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Newmarket Tour Guide
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Walk or cycle the Tom Taylor Trail (from East Gwillimbury border to Aurora border). The Tom Taylor Trail, named after a former mayor, is Newmarket’s portion of the Nokiidaa Trail system that extends through Aurora, Newmarket, and East Gwillimbury. The Trail follows the Holland River and Fairy Lake downstream to link up with the Rogers Reservoir Trail in East Gwillimbury.
Tom Taylor Trail
Tom Taylor TrailWalk or cycle the Tom Taylor Trail (from East Gwillimbury border to Aurora border). The Tom Taylor Trail, named after a former mayor, is Newmarket’s portion of the Nokiidaa Trail system that extends through Aurora, Newmarket, and East Gwillimbury. The Trail follows the Holland River and Fairy Lake downstream to link up with the Rogers Reservoir Trail in East Gwillimbury.
Newmarket Farmers' market
Every Saturday Morning from the first weekend in May to the last weekend in October, a band of farmers, vendors and volunteers create a hive of activity reminiscent of the town’s early years as a new market. A place to buy farm fresh produce, home-made baking, hand-made crafts and a great place to meet up with friends over breakfast or lunch.
http://www.newmarketfarmersmarket.com/default.asp
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Newmarket Farmers Market
200 Doug Duncan DrNewmarket Farmers' market
Every Saturday Morning from the first weekend in May to the last weekend in October, a band of farmers, vendors and volunteers create a hive of activity reminiscent of the town’s early years as a new market. A place to buy farm fresh produce, home-made baking, hand-made crafts and a great place to meet up with friends over breakfast or lunch.
http://www.newmarketfarmersmarket.com/default.asp
The ELMAN W. CAMPBELL MUSEUM, owned by the Corporation of the Town of Newmarket and operated by the Elman W. Campbell Museum Board of Management, is a non-profit, educational institution created for the purpose of collecting, preserving, researching, studying, exhibiting and interpreting artifacts related to the social, political and economic history of the Town of Newmarket and its environs from the time of the first settlers to thirty years before present, for the benefit of residents of the Town of Newmarket and visitors from outside the Town.
The Elman W. Campbell Museum is wheelchair accessible.
Location: 134 Main Street South, Newmarket, ON
For more information call 905-953-5314 or email: museum@newmarket.ca
Elman W Campbell Museum
134 Main St SThe ELMAN W. CAMPBELL MUSEUM, owned by the Corporation of the Town of Newmarket and operated by the Elman W. Campbell Museum Board of Management, is a non-profit, educational institution created for the purpose of collecting, preserving, researching, studying, exhibiting and interpreting artifacts related to the social, political and economic history of the Town of Newmarket and its environs from the time of the first settlers to thirty years before present, for the benefit of residents of the Town of Newmarket and visitors from outside the Town.
The Elman W. Campbell Museum is wheelchair accessible.
Location: 134 Main Street South, Newmarket, ON
For more information call 905-953-5314 or email: museum@newmarket.ca
Attend a performance at the Newmarket Theatre. Why travel all the way into the city when the Newmarket Theatre presents world class artists and high quality entertainment right in your own backyard? At a fraction of the cost of the Toronto theatres with plenty of free parking, it’s an entertainment bargain that you can’t afford to miss! Every season the Newmarket Theatre presents a selection of world class artists for your enjoyment. Past performers have included Tommy Hunter, Rita MacNeil, Amy Sky, the Barra MacNeils, Colin Hay, John Arpin, Jeff Healey’s Jazz Wizards, the Irish Rovers, and Lunch at Allen’s.
NewRoads Performing Arts Centre
Attend a performance at the Newmarket Theatre. Why travel all the way into the city when the Newmarket Theatre presents world class artists and high quality entertainment right in your own backyard? At a fraction of the cost of the Toronto theatres with plenty of free parking, it’s an entertainment bargain that you can’t afford to miss! Every season the Newmarket Theatre presents a selection of world class artists for your enjoyment. Past performers have included Tommy Hunter, Rita MacNeil, Amy Sky, the Barra MacNeils, Colin Hay, John Arpin, Jeff Healey’s Jazz Wizards, the Irish Rovers, and Lunch at Allen’s.
