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    Markham, Ontario - Wikipedia

    • Markham is a city in York Region, Ontario, Canada. It is approximately 30 km (19 mi) northeast of Downtown Toronto. In the 2021 Census, Markham had a population of 338,503, which ranked it the largest in York Region, fourth largest in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), and 16th largest in Canada. The city gained its name from the first Lieutenant-Governor of Up… See more

    CountryCanada
    ProvinceOntario
    Settled1794 (Thornhill and Unionville)
    Incorporated1872 (village) · 1971 (town) · 2012 (city)
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    History

    Indigenous people lived in the area of present-day Markham since the end of the last Ice Age and the city is situated on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois), Huron Wendat, Petun and Neutral people. In t… See more

    Geography

    Markham covers 212.47 km (82.04 sq mi) and Markham's city centre is at 43°53′N 79°15′W / 43.883°N 79.250°W . It is bounded by five municipalities; in the west is Vaughan with the boundary along Yonge Street betw… See more

    Neighbourhoods

    Markham is made up of many original 19th-century communities, each with a distinctive character. Many of these, despite being technically suburban districts today, are still signed with official "city limits" sign… See more

    Best time to visit

    June - August
    The summer months are the best time to visit Markham, as the weather is warm and pleasant, and the city offers many outdoor activities and festivals. You can enjoy the Markham Village Music Festival, the Taste of Asia Festival, the Markham Fair, and the Markham Jazz Festival, among others. The city also has many parks, trails, and golf courses to explore.

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