Good Caring Canada brings you real-time camera views of northbound traffic along the Don Valley Parkway, from the Gardiner Expressway to York Mills Road. This stretch of highway is one of Toronto’s busiest commuter corridors, and understanding its flow—segment by segment—can make a meaningful difference in planning your drive.
⬇️ Scroll down to follow the Don Valley Parkway one segment at a time—from the downtown core to the Highway 401 interchange.
For each segment, you will find a live traffic camera image—automatically refreshed every few minutes—alongside a description of what you are seeing. These include nearby entry and exit ramps, overpasses, merges, and key roadway features.
To help with trip planning, each segment includes an estimated travel time to York Mills Road—both under normal conditions and during peak hours. These reference points provide a realistic sense of how far along you are, and how much time remains depending on current flow.
Live camera feeds may occasionally be unavailable due to technical interruptions or scheduled maintenance. In such cases, readers are encouraged to refresh the page or return later for updated views.
DVP Segment-by-Segment View
1. Near Gardiner Expressway
This camera captures the Don Valley Parkway at its southernmost point where northbound lanes emerge from the Gardiner Expressway and Lake Shore Boulevard. Merge ramps feed into a trench flanked by rail infrastructure and concrete barriers. Travel time to York Mills is typically 15 minutes in light traffic, or 40 to 50 minutes during peak hours.
2. Near Eastern Avenue
Located just north of the Gardiner merge, this segment shows a narrow corridor boxed by retaining walls with no entry or exit ramps. The camera looks over a straight stretch of uninterrupted lanes. Travel time to York Mills averages 14.5 minutes in normal flow or up to 40 minutes during peak hours.
3. Dundas Street
The Don Valley Parkway passes beneath Dundas Street East in this view, with fencing and embankments framing the road. There are no ramp connections at this location. Travel to York Mills typically takes 14 minutes in free-flowing conditions or as much as 40 minutes during peak periods.
4. Near Prince Edward Viaduct
This camera is positioned under the Prince Edward Viaduct, where concrete columns support Bloor Street and the subway line overhead. The Don Valley Parkway continues unobstructed beneath. Travel time to York Mills is around 13.5 minutes in light traffic and up to 40 minutes during peak hours.
5. Near Bloor Street
The camera view here captures a shaded stretch of road lined with trees and sound barriers. There are no visible access points or nearby ramps. Travel time to York Mills is approximately 13 minutes in clear conditions and up to 35 minutes when traffic is heavy.
6. Near Beachwood Crescent
This quiet segment curves through a residential greenbelt with no active merges or exits. The view is framed by trees and slopes. From here, York Mills is about 12.5 minutes away in light traffic and up to 35 minutes during peak periods.
7. Near Millwood Road
The camera shows the Leaside Bridge overhead and a northbound on-ramp entering from Bayview Avenue on the right. Surrounding vegetation is visible along both shoulders. Travel time to York Mills is typically 12 minutes in smooth flow and 28 to 33 minutes during peak hours.
8. Near Don Mills Road
This location includes a right-hand on-ramp from Don Mills Road and a wide curve bordered by foliage and barriers. There is a clear view of the merge area. Travel to York Mills takes 11.5 minutes in normal conditions or up to 30 minutes during peak times.
9. South of Spanbridge Road
This tree-lined segment has no entry or exit points and shows an undisturbed stretch of the Don Valley Parkway. The road is flanked by natural vegetation. From this point, travel to York Mills typically takes 11 minutes or as much as 30 minutes when delays occur.
10. Near Spanbridge Road
Spanbridge Road crosses above the Don Valley Parkway here, though no ramps connect. The camera shows an even, straight section with the overpass in the background. Travel time to York Mills is around 10.5 minutes in good conditions or up to 30 minutes during peak hours.
11. Near St. Dennis Drive
This location typically shows a plain section of road with residential buildings in the distance and no merge activity. In free-flowing traffic, the drive to York Mills takes about 10 minutes, or up to 28 minutes in busier conditions.
12. Near Eglinton Avenue
The camera captures a full interchange with a northbound off-ramp to Eglinton Avenue and an on-ramp entering from the east. Overhead signs are clearly visible. Travel time to York Mills is usually 9 minutes in light traffic and up to 28 minutes during peak periods.
13. Near Wynford Road
This view includes a curved on-ramp entering from Wynford Drive on the right, alongside nearby office buildings and sound walls. A typical trip to York Mills from here takes 8 minutes when traffic is light and up to 26 minutes during peak hours.
14. Concorde Gate
This segment contains no visible ramps and is lined with embankments and tall trees. The Parkway continues without interruption. Travel to York Mills from this point is typically 7.5 minutes, or 25 minutes during peak conditions.
15. Near Lawrence Avenue
A complete interchange appears here, with a northbound off-ramp to Lawrence Avenue and an on-ramp from the west side. The view includes clear signage and lane markings. From this location, drivers reach York Mills in about 6 minutes under normal flow and up to 20 minutes at peak.
16. Near Brookbanks Drive
Brookbanks Drive crosses overhead with no ramps, and the Don Valley Parkway runs straight through a forested buffer. The camera shows an unbroken section of road. Travel to York Mills takes roughly 4 minutes when traffic is light or up to 15 minutes during peak times.
17. Near York Mills Road
The final camera captures the off-ramp to York Mills Road and the split between Highway 401 East and West. Lane markers and overhead signage define this junction. This is the final segment of the Don Valley Parkway, with no further travel time beyond this point.
