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Local guide

Old Markham, made personal.

The heritage villages of Markham — Unionville, Markham Village, Cornell and the old core.

The neighbourhoods

4 communities of Old Markham.

Local guide

The Old Markham directory.

Restaurants, shops, schools and parks across 4 communities — researched, written and updated by your local broker.

Neighbourhood
Category
Showing 21 of 21 places
Restaurants & Food· 5
Unionville

The Unionville Arms

Pub · Gastro
Main St Unionville

A staple of Main Street Unionville since 1989 — classic pub fare with fusion touches in the heart of the historic village.

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Unionville

The School Fine Dining

Fine Dining · Canadian
Main St Unionville

Fine dining set in a beautifully restored historic schoolhouse on Main Street Unionville — contemporary Canadian cooking with global influences.

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Unionville

Ambiyan

Indian · Contemporary
Main St Unionville

Traditional Indian cuisine in a contemporary setting on Main Street Unionville, bringing cultural richness to the village's dining scene.

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Old Markham Village

The Duchess of Markham

Pub · British
Main St, Markham Village

A welcoming pub on the historic Main Street of Markham Village — British and pub classics, a patio and a local-hangout feel.

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Cornell

Cornell Centre Dining

Dining · Variety
Bur Oak Ave at Hwy 7

The plazas around Cornell Centre and Highway 7 offer a range of casual restaurants and cafés — the everyday dining hub for the Cornell community.

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Shops & Services· 4
Unionville

Main Street Unionville Shops

Boutiques · Heritage
Main St Unionville

Markham's most charming retail strip — boutiques like Tucci Armadio and Susannah Consignment, galleries and gift shops in preserved 19th-century storefronts.

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Old Markham Village

Main Street Markham Heritage Shops

Main Street · Heritage
Main St, Markham Village

The historic Main Street of Markham Village — independent shops, cafés and the setting for the community's beloved seasonal festivals.

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Cornell

Cornell Centre Shops

Plaza · Services
Bur Oak Ave, Cornell

The retail heart of the new-urbanist Cornell community — grocery, pharmacy, cafés and services along its walkable main streets.

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Markham Village

Markham Road Shops (Markham Village)

Plaza · Services
Markham Rd at Hwy 7

The plazas along Markham Road serve the established Markham Village neighbourhood with groceries, pharmacy and everyday services.

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Schools & Childcare· 6
Unionville

Bill Crothers Secondary School

Public Secondary · Sport
Unionville, Markham

A unique York Region DSB sports-focused secondary school in Unionville, combining academic study with elite athletic development.

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Unionville

Unionville High School

Public Secondary · Arts
Town Centre Blvd, Unionville

A top-ranked York Region DSB secondary school near Unionville, known for its Regional Arts program and strong academic results.

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Markham Village

Markham District High School

Public Secondary
Church St, Markham Village

A long-established York Region DSB public high school serving Markham Village and the historic east end of the city.

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Cornell

Cornell Village Public School

Public Elementary
Cornell, Markham

A York Region DSB JK–8 public elementary at the heart of the walkable Cornell community.

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Cornell

Little Rouge Public School

Public Elementary
Cornell, Markham

A York Region DSB JK–8 public elementary serving the growing Cornell community near the Rouge.

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Old Markham Village

Markham Village Public School

Public Elementary
Parkway, Markham Village

A York Region DSB JK–8 public elementary serving the historic core of Markham Village, within walking distance of Main Street.

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Parks & Rec· 6
Unionville

Toogood Pond Park

Park · Pond
Unionville, Markham

A serene pond and park behind Main Street Unionville — walking trails, a boardwalk, picnic spots and the postcard view of the village.

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Unionville

Varley Art Gallery

Gallery · Culture
Main St Unionville

Unionville's public art gallery on Main Street, named for Group of Seven painter F.H. Varley, with a permanent collection and rotating exhibitions.

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Markham Village

Markham Museum

Museum · Heritage
9350 Markham Rd

A 25-acre open-air heritage museum on Markham Road — restored historic buildings, a working blacksmith, and seasonal events that bring the area's history to life.

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Markham Village

Milne Dam Conservation Park

Conservation · Trails
Markham Rd, Markham Village

A large conservation park on the Rouge River in Markham Village — a reservoir, forest and meadow trails, and rich birdwatching close to the old town.

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Cornell

Cornell Community Centre & Library

Rec Centre · Library
3201 Bur Oak Ave

A 129,000-square-foot community centre and library at the heart of Cornell (opened 2012) — aquatics, gyms, fitness and program space for the east end.

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Old Markham Village

Markham Main Street Festivals

Festival · Community
Main St, Markham Village

The historic Main Street of Markham Village hosts the community's signature events through the year — music festivals, street fairs and the holiday season.

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A starter index, compiled from public sources — a few street numbers should be confirmed before publishing.

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