All About Richmond Hill & Markham
The Regional Municipality of York, also called York Region, is a regional municipality in Southern Ontario which covers 1,762 square kilometres from Lake Simcoe in the north, down to the city of Toronto in the south. It is bordered on the east by Durham Region and to the west by Peel Region and Simcoe County to the north west.
Towns and cities in York Region include:
· Town of Aurora
· Town of East Gwillimbury
· Town of Georgina
· Township of King
· City of Markham
· Town of Newmarket
· City of Richmond Hill
· City of Vaughan
· Town of Whitchurch–Stouffville
The population of the York Region is 1,173,334 (2021 census).
Overview of Richmond Hill
Over the years, Richmond Hill has remained a distinctive community, one of change yet with strong historical roots. Even during this time of most extensive growth to-date, Richmond Hill has remained a community with a friendly, down-to-earth flavour.
Richmond Hill is now one of the fastest growing communities in Canada, with a large and multicultural population. The population is 202,022 (2021 census). It became a city on March 25th, 2019.
Overview of Markham
Markham, a city in the Regional Municipality of York, lies within the Greater Toronto Area of Southern Ontario, Canada. At the 2021 census it had a population of 338,503.
Located just north of Toronto in Ontario, Canada. Discover a rich and diverse community life in Markham.
Emergency Services
Call 911 if you require fire, police, or an ambulance!
Health 811
Phone: 811 or visit: Website
Health 811 is a free, confidential telephone service you can call to get health advice or general health information from a Registered Nurse 24 hours a day 7 days per week. This is a qualified health professional, who can assess your symptoms and help you decide your best first step. They can help you decide whether to care for yourself, make an appointment with your doctor, go to a clinic, contact a community service or go to a hospital emergency room. They also have an online chat feature.
City of
Richmond Hill
Richmond Hill Garbage & Recycling
York Region Transit
City of
Markham
Markham
Garbage & Recycling
York
Region
Theatre
Flato Markham Theatre
171 Town Centre Blvd
Phone: 905-305-7469
Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts
10268 Yonge Street
Richmond Hill, ON L4C3B7
Phone: 905-787-8471
The Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts (RHCPA) is a state-of-the-art cultural facility. The Centre celebrates talent with professional entertainment all-year-round.
Recreation
The City of Markham and the Town of Richmond Hill both offer a variety of recreation programs and activities at their various facilities and venues. For more information, please visit:
City of Markham Recreation Services
Phone: 905-415-7000
Town of Richmond Hill Parks, Recreation and Culture Department
Phone: 905-771-8870
