Markham Recreation: Town Attractions & More


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	Recreation: Town Attractions

Farms

Applewood Farm & Winery
12442 McCowan Rd., Stouffville
Tel: 905.640.5357
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Applewood Farm offers a chance to get out and experience a real country farm, not far from home. Fine Wine, Apples, Strawberries, Pumpkins, Petting Zoo, Straw Maze, Wagon Rides, and a Winery Gift Shop. We are pleased to offer group tours and wine tasting upon request.

Forsythe Family Farms
10539 Kennedy Rd, Markham
Tel: 905.887.1087
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Relax, enjoy time on the farm reconnecting to your rural roots. Create memories, create traditions in a fun, friendly environment. Enjoy the basics of farm life- delicious, home-grown food and time spent together with family and friends.
Located just 30 minutes north of Toronto on Kennedy Rd. in Markham.

Galten Farms
10206 Warden Ave, Markham
Tel: 905.887.5813
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Horse farm.

Pineridge Berry Farms & Market
10508 Warden Avenue, Markham
Tel: 905.887.6789
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Reesor Farm Market
10825 9th Line, Markham
Tel: 905.640.4568
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Strawberries, Sweet Corn, Field Tomatoes, Flowers, and Pumpkins. Staff bakes delicious fruit pies, tarts, cookies, crisps and other items throughout the season Bakery is open Mon-Sat, every day that the Farm is open for season.

Whittamore's Farm
8100 Steeles Avenue East, Markham
Tel: 905.294.3275
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Whittamore's Farm is a large 220 acre fruit and vegetable farm nestled beside the Rouge River Valley in Markham, Ontario. A wide variety of activities occur on our farm during the year, including pick-your-own strawberries, raspberries and pumpkins. Our Farm Market is one of the largest in Ontario featuring seasonal fruits and vegetables. Whittamore's Fun Farm Yard is open everyday from May through until September. There's lots for the family to see and do, including the farm animals, sand toy lot, barn bouncer, tractor tire climb, straw pyramids, pedal tractor track, nature trail, giant treefort, and much more. Our Pumpkinland opens the last full weekend in September and runs through until October 31st. The farm is transformed into a Hallowe'en and harvest wonderland of 1000's of pumpkins and activities for the whole family to enjoy. We invite you to visit us at Whittamore's Farm.

Woodbine Farms
1714 Bethesda Side Rd, Markham
Tel: 905.888.5784

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Festivals & Fairs

February
Markham Museum Winter Festival

April
Cornell Easter Egg Hunt & Fair
Markham Museum Spring Fest

June
Unionville Festival
Markham Village Music Festival
Cornell Garden Festival & Art Exhibit

July
Unionville Celtic Festival
Markham Museum Multicultural Festival
Markham Ribfest & Music Festival

August
Unionville Simcoe Day Festival
Markham/Unionville Jazz Festival

September
Unionville Heritage & Big Band Festival
Milliken Mills Children's Festival
Markham Village Olden Days & Antique Cars Festival
Thornhill Village Festival
Markham Fair

November
Markham Village Festival of Lights
Markham Santa Claus Parade

December
Unionville Olde Tyme Christmas

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Frederick Horsman Varley Art Gallery

216 Main Street Unionville
Markham, Ontario
Tel: 905.477.9511
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Varley Art Gallery is named after FH Varley, founding Group of Seven member and one of Canada's greatest portrait artists. The Gallery offers a broad range of family programs, studio art courses and lectures. In addition, it provides curriculum-based-in-house and outreach school programs. The Varley also operates the McKay Art Centre, an 1845 heritage home where Fred Varley lived for 13 years. Art classes and community art shows are offered year round. Buy a membership and visit often, receive discounts on coursesnad gift shop purchases. Try the creative birthday parties for the kids and corporate team building events. A Community Room is also available for booking for your next private function or business meeting.

See a list of Markham Arts Clubs & Organizations >>

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Heintzman House

135 Bay Thorn Drive
Thornhill, Ontario
Tel: 905.889.7980
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The Heintzman House (circa 1817), also known as Sunnyside Manor Farm, is one of the oldest buildings in Thornhill-Markham, and has one of the most interesting histories of any building in the area. The earliest mudhouse on record in the province, the house is constructed of adobe brick, fired brick and frame construction. The central five bays are the oldest portion of the house, which includes the adobe brick construction.

Today, a Board of Directors appointed by the Town of Markham manages the Heintzman House. The house is rented by local organizations, used for business meetings, has been used in commercial and film work, and is a popular venue for wedding parties and receptions.

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Markham Museum

9350 Highway 48 / 16th Avenue
Markham, Ontario
Tel: 905.294.4576
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Special events, camps, birthday parties, corporate programs, group overnights and interactive exhibits are all available at this 25-acre site. The historic church and outdoor pavilion are ideal for weddings and family or company picnics. Indoor rental space is also available. View Markham Museum's monthly calendar of activities on our Events page >>

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Markham Performing Arts

Markham Concert Band
171 Town Centre Boulevard (Hwy 7 / Warden Ave)
Markham, Ontario
Tel: 905.853.1888
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The Markham Concert Band was formed in 1978, and with over 65 members, it is one of the largest community bands in Canada! Band members include young and old from many fields of endeavour. All are brought together with one purpose in mind – to serve the community with the best in concert band music. The Band performs its concert series in Markham Theatre.

Markham Theatre for Performing Arts
171 Town Centre Boulevard (Hwy 7 / Warden Ave)
Markham, Ontario
Tel: 905.305.7469
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Markham Theatre is committed to the presentation of award-winning, professional entertainment, educational programs and the celebration of Canadian talent. Inquire about renting Markham Theatre for your next social or business gathering. Yuo can enjoy a show as part of your event with a reception before or after the performance. The Threatre offers group sales for tickets purchased from the annual Professional Entertainment Season.

Enjoy great live entertainment in your community. Attend any one of the outstanding performances in the stellar lineup of shows at the Theatre during the Professional entertainment Season featured annually from October through April.

York Symphony Orchestra
P.O. Box 355
Richmond Hill, Ontario
Tel: 416.410.0860
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Among the finest community orchestras in Canada, the York Symphony Orchestra is a cultural jewel of the York Region. The orchestra is known for its excellent performances, high musical energy, community support, orchestra player camaraderie, and responsible management. Players are drawn from the York Region, the city of Toronto, and other near by communities. The seventy to eighty players making up the Orchestra include professional musicians.

See a list of Markham Music and Theatre Clubs & Organizations >>

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