Frederick Horsman Varley Art Gallery

Frederick Horsman Varley Art Gallery is a museum in Markham, Ontario, that spreads across two levels with rotating displays of contemporary and historical Canadian paintings. The venue showcases works by the artist it honors alongside pieces from other painters connected to the region and beyond.

The museum opened in 1997 to honor a painter who moved to Markham in the 1950s and lived there until 1969. During those years, he created a substantial body of work that became the foundation of this institution's collection.

The gallery centers its collections on Frederick Varley, an artist who lived long in Markham and shaped how the community understood modern painting. Visitors today see how his approach to color and subject matter influences the exhibitions and which regional artists build on his example.

Visitors can join guided tours, workshops, and classes designed for people of all ages. It helps to check ahead about what programs are running and when events take place.

The nearby Salem-Eckhardt House served as the artist's final studio, where he created many of his later works. The building sits close by and lets visitors see where much of what is displayed today was actually made.

Location: Ontario

Inception: 1977

Address: Main Street Unionville

Opening Hours: Sunday-Thursday 12:00-16:00; Friday 12:00-20:00; Saturday 10:00-17:00

Phone: +19054777000;\ext=3261

Website: https://markham.ca/wps/portal/home/arts/varley-art-gallery

GPS coordinates: 43.86920,-79.31250

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:41