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

Nestled between Richmond Hill and Newmarket, Aurora offers a unique living experience, combining an easy mix of modern and historic architecture, leafy parklands and vibrant Yonge Street which divides the town and is the scene of an evening parade in November and a major street festival every June. Discover our town’s natural beauty and hike our woodland trails through Sheppard’s Bush, and the Vandorf Woodlot. Home to St. Andrew's College and Theatre Aurora, the town offers quality banquet and dining options and the finest golf courses in the area. Visitors’ accommodations range from B&Bs to a modern hotel. Visit our web site to discover more at www.town.aurora.on.ca

Continuing north of Newmarket on Yonge Street is the Town of East Gwillimbury, built on the verge of the Holland Marsh, one of the world’s richest vegetable growing areas. The Holland River flows north into Lake Simcoe past several modern marinas. Historic sites including the Sharon Temple and the Holland River Locks are reminders of the Town’s rich historic past. World class equestrian farms and the vistas of the Oak Ridges Moraine are a popular draw, combined with summer festivals put on in our rural communities. Year round activities include boating, golf, snowmobiling, and fruit and vegetable picking.

Reaching north to the south shore of Lake Simcoe, Georgina has something for every visitor every month of the year. 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”. The Briars, an outstanding, historic Canadian resort is located here along with the Stephen Leacock Theatre and the unique Red Barn Theatre. Accommodation is available in the town centres of Keswick and Sutton along with a variety of Bed and Breakfasts.

King Township is a pleasing balance of farmland, rural villages and the natural beauty of the Oak Ridges Moraine. Unrivaled thoroughbred horse farms, dairy farms and the bounties of Holland Marsh attest to its agricultural roots. Schomberg Fair is a spring celebration of these roots. The township, is just minutes north of Toronto and a short drive from Pearson International Airport. Visitors will find dining and lodging with indoor and outdoor activities including some of the country’s finest golf courses. www.visitking.com

Come discover Markham, an international community rich in culture, with a unique blend of shopping, first-class dining, accommodations, conference centres and more. Explore the seasons, festivals and events throughout the year. Visit our web site at www.markham.ca to discover more. During the summer visitors can enjoy hiking, golf and a host of leisure activities. Unionville and Markham Main Streets come to life with jazz, music, festivals and fairs. Visit the Frederick Horsman Art Gallery home to works of the Group of Seven. Throughout the year, visitors can enjoy the best in entertainment at the Markham Theatre and around the town. Only minutes from Toronto, the Town of Markham is the destination of choice for family and corporate clients.

In the very centre of York Region lies the town of Newmarket and the seat of York Region. This self-contained community has an abundance of recreational and shopping facilities. The historical old Main Street beckons visitors with an abundance of shopping and dining options, classic architecture, outdoor cafes, unique gift shops and the Elman W. Campbell Museum. A recreational trail follows the Holland River as it meanders through the town. Yonge Street presents the option of modern shopping.

In the geographic center of the Greater Toronto Area, Richmond Hill’s rich history and tradition has been preserved through its many historic churches and buildings. With more than 120 parks, open spaces and protected glacial lakes, as well as an extensive bike path system - joggers, cyclists, swimmers, sailboarders and strollers, will find this a recreation paradise. From the extensive Sheraton Parkway Hotel & Convention Centre accommodations, to shopping at Hillcrest Mall, to visiting such area attractions as the David Dunlap Observatory, the Wave Pool & Aquatic Centre, the Burr House Craft Gallery and Paramount Canada’s Wonderland, to fine cosmopolitan dining including the “Gateway to the East” - Avenue 7 oriental cuisine... Richmond Hill has something for everyone’s tastes.

Encompassing the communities of Kleinburg, Woodbridge, Maple, Concord and Thornhill, Vaughan is the home to Paramount Canada’s Wonderland, the McMichael Canadian Art Collection and Kortright Centre for Conservation. Opening in fall 2004, Vaughan Mills will provide 1.2 million sq. ft. of shopping and entertainment facilities. Fine dining, award-winning wineries, challenging golf courses and peaceful hiking trails round off any visit to Vaughan...The City Above Toronto.

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, hosts several festivals and events each year including the Strawberry Festival, Music Mania and the Christmas Festival of Lights. 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 “Country Close to the City” for all its worth.