Recreation

People in York Region know how to have fun. With so many activities and events, it is a great place to live and to visit.

Here are some of the reasons why York Region is a first-class destination for the whole family:

• Canada’s largest amusement park (Canada’s Wonderland)
• art galleries and museums, including the McMichael Canadian Collection and Black Creek Pioneer Village
• variety of shopping centres, such as Vaughan Mills and Upper Canada Mall, and live theatre, such as The Stephen Leacock Theatre
• high quality golf courses and sports venues
• great restaurants, wineries and micro breweries
• diverse forests and trails, including Kortright Centre for Conservation, Oak Ridges Moraine and Sibbald Point Provincial Park
• vibrant community fairs, festivals, farmers markets and colourful events

Each of York Region’s nine local municipalities list what’s happening in their community:  

• Aurora
• East Gwillimbury
• Georgina
• King
• Markham
• Newmarket
• Richmond Hill
• Vaughan
• Whitchurch-Stouffville

Links

For more information about events and activities in York Region:

• York Tourism - promotes the many community activities going on in the area
• York Region Business Directory and Community - lists community and business information in York Region
• York Region Event Calendar - calendar of local events
• York Region - What’s On section of the website lists things to do in York Region
• York Region Cable 10 & 63 - lists activities and things to do in York Region