York Region’s Discovery Guide | 2015-2016 Wayne Emmerson The Regional Municipality of York Chairman and C.E.O. 17250 Yonge Street Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 6Z1

Tel: 905-895-1231 Email: [email protected]

A Message from the York Region Chairman and CEO

On behalf of The Regional Municipality of York and the members of York Regional Council, I invite visitors and residents to experience the many cultural, entertainment and natural attractions found across York Region.

With roots in the agricultural communities of the past and a widely diverse population, our nine municipalities offer a unique blend of rural charm and urban amenities.

Throughout the year, fun awaits the whole family with numerous fairs and festivals.

Many municipalities host a variety of events that celebrate music, art and food.

York Region also has many hectares of green belt, parks and Regional forests, all set in the natural landscape of the Oak Ridges Moraine for hiking and cycling.

This guide provides you a list of activities available throughout the summer so you can eat, play and stay local.

Yours truly,

Wayne Emmerson York Region Chairman and CEO

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4 Explore York Region For more information 9 Contact Information contact us at 14 Festivals & Events 1-877-618-2787 or email at 22 Accommodation [email protected] 24 Food & Drink 26 York Region Trail Map Or visit the website at 29 Golf & Country Clubs www.yorkscene.com 30 Farm Fresh Map & Guide 38 Attractions 42 Shopping 48 Museums, Arts & Culture YorkScene is published annually, in the spring, by York Region 54 Outdoors & Recreation Media Group, a division of Metroland Media Group Ltd. Contact us at 905.853.8888, ext. 261

3 Explore York Region So much to explore . . . The Regional Municipality of York is a large region, extending 1,776 square kilometers from Toronto’s northern-most boundary up to the shores of Lake Simcoe. Commonly referred to as York Region, the area is rich in history, environmentally significant green space and cultural events.

During the early 1800’s, York Region played a significant role in the expansion of settlement in Upper Canada. Many settlers made their way up one important trail, now known as Yonge Street. They boarded steamboats at Holland Landing travelling on Lake Simcoe, or slowly made their way by ox cart to a new life.

Fast forward 200 years and York Region continues to grow, attract new residents and offer fresh opportunity; in fact it is one of Canada’s fastest growing communities, with a population of 1.1 million that is anticipated to increase to 1.5 million by the year 2031.

Now, we enjoy the legacy of those early days which left us with the quaint Victorian architecture and historically significant landmarks such as the Sharon Temple, that make York Region an interesting place to explore. Learn more with a visit to one of many museums like the Elman W. Campbell museum in Newmarket, the Whitchurch-Stouffville museum or the Georgina Pioneer Village, to name just a few. Get more information about York Region’s museums at YorkScene.com. Arts, entertainment and culture happen here . . . As the population of York Region grew, so did its cultural sensibility. York Region is home to many artists, artisans and

4 | EXPLORE YORK musicians who enrich life in the Region. Here you will find the world-famous McMichael Canadian Art Collection, the Latcham Art Gallery and numerous other exhibition venues. Find out what’s on by visiting Yorkscene.com – the official source for all there is to see and do in York Region. Check out the Yorkscene.com events calendar for upcoming festivals, music and dance performances, art shows, film screenings and more. Boredom is not an option . . . If you want excitement, York Region is home to some world-class attractions. Have a scream at Canada’s Wonderland or tour LEGOLAND to find out what is inside the world’s biggest box of LEGO bricks. Take a trip to Canada’s largest reptile zoo – Reptilia, all places where yawning is highly unlikely.

For nature-lovers, York Region offers many hectares of green belt as well as Lake Simcoe. You can hike or bike hundreds of kilometres of trails. Golfer’s will be happy to know that York Region is home to more than 70 golf and country clubs including two Doug Carrick designed championship courses – Eagles Nest and Copper Creek. Both were voted in the top 10 public courses in Ontario by Score Golf Magazine. Angus Glen hosted the 2007 Canadian Open. There are plenty to choose from, for all skill levels.

Whether you are a visitor, or a resident, we urge you to gather friends and family and enjoy all that York Region has to offer. This is a place where urban amenities and natural green space complement each other; where the historic and modern comfortably coexist. Get out and explore York!

Discover more online at Yorkscene.com

EXPLORE YORK | 5 Explore York Region In the early 1800’s settlers came to the area of Upper Canada now known as York Region. The settlers built homes, mills and manufacturing facilities that formed the first villages. Now, those villages have become the nine municipalities that comprise York Region with modern urban amenities residing comfortably beside the quaint and historic.

Town of Aurora 905-727-1375 www.aurora.ca Aurora offers an ideal combination of small-town friendliness and urban amenities set in charming heritage surroundings. The Town is home to national historical sites such as Hillary House and the Aurora Cultural Centre, and offers modern sporting and cultural facilities, fine dining, theatre and shopping. Aurora is situated on the environmentally significant Oak Ridges Moraine and features a variety of natural amenities, including more than 700 acres of parkland and open spaces, the Oak Ridges Trail, championship golf courses, community festivals and special events.

Town of East Gwillimbury 905-478-4282 www.eastgwillimbury.ca The Town of East Gwillimbury welcomes visitors with its picturesque landscape and charming heritage buildings. As part of the Oak Ridges Moraine, East Gwillimbury has over 30 parks and 24 kms of hiking trails. East Gwillimbury is also home to the Sharon Burying Ground and the Sharon Temple, a designated National Historic Site where guests can enjoy concerts, educational programs and the annual Weaving Words Literary Festival. With beautiful golf courses, farmers’ market and classic car show, there is always something to do in East Gwillimbury.

Town of Georgina 905-476-4301 www.georgina.ca Located along the south-east shore of Lake Simcoe, the location provides the opportunity to enjoy a day on the beach at Sibbald Point Provincial Park, De La Salle Park or Willow Beach Park, fishing, boating and snowmobiling. Georgina has earned the title “Ice Fishing Capital of Canada”. Georgina’s many festivals and events, parks, public beaches, and our newest facility, a multi-season recreation campus, known as “The ROC” provide opportunities for all ages to enjoy the outdoors.

Township of King 905-833-4016 www.king.ca/visitors Discover the beautiful vistas of King, nestled in the rolling hills of the Oak Ridges Moraine and conveniently accessed by Highway 400. Exceptional golfing, hiking and delightful community festivals await you. Get a taste of King with a visit to a winery or brewery, and be sure to see our heritage sites. Mountain bike or hike at Centennial Park or Cold Creek Conservation Area, and discover King’s vibrant equine community with horseback riding for all levels. Visit our quaint villages for wonderful dining in one of our many restaurants.

6 | EXPLORE YORK City of Markham 905-475-4720 www.tourismmarkham.ca Discover Markham — a unique blend of scenic parks, trails for cycling or walking, charming villages, first-rate retail shopping and dining. Experience our unique events and cultural festivals, browse our Farmers’ Markets, take in an exhibit at Markham Museum or the Varley Art Gallery, or view world-class sports at the Markham Pan Am Centre. Stroll through our award-winning heritage districts, enjoy a performance at Flato Markham Theatre, or visit North America’s largest Chinese indoor mall. Experience the world in our community! Visit markham.ca!

Town of Newmarket 905-895-5193 www.newmarket.ca Newmarket is the regional centre of northern York Region. The town’s historic Main Street is home to boutiques, patio eateries, live theatre, community events and the Elman W. Campbell Museum. A seasonal farmers’ market is located in the award winning Riverwalk Commons while Upper Canada Mall on Yonge Street provides another great shopping experience with over 250 stores. Whatever your interests, Newmarket’s many attractions and friendly atmosphere are sure to make your visit memorable.

Town of Richmond Hill 905-771-8800 www.richmondhill.ca Richmond Hill is a vibrant community, rich in culture, entertainment and natural beauty. From the Richmond Hill Centre for Performing Arts to the trails of the Oak Ridges Moraine, from Lake Wilcox to our numerous sport facilities and ethnic restaurants. Enjoy York Region’s only indoor Wave Pool, a day of golfing, shopping or attending local festivals and events. Come experience Richmond Hill!

City of Vaughan 905-832-8585 www.vaughan.ca Vaughan’s diverse arts, culture, entertainment and hospitality options will meet the needs of every visitor and traveller. Enjoy some of Canada’s finest works of art at the McMichael Canadian Art Collection and visit the city’s four historic village cores and the annual heritage celebrations of Kleinburg’s Binder Twine Festival, MapleFest, Thornhill Village Festival and the Woodbridge Fair. Vaughan is home to a wide selection of exciting entertainment venues, nightlife and hospitality establishments that can cater to the most discerning guest.

Town of Whitchurch-Stou ville 905-640-1900 www.townofws.ca Discover the wonders and surprises of our scenic community with its extensive trail systems, great golf, pick-your-own/farm- gate markets and wineries. Visit the Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum & Community Centre and Latcham Gallery. Ride the York Durham Heritage Railway, tour our outdoor sculptures or take in a performance at the Lebovic Centre for Arts & Entertainment - Nineteen on the Park. Enjoy the Downtown Stouffville Farmers’ Market, Stouffville Country Market or shopping our historic Main Street. And don’t miss the annual Strawberry Festival, Car Show or Stouffville Country Ribfest!

EXPLORE YORK | 7 2nd Saturday of Organized Trail Walk eastgwillimbury.ca/trails every month May 28 - October 8 EG Farmers Market eastgwillimburyfarmersmarket.ca May 9 - September 19 Sharon Car Show eastgwillimbury.ca/carshow June 5 - 7 Mount Albert Sports Day mountalbertsportsday.com June 12 - 13 Quilts in the Temple sharontemple.ca Pan Am Torch Relay June 26 eastgwillimbury.ca Community Celebration June 30 - August 25 Music at Civic Square eastgwillimbury.ca July 1 Canada Day eastgwillimbury.ca August 8 - 9 Heritage Weekend sharontemple.ca Weaving Words August 30 sharontemple.ca Storytelling Festival September 11 The Illumination sharontemple.ca EG Chamber of Commerce September 12 - 13 egcoc.org Home & Lifestyle Show October 24 Halloween Hike eastgwillimbury.ca November 15 EG Santa Claus Parade eastgwillimbury.ca Mount Albert Santa December 5 eastgwillimbury.ca Claus Parade December 31 NYE in EG eastgwillimbury.ca February 15 Family Fun Day eastgwillimbury.ca

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The Regional Municipality of York 17250 Yonge Street Newmarket, ON L3Y 6Z1 905-830-4444 | 1-877-464-9675 SMALLBUSINESSENTERPRISECENTRES York Small Business Enterprise Centre 17250 Yonge Street, Newmarket, ON L3Y 6Z1 905-830-4444 | 1-877-464-9675 ext. 71522 www.yorksmallbusiness.ca

