A COMMUNITY LIVING IN LUXURY AND BATHING IN STARLIGHT Welcome to Observatory Hill, a luxurious master-planned community in south Richmond Hill’s last remaining parcel of picturesque land. It’s a place that’s to be built on the astronomical past of the David Dunlap Observatory, rich with scientific advancement that led the world. Observatory Hill will be one of the most unique communities in Canada. Tucked in alongside David Dunlap Observatory Park, a huge, cultivated green space with stories of astronomy and discovery. Many of those stories became history, and soon those who live there will write life stories of their own. A BILLION STARS IN YOUR BACKYARD Observatory Hill on Bayview Avenue. A constellation of ultra-luxury homes nestled alongside the historical David Dunlap Observatory, with 110 acres of beautiful woodlands and out-of-this-world amenities. Beautifully crafted and expertly built townhouses, semi-detached or single family detached luxury homes provide comfort, convenience and the perfect location in which to live and raise a family. Observatory Hill homes combine the best of classic design and modern construction with an outdoor space that has historical significance and amenities available nowhere else in the country. 2 A PARK WITH A VIEW OF THE UNIVERSE 3 THE HOMES AT OBSERVATORY HILL 1 LIFE IS RICH IN RICHMOND HILL 1 LIFE IS RICH IN RICHMOND HILL THE CITY OF STARS Multi-award winning Richmond Hill is a culturally diverse, social and convenient place to live. It consistently ranks among Canada’s fastest growing towns. In fact, it is ranked 4th out of 50 Canadian cities in the Conference Board of Canada’s City Magnets 2014 report that includes education, innovation, economy, society, health, environment and housing. Richmond Hill is an affluent community with more than 52% of families reporting incomes of greater than $70,000, and over 31% of households reporting incomes greater than $100,000. The average household income in Richmond Hill is $100,900, 34% higher than the national average and 26% higher than the provincial average. The town is home to many successful corporations including Acklands Grainger Inc., Compugen Inc., Compuware, DMC Mining Services, Lexmark, BMW Canada, AMD Canada, Volvo Canada, Mazda Canada, and Staples. OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD ENTERTAINMENT AND LUXURIANT GREEN SPACES Not only will Observatory Hill offer a fantastic community with well-designed, high quality homes; the town of Richmond Hill has proposed a spatial plan just northwest of Bayview and 16th Avenue that will make this neighbourhood one of the finest, and most unique in Canada. The proposed restoration of world-renowned David Dunlap Observatory Park will allow you to spend quality time with your children enjoying the Planetarium, the open-air Amphitheatre, the Conservatory, a Skating Trail, Ice Arena, Tennis Courts, playgrounds and self-illuminating Star Path. Have a family picnic in the Great Lawn, or take a walk in the woodlands and watch for local wildlife in the Wildlife Sanctuary or the Wetlands. d l R Hil Rd er ill ow H T N er T ow 404 W o o d b 19th Ave i Leslie St n R e o A RESTAURANTS & BARS COMMUNITY v ll in e l Rd Bayview Ave g hil EVERYTHING IN Bathurst St 1. Yang’s Fine Chinese Cuisine 30. Mackenzie Health 19th Ave 2. Senbazuru Sushi Bar 31. Bayview Hill Community Yonge St ORBIT AROUND 3. Fraticelli’s Italian Grill & Bar Centre & Pool Hwy 404 4. Emperor Fine Chinese Cuisine 32. M.L. McConaghy Seniors’ Centre Victoria Square Blvd W 5. Congee Wong 33. Richvale Community o OBSERVATORY HILL o d 6. Abruzzo Pizza b Centre & Pool i n 17 e Richmond Hill has 166 parks and 544 hectares of 7. Il Fornello A v Elgin Mills Rd W e undeveloped natural area for recreation. The largest 8. Tanaka Sushi SHOPPING d park is Richmond Green Sports Centre and Park 9. The Host Fine Indian Cuisine 34. Hillcrest Mall e Av R ll Hi e on y n which includes several baseball diamonds, two ice 10. Saigon Star Restaurant 35. Walmart Richmond Hill an C 21 o t s skating rinks, a 300-person amphitheatre and a 11. Tim Hortons Supercentre 27 d 404 e 23 R d skateboard park. 12. Ten Ren’s Tea Time 36. Urban Barn R e n to s ed R 13. Pho Xe Lua 37. Times Square Elgin Mills Rd W W The town also has 6 public swimming pools, including 38. Indigo - Richmond Hill Crosby Ave 15 o 45 o d an indoor wave pool and every summer, a themed SCHOOLS 39. Shoppers Drug Mart M b i 47 a n r e concert series. The town is also home to the Richmond 14. Sixteenth Avenue Public School 40. The Home Depot k 35 43 A l a t v S n Hill Country Club, Summit Golf & Country Club, and the 15. Bayview Secondary School 41. Canadian Tire t e d n 54 24 12 42 e g Major MacKenzie Dr E S Re 13 t Bloomington Downs Golf Course. 