Timeline
10:00
Start at the Richmond Hill Heritage Centre. The restored Regency-style cottage was home to Amos Wright, the first Reeve of Markham Township. Explore the interior and wander through the gardens featuring heritage plants and roses.
10:45
Walk 3 minutes to Covernotes. This coffee shop is housed in the former Richmond Hill High School, a heritage building constructed in 1897. Enjoy the quaint interior while having a coffee or light snack.
11:15
Head 7 minutes further to BB Cafe & Pastry Boutique. Pick up some sweets or an espresso-based coffee to finish your outing.
Local tip
The Heritage Centre is open on Saturdays from 10:00 to 16:00. Covernotes and BB Cafe are located near the landmark and are easily accessible on foot.
Check before you go
- Heritage Centre: Open Tu 13:00-16:00; Th 16:00-20:00; Sa 10:00-16:00.
- Covernotes: No specific hours listed.
- BB Cafe & Pastry Boutique: No specific hours listed.
- Grill Gate: Open Mo-Th 10:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 09:30-24:00; Su 09:30-23:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Richmond Hill (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).