CPR Classes for West Toronto Parents: Junction, Roncesvalles, High Park
Walking distance from Dundas West Station. Same certification as downtown, none of the commute.
If you live in the Junction, Roncesvalles, High Park, Bloor West Village, Swansea, Etobicoke, or anywhere in the west end, the closest CPR class is at 2381 Dundas St W, walking distance from Dundas West Station. CPR Level C AED ($35), Standard First Aid + CPR ($120), and the Free CPR class run weekly. Private at-home sessions are available across the west end if you’d rather have the instructor come to you.
Why west-end parents take the course at the Junction venue
The west end has had a new-parent boom — Roncesvalles, the Junction, High Park, Bloor West Village, Swansea, and the broader Etobicoke neighbourhoods. Many west-end parents defaulted to driving downtown for CPR or first aid because they didn’t realize there was a closer option. There is. The Junction venue runs the same Heart and Stroke / Red Cross / Lifesaving Society certified courses as Spadina — same instructors, same equipment, same certificate — but the commute from Roncesvalles is 10 minutes instead of 25.
Travel times from west-end neighborhoods
| From | By car | By transit |
|---|---|---|
| Junction (Dundas & Keele) | ~3–5 min | Walking distance |
| Roncesvalles (Sorauren or Roncesvalles Ave) | ~5–10 min | ~10 min (504 King or 506 Carlton) |
| High Park (Bloor & Keele) | ~5–10 min | ~10 min (506 Carlton or subway) |
| Bloor West Village (Bloor & Jane) | ~5–10 min | ~10 min (subway via Runnymede or Jane) |
| Swansea (Bloor & South Kingsway) | ~10 min | ~15 min (504 King) |
| Etobicoke (Bloor & Islington area) | ~15–20 min | ~20 min (subway) |
| Mimico / Lake Shore | ~15 min | ~25 min (501 Queen or 504 King) |
| Lambton / Mount Dennis | ~10 min | ~15 min |
Which CPR class do you actually want?
- CPR Level C AED ($35, ~4 hours) — most popular for parents and community members. Covers adult, child, and infant CPR, AED, and choking response.
- Free CPR C AED ($0, ~4 hours) — same content, no cost. Rotates between Toronto venues; check the Free CPR page for upcoming dates.
- Standard First Aid + CPR ($120, ~14 hours over 2 days) — workplace-required certificate. Adds wound care, burns, fractures, medical emergencies.
- Private at-home session — instructor comes to your house with infant manikins and AED trainer. Most popular for newborns under 3 months.
West-end parents: private vs group
The west end has unusually strong informal parent networks — prenatal class friend groups, neighborhood mom groups, building cohorts. Two formats work well:
- Group class at the Junction venue — $35 paid or $0 free. Affordable, structured, meet other parents.
- Private at-home session for a friend group — share the cost across 3–6 couples and certify everyone in one Saturday afternoon at one host’s home. See our Group Baby CPR for Friend Groups playbook. Per-couple cost often works out lower than per-person group class pricing once you’re at 4+ couples.
What to bring
- Comfortable clothes — you’ll be on the floor doing chest compressions
- A water bottle and snacks
- A pen (everything else is provided)
- For private sessions: just clear floor space — instructor brings everything
How to book
Pick a date for the Junction venue on the Toronto courses page, or for private sessions visit the private CPR page. Weekend classes book up faster than weekday slots — book a few weeks ahead if your schedule depends on a Saturday or Sunday.
Book a CPR class in the west end
2381 Dundas St W, walking distance from Dundas West Station. CPR C AED $35, Free CPR $0, private at-home available across the west end.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the closest CPR class to Roncesvalles?
2381 Dundas St W — about 10 minutes from central Roncesvalles.
Is the venue good for High Park residents?
Yes — much closer than downtown. About 5–10 min by car or 10 min by transit.
Are there free CPR classes in the west end?
Yes — Life Safe runs Free CPR classes regularly, rotating between Toronto venues including the Junction.
Can I get a private CPR session at home?
Yes — across all west-end neighbourhoods.