Published 30 August 2026 · Updated 29 September 2026 · By Jatin Dua, Broker of Record, RE/MAX Quantum Realty
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Five well-rated groomers and pet daycares operate on The Queensway, most clustered at the east end — a density that follows the condominium buildings. Ratings retrieved 30 August 2026.
This corridor is unusually well served for dogs, which makes sense — it is filling with condo buildings, and condo buildings mean dogs. Five well-rated groomers and daycares, most of them clustered at the east end.
The ranking
| # | Name | Rating | Reviews | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pet House Grooming & Daycare | 5.0 | 56 | 645 The Queensway |
| 2 | PetPal Care | 4.9 | 58 | 784 The Queensway |
| 3 | Top Dogs Pet Grooming Salon | 4.8 | 80 | 628A The Queensway |
| 4 | Hound & Purr Pet Grooming Spa | 4.7 | 336 | 1181 The Queensway |
| 5 | BARKYARD | 4.6 | 82 | 621 The Queensway |
Pet Valu at 125 The Queensway covers supplies (4.5, 336 reviews).
An honest note on the vet
South Etobicoke Animal Hospital at 741 The Queensway rates 3.9 across 242 reviews — the weakest score among the pet businesses here, and the only veterinary option with a Queensway address. Worth knowing before you assume your vet is sorted by moving here. Plenty of people use it happily; the review base is mixed enough that I would not present it as a recommendation.
Where the cluster is
Four of the five top-rated pet businesses sit between 621 and 784 The Queensway — the same east-end stretch as the restaurants. If you have a dog and you are choosing between buildings, the 600–800 range genuinely is more convenient: grooming, daycare and supplies all within a short walk.
Hound & Purr at 1181 is the outlier and serves the west end, with the deepest review base of any groomer at 336.
Ask this before you buy
Pet rules vary more than people expect between buildings on this corridor — weight limits, number of animals, and whether there is a dedicated relief area. Several newer buildings market a pet spa or pet run. Get the actual rule from the declaration, not the brochure.
Why this matters if you are buying here
If you have a dog, the corridor’s services are not the constraint — the corporation’s rules are. Pet restrictions on number, size and in some cases breed appear in a condominium’s declaration, by-laws and rules, they are enforceable, and they arrive in the status certificate package. Read them before you offer, not after.
The Queensway condominium corridor is mostly mid-rise stock from roughly 2015 onward, sitting directly on the retail frontage rather than behind it. That produces a specific kind of daily life — most errands on foot, both the Gardiner Expressway and Highway 427 close by car, and an arterial road as the front yard.
The due diligence that actually applies
- Which side of the street, and how high. Stand in the bedroom with the window open at a busy hour. Two units in one building can be very different products on this variable alone.
- The reserve fund, against the age of the corporation. These buildings are young, so a low fee is arithmetic rather than evidence of good management. Ask whether the first reserve fund study update has happened and what it did to the required contribution.
- What the fee includes. Utilities are usually separately metered here. Add your own estimated bills before comparing against an older all-inclusive Etobicoke building.
- Parking and locker status. Owned unit, exclusive-use common element, or rented — only the first two convey.
- What is proposed next door. The corridor is still developing, so the low-rise or parking lot beside a building may not stay that way. The City’s development application records are public.
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Frequently asked questions
Are there dog services on The Queensway?
The corridor carries a mix of grooming, daycare, boarding, walking services and veterinary practices along its length. Small service businesses move and change hands regularly, so confirm current locations, hours and whether a service is taking new clients directly.
Can I have a dog in a Queensway condo?
It depends on the specific corporation. Pet rules covering number, size and sometimes breed are set out in the declaration, by-laws and rules, they are enforceable, and they vary considerably between buildings. They come with the status certificate package — read them before you make an offer.
Where do people walk dogs on The Queensway?
Mostly into the residential streets behind the arterial, or south toward the Humber Bay waterfront parks and trail. The arterial itself is not a pleasant walking route. If daily off-leash or trail access matters to you, walk the actual route from the specific building before you buy.
Are there off-leash areas near The Queensway?
Off-leash areas exist in south Etobicoke, though not on the corridor itself, and locations and designations change. Check the City of Toronto’s current off-leash listings for what is nearest the specific address you are considering, and walk the route rather than measuring it on a map.
Do pet restrictions affect condo resale?
They narrow the buyer pool, which matters. A building with restrictive pet rules excludes a meaningful share of buyers, and that shows up on resale time and sometimes on price. Conversely, a genuinely pet-friendly building in a corridor where many are not can be a real advantage when you come to sell.
What should I ask about pets before buying?
Ask for the declaration, by-laws and rules and read the pet provisions yourself, in addition to having your lawyer report on them. Ask specifically about number, size and breed limits, about whether existing pets are grandfathered, and about how the rules have been enforced — the minutes are more candid than the certificate.
Sources
- City of Toronto — Planning and Development — current and proposed development along The Queensway corridor. Accessed 10 September 2026.
- Toronto Transit Commission — surface routes serving The Queensway and connections to Line 2. Accessed 10 September 2026.
- TRREB Market Watch, August 2026 — the Etobicoke average sale price of $1,049,793 across 243 sales. Accessed 10 September 2026.
- Condominium Act, 1998 — declarations, by-laws, rules and status certificates. Accessed 10 September 2026.
Related reading
- The Queensway, Etobicoke: the reference guide to the corridor
- Shopping and amenities on The Queensway
- Every condo building on The Queensway
- Urgent care, parks and libraries near The Queensway
Ratings and review counts from Google Maps, retrieved 30 August 2026, and subject to change. Listed for information only — no business here has paid for or been consulted about its placement, and I have no commercial relationship with any of them. Not intended to solicit buyers or sellers under contract with another brokerage. E.&O.E.
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About the author — Jatin Dua, Etobicoke real estate agent
I am Jatin Dua, Broker of Record at RE/MAX Quantum Realty Inc., Brokerage, Unit 101, 799 The Queensway in Etobicoke, with more than four years of active GTA transactions and over $100M in sales volume. My office is on this street, so the local detail here comes from walking it rather than from a directory.
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