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Newmarket (2021 population: 87,942 [ 4 ]) is a town and regional seat of the Regional Municipality of York in the Canadian province of Ontario. It is part of Greater Toronto in the Golden Horseshoe region of Southern Ontario. The name stems from the fact that the settlement was a "New Market", [ 5 ] in contrast to York as the Old Market.
Official website of the Town of Newmarket. Includes information on events, community programs, Newmarket initiatives and all happenings around Town.
Nestled amidst the rolling hills and scenic landscapes of Ontario lies the quaint town of Newmarket, a place that captures the heart of everyone who visits. From its historic downtown core to its sprawling parks and vibrant community spirit, Newmarket offers a delightful blend of old-world charm and modern-day allure.
- Discover Newmarket by Foot Or by Bike
- Experience Newmarket’s Old World Charm
- Enjoy Saturday Morning at The Farmers’ Market
- NewRoads Theatre Hosts world-class Artists
- From Quaker Settlers to Life Today
- Riverwalk Commons For Winter and Summer Fun
- Enjoy The Peaceful Nature of Fairy Lake
- Take A Walk on The Kerwin Trail
- An Extraordinary Centre For Recreation
- Enjoy The Many Special Events
Did you know that you can walk or cycle the entire length of Newmarket from North to South? 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 all the way through Newmarket fr...
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 p...
Browse through the Farmer’s Market in the Riverwalk Commons during the growing and harvest season. Every Saturday Morning from the first weekend in May to the last weekend in October, local farmers, boutique vendors and amazing volunteers create a hive of activity reminiscent of the town’s early years as a new market. A place to buy farm fresh prod...
Attend a performance at the NewRoads Performing Arts Centre. Why travel all the way into the city when the NewRoads Performing Arts Centre 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...
Visit the Elman Campbell Museum. The historic Registry Office located on Main Street showcases artifacts tracing the development of Newmarket from the time of the first Quaker settlers (c. 1800). Special events and educational programs are held throughout the year. General collection of local interest includes furniture, tools, radios and other com...
Experience festivities at the Newmarket Riverwalk Commons. This 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 pa...
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 Tayl...
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.
Go skating or swimming at the Magna Centre. Newmarket’s 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 a...
Attend the Town of Newmarket hosted Special Events. The Town of Newmarket sponsors many diverse community festivals and events, including Canada Day celebrations and Moonlight Movies. There is so much to see and do in Newmarket. To learn more about the Town of Newmarket please visit www.newmarket.ca
Oct 24, 2012 · Newmarket, Ontario, incorporated as a town in 1880, population 87,942 (2021 census), 84,224 (2016 census). Newmarket’s modern boundaries were created in 1971 from the town itself, and portions of the townships of King, East Gwillimbury, and Whitchurch (see Whitchurch-Stouffiville).
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Newmarket offers endless things to do and activities year round. Each season brings new and exciting opportunities to get active in the community. Every year more than 19,000 participants register for Recreation & Culture programs and thousands attend more than 300 special events hosted by the Town.
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