Why is Main St. Unionville such a popular spot?

Perhaps it's because of our 210 year heritage. The 18th century legacy of our first settlers is on display, as beautiful historic buildings, old mills, churches and more, line the old Main Street in Unionville. These buildings are alive with shops and restaurants which have tucked themselves into the modern weave of the street. You will find service which is refreshingly personal and "wares" ranging from the "chic" to the "unique".

People come to Main Street Unionville to absorb this atmosphere, to slow down and wander through these shops & boutiques (now numbering over sixty), and to refresh themselves through the fabulous offerings of numerous, unique restaurants & street-front cafes. For refreshment of a different kind, Unionville is home to three galleries, and several kilometers of inviting, forested pathways which wind their way through and around the village and the old pond. Self guided walking tours are a fun way to discover the heritage area as well. Making a visit to Unionville even more special, are free "open-air" musical performances at the bandstand, several quaint festivals and special "pedestrian friendly" shopping on every holiday. As well, special year-round "touches" like horse & carriage rides, heritage train rides departing from the old train station, and a candlelight parade to welcome Santa to the street for Christmas, are "must see" favorites.

That's why people come to Main Street Unionville. It's heritage, it's shopping and dining, its culture -- it's Unionville -- a special year-round place like no other in the Toronto area, and all just a quick 20 minute escape from downtown. And, yes, the parking is always free!

Markham is an award-winning community. National champions of Communities in Bloom, excellence in race relations, gold-medal winners for recycling and winners of the Royal Bank Award for Youth ... all of these are achievements of which Markham residents are proud. Markham is a great place to call home for its residents, many of whom are involved as volunteers in organizations, sports, youth and other services.

Markham offers many leisure-time activities. From the quaint Markham Museum and Historical Village, to Art Galleries and the Markham Theatre, to organized athletics. Known for its "Blooms", there are many parks in which to enjoy family outings.

Preservation is important in Markham, and residents take pride in their heritage, shown both in their work to save historical sites, and in their cultural backgrounds.

With its population of 186,000 people of diverse cultures and religions, Markham has a strong community feeling, and is a great place to relocate your family. Markham has a wide variety of homes, including many affordable ones for those just starting out, right up to luxury homes.

Both residents and visitors enjoy the service industries, products, and Markham's retail establishments, which range from quaint village stores to super indoor malls. Markham's industry provides employment for many of its residents, while transportation, energy and health care industries provide area residents with exceptional urban services.

High priorities for Markham's residents are excellent service in education, and health care for both young and old.