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Markham

Markham is a suburban city directly north of Toronto in Ontario, Canada. It includes the historic village of Unionville, which is now a heritage district, and can offer the traveller some cheaper accommodation options if you don't mind the distance from the attractions of Toronto.

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67 places

  1. See

    60 Main Street North

    This block of buildings was built in 2014 according to the date stone, but in the architectural style of over 100 years ago. The building has 12 sections, each in a different style. There are various shops at street level.

  2. Eat

    Backyard Garden Restaurant

    Small little Chinese restaurant serving some excellent Sichuan and Hebei-style food. Several spicy options.

    11AM-10PM

  3. See

    Cathedral of the Transfiguration

    This impressive landmark is a Byzantine Revival cathedral which features the world's largest three-bell carillon. After lying idle and incomplete since 2006, a Slovak Greek Catholic congregation started using the church in 2017. The cathedral looks impressive from a distance such as east from Highway 404.

  4. Eat

    Congee Queen

    Always a perennial weekend favourite. Named after the Chinese breakfast dish, the restaurant also serves many other stir-fried dishes, rice plates and soup noodles. Do try to share the Seafood & Chicken with Wintermelon Super Bowl Congee with a friend.

    Sun-Thu 11AM-10PM, Fri Sat 11AM-11PMCheap

  5. See

    Cook House

    Built in 1879, this was the home of Mrs. Jane Cook, a 19th century inn-keeper. The house was originally located on the west side of Yonge Street beside her inn.

    Private residence

  6. See

    David Barkey Row Houses

    The Speight Wagon Company had these Second Empire style houses built in 1895, which housed some of the company's 100 employees.

  7. Eat

    Desi Bar & Grill

    Casual eatery for Indian cuisine in a relaxed, unpretentious setting with TVs at the bar.

    5PM-midnightMains $15

  8. See

    Evangelical Lutheran Church Parsonage

    Built in 1879, a number of church ministers occupied the parsonage until 1918. The house was sold as a private residence in 1947 after a decline in church attendance.

    Private residence

  9. Buy

    First Markham Place

    A medium-sizemedium-sized mall with Chinese restaurants, food court, herbal products and stores.

    Daily 10AM - 8PM

  10. See

    Former Christian Reesor store

    today: Tim Clark's Flowers

    Christian Reesor built this store in 1873, shortly after his marriage to Emma Cornell, and the building has always operated as a store.

  11. See

    Former Henry Wilson house

    Henry Wilson built this High Victorian picturesque home in 1886.

  12. See

    Former Robert J. Corson house

    Robert J. Corson built this High Victorian Picturesque house in 1887.

  13. See

    Former Toronto and Nipissing Railway Company Station

    current Markham GO Station

    The Toronto and Nipissing Railway Company (T&N) built this station in 1871. The station was later inherited by the Canadian National Railway and it still serves a railway function today for GO Transit. The one-storey building has a box shape broken only by a shallow operator's bay. Today, a community centre occupies the west end of the station building with a waiting room for commuters at the east end. Through the windows, one can see an old-fashion stove in the waiting room.

  14. See

    Former Unionville railway station

    The Toronto and Nipissing (T&N) Railway built the station in the 1871; the last trains stopped here in 1991. The City of Markham now owns the historic railway station and uses it for community functions.

  15. See

    Frizzell House

    Richard Sutton Frizzell built this house in 1848. Frizzell was a staunch Tory Loyalist and acted against the Rebellion of 1837. A histotical plaque stand before the house.

    Private residence

  16. See

    George Pingle House

    Labourer George Pingle built this house in 1874 near the railway station.

    Private residence

  17. See

    Goodfellow House

    The house was built in 1846 for Mrs. Margaret Goodfellow. It was later the residence of Group of Seven artist Arthur Lismer in the early 1920s.

    Private residence

  18. Eat

    Heisei Mart

    Don't let the entrance deceive you. This Japanese restaurant is located inside the supermarket. It serves authentic udon, ramen, soba, curry and bento box (soba & sashimi).

    Mon closed, Tue–Sat 10AM – 7PM; Sun 11AM – 6PM$8.90-14.98

  19. Eat

    Il Postino

    Italian cuisine featuring pasta and pizza, located in a converted house with a front patio.

    11:30AM-3PM, 5-9PM$30-$90 per person

  20. Eat

    Jakes on Main

    Located in a historic Victorian mansion with patio and private party room on the second floor.

    Moderately priced

  21. See

    James Speight house

    Built by James Speight circa 1870, this picturesque house is known as the “Wedding Cake House” for its fanciful decorative woodwork.

  22. See

    John Ramsden Cottage

    John Ramsden, Head Miller at Pomona Mills, built this two-family cottage in 1854. Around 1940, it was converted to a single family dwelling.

    Private residence

  23. See

    Lane House

    The house was built in 1845, and occupied in 1853 by John Lane, a cooper, who established a barrel factory on John Street.

    Private residence

  24. Do

    Markham Fair

    Weekend before Canadian Thanksgiving. Country fair with horse pull, demolition derby, tractor pull.

  25. See

    Markham Museum

    This open-air museum features nearly 30 buildings from Markham's past: houses, barns, sheds, a train station, a school, a general store, a church, a blacksmith, a harness shop, a saw mill, a cider mill, and many more.

    Summer: Mon-Fri 10AM-5PM, Sat Sun noon-5PM, closed on statuary holidays

  26. See

    McKay Art Centre

    Eckhardt-McKay House

    This art gallery exhibits the works of local artists. It is located in a house built between 1845 and 1851, and was once occupied by Group of Seven artist F.H. Varley. A few rooms display period furnishings while others exhibit artworks.

    Closed Mondays & TuesdaysFree

  27. See

    Mill Workers Double Cottage

    Thomas Hamill, a Thornhill carpenter, built this double cottage around 1850 perhaps as rental housing for workers employed in nearby mills.

    Private residence

  28. Eat

    Old Country Inn

    Austrian cuisine featuring schnitzel, located in a house built in the 1872 for a local doctor

    Tue–Thu noon-8PM, Fri Sat noon-9PM

  29. Eat

    Old Firehall Confectionary

    Chocolate lovers should at least look inside at the various fancy chocolates on display.

  30. Buy

    Pacific Mall

    Pacific Mall is the largest Chinese indoor mall in North America with 400 stores selling a large variety of retail goods as well as herbs, prepared Chinese foods and entertainment. This is a great place to visit for cheap DVDs, computer parts, photography equipment, cellphone accessories and the like. Caveat emptor: Some vendors in the mall have a reputation for selling cheap, poor quality counterfeit goods. There was a police raid in June 2018 because of complaints.

    Year round including holidays: daily 11AM - 8PM