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Richmond Hill Small Business Enterprise Centre 225 East Beaver Creek Road, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3P4 905-747-6317 www.richmondhillonline.com

Vaughan Business Enterprise Centre 9995 Keele Street, Vaughan, ON L6A 3Y5 905-832-8526 www.vaughan.ca/VBEC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Aurora Chamber of Commerce 14483 Yonge Street, Aurora 905-727-7262 www.aurorachamber.on.ca

East Gwillimbury Chamber of Commerce 19027 Leslie Street, Sharon 905-478-8447 www.egcoc.org

Georgina Chamber of Commerce 430 The Queensway South, Keswick 905-4 76-7870 | 1-888-436-7446 www.georginachamber.com

King Chamber of Commerce Box 381, Schomberg 905-717-7199 www.kingchamber.ca

Markham Board of Trade 7271 Warden Avenue, Markham 905-474-0730 www.markhamboard.com

Newmarket Chamber of Commerce 470 Davis Drive, Newmarket 905-898-5900 www.newmarketchamber.ca

Richmond Hill Chamber of Commerce 376 Church Street South, Richmond Hill 905-884-1961 www.rhcoc.com

Vaughan Chamber of Commerce 25 Edilcan Drive, Uni t 2, Vaughan 905-761-1366 www.vaughanchamber.ca

Whitchurch-Stoušville Chamber of Commerce 6176 Main Street, Stoušville 905-642-4227 www.whitchurchstoušville.ca

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FOR MORE INFORMATION rhcentre.ca ABOUT THESE OR OTHER TOWN EVENTS, VISIT RichmondHill.ca/EventServices e-mail [email protected] or call 905-771-0070. MAGNA HOEDOWN, AURORA UNIONVILLE FESTIVAL festivalsandevents Whether you enjoy kicking up your heels, Feasts of Fields, featuring local, organic leisurely savouring locally produced cuisine, food and drink provided by 40 top chefs, wines and craft beers or soaking up York artisans, winemakers and breweries, is held Region’s rich culture and agrarian heritage, at the Cold Creek Conservation Area in King there’s a festival or fair for you. in September. And picking up on two fast- Celebrate Canada Day at Newmarket’s growing trends, the King City Craft Beer & Kanata Summer Festival. There’s a pancake Food Truck Festival returns this June. breakfast, inflatable bouncers, vendors, Or roll up your sleeves at the third annual a West Coast Lumberjack Show, live Stouffville Country Ribfest, Aug. 7 to 9, entertainment and fireworks at dusk (10 Featuring some of Canada’s great rock and p.m.) at George Richardson Park. country acts and mouth watering ribs and Or head to Stouffville for a weekend-long chicken, the event also offers hot air balloon celebration at the Stouffville Strawberry rides and kids’ activities. Festival. This popular event offers a street Celebrate local community and market featuring more than 250 artisans, international culture at events such as the crafters and merchants, musical performers, Heritage Village Festival in Richmond family-friendly fun and, of course, some Hill, Taste of Asia Festival in Markham sweet treats. and Woodbridge Italian Festival. In early The Newmarket Jazz+ Festival, held in September, the Caribbean and South Asian August. is a swinging three-day nod to all Showcase will return to Newmarket’s things musically cool, sweet and hot. Riverwalk Commons with island sounds

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of steel drums, calypso, reggae and tassa drums, Bollywood and Bharatnatvam dancers and gastronomic delights such as curries, rotis, chutneys and coconut jelly. The 39th annual Thornhill Village Festival, Sept. 19, joins residents of both the Markham and Vaughan side of Thornhill together for community booths, food, music, celebrating the community’s heritage and cultures. The Georgina Gathering, June 20, includes a Highland Dance competition, live music, strength events such as the caber toss. Celebrate the harvest at one of several annual fairs in the region: Schomberg Fair (May); Sutton Fair and Horse Show (mid-August); Kettleby Fair (September); NIGHT IT UP, MARKHAM Markham Fair (September); Woodbridge Fair (Thanksgiving weekend). While each fair offers its own charms, you

UNIONVILLE FESTIVAL can expect entertainment such as children’s performers, bluegrass and country music concert, demolition derbies and midway games and rides. Additionally, there will be livestock, produce and homecraft displays and contests ranging from horse pulls, shows and races to 4-H cattle shows to giant pumpkin growing. A unique and historic offering is Kleinburg’s Binder Twine Festival Sept. 12. It features old-fashioned activities, RICHMOND HILL WINTER CARNIVAL entertainment, food and, the highlight for many, a queen contest where contestants shindig is also a showcase for young talent. call a hog, flip pancakes, hammer nails and Book tickets early. milk a cow. Go aquatic Aug. 14 and 15 at Splash, the The annual Magna Wild, Wild West Floating Outdoor Water Festival, which Hoedown and its Talent Showdown has features arts, recreational and educational drawn world-class musicians and sold out events at various locations around Lake audiences to Aurora since 1987. One of the Simcoe. region’s premier social events, the Hoedown Or beat the winter blues at the Richmond is also a hugely successful fundraising Hill Winter Carnival, Aurora’s Arctic initiative, raising millions in support of Adventure, Newmarket’s Winterfest, York’s social service sectors. The two-day Vaughan Winterfest, plus a host of Family Day events offer activities such as skating, FOR DETAILS ABOUT AREA FESTIVALS AND AN UP TO DATE hockey, snowshoeing, horse-drawn sleigh LIST OF EVENTS, VISIT YORKSCENE.COM rides and ice-carving.

FESTIVALS & EVENTS | 15 FESTIVALS & EVENTS 3rd Annual Stouffville Memorial Park, Aug. 7 to 8, 11am-11pm & Aug. 9, 11am-7pm. Featuring Country Ribfest Main Street and Park Drive some of Canada’s great rock and country acts, craft beer www.stouffvillecountryribfest.com and mouth-watering ribs, chicken and pulled pork. A summer family event not to be missed!

City of Vaughan www.vaughan.ca Vaughan encompasses the five communities of Concord, [email protected] Kleinburg, Maple, Thornhill and Woodbridge, each with a unique history and character. Don’t miss out on the fun! The City offers free family-orientated events throughout the year, including the annual WinterFest, Concerts in the Park and Canada Day events. There are also numerous community festivals such as Kleinburg’s Binder Twine Festival, MapleFest, Thornhill Village Festival and the Woodbridge Fair, to name a few. Vaughan’s Culture Days celebrates the city’s diversity by bringing residents together to share their respective cultures and traditions. Details on the Events Calendar at: www. vaughan.ca

Georgina Studio Tour Georgina Come enjoy a fall day or weekend on the south shore of Lake Sept. 26 & 27 www.georginastudiotour.com Simcoe. You and your friends and family can experience local art- 10am-5pm ists and other Ontario guest artists on a self-guided tour through- out Georgina.

Georgina Pioneer Georgina Pioneer Village Celebrate the arrival of autumn with vintage farm equipment, Village Harvest www.georgina.ca food, crafts, artisans and vendors, historic demonstrations, Festival FREE apple cider, live music and more! $4 adults, $3 seniors Sept. 19, 11am-4pm (55+) and children.

Main Street Markham Village BIA Come and enjoy our new, revitalized Main Street during our great Markham 132 Robinson St. events! Farmers’ Market every Saturday (May 9 to Oct. 10), the 905-472-2462 Markham Village Music Festival (June 19 to 20), Pan Am Fridays www.mainstreetmarkham.com (July 10, 17, 24), the Markham Auto Classic (Sept. 13), and the Festival of Lights (Nov. 27). Free fun for the whole family!

Music at Civic 19000 Leslie St., Sharon Grab your lawn chair and come enjoy a free concert every Square Town of 905-478-4282 other Tuesday night from 7 to 9 p.m. Shows run June 30 to East Gwillimbury www.eastgwillimbury.ca August 25. Visit www.eastgwillimbury.ca for band listings.

Purple Turtle The Briars Meadow Many of our local artists and artisans, as well as those from Art Festival 991 Lake Dr. E., Jackson’s Point other areas in Ontario, will be displaying their outstanding July 11, 10am-5pm 416-276-1983 paintings, sculptures, pottery, glass, jewelry, native arts, July 12, 10am-4pm [email protected] photography and woodcraft. www.purpleturtlearts.ca

160th Sutton Fair & 3 Fairpark Lane, Sutton West Horse Show 905-722-3165 www.suttonfair.com [email protected]

Town of Aurora 100 John West Way, Aurora Located on the beautiful Oak Ridges Moraine, the Town of 905-727-1375 Aurora offers extensive trails, fabulous dining, shopping and www.aurora.ca luxurious golf courses. Join us and experience our rich cultural [email protected] events, traditional farmers market and family-friendly events organized throughout the year.

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PAN AM COUNTDOWN CELEBRATION, MARKHAM PAN AM MASCOT PACHI VISITS MARKHAM

The eyes of world will be focused on York TO2015 in 2012. Region during the Toronto 2015 Pan Am / This summer, the Pan Am golf tournament, Parapan Am Games. which includes men’s and women’s events, The Pan Am Games take place July 10 to will welcome both professional and amateur 26 and the Parapan Am Games from Aug. players. Sixty-four golfers will tee off in the 7 to 15. 72-hole competition on Angus Glen’s south The world’s third largest international course. multi-sport games, this summer’s The Pan Am competition will take place a competitions are only surpassed in size and year ahead of the return of golf to Olympic scope by the Olympic Summer Games and competition at the Rio Games for the first the Asian Games. time in more than 100 years. Markham venues will host golf, Water polo, July 7 to 9, 11 to 15, badminton, badminton, table tennis and water polo July 11 to 16, table tennis, July 19 to 25 and events. Parapan Am table tennis, Aug. 8 to 13, Angus Glen Golf Club, one of Canada’s will take place at the new Atos Centre in premier golf courses, will host the first-ever Unionville. Pan Am Games golf tournament July 16 to This state-of-the-art multi-purpose centre, 19 The championship-level golf course has located in the heart of Markham’s newly hosted the Canadian Open twice — once on developing downtown, boasts a triple the south course in 2002 and on the north gymnasium with approximately 3,345 course in 2007. Angus Glen was selected square metres (36,000 sq.ft.) for training, through a request for proposals process competition and community use, as well conducted by Golf Canada on behalf of as a 10-lane, 50-metre Olympic-sized

FESTIVALS & EVENTS | 17 swimming pool. The 12.5-metre-high clear ceilings of the centre’s field house also meet international badminton, volleyball and other sport height requirements for an ideal field of play.

