York Region district, Ontario, Canada

Places to visit near Markham

Markham is a city in York Region district, Ontario, Canada, home to about 261,573 people. Within 50 km by road there are 284 places to visit — 78 parks, 63 churches, 35 forts & heritage and 12 museums. The must-see places are Markham Museum (4 km), Toogood Park (5 km) and Bob Hunter Memorial Park (6 km).

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Markham, Ontario
Markham, York Region district, Ontario, Canada. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Markham at a glance

Location
York Region district, Ontario, Canada
Population
about 261,573
Coordinates
43.8668° N, 79.2663° W
Places within 50 km
284 (284 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Markham

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Markham: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Parks near Markham

79 parks within 100 km of Markham. The closest is Toogood Park (5 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Markham

65 churches within 100 km of Markham. The closest is Knox United Church (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Markham

36 forts & heritage within 100 km of Markham. The closest is Thistle Ha' Farm (19 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Markham

13 museums within 100 km of Markham. The closest is Markham Museum (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Temples near Markham

10 temples within 100 km of Markham. The closest is Bangladesh Canada Hindu Cultural Society & Bangladesh Canada Hindu Mandir (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Markham

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Markham. The closest is Bob Hunter Memorial Park (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Markham

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 36 km on the road.

  1. Start in Markham
  2. 5 km Toogood Park · park, York Region
  3. 6 km Markham Museum · museum, York Region
  4. 7 km Bob Hunter Memorial Park · monument, York Region
  5. 6 km Toronto Zoo · park, Toronto
  6. 4 km Islamic Institute of Toronto · mosque or dargah, Toronto
  7. 8 km Back to Markham

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How to reach Markham

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Markham by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks7879Toogood Park (5 km)
    Churches6365Knox United Church (11 km)
    Other attractions5253Tourist Moose (7 km)
    Forts & heritage3536Thistle Ha' Farm (19 km)
    Museums1213Markham Museum (4 km)
    Temples1010Bangladesh Canada Hindu Cultural Society & Bangladesh Canada Hindu Mandir (22 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens78Bob Hunter Memorial Park (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs78Lake St. George (Ontario) (20 km)
    Beaches & coast88Beach Hebrew Institute (28 km)
    Mosques & dargahs77Islamic Institute of Toronto (8 km)
    Treks22Path (32 km)
    Buddhist sites11Mary Lake Augustinian Monastery (30 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Ookwemin Minising (32 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints11Oak Ridges Trail (46 km)

    Markham: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Markham?

    Markham Museum (museum, about 4 km), Toogood Park (park, about 5 km), Bob Hunter Memorial Park (monument, about 6 km), Tourist Moose (attraction, about 7 km), Islamic Institute of Toronto (mosque or dargah, about 8 km), Toronto Zoo (park, about 10 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Markham?

    284 places on Spotwander: 78 parks, 63 churches, 52 other attractions, 35 forts & heritage, 12 museums.

    Which is the nearest park to Markham?

    Toogood Park, about 5 km by road; Toronto Zoo (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Markham?

    Knox United Church, about 11 km by road; Cathedral of the Transfiguration (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Markham?

    Thistle Ha' Farm, about 19 km by road; Hillary House and Koffler Museum of Medicine (28 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Markham?

    Start in Markham, visit Toogood Park, then Markham Museum, then Bob Hunter Memorial Park, then Toronto Zoo, then Islamic Institute of Toronto, and drive back — about 36 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Markham?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks and churches.

    Towns near Markham

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Markham’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Markham on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.