Nine municipalities make up York Region… each unique in its own history, character and geography.

Combining an easy mix of modern and historic architecture, leafy parklands and a vibrant main street, Aurora pulls back the curtain on Ontario’s past. Home to St. Andrew’s College and many gracious historic homes, the town offers 500 acres of parkland, pedestrian trail system, and some of the best golfing in the area. Boasting over 120 major industries and head offices, Aurora’s thriving business economy has welcomed many new businesses to the community through continued economic development initiatives. The town offers a distinctive combination of business opportunity and small-town lifestyle.

Continuing north of Newmarket on Yonge Street is the Town of East Gwillimbury. Built on the edge of the Holland Marsh, it is one of the world’s richest vegetable growing areas. The Holland River flows north into Lake Simcoe past several modern marinas. Historic sites include the Sharon Temple and the Holland River. East Gwillimbury is home to a rich history, world-class equestrian farms and beautiful vistas of the Oak Ridges Moraine. The town continues to be an attractive destination for visitors, residents and businesses alike.

The Town of Georgina is York Region’s most northerly municipality. It features over 52 kilometres of beautiful Lake Simcoe shoreline and has something for every visitor. Sibbald Point Provincial Park, near Sutton, offers camping and a host of outdoor activities. Year-round fishing has earned Georgina the title of “Ice Fishing Capital of Canada”. Scenic side roads provide access to beaches, natural parks, regional forests and marinas, and make Georgina a favourite destination for both residents and visitors.

King Township is a pleasing blend of farmland, rural villages and the natural beauty of the Oak Ridges Moraine. Unrivaled thoroughbred horse farms, dairy farms and the bounty of Holland Marsh attest to its roots. King offers a number of hiking trails, parks, conservation areas and world-class golf courses. The township is just minutes north of Toronto and a short drive from Pearson International Airport. Renowned for its significant equestrian activities and agricultural industry, King’s abundant green spaces offer a unique environment that is both close to urban activity, yet surrounded by the natural world.

Considered by many the high-tech capital of Canada, the Town of Markham is York Region’s largest municipality. Modern shopping centres, first class dining and accommodation and a diversity of languages and cultures give this community an exciting cosmopolitan aura. Markham accounts for almost one-third of all employment in York Region and has become a preferred centre for many corporate head offices. Supporting its business success are world-class golf courses and cultural facilities, picturesque trails, protected heritage features and well planned, diverse communities.

In the very centre of York Region lies the Town of Newmarket. Home of the York Region Administrative Centre and South Lake Regional Health Centre, this self-contained community has an abundance of recreational, shopping facilities and extensive parklands for its growing population. The Town of Newmarket is a thriving centre of activity that is recognized for its excellent mix of residential, commercial and industrial sectors. Located mid-way between the City of Toronto and northerly ski and cottage country, Newmarket is a vibrant community within a convenient commute.

The Town of Richmond Hill continues to be one of Canada’s fastest growing municipalities. Above Toronto, Richmond Hill, with its historic beginnings on Yonge Street now offers more than 100 parks including the original Mill Pond. Accommodation, fine and casual dining and shopping options are everywhere along with golfing, family activity and outdoor camping and recreation. Richmond Hill has carefully managed growth to attract a strong, diversified economy while maintaining a distinctive community with a friendly, down-to-earth nature.

Vaughan, the city above Toronto comprises five unique towns, Kleinburg, Woodbridge, Maple, Concord and Thornhill. Paramount Canada’s Wonderland, the Kortright Centre for Conservation and the McMichael Canadian Art Collection are just a few of the many attractions Vaughan offers. As the manufacturing centre of York Region, Vaughan is a hub of industrial and commercial activity, with over 7,000 businesses and one-third of all jobs in York Region. Vaughan is an exciting modern city that boasts well-serviced family-oriented communities and world class attractions.

The quiet charm of Whitchurch-Stouffville offers a variety of outdoor activities from swimming to horseback riding, championship golf, hiking and camping. This friendly rural community offers the perfect mix of both urban and rural lifestyle. Discover the charm of country roads or travel in grandeur on the York Durham Heritage Railway’s century-old cars through farmland, forests and hills. From Bruce’s Mill Conservation area to the Stouffville Country Market, enjoy this “Country Close to the City” for all its worth.