Tom Broadhurst Trail
City: Richmond HillRegion: York, Durham and Hills of Headwaters
Wesley Brooks Memorial Trail
Overview
Known locally as "Fairy Lake", this conservation area has become a focal point for community events. Free concerts, a family fishing festival and numerous holiday celebrations have been held at this beautiful site. A heavily wooded island and several marshy areas at the park's southern end provide excellent nesting and feeding grounds for local waterfowl.
While the groomed trails, covered pavilion, washrooms, and playground entice visitors to stretch their legs, or enjoy a picnic. The four hectare (10 acre) reservoir was created when a small dam was constructed, at the north end of the park, to provide flood control for the...
Featured attractions
Comfort Inn Newmarket
This Comfort Inn hotel is located minutes from local points of interest including Southlake Regional Health Centre, Magna Sports Complex, York Region government headquarters and the Paramount Canada's Wonderland theme park. Newmarket's Main Street offers a unique experience with early 1800s styled historic architecture, streetlights and flower barrels. The Holland River Trail System and Fairy Lake offer outdoor recreational opportunities, while Upper Canada Mall features more than 250 stores. All guest rooms at this Newmarket hotel come complete with coffee makers, hair dryers, ironing equipment and cable television. Non-smoking and handicap accessible rooms are available. Business travellers appreciate special services
Shadowpath Theatre Productions
A professional theatre company and a registered not-for-profit organization since 2003, Shadowpath obtained charitable status in 2012. Recognizing that art plays a crucial role in the development and identity of a community, Shadowpath provides a platform for expression, creation and communication to enlighten and engage everyday citizens.
Elman W. Campbell Museum
Discover Newmarket's fascinating history through displays, programs and special events. Includes archives, hands-on activities, model train and gift shop. Located in an 1884 registry office. Free general admission. In Newmarket's historic downtown core. Open year-round.
Select Art Galleries
Stroll thru 4 floors filled with fine art originals, limited edition prints, giclee canvas, sculptures, custom picture framing, & eclectic gift boutique.
Main Street Newmarket
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 restaurants, 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. Some fabulous festivals take place in Fairy Lake Park, Caribbean & South Asian Showcase and the Newmarket Jazz Festival.
Art Gallery at Southlake
Art Gallery at Southlake - Since the Fall of 2006, Southlake has offered an inspirational Art Gallery that exclusively exhibits the works of York Region and Simcoe County artists. Operated by a group of dedicated volunteers, the Art Gallery is an enjoyable area for people to visit between tests, during lunch breaks, or while waiting for a loved one to receive treatment.
Burnt Offerings Studio
Mobile Pottery Studio, Schools, Libraries, Birthday Parties. Adult and children in Studio Wheel Thrown Pottery workshops and classes.
Josée Savaria Art
Mixed Media paintings: fanciful, stylized, playful depictions of our world that convey happiness and wonder!
The Bookshelf
The Writers’ Community of York Region is proud to present local authors at The Bookshelf. Learn the stories behind the books. Rub elbows with local talent. Have a cup of coffee and listen to authors read their favorite passages.
Wendy Ferguson Designs
Newmarket artisan specializing in large acrylic abstract paintings, graphic design and custom hand-illustrated earrings.
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