16. Jingbao Bilingual Montessori 42. Canada Computers 25 Mill St School & Day Nursery 43. EB Games B o a 32 Leslie St S k Bathurst St p T Richmond Hill was awarded the National Communities 17. Art One Academy 44. Staples Richmond Hill a r 49 d a i i l na in Bloom award in 2003, with a special mention of the 18. Stream School of Music 45. Richmond Heights 30 22 R d town’s floral displays. Libraries, community centres, 19. Dancetastic Studio Inc 28 31 theatres, sport fields and community events cater for 20. Adrienne Clarkson SUPERMARKETS 51 2 S Weldrick Rd E Bayview Ave Major MacKenzie Dr W p a everyone from young to old. Public School 46. Bruno’s Fine Foods 3 46 d i W n 1 o 21. Michaëlle Jean Public School 47. FreshCo a 48 R o d d 5 b 22. St. Joseph Catholic School 48. T&T Supermarket i 404 n e 23. Jean Vanier Catholic 49. H Mart A Yonge St 29 v e 16th Ave Bea High School 50. Loblaw Grocery ast v E e r 24. Richmond Hill Art School 14 53 d C Weldrick Rd W r k R r 39 D e e 16 re e e C SPORTS & OUTDOORS k d 34 4 r e e R v Hwy 404 d 33 m ENTERTAINMENT 51. The Wave Pool 11 a y 18 e 52 e B l l t a 25. Richmond Hill Centre for the 52. World Bowl s e V 16th Ave e W s Av Performing Arts 53. Elvis Stojko Arena rigg B 7 6 ve 26. Silvercity 54. Mill Pond Park 8 try A 20 Ban 9 19 27. The Curtain Club Theatre of 55. Richmond Hill Golf Club 50 37 Hwy 7 Richmond Hill Rutherford Rd 7 41 36 10 28. Richmond Hill Public Library 40 44 7 404 25 29. David Dunlap Observatory Park 38 Hwy 407 407 Hwy 407 407 7 55 Hwy 407 Hwy 7 EDUCATION NATIONALLY RANKED EDUCATION AND CULTURE From its earliest incarnation as a centre of learning at the DDO to its present form as one of Canada’s most sought after towns, Richmond Hill has always been highly regarded as a hub of education. Two Richmond Hill public schools rank in the top 10 of Fraser Institute’s annual report card on Ontario secondary schools. Choose from Private schools like Richmond Hill Montessori, St. Joseph Catholic Elementary, St. Charles Garnier Catholic school, French Immersion schools like Adrienne Clarkson, Doncrest and Ecole Secondaire Norval Morrisseau and a host of public schools in the area. DINING AROUND THE WORLD WITH JUST ONE BITE This is the town where you can find world-class world cuisine at every turn. Just a short drive from home is ethnic cooking from all around the world. Can’t decide what’s for dinner? Choose from American – North, South or Central; Asian - South, East, Far East, the Pacific Islands or European – East, West or Central. There are over 40 genuine ethnic restaurants to discover and enjoy. ENTERTAINMENT OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, INDOOR AMUSEMENT Whether you enjoy sports, social activities, watching movies or fun evenings out, Richmond Hill and surrounds offer some of the best entertainment options in the GTA. Take the kids out for a fun day full of excitement or unwind with a glass of wine. There’s something to do or find everywhere in the neighbourhood, from card games and fitness programs to art galleries and exhibits, theatre and dance. Other local programs and interest groups include crafts, fashion, painting, spinning and weaving, choral singing, pottery, woodcarving, beading, photography, opera and classical music appreciation. EVERYDAY LIFE THE STAR OF THE SHOW Everyday life in Richmond Hill is a unique combination of convenience, comfort and collaboration. Downtown Toronto is just a short commute to the south and lake country a quick ride north. Whether you’re trying to get to work, or more importantly, trying to get home, Richmond Hill has every route covered. If you’re staying in town, everything you need and more is available around amost every corner and accessible with less traffic and more parking than the city. 2 A PARK WITH A VIEW OF THE UNIVERSE A TRUE STORY ABOUT A QUEST FOR KNOWLEDGE At the time of its inception, the David Dunlap Observatory boasted the world’s second largest telescope, and it would go on to become a world-renowned centre for astronomical exploration and education. The Observatory and Radio Telescope provided evidence that Cygnus X-1 was a black hole, measured the distance to globular clusters, discovered that Polaris was stabilizing, starred in an Oscar nominated documentary and inspired Stanley Kubrick’s stellar odyssey.