Pan American Games – A brief history The first Pan American Games were held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 1951 and the inaugural Parapan American Games were held in Mexico City in 1999. Both the Pan Am and Parapan Am Games are held every four years for the athletes of the 41 Pan American Sports Organization member nations, in the year preceding the Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games. While the Pan Am Games have been hosted in a dozen countries throughout the Americas, Canada has had the honour of hosting them twice; in 1967 and 1999 and both times in Winnipeg. In 2015, Toronto will be the proud host city of the Pan Am and Parapan Am Games. More than 7,000 athletes from across the Americas and Caribbean will put their years of intense training, perseverance and sacrifice to the test in world-class competition in 36 Pan Am sports and 15 Parapan Am sports at the Toronto 2015 Games. Competition will involve municipalities stretching from Oshawa to Welland. Games of this magnitude cannot happen without the help of volunteers, some 20,000 of whom will help deliver the best Pan Am and Parapan Am Games ever.

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Town of East 19000 Leslie St., Sharon Come celebrate community and experience one of the many Gwillimbury 905-478-4282 events in East Gwillimbury. There is something for everyone: www.eastgwillimbury.ca Farmer’s Market, Car Show, free summer concerts, the Sharon Temple, golf courses and 24 km of beautiful trails.

Town of Georgina 26557 Civic Centre Rd., Georgina There is always something fun to do in Georgina. Music festivals, art 905-476-4301, ext. 3200 tours and exhibits, heritage events and outdoor activities year round. www.georgina.ca

Town of Newmarket 395 Mulock Dr., Newmarket Experience all that is Newmarket. Something for everyone: 905-895-5193 music, theatre, parks, art, culture, sports and more. [email protected], www.newmarket.ca

Town of 225 East Beaver Creek Rd. Experience Richmond Hill. From hiking, golfing and canoeing Richmond Hill 905-771-8870 to dining, shopping and the arts, we have an activity to meet www.richmondhill.ca/events everyone’s needs. [email protected]

Uptown Keswick Simcoe Avenue, Keswick Join the merchants of uptown Keswick for a fall family fun Harvest Festival www.georgina.ca day including a vendors market, barbecues and lots of kids Sept. 19, 10am-2pm activities!

Experience Newmarket.

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About the York Region Arts Council

Launched in 2008, the York Region Arts Council is a non-prot, charitable organization that serves to advance, promote and connect the arts community across York Region. YRAC focuses on professional development and marketing services for artists and cultural organizers in York Region. Major initiatives include ArtistMarketplace.ca, YorkScene.com, Artrepreneur Business Developement Incubator and the Art Mentorship Project.

Be sure to visit

For more information, please contact us at [email protected] Find us online at www.yorkregionartscouncil.com 1-877-618-2787

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THE BRIARS RESORT & SPA accommodations First-class hotels boasting amenities such York Region has it all. as pools, fitness centres and spas, restaurants Whether you’re going on a romantic and bars. Lakeside resorts on sprawling getaway, family adventure, holiday properties offering nature hikes, snow and shopping spree or ice fishing weekend water sports and peace and quiet. Country or coming to York Region for a wedding, inns and beds and breakfasts serving up business meeting or hockey tournament, fine meals in charming settings. Conference you’ll find the right room to meet your centres catering to large and small groups. needs. Comfortable and affordable hotels and motels close to shopping and family-friendly attractions. Campsites neighbouring rivers, FOR MORE DETAILS ABOUT WHERE TO STAY IN lakes and forests. YORK REGION, VISIT YORKSCENE.COM

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ACCOMMODATIONS Best Western 17565 Yonge St., Newmarket Our friendly staff is ready to serve you. Our 100 per cent Voyageur Place 905-895-2131 | 1-800-575-0601 smoke-free hotel features 37-inch HD flat-screen TVs, Hotel www.newmarkethotel.com Simmons Beautyrest pillow-top mattresses, free high- [email protected] speed Internet and a restaurant with lounge.

Comfort Inn 1230 Journey's End Circle, Centrally located in Newmarket, the newly renovated Newmarket Comfort Inn offers free full hot breakfast, free local calls 905-895-3355 and is pet friendly and 100% smoke free. All our newly www.newmarketcomfortinn.com renovated rooms offer 32" LCD flat screen televisions and free wireless high-speed internet access.

Satybridge Suites 355 South Park Road, Richmond Hill Conveniently located to historic Unionville, Markham 905-771-9333 and multiple highways offering an easy commute to www.ihg.com downtown Toronto and the Greater Toronto area. Feel [email protected] at home with 24-hour laundry facilities, complimentary breakfast, on-site fitness center and pool as well as free high-speed internet access. Hilton Garden Inn 300 Commerce Valley Dr. E, Thornhill Set in the Markham business district and just 14 miles Toronto/Markham 905-709-8008 from downtown Toronto the Hilton Garden Inn offers the www.hilton.com comforting conveniences of an indoor saltwater pool, fitness center and 24 hour Pavilion Pantry® convenience store. Relax while enjoying savoury dishes from the Garden Grille & Bar or a drink in the Pavilion lounge. The Briars Resort 55 Hedge Rd, Jacksons Point, Georgina A heritage Ontario lakeside resort just an hour from & Spa 905-722-3271, 416-493-2173 Toronto; the Briars offers a championship Scottish 1-800-465-2376 woodlands golf course and full spa. Recognized by www.briars.ca the Ontario Heritage Foundation, the Briars is ideal for [email protected] weddings, conferences and for anyone looking to get away close to home. Vaughan Inn 6700 Hwy. 7, Vaughan Vaughan Inn offers 50 clean, comfortable, standard and 905-851-2831 newly renovated deluxe rooms for the value-conscious www.vaughaninn.com business or pleasure traveller. Free WiFi, 250 TV channels, DVD players, refrigerators, microwaves and coffee makers.

ACCOMMODATIONS | 23 LAGO AT EAGLE’S NEST GOLF CLUB GALLUCCI WINERY, STOUFFVILLE foodanddrink As of 2015, York Region was recognized as Take advantage of prix fixe menus at Canada’s most culturally diverse collection dozens of these restaurants during the of communities. annual Savour York Region Restaurant With more than half of York’s 1.1 million Week in the fall. citizens born outside of Canada, our The locavore will want to take time to visit heterogeneous mosaic translates into a some of the dozens of farmers markets or deliciously vibrant and ranging culinary on-farm markets to purchase honey, maple scene. syrup, jam, baked goods, meats and cheese, Within York, you will find renowned chefs as well as fruits and vegetables. creating cuisines from around the globe: Local fare can fill your glass as well as Italian, Swiss, German and French; Chinese, your plate. Japanese, Vietnamese and Thai; Middle York Region boasts the some of the finest Eastern and Mediterranean; Caribbean and and most northern vineyards and craft and American. microbreweries in Ontario. The selection and menus are limited only Willow Springs in Stouffville and Holland by your imagination and appetite. Marsh Wineries in King township both Wine and dine in a quiet trattoria on welcome visitors for tours and tastings. At one of our historic main streets, savour a Applewood Farm and Winery in Stouffville, seasonally inspired meal at a country bistro, fruit is harvested to make sparkling apple tuck into some hearty fare at a local pub or and honey wine, strawberry-apple ice wine discover new-to-you dishes at a busy ethnic and wild blueberry port among potent restaurant. potables. Make sure to visit recently opened

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GRODZINSKI BAKERY, THORNHILL

SOLO SUSHI YA, NEWMARKET Gallucci Wineries in Whitchurch-Stouffville to try their family-recipe fare. If you prefer grain to grape, visit King Brewery to sample and buy its Czech- style pilsner or German-style dark lager or quench your thirst with Stouffville Brewing Company’s Red Falcon ale or Markham- based Amber-Brewery’s Toronto House clear lager or Chicago dark at local bars and restaurants. Arch Brewing is getting ready to serve up suds in Newmarket. The brewery announced plans to construct a 10-barrel brew house, tasting room and retail scheduled to open in late 2015.

For more details about dining out and area vineyards, APPLEWOOD FARM AND WINERY, STOUFFVILLE visit yorkscene.com

FOOD AND DRINK Applewood Farm and Winery 12442 McCowan Rd., Stouffville A scenic 87-acre farm with pick your own apples 905-640-5357 | 905-642-4720 and strawberries in season. Taste award-winning www.applewoodfarmwinery.com fruit wines made right here on the farm.

Holland Marsh Wineries, 18270 Keele St., Newmarket Visit our 22-acre estate that boasts exceptional Newmarket 905-775-4924 wines, events and friendly professional service. In www.hmwineries.ca store tastings available 6 days a week. [email protected] Monday: CLOSED Like us on Facebook Tues.- Sat.: 10:30am-7pm Sun: 10:30am-6pm Magnotta Winery Corporation 271 Chrislea Rd., Vaughan Award-winning winery with more than 180 world-class 905-738-9463 | 1-800-461-9463 wines. Daily tours, tastings and personalized service. www.magnotta.com Brewery and distillery also on site.

FOOD & DRINK | 25 For the York Region cycling map and other cycling information, visit www.york.ca/cycling

26 For the York Region cycling map and other cycling information, visit www.york.ca/cycling

27 EXPLORE YORKREGIONALFORESTTRAILS

Your health can benefit from a strolling and rolling experience in the forest

The York Regional Forest offers something for everyone. You can: • Explore more than 120 kilometres of trail in 18 forest tracts that are available to the public Meet Canada’s Physical Activity • Travel accessible trails in the Guidelines on your visit: Hollidge Tract and the North Tract • Adults over 18 years of age • Experience walking, cycling, need to accumulate at least snowshoeing, cross country 150 minutes of moderate to skiing, horseback riding and more vigorous intensity aerobic • Participate in a free monthly event physical activity per week, in • Register a group for a Nature’s sessions of 10 minutes or more Classroom program • Children and youth between five and 17 years of age need Whatever your choice, enjoy the to accumulate 60 minutes of forest and remember to: physical activity daily • Check weather forecasts and dress accordingly; protect yourself Trees, plants and blue sky improve from harmful UV rays memory, creativity and mental well being. • Poison ivy is common in all forests; wear closed-toed • Try to replace sitting time with footwear, long-sleeved shirts outdoor active time and long pants • Walk, bike and keep moving • Bring healthy snacks and water throughout your day • Stay on the trails to minimize your • Make visiting your local park impact on the natural environment or forest part of your routine

For more information, please call 1-877-464-9675 ext. 73000 or visit york.ca/physicalactivity or york.ca/forestry GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUBS EXPLORE YORKREGIONALFORESTTRAILS

