About Markham

Markham is a city located in York Region which lies next to Toronto to the north. There are over 300,000 people who call Markham home and this city is within the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). The area is known for its gently rolling hills and is intersected by the Don and Rouge Rivers. To the north is the Oak Ridges Moraine which elevates Markham past 200m above sea level.  The city of Markham is quite large as it covers an area of 212 square kilometres.Markham has a humid continental climate. Summers can be quite hot and humid with daytime average highs reaching 26°C and there can be some heavy thunderstorms as well. Winter months tend to bring the area lots of snow and very cold temperatures with the daytime high averaging -1°.

The city of Markham has no shortage of things to do and see. There are many outdoor adventures that await those who like to keep active in the fresh air and there are indoor recreation activities as well. In addition to some of the finest golf courses in Ontario there are driving ranges. Many historical buildings can be found throughout Markham and there are some museums as well. If you enjoy theatre the Markham Theatre always has a terrific line up of performers and productions. There are endless shopping opportunities and the nightlife is vibrant. If you want fine dining, old English-style pubs, sports bars or simple fare restaurants, Markham has it all.