Markham, Ontario

Markham Village

Markham Road & Highway 7

Check out all the amazing benefits of living in the Markham Village neighbourhood of Markham.

OVERVIEW

Markham Village is comprised of a number of neighbourhoods south of 16th Avenue, north of Highway 407, west of 9th Line and east of McCowan Road. This includes both Markham Village and Old Markham Village, Vinegar Hill, Sherwood-Amberglen, Bullock and Raymerville. They feature a lush topography characterized by many trees, winding roads, hills and valleys, streets without sidewalks, neighbourhood shopping plazas and quaint little parks, as well as detached homes situated on large lots.

HISTORY

Markham Township was originally surveyed in 1793. John Graves Simcoe, the Lieutenant-governor of Upper Canada chose the name Markham in tribute to William Markham the Archbishop of York, England. It was Simcoe who granted the first parcels of land in Markham to William Berczy an industrious gentleman farmer who led a contingent of 64 families of German origin across the border from New York state into Ontario. One of the most prominent of these settlers was Joseph Reesor who established a mill along the Rouge River. For a short time, early in its history this area became known as Reesorville. However; the name was officially changed to Markham when the first post office opened in 1828.

Public Transit

Good

Walkability

Good

Bikeability

Good

Places of Worship

St. Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Church,
Markham Baptist Church
Grace Anglican Church

Parks

The Markham Village neighbourhood has a number of quality parks, greenspaces, and hiking trails including Fincham Park, Mintleaf Park, Paramount Park, Reesor Park, Walker Park

Recreation

Good

Affordability

$$$

Greenspace

Excellent

Shopping Centres

CF Markville Shopping Centre

Community Centres

Markham Village Library,
Markham Village Community Centre

Restaurants

Joey Restaurant

Arts

Great Big Theatre Company Markham
Elevation Martial Arts & Training Centre

Schools

Markham District High Schooll
Edward T. Crowle PS
Franklin St PS
Reesor Park PS