Markham, Technology center in York Region, Canada
Description
Markham stretches across 30 kilometers northeast of Toronto, connecting modern corporate complexes with preserved historical buildings and residential districts. The city structure shifts between densely built business areas and open green spaces along the Rouge and Don rivers.
History
European settlers established agricultural communities in the York Region territory in 1794 on this land. The shift from farmland to urban development accelerated during the 1970s with the arrival of technology companies.
Culture
The Markham Fair brings together thousands of residents each year to celebrate agricultural traditions through exhibitions, competitions, and local food presentations. The event shows how much the community values its roots.
Practical
The city connects to Toronto through GO trains, York Region Transit buses, and direct access to Highway 404. Visitors exploring the historic village centers can find them mainly in the Unionville and Thornhill neighborhoods.
Did you know?
Pacific Mall ranks as North America's largest indoor shopping center dedicated to East Asian products, services, and dining. Small shops line up closely next to each other, similar to markets found in major Asian cities.
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Toronto Zoo
8.9 km
IBM Canada Head Office Building
10 km
David Dunlap Observatory
14 km
Cathedral of the Transfiguration
9.8 km
Old Finch Avenue Bailey Bridge
7.7 kmAngus Glen Golf Club
6.2 km
Markham Civic Centre
7.6 kmDraper Site, Wendat Ancestral Village
7.8 km
Heintzman House
14.9 km
Markham Museum
1.7 km
Flato Markham Theatre
7.5 km
Splitsville Richmond Hill
11.3 km
Bruce's Mill Conservation Area
10.6 kmFrederick Horsman Varley Art Gallery
5.3 km
Toogood Park
5.5 km
Vivanext
7.6 km16th Avenue Bailey Bridge
3.6 km
Milliken Park
6.3 kmSewells Road Bridge
7.4 kmRichmond Green
12.3 kmBob Hunter Memorial Park
4.4 kmCedar Brae Golf & Country Club
5.6 km
Raymerville – Markville East, Ontario
2.2 km
Markham Village Town Hall
1.1 km
Ashton Meadows Public School
8.9 km
Iroquois Park
9 km
L'Amoreaux Park
9.6 km
Goldhawk Park Library
7 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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