Newmarket, Administrative town in York Region, Canada
Description
Newmarket is a town within the Regional Municipality of York in southern Ontario, north of Toronto. This settlement extends along the East Holland River and includes residential areas, commercial zones, and green spaces within the Greater Toronto Area.
History
Quaker families from Pennsylvania founded the settlement in 1801 along a trade route on the Holland River. During the 19th century, the place grew into a market town with mills, shops, and workshops serving nearby farms.
Culture
The main street retains the feel of a classic Ontario town center, where residents shop and meet at cafés and local stores. Along the East Holland River, walking paths and parks invite afternoon strolls when the weather allows.
Practical
Visitors reach the town center via Yonge Street or Davis Drive, where parking is available near shops and the riverfront. On weekends, the main street and shopping areas may become busier, especially during summer months.
Did you know?
The NewRoads Performing Arts Centre hosts theater and concerts in a modern hall located in the heart of the town. Many shows are designed for a local audience, but travelers can also attend evening performances if something is scheduled during their visit.
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Newmarket Public Library
1 km
Old Newmarket Town Hall and Courthouse
1 km
John Bogart House
2 km
Wesley Brooks Memorial Conservation Area
1.4 km
Newmarket Federal Building
948 m
Eagle Street Cemetery
1.8 kmHicksite Burial Ground
3.7 km
William Stickwood House
2 kmOffice Specialty Manufacturing Company Building
780 m
Mabel Davis Conservation Area
864 mT.J. Robertson House
860 m
Registry Office, North York
915 m
Christian Baptist Church
870 m
Lower Main Street South Heritage Conservation District
977 mCassidy-Luesby Building
859 mWhite oak tree
1.1 kmStickwood Brickyard and the Wetlands
456 m
Isaac Silver House
833 mGeorge Dawson Farmhouse
2.8 km
King George Public School
1.2 km
Thomas Dales House
1.1 kmJohn and Esther Millard House (Eden Mills Estate Inc.)
3.7 km
Joe Kelley's Bridge
2.2 km
Schmidt House
1.4 kmLiberty Hall
1.1 km
Levi Rogers House
1.4 kmStephen Howard Jr. House
2.3 km336 Millard Avenue
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