Your health can benefit from a strolling and rolling experience in the forest

The York Regional Forest offers something for everyone. You can: • Explore more than 120 kilometres of trail in 18 forest tracts that are CARDINAL GOLF CLUB, KING THE BRIARS GOLF CLUB, SUTTON available to the public Meet Canada’s Physical Activity • Travel accessible trails in the Guidelines on your visit: Hollidge Tract and the North Tract golfandcountryclubs • Adults over 18 years of age • Experience walking, cycling, York Region is a golfer’s paradise. York sports two of Canada’s most historic need to accumulate at least The region’s diverse topography, courses, both built by fabled architect snowshoeing, cross country 150 minutes of moderate to featuring stately forests, lakes, meandering Stanley Thompson. skiing, horseback riding and more vigorous intensity aerobic rivers, dramatic elevation shifts and bucolic The Briars Golf Club in Sutton opened in • Participate in a free monthly event physical activity per week, in hinterland, is the ideal canvas for renowned 1922. An old-school design through ancient golf course designers and architects. timberland, the Briars requires modern skill • Register a group for a Nature’s sessions of 10 minutes or more With one of the highest per kilometre and will. Classroom program • Children and youth between concentrations of public and semi-private The Ladies Golf Club of Toronto, ironically five and 17 years of age need courses in Canada, York appeals to players located in Thornhill, was established as a Whatever your choice, enjoy the to accumulate 60 minutes of from beginner to pro. private club in 1924 and is the only North forest and remember to: physical activity daily Many of the more than 50 challenges American golf venue owned and operated • Check weather forecasts and for your weapons of grass destruction are by women. Men, however, have been dress accordingly; protect yourself Trees, plants and blue sky improve routinely featured among golf’s top-10 and welcomed since 1936. top-25 lists. Picturesque Silver Lakes Golf & Country from harmful UV rays memory, creativity and mental well being. Angus Glen in Markham, host of a pair of Club in East Gwillimbury offers views of • Poison ivy is common in all Canadian Open Championships since 2002 nearby wetlands and the Holland River. forests; wear closed-toed • Try to replace sitting time with will be the venue for this summer’s 2015 Canada’s largest golf facility is Cardinal footwear, long-sleeved shirts outdoor active time Pan Am Games golf competition. The dual Golf Club, west of Newmarket. Along 18-hole championship courses are open to with companion course, Redcrest, the and long pants • Walk, bike and keep moving the public. centre features three 18-hole championship • Bring healthy snacks and water throughout your day Another pair of lush, plush public tracks courses, an 18-hole executive course, driving • Stay on the trails to minimize your • Make visiting your local park include Copper Creek in Kleinburg and range, 18-hole mini-putt, a CPGA staffed impact on the natural environment or forest part of your routine Eagles Nest in Maple. The former is a golf academy and two clubhouses. parkland-style test. The former is a nod to authentic Scottish links with little recue For more details about area golf courses, For more information, please call from the fescue. visit yorkscene.com 1-877-464-9675 ext. 73000 or visit york.ca/physicalactivity or york.ca/forestry GOLF & COUNTRY CLUBS | 29 BROOKS FARMS, MOUNT ALBERT WOODBRIDGE FARMERS MARKET farm fresh

RICHMOND HILL FARMERS MARKET EAST GWILLIMBURY FARMERS MARKET

That easy access to the countryside means For the full experience, take an outing to when you’re in York Region you are just one of the many local farms that welcome minutes away from the freshest fruits and visitors, chat with the farmers, check out the vegetables, as well as local meats, eggs, animals and pick or purchase some produce honey, maple syrup and more. You can to take home. find buy local at farmers markets, on-farm markets, roadside stands, restaurants and For more details about area farms and markets, independent grocers and chain stores. visit yorkscene.com

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The following chart indicates the main seasons for Ontario harvest. The dots indicate optimum availability and peak ‘pick your own seasons’. Crop availability varies from year to year depending on the weather so it’s best to check ahead. ONTARIO PRODUCE AVAILABILITY PRODUCE MAY JUNE JULY AUG SEPT OCT Apples (Summer) u u u u u u Apples (Fall) u u u u u u Asparagus u u u Beans (green & wax) u u u u u u u u u u u Beans (romano) u u u u Bedding Plants u u u u u Beets u u u u Blueberries u u u u u u Broccoli u u u u u u u u Brussels Sprouts u u u u Cabbage u u u u u u u u u u u u Carrots u u u u u u u u u u u Cauliower u u u u u u u u u Corn u u u u u u u u u Cucumbers u u u u u u u u u Currants (red) u u Currants (black) u u u u Eggplants u u u u u u u Gooseberries u u u u Onions u u u u u u u u u Peas u u u u u u u u Pears u u u u Peppers (green) u u u u u u Peppers (red & hot) u u u Plums u u u u u u u u u u Potatoes u u u u u u u u u u u Pumpkins u u u u u u u u Raspberries (summer) u u u u u Raspberries (fall) u u u u u u u Squash u u u u u u u u Strawberries u u u Tomatoes u u u u u u Zucchini u u u u u u u u FARM FRESH | 31 no text yorkscene.com/farmfresh For more information, visit: produced inYork Region. and nutritious foods grown and and samplethemany fresh, delicious been developed to helpyou discover The York Region Farm Fresh maphas no text no text Call for hours. Daily Aug.1to Oct.30 Baked products. A heritage farm growing vegetables andfruit. [email protected] farintosh.com 905-887-5727 11858 Warden Avenue, Gormley May to Dec.24 pies andpastries. Pick-your-own apples, pumpkins,wagon rides, [email protected] countryapple.ca 3105 16thSideroad, KingCity Saturdays andSundays, noonto 5p.m. of honey produced inJuly. Local honey available year-round. New batches 905-642-4733 12399 McCowan Road, Stouffville Please seewebsite for up-to-date information. Hours vary dependingonseason. Open dailyMay to Oct. and MapleSugar, Easter, SummerandFall Festivals. bakery, chip truck, birthday parties, educations tours, Pick-your-own &farm market, Barnyard Playland, [email protected] brooksfarms.com 905-473-3246 122 Ashworth Road, Mount Albert 3Brooks Farms Pick-your-own hotline:905-640-5357 strawberries andgiftitems. harvest decor, pumpkins,appleproducts, honey, Apples, fall raspberries, maplesyrup, fruitwinery, [email protected] applewoodfarmwinery.com 905-642-4720 12416 McCowan Road, Stouffville Sundays 8a.m.to 6p.m. Early June to Nov., Mon. to Sat. 8a.m.to 7p.m.; homemade tomato sauceare alsoavailable. the grower. Fresh baked cookies, pies,tarts and Home-grown fruitsandvegetables directly from [email protected] toptomatofoods.ca 905-887-8954 ext. 2 2931 19thAvenue, Markham 119thAvenue Farmers’ Market Farms 6 Farintosh Farms 5 Country AppleOrchard 4 Clover Leaf Honey Farms 2 Applewood Farm Winery no text Farms 1 19th Avenue Farmers’ Market 2931 19th Avenue, Markham 905-887-8954 ext. 2 toptomatofoods.ca [email protected] Home-grown fruits and vegetables directly from the grower. Fresh baked cookies, pies, tarts and homemade tomato sauce are also available. no text no Early June to Nov., Mon. to Sat. 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sundays 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

2 Applewood Farm Winery 12416 McCowan Road, Stouffville The York Region Farm Fresh map has 905-642-4720 been developed to help you discover applewoodfarmwinery.com and sample the many fresh, delicious [email protected] Apples, fall raspberries, maple syrup, fruit winery, and nutritious foods grown and harvest decor, pumpkins, apple products, honey, produced in York Region. strawberries and gift items. Pick-your-own hotline: 905-640-5357

For more information, visit: 3 Brooks Farms yorkscene.com/farmfresh 122 Ashworth Road, Mount Albert 905-473-3246 brooksfarms.com [email protected] Pick-your-own & farm market, Barnyard Playland, bakery, chip truck, birthday parties, educations tours, and Maple Sugar, Easter, Summer and Fall Festivals. Open daily May to Oct. Hours vary depending on season. Please see website for up-to-date information.

4 Clover Leaf Honey Farms 12399 McCowan Road, Stouffville 905-642-4733 Local honey available year-round. New batches of honey produced in July. Saturdays and Sundays, noon to 5 p.m.

5 Country Apple Orchard 3105 16th Sideroad, King City countryapple.ca [email protected] Pick-your-own apples, pumpkins, wagon rides, pies and pastries. May to Dec. 24

