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Regional Municipality of York, Regional municipality between Lake Simcoe and Toronto, Canada.

The Regional Municipality of York spans 1,758 square kilometers and contains nine distinct municipalities including Markham, Vaughan, Richmond Hill, and Newmarket.

The region transformed from York County into the Regional Municipality of York in 1971 through Bill 102, becoming part of the Greater Toronto Area.

The York Regional Council integrates representatives from each municipality to make decisions about regional development, services, and community programs.

Residents access public transportation through York Region Transit, which connects all municipalities and integrates with the Greater Toronto Area transit network.

York Region maintains an extensive forest system that spans multiple municipalities, offering guided walks and educational programs throughout the year.

Location: Ontario

Inception: January 1, 1971

Capital city: Newmarket

Part of: Greater Toronto Area

Shares border with: Toronto, Regional Municipality of Durham, Regional Municipality of Peel, Simcoe County

Website: https://york.ca

GPS coordinates: 44.05140,-79.48030

Latest update: June 2, 2025 23:36

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