Experience festivities at the Newmarket Riverwalk Commons. This new urban park is a community landmark that links Newmarket’s trail system to the downtown core and features a water pool (great for child play!) that is transformed into a skating rink during the winter months. Experience the Farmer’s Market, concerts and events. Inspired by water, the park’s components represent movement and flow and feature steps that cascade down to the Holland River’s edge. A large canopy anchors the site, providing shade and shelter, and a large stage for outdoor performances.
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Newmarket Riverwalk Commons
200 Doug Duncan DrExperience festivities at the Newmarket Riverwalk Commons. This new urban park is a community landmark that links Newmarket’s trail system to the downtown core and features a water pool (great for child play!) that is transformed into a skating rink during the winter months. Experience the Farmer’s Market, concerts and events. Inspired by water, the park’s components represent movement and flow and feature steps that cascade down to the Holland River’s edge. A large canopy anchors the site, providing shade and shelter, and a large stage for outdoor performances.
Walk or cycle the trails at Fairy Lake Park. Fairy Lake is a man-made lake maintained by a dam on the East Holland River in Newmarket, Ontario. Originally a millpond, it is now used for recreation. This beautiful park is open year round is equipped with playground equipment, covered pavilions, and washrooms for summer use. A segment of the Tom Taylor Trail wraps around the park.
Source: Town of Newmarket, Experience York Region
http://www.experienceyorkregion.com/
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Parc Fairy Lake
520 Water StWalk or cycle the trails at Fairy Lake Park. Fairy Lake is a man-made lake maintained by a dam on the East Holland River in Newmarket, Ontario. Originally a millpond, it is now used for recreation. This beautiful park is open year round is equipped with playground equipment, covered pavilions, and washrooms for summer use. A segment of the Tom Taylor Trail wraps around the park.
Source: Town of Newmarket, Experience York Region
http://www.experienceyorkregion.com/
Walk the trails on Environmental Park (on Woodspring) and the Dave Kerwin Trail. Newmarket is home to beautiful walking trails including the Dave Kerwin Trail which stretches from Davis Drive to Newmarket’s northern boundary, connecting neighbourhoods and focal points in the community.
Source: Town of Newmarket, Experience York Region
http://www.experienceyorkregion.com/
Environmental Park
Woodspring AvenueWalk the trails on Environmental Park (on Woodspring) and the Dave Kerwin Trail. Newmarket is home to beautiful walking trails including the Dave Kerwin Trail which stretches from Davis Drive to Newmarket’s northern boundary, connecting neighbourhoods and focal points in the community.
Source: Town of Newmarket, Experience York Region
http://www.experienceyorkregion.com/
Visit Main Street Newmarket. Those who love to dine or shop will love old Newmarket. Experience unique, high quality restaurants, coffee shops, bookstores and clothing boutiques on Newmarket’s historic Main Street. Main Street is also home to the Elman Campbell Museum and is adjacent to the Riverwalk Commons (featuring live concerts and a skating park) as well as Fairy Lake park.
Source: Town of Newmarket, Experience York Region
http://www.experienceyorkregion.com/
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Main Street South
Main Street SouthVisit Main Street Newmarket. Those who love to dine or shop will love old Newmarket. Experience unique, high quality restaurants, coffee shops, bookstores and clothing boutiques on Newmarket’s historic Main Street. Main Street is also home to the Elman Campbell Museum and is adjacent to the Riverwalk Commons (featuring live concerts and a skating park) as well as Fairy Lake park.
Source: Town of Newmarket, Experience York Region
http://www.experienceyorkregion.com/
Go skating or swimming at the Magna Centre. Newmarket’s new state-of-the-art recreation complex, the Magna Centre, opened its doors in the summer of 2007. The Magna Centre is one of the premiere recreation facilities in Ontario. The centre features three NHL-sized ice rinks, a 25-metre community pool and 21-metre learning pool, a full-sized gymnasium and walking track, three multi-purpose rooms, a restaurant and a pro shop. It is indeed an extraordinary complex for a community striving to be well beyond the ordinary.