6 Farintosh Farms 11858 Warden Avenue, Gormley 905-887-5727 farintosh.com [email protected] A heritage farm growing vegetables and fruit. Baked products. Daily Aug. 1 to Oct. 30 Call for hours. no text FARM FRESH | 33 7 Gallucci Winery 12 Hulshof Farm 17 Pathways to Perennials 22 Thompson Potato Farm 32 Richmond Hill 13204 Ninth Line, Stouffville 5538 Bloomington Road East, 4681 Lloydtown-Aurora Road, 19228 McCowan Road, Farmers’ Markets Farmers’ Market 905-640-0909 Stouffville Kettleby Mount Albert 9350 Yonge Street (Hillcrest Mall), gallucciwinery.com 905-640-1380 905-939-8680 905-473-3460 26 Aurora Farmers’ Richmond Hill [email protected] hulshoffarmmarket.com pathwaystoperennials.com [email protected] Market and Artisan Fair 905-591-0064 Wines offered. Wine tasting [email protected] [email protected] Potatoes and sweet corn. 49 Wells Street, Aurora bunchafarmers.com accompanied with appetizers made A wide variety of fresh, seasonal 11 acre Boutique Garden Centre Daily, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. (between Mosley Street [email protected] with products grown on-site. locally-grown greens, fruits and with displays. Boutique shop. Chef- and Metcalfe) Wed. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Year-round vegetables. Homemade pies, jams, run garden café, serving brunch 23 upStream: a project of theaurorafarmersmarket.com Sun. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. BBQ sauces and salad dressings from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Café open York Food Network [email protected] May to Oct. also available. May to Oct.) Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., 8 Holtrop Farms 28 Main Street N., Newmarket Daily, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., 23091 Woodbine Avenue, Georgina Tues. to Sat., 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. yrfn.ca May 2 to Oct. 8 33 Richmond Hill Theatre Victoria Day weekend to Nov. 30 905-476-1802 Apr. to Dec. [email protected] Farmers’ Market Corn, pumpkins, squash, ornamental 27 Downtown Stouffville 13 Jak’s Garden 18 Reesor’s Farm Market Aquaponic greens 10268 Yonge Street (Richmond Hill corn, corn stalks and straw bales. Farmers’ Market Centre for the Performing Arts), 8597 Old Shiloh Road, Georgina 10825 9th Line, Markham Every 3rd Thursday or by Open the first long weekend in appointment 6240 Main Street, Stouffville Richmond Hill 705-437-1953 905-640-4568 Aug. to mid-Nov. 905-640-0749 905-591-0064 [email protected] reesorfarm.com 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Hours before Labour Day: Mon. to townofws.ca/farmersmarket bunchafarmers.com Sweet corn, squash and other Offers fresh food grown close to Year-round Thurs., noon to 7 p.m., Fri., 10 a.m. Thursdays, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., [email protected] vegetables. home and Ontario-grown produce. to 8 p.m., Sat., 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Mon. to Sat. 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. 24 VanHart Greenhouse - May 7 to Oct. 8 Hours after Labour Day: Mon., 12:30 Mon. to Sat., 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. July to Sept. Mid-Aug. to mid-Nov. All Organic p.m.to dusk, Tues. to Fri., 10 a.m. to June to Oct. 28 East Gwillimbury dusk, Sat., 8:30 a.m. to dusk 950 Woodchoppers Lane, Kettleby 34 Schomberg Farmers’ 14 King Cole Duck Farm 19 Rose Family Farm 905-775-7412 Farmers’ Market 17569 Centre Street, Mount Albert Market 9 Homestead Farm 15351 Warden Avenue, Stouffville vanhartsallorganic.ca 18401 Yonge Street, East Gwillimbury 905-473-3574 [email protected] (Fieldgate Plaza (Lowe’s)) Schomberg Agricultural Fair 983 Graham Sideroad, King 1-800-363-3825 ext. 305 [email protected] All organic vegetables. 905-478-4282 ext. 1216 Grounds, Schomberg 905-775-2106 kingcoleducks.com Strawberries, sweet corn, potatoes eastgwillimburyfarmersmarket.ca 905-939-8181 homesteadeggs.com [email protected] Mon. to Sat., 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., (Yukon Gold, white and red), squash, [email protected] schombergfair.com [email protected] Farm-fresh duck and duck products May to Nov. pumpkins, honey, maple syrup, [email protected] including ready-to-cook and ready- Thursdays, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., White and brown eggs (classic, free preserves, cheeses, meats and Alternate Saturdays, 8 a.m. to run, grass fed, organic and omega), to-serve. All products are natural, 25 Whittamore`s Farm May 28 to Oct. 8 freshly-made french fries. 12 p.m. June 6 to Oct. 10 duck eggs and quail eggs. Honey, grain-fed, antibiotic-free and Shop & Pick-Your-Own cheese, chicken, sausages, bacon gluten-free. Daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., May to Nov. 29 King City Farmers’ 8100 Steeles Avenue and a variety of Dutch specialty items. Daily 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., year-round 35 The Village Market East Markham Market 20 Round the Bend Farm 9100 Bathurst Street, Thornhill Mon. to Fri.: 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 905-294-3275 12935 Keele Street (All Saints 15 Niemi Family Farm (Toronto Waldorf School) Saturdays: 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 16225 Jane Street, Kettleby whittamoresfarm.com Anglican Church), King City 18463 Hwy 48, Mt. Albert 905-727-0023 416-875-4205 Year-round 905-473-5354 Summer pick-your-own strawberries, 905-830-8032 roundthebendfarm.com villagemarket.ca niemifamilyfarm.com raspberries & assorted vegetables. [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 10 Homestead Orchards [email protected] Country farm shop, bakeshop, Alternate Sundays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Round the Bend Farm is a working June 21 to Oct. 11 Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 3961 Old Homestead Road, Sutton Trees, shrubs, perennials, fruit Fun Farm Yard, Harvest Festival family farm, raising turkeys and Year-round 905-722-5325 trees, organic berry plants, organic Weekends: Pumpkinland, birthday growing fruits and vegetables homesteadorchards.com vegetable plants, organic vegetables, parties, group & school tours 30 Main Street Markham since 1986. Childrens’ activities, 36 Woodbridge Village [email protected] squash, hanging baskets, annuals, Open May to Oct. Hours of Farmers’ Market farm animals, fall wagon rides and Farmers’ Market Apples - fresh picked and you-pick, Christmas trees and firewood. Baking. operation and activities vary with 132 Robinson Street, Markham displays. season. Please call for details apple cider, preserves, baking, maple Mon. to Fri., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; 905-472-2462 5020 Islington Avenue (Hwy 7 and syrup, strawberries, corn, pumpkins, Sat., 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon. to Fri. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. mainstreetmarkham.com Islington Avenue), Woodbridge vegetables. Children’s play area. (Closed on Sundays.) Year-round. Sat. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., [email protected] 905-851-0690 May to Oct. woodbridgevillagefarmersmarket.com July to Dec. Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Winter hours: Fri., 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. [email protected] Phone or visit website for details. 16 Organics Family Farm May 9 to Oct. 10 Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 7550 19th Avenue, Markham 21 Simpson Produce 11 Howard’s Farm 905-640-5206 31 Newmarket Main Street Jun. 13 to Oct. 10 15152 Highway 48, Stouffville 19301 Second Concession, organicsfarm.ca 905-640-2657 Farmers’ Market East Gwillimbury [email protected] [email protected] Newmarket Riverwalk Commons, Certified organic, pick-your-own, 905-836-6882 Newmarket and ready-picked strawberries, Potatoes, carrots, onions, apples, freewebs.com/howardsfarm 905-830-8983 raspberries and apple. Onsite farm squash and honey. [email protected] newmarketfarmersmarket.com market and bakery with wood-fired Hormone and antibiotic-free meats Mon. to Fri., 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. [email protected] bakery. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (pork and Hallal beef, lamb and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., chicken), maple syrup, honey, Weekdays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., cheeses, eggs, sunflowers, pumpkins Weekends, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., May to Oct. and gourds. Mid-June to Oct. Daily, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., year-round.

34 | FARM FRESH 7 Gallucci Winery 12 Hulshof Farm 17 Pathways to Perennials 22 Thompson Potato Farm 32 Richmond Hill 13204 Ninth Line, Stouffville 5538 Bloomington Road East, 4681 Lloydtown-Aurora Road, 19228 McCowan Road, Farmers’ Markets Farmers’ Market 905-640-0909 Stouffville Kettleby Mount Albert 9350 Yonge Street (Hillcrest Mall), gallucciwinery.com 905-640-1380 905-939-8680 905-473-3460 26 Aurora Farmers’ Richmond Hill [email protected] hulshoffarmmarket.com pathwaystoperennials.com [email protected] Market and Artisan Fair 905-591-0064 Wines offered. Wine tasting [email protected] [email protected] Potatoes and sweet corn. 49 Wells Street, Aurora bunchafarmers.com accompanied with appetizers made A wide variety of fresh, seasonal 11 acre Boutique Garden Centre Daily, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. (between Mosley Street [email protected] with products grown on-site. locally-grown greens, fruits and with displays. Boutique shop. Chef- and Metcalfe) Wed. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Year-round vegetables. Homemade pies, jams, run garden café, serving brunch 23 upStream: a project of theaurorafarmersmarket.com Sun. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. BBQ sauces and salad dressings from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Café open York Food Network [email protected] May to Oct. also available. May to Oct.) Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., 8 Holtrop Farms 28 Main Street N., Newmarket Daily, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., 23091 Woodbine Avenue, Georgina Tues. to Sat., 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. yrfn.ca May 2 to Oct. 8 33 Richmond Hill Theatre Victoria Day weekend to Nov. 30 905-476-1802 Apr. to Dec. [email protected] Farmers’ Market Corn, pumpkins, squash, ornamental 27 Downtown Stouffville 13 Jak’s Garden 18 Reesor’s Farm Market Aquaponic greens 10268 Yonge Street (Richmond Hill corn, corn stalks and straw bales. Farmers’ Market Centre for the Performing Arts), 8597 Old Shiloh Road, Georgina 10825 9th Line, Markham Every 3rd Thursday or by Open the first long weekend in appointment 6240 Main Street, Stouffville Richmond Hill 705-437-1953 905-640-4568 Aug. to mid-Nov. 905-640-0749 905-591-0064 [email protected] reesorfarm.com 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Hours before Labour Day: Mon. to townofws.ca/farmersmarket bunchafarmers.com Sweet corn, squash and other Offers fresh food grown close to Year-round Thurs., noon to 7 p.m., Fri., 10 a.m. Thursdays, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., [email protected] vegetables. home and Ontario-grown produce. to 8 p.m., Sat., 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Mon. to Sat. 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. 24 VanHart Greenhouse - May 7 to Oct. 8 Hours after Labour Day: Mon., 12:30 Mon. to Sat., 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. July to Sept. Mid-Aug. to mid-Nov. All Organic p.m.to dusk, Tues. to Fri., 10 a.m. to June to Oct. 28 East Gwillimbury dusk, Sat., 8:30 a.m. to dusk 950 Woodchoppers Lane, Kettleby 34 Schomberg Farmers’ 14 King Cole Duck Farm 19 Rose Family Farm 905-775-7412 Farmers’ Market 17569 Centre Street, Mount Albert Market 9 Homestead Farm 15351 Warden Avenue, Stouffville vanhartsallorganic.ca 18401 Yonge Street, East Gwillimbury 905-473-3574 [email protected] (Fieldgate Plaza (Lowe’s)) Schomberg Agricultural Fair 983 Graham Sideroad, King 1-800-363-3825 ext. 305 [email protected] All organic vegetables. 905-478-4282 ext. 1216 Grounds, Schomberg 905-775-2106 kingcoleducks.com Strawberries, sweet corn, potatoes eastgwillimburyfarmersmarket.ca 905-939-8181 homesteadeggs.com [email protected] Mon. to Sat., 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., (Yukon Gold, white and red), squash, [email protected] schombergfair.com [email protected] Farm-fresh duck and duck products May to Nov. pumpkins, honey, maple syrup, [email protected] including ready-to-cook and ready- Thursdays, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., White and brown eggs (classic, free preserves, cheeses, meats and Alternate Saturdays, 8 a.m. to run, grass fed, organic and omega), to-serve. All products are natural, 25 Whittamore`s Farm May 28 to Oct. 8 freshly-made french fries. 12 p.m. June 6 to Oct. 10 duck eggs and quail eggs. Honey, grain-fed, antibiotic-free and Shop & Pick-Your-Own cheese, chicken, sausages, bacon gluten-free. Daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., May to Nov. 29 King City Farmers’ 8100 Steeles Avenue and a variety of Dutch specialty items. Daily 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., year-round 35 The Village Market East Markham Market 20 Round the Bend Farm 9100 Bathurst Street, Thornhill Mon. to Fri.: 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 905-294-3275 12935 Keele Street (All Saints 15 Niemi Family Farm (Toronto Waldorf School) Saturdays: 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 16225 Jane Street, Kettleby whittamoresfarm.com Anglican Church), King City 18463 Hwy 48, Mt. Albert 905-727-0023 416-875-4205 Year-round 905-473-5354 Summer pick-your-own strawberries, 905-830-8032 roundthebendfarm.com villagemarket.ca niemifamilyfarm.com raspberries & assorted vegetables. [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 10 Homestead Orchards [email protected] Country farm shop, bakeshop, Alternate Sundays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Round the Bend Farm is a working June 21 to Oct. 11 Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 3961 Old Homestead Road, Sutton Trees, shrubs, perennials, fruit Fun Farm Yard, Harvest Festival family farm, raising turkeys and Year-round 905-722-5325 trees, organic berry plants, organic Weekends: Pumpkinland, birthday growing fruits and vegetables homesteadorchards.com vegetable plants, organic vegetables, parties, group & school tours 30 Main Street Markham since 1986. Childrens’ activities, 36 Woodbridge Village [email protected] squash, hanging baskets, annuals, Open May to Oct. Hours of Farmers’ Market farm animals, fall wagon rides and Farmers’ Market Apples - fresh picked and you-pick, Christmas trees and firewood. Baking. operation and activities vary with 132 Robinson Street, Markham displays. season. 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FARM FRESH | 35 HomesteadOrchards Visit us for fresh produce in season, baking and preserves Please check our website or phone for hours THOMPSON www.homesteadorchards.com POTATO FARM 905 722 5325 19228 McCowan Rd., Mount Albert 3961 Old Homestead Road 905-473-3460 [email protected] Potatoes & Sweet Corn Hours: 7am-5pm daily

