Mount Olive-Silverstone-Jamestown, Etobicoke
Mount Olive-Silverstone-Jamestown is a Neighbourhood Improvement Area in northwest Etobicoke, one of the city's most underserved communities historically, but one that has received significant NIA investment in recent years. The neighbourhood is dense with apartment towers and townhouse complexes, a large family population, and strong multicultural community ties.
Transit
Two TTC stations and 69 bus stops provide reasonable transit connectivity for an NIA neighbourhood. Connections run north to Finch West LRT and south toward Kipling and Islington stations.
Parks
12 parks are distributed across the neighbourhood, and a library provides a key community anchor.
Schools and Healthcare
10 schools serve the community — a high count reflecting the substantial family population. 12 healthcare facilities is tied for the highest in the Etobicoke NIA cluster, indicating strong investment in community health infrastructure.
Dining and Groceries
35 dining venues and 12 grocery stores make everyday life practical. The diverse food landscape reflects Caribbean, West African, and South Asian communities.
Rental Market
26 listings show an average of $2,497 and a median of $2,625. The range of $1,250 to $3,000 is one of the tightest in this batch — consistent pricing across a market of family-sized apartments. No significant luxury outliers. This is a genuine family-rental market with predictable pricing.
Who It Suits
Mount Olive-Silverstone-Jamestown is ideal for large families who need multiple schools nearby, extensive healthcare access, and grocery availability at consistent mid-range rents. NIA investment continues to improve community infrastructure.