Source: Town of Newmarket, Experience York Region
http://www.experienceyorkregion.com/
Magna Centre
800 Mulock DrGo skating or swimming at the Magna Centre. Newmarket’s new state-of-the-art recreation complex, the Magna Centre, opened its doors in the summer of 2007. The Magna Centre is one of the premiere recreation facilities in Ontario. The centre features three NHL-sized ice rinks, a 25-metre community pool and 21-metre learning pool, a full-sized gymnasium and walking track, three multi-purpose rooms, a restaurant and a pro shop. It is indeed an extraordinary complex for a community striving to be well beyond the ordinary.
Source: Town of Newmarket, Experience York Region
http://www.experienceyorkregion.com/
Attend the Town of Newmarket sponsored Special Events. The Town of Newmarket sponsors many diverse community festivals and events, from Canada Day celebrations, to music in the park. There is so much to see and do in Newmarket.
https://www.newmarket.ca/ThingsToDo/Pages/Recreation%20and%20Culture/Events.aspx
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Newmarket
Attend the Town of Newmarket sponsored Special Events. The Town of Newmarket sponsors many diverse community festivals and events, from Canada Day celebrations, to music in the park. There is so much to see and do in Newmarket.
https://www.newmarket.ca/ThingsToDo/Pages/Recreation%20and%20Culture/Events.aspx
Shopping @ Newmarket
Upper Canada Mall has “what you want” for fashion, home, family and more! Recently named one of the “family friendliest malls in the GTA”! Over 200 stores and services including The Bay, Sears, Zellers, Old Navy, Toys R Us and exciting name brand retailers, including designer brands! In the past few years Upper Canada Mall has gone through a transformation with massive renovations resulting in an entire new wing, a giant gallery for a food court, and the addition of many brand name and designer stores. This mall truly has something for everyone and its elegant design makes it a pleasure to shop.
17600 Yonge St, Newmarket, ON L3Y 4Z1
(905) 895-1961
Thursday 10a.m.–9p.m.
Friday 10a.m.–9p.m.
Saturday 9a.m.–9p.m.
Sunday 11a.m.–7p.m.
Monday 10a.m.–9p.m.
Tuesday 10a.m.–9p.m.
Wednesday 10a.m.–9p.m.
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Yonge St. @ Davis Dr. W. (Upper Canada Mall) station
Yonge StreetUpper Canada Mall has “what you want” for fashion, home, family and more! Recently named one of the “family friendliest malls in the GTA”! Over 200 stores and services including The Bay, Sears, Zellers, Old Navy, Toys R Us and exciting name brand retailers, including designer brands! In the past few years Upper Canada Mall has gone through a transformation with massive renovations resulting in an entire new wing, a giant gallery for a food court, and the addition of many brand name and designer stores. This mall truly has something for everyone and its elegant design makes it a pleasure to shop.
17600 Yonge St, Newmarket, ON L3Y 4Z1
(905) 895-1961
Thursday 10a.m.–9p.m.
Friday 10a.m.–9p.m.
Saturday 9a.m.–9p.m.
Sunday 11a.m.–7p.m.
Monday 10a.m.–9p.m.
Tuesday 10a.m.–9p.m.
Wednesday 10a.m.–9p.m.
Discover Newmarket’s Main Street. Whether it’s baked goods or a taste of history you’re craving you’ll be sure to find it in Historic Downtown Newmarket. Independent boutiques lines the street nestled in in historic buildings. Boutiques range from restauraunts, cafés, clothing stores, yoga, to barbers and hair salons. There is a little bit of everything here. While visiting, take a stroll through the beautiful Fairy Lake Park and remember every Saturday from May to October check out our traditional Farmers’ Market.
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Main Street South
Main Street SouthDiscover Newmarket’s Main Street. Whether it’s baked goods or a taste of history you’re craving you’ll be sure to find it in Historic Downtown Newmarket. Independent boutiques lines the street nestled in in historic buildings. Boutiques range from restauraunts, cafés, clothing stores, yoga, to barbers and hair salons. There is a little bit of everything here. While visiting, take a stroll through the beautiful Fairy Lake Park and remember every Saturday from May to October check out our traditional Farmers’ Market.
One of biggest supercentre close to my home, bunches of restaurants, Starbucks, LCBO, Steakhouse.....
Walmart Aurora Supercentre
135 First Commerce DrOne of biggest supercentre close to my home, bunches of restaurants, Starbucks, LCBO, Steakhouse.....