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FARM FRESH | 37 TREETOP TREKKING, WHITCHURCH STOUFFVILLE_ attractions No matter your leisure preference, be it private freshwater lake in King Township. tranquil or adrenaline inducing, indoors or A unique watersport experience, activities out, the natural and cultural diversions in include waterskiing and wakeboarding York Region are almost limitless. behind Nautique boats or at the straight- The region’s 1,762 square kilometres is a line cable park, all under the guidance of four-season playground. pro coaches. There’s also stand up paddle For the daredevil, Markham’s Hub boarding, beach volleyball and recreational Climbing boasts the most bouldering swimming. terrain in Canada, as well as a designated Another aquatic adventure is the Rail route climbing area. Lessons in bouldering Yard Wake Park in Mount Albert. Beginners (climbing without the use of ropes or and intermediate riders of all ages can harnesses) and top rope climbing (using a experience the thrill of wakeboarding, safety rope) are available. Or, after a brief wake skating or kneeboarding. Located on facility orientation and fall test, adults a 24-acre privately owned lake, you can can boulder in the indoor facility without learn, practice and improve your skills. supervision. Professional staff guide you through the If you like your leisure wet and wild, cable park process. Floatation devices, check out Spray Lake Watersports and helmets and boards are all available to rent, Activity Centre situated on a one-of-a-kind, if you don’t have your own. They have two

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SPRAY LAKE WATERSPORTS, KING TOWNSHIP straight-line cable systems. The east track allows a rider to learn the mechanics of cable wakeboarding. This track is dedicated to beginners, summer camps, private lessons, and birthday party groups. The west track, which is the longer of the two, has a set up for more advanced riders. It has various water features including, kickers, inclines, flat boxes, and of course rails. Both tracks have dedicated drivers who are certified instructors through Water Ski Wakeboard Ontario. How about some thrills with a view? Treetop Trekking is a new zip line and aerial game park at Bruce’s Mill Conservation Area in Stouffville. A main attraction is the park’s zip line and aerial game courses. You can trek from tree to tree on fun obstacles like suspended bridges, Tarzan HUB CLIMBING, MARKHAM swings, swinging logs, cable traverses and zip lines on five aerial courses for If you want to ride out of the elements, participants 9 years and older. The park will take a trip to Joyride 150 Indoor Bike Park, also be home to Treewalk Village, a new and Canada’s first indoor all-season multi- exciting tree fort adventure for kids aged 5 discipline bike park. Facilities include bike to 10. rental, bike storage, concession area and Prefer your fun on wheels? Visit the lounge. Let loose or sign up for instructional New BMX Track at Bruce’s Mill opening in classes, summer camp programs, fitness June. Grab your bike, buckle your helmet, classes, or the cycling club. and hit the new BMX track, which meets Explore the night skies at the David Dunlap international standards and will be a thrill Observatory in Richmond Hill. Managed by for all ages. The track has nine obstacles and the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, a rhythm section, and is the perfect sport for the observatory is home to Canada’s largest anyone seeking action, speed and fun. optical telescope. During the late spring,

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40 | ATTRACTIONS ATTRACTIONS summer and early fall, the observatory hosts tour by air from Buttonville Municipal regular observing nights and star talks that Airport in Markham. are open to the public. Roll to the ROC in Georgina for some Sibbald Point, the only provincial park active adventure. A year-round destination, in the region is famous for sandy beaches, the ROC offers rock climbing, a ropes course, shady picnic areas, forested hiking trails zipline, bike trails and a bike park, as well and a tour of Eildon Hall, the 19th-century as beach volleyball, basketball and tennis manor once home to the Sibbald family. courts, splashpad, tobaggan area, baseball Sign-up for Ontario Parks’ Learn to Camp and soccer fields, labyrinth and walking program for a hands-on overnight session trail. on everything from pitching a tent to Ride the country’s tallest, biggest cooking over a campfire. For information, and fastest roller coaster at Canada’s visit ontarioparks.com. Wonderland. Take the ferry over to Georgina Island, Discover the McMichael Canadian walk the Nanabush Trails and the Path of Art Collection’s exhibits, featuring the the Chippewas or stay for a few days of Group of Seven, First Nations, Inuit and wilderness camping. contemporary Canadian artists, and its Spend some time with a 4.2-metre, woodland surroundings, including nature 540-kilogram Nile crocodile, four-metre king trails, picnic areas and outdoor sculptures. cobra and huge reticulated python that eats goats at Reptilia in Vaughan. For more details about local attractions, The sky’s the limit with a local sightseeing visit yorkscene.com

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ATTRACTIONS | 41 MAIN STREET UNIONVILLE UPPER CANADA MALL, NEWMARKET shopping York Region is a shopper’s paradise, with Or hit one of the region’s many a wide variety of antique stores, unique malls, including: Upper Canada Mall in specialty shops and large shopping centres Newmarket; The Promenade in Thornhill; scattered throughout the region. Markville Shopping Centre; Markham’s Stroll the historic main streets of Pacific Mall, one of the largest indoor Markham, Kleinburg, Aurora, Newmarket Asian markets in North America; and or Schomberg to find gift ideas, designer Vaughan Mills, which offers a mix of factory fashions and distinctive items for you and outlets and concept stores geared to the your home. fashionista. Discover why Main Street Unionville If it’s something with a little more history attracts more than a million visitors every you’re after, plan a day of antiquing in York year to browse its shops and boutiques, stop Region, including stops at the Queensville for a bite in its cafés and restaurants, tour Antique Mall in East Gwillimbury, its art galleries or walk through its historic Antiques on Hwy. 48 in Georgina, Passero’s streets and forested paths. Depending on Antiques Fine Furniture & Collectibles the season, you can also enjoy activities in Schomberg and Reid’s Antiques in such as live music and dance performances, Whitchurch-Stouffville. heritage displays and tours and children’s games. For information, visit unionvilleinfo. FOR MORE DETAILS ABOUT WHERE TO SHOP IN com. YORK REGION, VISIT YORKSCENE.COM

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SHOPPING | 47 vaughanmills.com NEWMARKET GROUP OF ARTISTS STUDIO TOUR FLATO MARKHAM THEATRE artsandculture The lively arts are alive, well and awaiting realize he’s incarcerated, Dec. 4. you in York Region. For the music lover, the Newmarket Jazz+ So too is the region’s dynamic cultural Festival, held Civic Holiday weekend, a scene. must see and hear. The revitalized Lebovic Centre for Arts & The festival is produced by Arts Music Entertainment – Nineteen on the Park – is Festivals York Region, a non-profit group a celebrated multi-purpose event centre. A whose mandate is to create and develop hub for both professional and community- more festivals in York Region featuring local based productions and activity, the venue home-grown Canadian talent. showcases year-round offerings for every This unique summer event is a vibrant entertainment taste and age. celebration of arts and culture through The centre’s eclectic line-up includes two- the exploration of music, art and as many time Juno award nominee The Johnny Max cultural genres as possible. This jazz plus Band, May 28; the Young Film Makers, July festival takes place at Riverwalk Commons 6; the Young Actors Summer Theatre Camp, in the heart of old Newmarket, a short walk July 13; Girls Night Out Comedy Improv, to Heritage Main Street and Fairy Lake. Sept. 25; and The Prison, an absurd comedy Two big outdoor stages and an indoor about a death-row prisoner who doesn’t Kids Zone stage showcase more than 45

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bands and 300 plus entertainers The Visual Artists Village and the Creative Kids Zone make it super kid friendly. Interactive art, live music, scheduled Improv and Bollywood is easily accessible with shuttles provided by sponsor NewRoads. Now in its eighth season, the King- based Humber River Shakespeare Company continues to offer professional and accessible theatre year-round to communities in the Humber watershed and beyond - from touring Shakespeare-in- the-Park in the summer to innovative and SCHOMBERG STREET GALLERY original Canadian works in unique spaces in the fall. The company and Newmarket Public Library invites everyone to a series of free Shakespeare readings. You have the option to read aloud to Taming of the Shrew April 25 and Titus Andronicus May 30. The company will present the Sonnet Show: A Night of 14 May 22. FLATO MARKHAM THEATRE For cinema aficionados, the Vaughan Film Festival is an exciting four-day event, May 25 to 28, showcasing multi-genre short film, providing independent film another platform in which to present their work. Public film screenings of Canadian and international cinema are followed by sensational social events. As a non-for-profit organization, LATCHAM GALLERY, STOUFFVILLE the festival also supports and furthers arts education by granting various scholarships Community groups such as Aurora and bursaries to young filmmakers, art Performing Arts Group, Unionville Theatre students and educational institutions in the Company, Richmond Hill’s Curtain Club city. and the Queensville Players stage plays For the theatre lover, Opera York offers throughout the year. full productions with orchestra, chorus and Enjoy the best in cinema from across the subtitling yearly. globe at The Reel Thing film series at the The Wavestage Theatre Company launches Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing its 21th season this summer with Into the Arts and Toronto International Film Festival Woods at Richmond Hill Centre for the Film Circuit’s Starlight Cinema. Performing Arts and follows up with Dirty The world-class Flato Markham Theatre Rotten Scoundrels (November), The Wizard offers professional live music, dance of Oz (January 2016) and Gypsy (April 2016) and theatre in addition to community all at the Newmarket Theatre. productions throughout the year.

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The Aurora Cultural Centre hosts a variety orchestra, performs four annual concerts at of art shows, musical performances, cultural Aurora’s historic Trinity Anglican Church, and heritage events throughout the year. its home for the past decade, in additions to The York Chamber Ensemble, a string performances in other communities around

MUSEUMS, ARTS & CULTURE Aurora Cultural Centre 22 Church Street, Aurora Diverse arts, culture and heritage programs including auroraculturalcentre.ca instructional, concerts, art galleries, community events, 905-713-1818 heritage displays and community rental space – delivered in a beautiful heritage building in downtown Aurora. Check us out – there’s a lot going on!

