Toronto have? Toronto is a city of trees. More than three million trees dominate our ravines, line our boulevards and beautify our parks. How much of Toronto is covered by trees? 28.4%Toronto’s canopy cover and total tree population has increased […]

The Greater Toronto Area is the most vital economic centre in Canada and has experienced rapid urban expansion in the past 40 years. Is Toronto getting bigger? By 2031, the City of Toronto estimates that the downtown core alone will have 500,000 more residents. Statistics Canada says the population in the Greater Toronto Area will […]

Many community centres offer free recreation drop-in programs including leisure swimming, skating, outdoor recreation and more for children, youth and older adults. Are City of Toronto pools free? Leisure swim and water play activities are free for all ages. Lane swim at outdoor pools is free. Fees apply for indoor lane swim and for Aquafit. […]

What is Accepted as Yard Waste? Leaves. Small tree branches, trunks, stumps (see set out information below) Plant material including weeds and brush. Mulch. Pumpkins, corn stalks. Christmas trees (curbside collection on designated days in January and Drop-Off Depots year-round) What is considered yard waste in Toronto? Toronto has a specific definition of what they […]

The current metro area population of Toronto in 2022 is 6,313,000, a 0.93% increase from 2021. The metro area population of Toronto in 2021 was 6,255,000, a 0.94% increase from 2020. Is Toronto a fast growing city? Population Growth in Major Cities As per Statistics Canada data, Toronto saw a 2.3% growth rate over the […]

5%. What’s the minimum down payment for a condo? For condos priced $500,000 or less, the minimum down payment is 5%. For condos priced $500,000 to $1M, the minimum down payment is 5% on the first $500,000 and then 10% on the remaining balance. For condos priced $1M and more, the minimum downpayment is 20%. […]

Toronto Hydro-Electric System Limited. Toronto Hydro-Electric System Limited is a regulated electricity distribution company that delivers electricity to approximately 768,000 residential, commercial, and industrial customers in Toronto and engages in conservation and demand management activities. Where does Toronto get electricity from? Toronto Hydro owns and operates an electricity distribution system that delivers electricity to approximately […]

Average Price In Toronto’s pre-construction stage, the average condo price per square foot of the units is $1050. Currently, the average resale condo price is around $986,085. This pre-construction condos price is expected to appreciate, so it’s best to consider investing in them as soon as possible. Is it good time to buy pre-construction condo […]

Over the past 20 years, more than 100 renewable energy systems have been installed on City buildings and properties. Using solar photovoltaic (PV), solar thermal, geothermal and biomass, these and future systems will support the City’s environmental, energy security and economic goals. What is Toronto’s main source of energy? ELECTRICITY IN ONTARIO Ontario gets its […]

the City. Laneway ownership Public laneways are owned by the City, which bears responsibility for maintaining them in a state of good repair. Public laneways are public rights-of-way, and you must always obtain a permit to do projects in these spaces. Are laneway houses legal in Toronto? The City of Toronto allows the construction of […]