Famous Markhamites
This Olympian had a local road named after him in 2018.
Who is Andre de Grasse?
Named after the river which runs through it, this became the largest protected urban area in North America when it was formally established in 2015.
What is the Rouge National Urban Park?
In 2012, Council unanimously voted to make this change to the municipality's moniker.
What is from Town to City of Markham?
Started in 1844, this is the longest-running annual local cultural event.
What is the Markham Fair?
This South Korean-born filmmaker moved here when she was 12, with her directorial debut "Past Lives" earning two Oscar nominations in 2024.
Who is Celine Song?
Since 1988, dozens of local homes have been moved to this subdivision, the first of its kind in Canada.
What is the Markham Heritage Estates?
This is the decade when Frank Scarpitti first assumed the mayorship of Markham.
What is the 1990s?
The Varley Art Gallery is named after a painter who was part of this acclaimed array of Canadian artists.
What is the Group of Seven?
This actor is famous for portraying the younger version of infamous villain in a galaxy far, far away - but closer to home, his own younger self attended Unionville High School.
Who is Hayden Christensen?
This site currently hosts the highest number of stores of any shopping complex in Markham.
What is Langham Square?
For 20 years prior to the opening of the Civic Centre in 1990, Markham's town hall was a brick office building located in this neighbourhood.
What is Buttonville?
Per the 2021 Census, this South Asian language is the third most spoken in Markham.
What is Tamil?