Elman W. Campbell 134 Main St., S., Newmarket Discover Newmarket's fascinating history through displays, Museum 905-953-5314. programs and special events. Includes archives, hands-on [email protected] activities, model train and gift shop. Located in an 1884 www.newmarket.ca registry office. Free general admission. In Newmarket's historic Open Tues.-Sat. 10am-noon, 1-4pm. downtown core.

Georgina Arts Centre 149 High St. Sutton, ON Adult & KidzArt classes, exhibitions, one-of-a-kind gallery and Gallery 905-722-9587 shoppe, gallery luncheons, events & presentations in art & www.gacag.com music and so much more! [email protected]

Georgina Pioneer 26557 Civic Centre Rd., Keswick Explore Georgina’s rich history near the south shore of Village & Archives 905-476-4301, ext. 2284 beautiful Lake Simcoe. Special events, education programs, www.georginapioneervillage.ca weddings, workshops, research, camps, tours and more! [email protected] Admission by donation, except special events.

50 | MUSEUMS, ARTS & CULTURE ARTS AND CULTURE the region. The York Symphony Orchestra Group of Seven artist Frederick Horsman brings its high musical energy to six unique Varley in addition to rotating exhibits, studio concerts annually, with performances at courses and workshops Aurora’s Trinity Anglican and the Richmond The Georgina Arts Centre and Gallery Hill Centre for the Performing Arts. features robust galleries with exhibits Summer means free outdoors concerts in including native art, as well as a charming parks and bandshells in communities across coffee house for poetry, music and the region. Visit yorkscene.com for dates meetings. and line-ups. The Latcham Gallery in Whitchurch- The internationally acclaimed McMichael Stouffville exhibits contemporary art and Canadian Art Collection in Kleinburg is a hosts art classes. gallery devoted to collecting and showing The Arts Society King hosts events Canadian art, including works by the Group throughout the year, including a spring of Seven and First Nations and Inuit artists. studio tour, a four-week summer festival You’ll delight in its Sculpture Garden, celebrating local heritage, as well as a walking tour of twice-life-size bronze visual, performing and tours, events and sculptures by Ivan Eyre along a winding workshops. The Schomberg Village Street garden path. Gallery, a two-day outdoor, juried exhibition The region is a visual art treasure trove and sale of quality fine art in September is a with numerous venues for viewing and fun outing. acquiring fine works. Groups such as the Society of York Region The Varley Art Gallery in historic Artists, the Markham Group of Artists, the Unionville draws visitors from far and wide. Newmarket Group of Artists and the Pine The facility features a large collection of oil Tree Potters Guild also host studio tours and paintings, watercolours and drawings by shows.

MUSEUMS, ARTS & CULTURE Lebovic Centre for 19 Civic Ave., Nineteen on the Park is a vibrant hub of activity in the Arts & Entertainment - Downtown Stouffville heart of Stouffville. A premiere facility with state-of-the-art Nineteen on the Park nineteenonthepark.com sound and lighting systems, this 152-seat theatre hosts a multitude of professional and community events. McMichael Canadian 10365 Islington Ave., Kleinburg Twenty minutes north of Toronto, surrounded by 100 acres Art Collection 905-893-1121 of northern landscape and hiking trails, the McMichael’s www.mcmichael.com 6,000-piece Canadian art collection, including works by Tom [email protected] Thompson, the Group of Seven, First Nations, Metis and Inuit Open Mon.-Sun. 10am-4pm artists, attracts 100,000 visitors annually from all over the world. Experience the best of Canada at the McMichael. Richmond Hill Centre 10268 Yonge St. Richmond Hill Located in historic downtown, the RHCPA is a 43,000 sq.ft. for the Performing 905-787-8811(Box Office) state-of-the-art cultural facility offering a full season of diverse, Arts 905-787-8471(Admininstration) professional entertainment. Wheelchair accessible. www.rhcentre.ca, [email protected] The Richmond Hill 19 Church St. N., Richmond Hill Visit an 1840’s regency-style cottage surrounded by Heritage Centre 905-780-3802 picturesque gardens in historic Richmond Hill. Enjoy exhibits, www.richmondhill.ca/heritagecentre hands-on workshops, afternoon tea which includes a package of our private house blend as a souvenir and much more! Open Tuesdays 1pm-4pm, Thursdays 4pm-8pm, Saturdays 10am-4pm. MUSEUMS, ARTS & CULTURE | 51 GEORGINA PIONEER VILLAGE WHITCHURCH STOUFFVILLE MUSEUM museums York Region has a rich history and heritage. in the historic 1884 former Registry Office for Its museums and national historic sites are North York, offers displays chronicling the portals to a time machine, whisking visitors settlement and early history of Newmarket, to a magical bygone era. special exhibits and events with a heritage The Markham Museum offers a tour of twist to mark occasions such as Halloween, heritage gardens, mills, re-created businesses Christmas and Family Day. and family homes. The Sharon Temple is a national historic You can try your hand at traditional site and museum in East Gwillimbury. It pioneer crafts, heritage cooking or old- was built by the Children of Peace in 1825. fashioned games during special events at the These early Canadian settlers were devoted Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum. to the concepts of equality and peace and, as The King Township Museum is located in marked on the inner pillars of the temple, the the 1861 Kinghorn Schoolhouse, along with virtues of faith, charity, hope and love. They other heritage buildings, including the 1851 led the country’s first farmers’ co-operative King Christian Church, relocated there in and built its first homeless shelter. 1984, and the King Railway Station, the oldest Established in 1918, the museum houses surviving station in Ontario. The museum local historical artifacts and shares the story was dedicated to local residents determined of the Children of Peace. It is also the venue to preserve and celebrate the township’s for annual events, including art shows and heritage. the Words Alive Literary Festival. The Elman W. Campbell Museum, housed The Music at Sharon concert series features

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HILLARY HOUSE, AURORA SHARON TEMPLE classical music at the 230-seat venue praised of medical doctors who worked and lived for its acoustics and ambience. The original there with their families. It’s a fascinating series ran for 10 years in the 1980s and was view through a time of immense change, broadcast across the country via CBC Radio. from the era of leeches and bleeding to the The 153-year-old Hillary House in Aurora is advent of penicillin, from a time of calling recognized as one of Canada’s best examples cards and private ballrooms to the arrival of of Gothic revival architecture by the National the phonograph. Historic Sites and Monuments Board. Its Koffler Museum of Medicine displays For more information about local museums, the personal possessions of three generations arts and culture, visit yorkscene.com

MUSEUMS, ARTS & CULTURE Sharon Temple 18974 Leslie St., Sharon The site has eight distinctive historic buildings including the National Historic Site 905-478-2389 Sharon Temple. Enjoy a tour of the temple of the Children of & Museum www.sharontemple.ca Peace or join one of the community events held throughout [email protected] the summer. Open Thursday to Sunday, 10 to 4:30 p.m.

The Stephen Leacock 130 Gwendolyn Blvd., Keswick Capturing your imagination with live theatre like you’ve never Theatre 905-476-0193 seen it! Featuring professional performances, community www.stephenleacocktheatre.ca theatre, special events, theatre and film camps and rentals. [email protected]

Whitchurch-Stouffville 14732 Woodbine Ave. Experience the local lifestyle of the 19th century through Museum and 1-888-290-0337 tours of the museums heritage buildings. With exciting Community Centre www.townofws.ca/museum programming, exhibitions and a large permanent collection, Summer: Wed.-Sun. 10am-5pm there are many things to see and do! Winter: Tues.- Sat. 12pm-5pm

MUSEUMS, ARTS & CULTURE | 53 LAKE SIMCOE, GEORGINA outdoorsandrecreation

York Region’s nine municipalities, each the Holland River, connects neighbourhoods easily accessible from where ever you live, and green spaces in the towns of East offer a microcosm of Canada’s best terrain Gwillimbury, Newmarket and Aurora. for those who cherish the great outdoors. The Oak Ridges Moraine at Thornton If you love to explore under your own Bales Conservation Area in King Township steam, walking, jogging, running, biking or is ruggedly majestic. Descend the 99 steps cross-country skiing, the region’s expansive down a ravine to a forested valley and soak and expanding network of dedicated rural in the fauna and flora. and urban trails offer everything from a brief Why not tune up your mountain bike respite in nature to an exhilarating day-long any trek the varied York Regional Forest adventure. trails? The most popular with bikers is the Scanlon Creek Conservation Area, north of Ravenshoe Trails on the Brown Hill Tract in Bradford, is ideal for an easy, scenic family Georgina. walk that includes the creek, a boardwalk If you enjoy skimming over snow and across the Scanlon reservoir, forests, hills the resulting healthy glow, wax up your and sightings of woodland inhabitants. cross-country skis. Ungroomed ski trails are Bring your comfortable shoes or bike to the available throughout York. They include the 20-kilometre Nokiidaa Trail, which follows Kortright Centre in Vaughan with 16 km

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THE ROC, GEORGINA

WINTER CARNIVAL KORTRIGHT CENTRE, VAUGHAN of trails, plus a café selling snacks and hot Provincial Park dotting 52 kilometres of drinks and Sibbald Point Provincial Park in shoreline, you can indulge in swimming, Sutton West with 8 km of trails. York Regional boating and fishing, as well as hiking, Forest offers free access to its trails, many of camping and birdwatching. which are suitable for skiing. Try the Bendor Wilcox Lake, in Richmond Hill, is the and Graves, Brown Hill and Zephyr tracts in largest kettle lake in the Oak Ridges Moraine East Gwillimbury or the Headquarters tract and can be accessed from three public parks. in Whitchurch-Stouffville. It’s a popular spot for watersports such as You’re not limited to the region’s terra kayaking, windsurfing and fishing. firma, there’s plenty of water, beach and York Region also has terrific snowmobiling shore activity. and ice-fishing. Georgina in northern York Region The Georgina Trial Riders and Holland neighbours the southeastern edge of Lake Landing Snowmobile Club together Simcoe. With public beaches, nature and maintain more than 250 kilometres of conservation areas and Sibbald Point snowmobile trails in the north end of the

OUTDOORS & RECREATION | 55 EAST HUMBER TRAIL, RICHMOND HILL SKATE TRAIL, RICHMOND GREEN PARK RICHMOND HILL region. These local routes interconnect with area but also provide opportunities for more than 43,000 km of maintained trails outdoor recreation and the enjoyment and across Ontario. appreciation of nature. The Toronto and Region Conservation For example, popular Sheppard’s Bush Authority in the south and Lake Simcoe Conservation Area in Aurora and has more Region Conservation Authority in the north than 3 kilometres of hiking trails, 13 soccer together oversee more than two dozen fields, two picnic pavilions and several conservation areas in York Region. historic buildings including a maple syrup These forest, shoreline and wetland evaporator hut and the Sheppard family habitats are not only critical for preserving house. and restoring the ecological health of Located on the shores of Lake Simcoe in

York Region Media Group Celebration of the

Celebration of the Arts has awarded 263 bursaries amounting to over $363,000 to our winners.

