Markham Area
City in Ontario, part of Greater Toronto Area
Markham, Ontario, pairs a preserved Main Street Unionville with suburban malls and a large immigrant dining scene; visitors stroll Unionville, visit heritage sites and sample diverse restaurants.
Markham at a Glance#
About Markham#
Markham is a suburban city in York Region, Ontario, within the Greater Toronto Area. It sits roughly 30 kilometres northeast of downtown Toronto and is a regional centre for business, retail and cultural sites.
The city includes a historic village core at Unionville with a pedestrian-oriented Main Street of 19th- and early 20th-century buildings, shops and restaurants that attract visitors for festivals and photography. Markham also hosts large retail destinations and multicultural shopping centres that serve both local residents and regional visitors.
Originally settled as a rural township in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, the area evolved through agriculture into a suburban and industrial centre in the 20th century. Over time several villages and towns were amalgamated into the modern city structure and it now functions as a major suburban municipality within the Toronto region.
Situated on the northern shore of Lake Ontario within York Region, Markham transitions from suburban neighbourhoods in the south to former farmland and greenbelt areas to the north. It lies immediately east of Richmond Hill and north of the City of Toronto.
- Proximity to Toronto: Located in York Region, about 30 kilometres northeast of downtown Toronto and within the Greater Toronto Area, making it easily accessible from the city by car or transit.
- Unionville highlights: Contains a well-preserved historic village core at Unionville Main Street that is a common spot for film shoots, festivals and photography.
What to See#
- Main Street Unionville: A preserved historic main street and village core featuring 19th- and early 20th-century buildings, pedestrian-friendly shops and seasonal events.
- Markham Museum: An open-air heritage site with historic buildings, railway exhibits and agricultural displays illustrating local rural history; used for school visits and community events.
- Pacific Mall: A large indoor Asian-style shopping centre with multiple levels of retail, food courts and specialty stores serving the regional Asian community.
Weather & Climate near Markham#
Markham's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -10°C to 26°C. Moderate rainfall (876 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -11° - -3° | -13° | 52 mm | - | - | 4.8 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -10° - -2° | -12° | 53 mm | - | - | 4.5 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -5° - 3° | -6° | 55 mm | - | - | 4.5 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 1° - 11° | 3° | 73 mm | - | - | 4.4 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 8° - 18° | 13° | 80 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 13° - 23° | 18° | 77 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 16° - 26° | 21° | 74 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 15° - 25° | 20° | 90 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 11° - 21° | 16° | 90 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 5° - 14° | 7° | 75 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 0° - 7° | 0° | 90 mm | - | - | 4.4 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -7° - 1° | -8° | 67 mm | - | - | 4.7 m/s | - | - |