Honouring the arts and athleticism in York Region

To inquire about becoming a sponsor THANK YOU or donating to a bursary please contact TO OUR Debra Weller at [email protected] SPONSORS

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FAIRY LAKE, NEWMARKET YORK REGIONAL FOREST, EAST GWILLIMBURY

Georgina, Willow Beach Conservation Area, Newmarket’s quaint Fairy Lake has a sandy beach perfect for family for is a gathering point for community fun in the sun in the summer. In the winter, events, including free concerts, fishing, anglers use the area to access the lake for ice- environmental and cultural festivals and fishing. holiday celebrations. The Kortright Centre for Conservation in Bruce’s Mill in Whitchurch-Stouffville, Vaughan features 325 hectares of pristine at Sunny Acres, next to the York Region woodlands, hiking and cross-country skiing Police Safety Village, is a magnet for all ages trails and Canada’s largest educational and especially if you are a BMX (bicycle demonstration of renewable energy and motocross) aficionado. energy-efficient technologies. A new 300-metre track is expected to open

With more than 48 kilometres of pathways and trails including the Nokiidaa and Oak Ridges Moraine Trails, there is so much to explore in Aurora. Join us for a walk, hike, jog, bike or cross-country ski adventure! Explore Aurora’sAurora’ Trails

OUTDOORS & RECREATION | 57 this summer. Along with the BMX course and treetop trekking there will be a golf driving range. Cold Creek Conservation Area in Nobleton hosts a variety of hiking trails, a high and low ropes course, rock climbing wall, summer camp, fall, winter and spring recreation programs, and educational programs. Cold Creek hosts special events throughout the year, including the Feast of Fields, Sept. 6 and the Haunted Forest, Oct. 29 and 30. As part of Cold Creek’s environmental stewardship programming, a variety of free and registered workshops are available. These include guided hikes, astronomy, moonlight snowshoeing, wildflowers identification birding, bird box building and photography.

For more details about outdoor activities in MUCK MADNESS, KING CITY York Region, visit yorkscene.com

58 | OUTDOORS & RECREATION OUTDOORS & RECREATION Bare Oaks Family Naturist 20237 Kennedy Rd., East Gwillimbury Year-round family naturist park and campground. Park 905-473-6060 Nestled among natural wilderness, the clubhouse bareoaks.ca provides year-round amenities. At Bare Oaks, [email protected] naturism is more than just taking your clothes off, it is a life philosophy with many benefits.

The ROC (Recreational 26479 Civic Centre Rd., Keswick Your family fun destination year-round! Bike park, Outdoor Campus) 905 476 4301, ext. 2354 ropes course, rock climbing and more. Tubing, www.georginaroc.ca snowboarding, skiing, skating and tobogganing drop- [email protected] in, group bookings and birthday parties. Everything you need in one place. Adventure, food and FUN!

Timber Creek Golf & Family 12772 Ninth Line, Stouffville Mini-golf with 37 holes, driving range, batting cages, Fun Centre 905-642-5174 gemstone mining area, jumping castle and ice www.timbercreekgolf.ca cream.

York Regional Forest Various York Regional Forest tracts Experience the beauty of the York Regional Forest at Walks & Events 1-877-464-9675 ext. 73000 our spring & fall forest festivals and monthly guided www.york.ca/forestevents walks. Or experience the forest on your own year- round. 23 locations with over 100 km of trails including a 1km accessible trail.

Enjoy Nature. Close to Home!

BBQ & PicnicPicnici Bird Watching TreetopTreetop Trekking

www.TRCAparks.ca

3291 Stouffville Rd., Stouffville 8739 Islington Ave., Woodbridge (3 km east of Hwy. #404) (5 km north of Hwy. #7)

59 Festivals & Events May 23 July 11 & 12 August 15 September 26 & 27 Georgina Salutes! Purple Turtle Arts Festival Painted Perch Festival Georgina Studio Tour Georgina Military Museum The Briars Resort Jackson’s Point Parkette 10am - 5pm 10am - 3pm Saturday 10am - 5pm jacksonspointbia.com georginastudiotour.com georginamilitarymuseum.ca Sunday 10am - 4pm purpleturtlearts.ca August 15 October 3 June 6 SPLASH Beach Bash Georgina Harvest Dinner First Nations July 25 De La Salle Park Doors open 5:30pm, Dinner 6:00pm Cultural Awareness Day Festival on High splashfestival.ca georgina.ca Georgina Arts Centre & Gallery High Street 10am - 4pm suttonbia.com September 12 October 24 gacag.com Uptown Keswick Harvest Festival Family Fright Fiesta August 1 Simcoe Avenue Georgina Pioneer Village June 20 The Boom 97.3 York Region georgina.ca 5:30pm - 9pm Georgina Gathering BADASS Dash georgina.ca Sutton Fairgrounds The ROC September 12 & 13 georginagathering.ca badassdash.com Chippewas of Georgina Island October 29 POW WOW One Dark Night June 27 August 3 georginaisland.com Stephen Leacock Theatre Music in the Streets Festival 2015 Pefferlaw Family Picnic & georgina.ca Simcoe Avenue Car Show September 13 connorsmusic.ca Pefferlaw Community Lions Hall Georgina Triathlon/Duathlon October 31 lake-simcoe.ca De La Salle Park Halloween Haunt July 11 multisportcanada.com High Street 8th Take A Kid Fishing Event August 6-9 suttonbia.com lake-simcoe.ca Sutton Fair & Horse Show September 19 Sutton Fairgrounds Harvest Festival suttonfair.com Georgina Pioneer Village 11am - 4pm georgina.ca

georgina.ca 26557 Civic Centre Rd., Keswick Festivals & Events May 23 July 11 & 12 August 15 September 26 & 27 Georgina Salutes! Purple Turtle Arts Festival Painted Perch Festival Georgina Studio Tour Georgina Military Museum The Briars Resort Jackson’s Point Parkette 10am - 5pm 10am - 3pm Saturday 10am - 5pm jacksonspointbia.com georginastudiotour.com georginamilitarymuseum.ca Sunday 10am - 4pm purpleturtlearts.ca August 15 October 3 June 6 SPLASH Beach Bash Georgina Harvest Dinner First Nations July 25 De La Salle Park Doors open 5:30pm, Dinner 6:00pm Cultural Awareness Day Festival on High splashfestival.ca georgina.ca Georgina Arts Centre & Gallery High Street 10am - 4pm suttonbia.com September 12 October 24 gacag.com Uptown Keswick Harvest Festival Family Fright Fiesta August 1 Simcoe Avenue Georgina Pioneer Village June 20 The Boom 97.3 York Region georgina.ca 5:30pm - 9pm Georgina Gathering BADASS Dash georgina.ca Sutton Fairgrounds The ROC September 12 & 13 georginagathering.ca badassdash.com Chippewas of Georgina Island October 29 POW WOW One Dark Night June 27 August 3 georginaisland.com Stephen Leacock Theatre Music in the Streets Festival 2015 Pefferlaw Family Picnic & georgina.ca Simcoe Avenue Car Show September 13 connorsmusic.ca Pefferlaw Community Lions Hall Georgina Triathlon/Duathlon October 31 lake-simcoe.ca De La Salle Park Halloween Haunt July 11 multisportcanada.com High Street 8th Take A Kid Fishing Event August 6-9 suttonbia.com lake-simcoe.ca Sutton Fair & Horse Show September 19 Sutton Fairgrounds Harvest Festival suttonfair.com Georgina Pioneer Village 11am - 4pm georgina.ca

georgina.ca 26557 Civic Centre Rd., Keswick Destination Whitchurch-StouffvilleWhitchurch-Stouffville

The Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville is a blend of urban and rural communities 30 minutes north of Downtown Toronto making us ideal for day trips. Enjoy sport, culinary, eco and agri-tourism in one of Ontario’s fastest growing communities. Main Street is full of life with festivals and events all year long. Get outdoors and enjoy hiking along one of our many trails. Friday summer evenings feature outdoor movies in Memorial Park where family and friends connect under the stars. Enjoy the fresh –avours of the harvest at our local farms and wineries. Treat yourself to a cultural experience by taking in a performance at the Lebovic Centre for Arts and Entertainment-Nineteen on the Park. Come shop, dine and experience Whitchurch-Stouffville every month of the year. We welcome you to visit our major events: www.townofws.ca Event Dates Location

Thursdays 2 to 7p.m. Farmer’s Market 6240 Main Street May 7 to October 8, 2015

Main Street Festivals May 21, June 18, July 16, 2015 Main Street

Strawberry Festival Canada Day Weekend Downtown

Stouffville Country August 7,8,9, 2015 Memorial Park Ribfest Annual Car Show August 9, 2015 W-S Museum (Museum) Summer Movie June 12 to August 14, 2015 Memorial Park Nights

Moonlight Madness August 20, 2015 Downtown

Motorfest September 12, 2015 TEVA

For more information, visit www.townofws.ca or contact Anna Rose, Downtown Coordinator • 905-640-0749 • [email protected] Destination WhitchurWhitchurch-Stouffvillech-Stouffville

The Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville is a blend of urban and rural communities 30 minutes north of Downtown Toronto making us ideal for day trips. Enjoy sport, culinary, eco and agri-tourism in one of Ontario’s fastest growing communities. Main Street is full of life with festivals and events all year long. Get outdoors and enjoy hiking along one of our many trails. Friday summer evenings feature outdoor movies in Memorial Park where family and friends connect under the stars. Enjoy the fresh –avours of the harvest at our local farms and wineries. Treat yourself to a cultural experience by taking in a performance at the Lebovic Centre for Arts and Entertainment-Nineteen on the Park. Come shop, dine and experience Whitchurch-Stouffville every month of the year. We welcome you to visit our major events: www.townofws.ca Event Dates Location

Thursdays 2 to 7p.m. Farmer’s Market 6240 Main Street May 7 to October 8, 2015

Main Street Festivals May 21, June 18, July 16, 2015 Main Street

Strawberry Festival Canada Day Weekend Downtown

Stouffville Country August 7,8,9, 2015 Memorial Park Ribfest Annual Car Show August 9, 2015 W-S Museum (Museum) Summer Movie June 12 to August 14, 2015 Memorial Park Nights

Moonlight Madness August 20, 2015 Downtown

Motorfest September 12, 2015 TEVA

For more information, visit www.townofws.ca or contact Anna Rose, Downtown Coordinator • 905-640-0749 • [email protected] Metroland Media is proud to be a sponsor of the Toronto 2015 Pan Am and Parapan Am Games.