York Region

Region guide

York Region

North of Toronto: Vaughan, Markham, Richmond Hill, Aurora, Newmarket, King and Stouffville, from subway suburbs to Oak Ridges Moraine countryside.

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York Region is the band of municipalities directly north of Toronto: Vaughan, Markham and Richmond Hill along the city line, then Aurora, Newmarket, King, Whitchurch-Stouffville, East Gwillimbury and Georgina reaching up to Lake Simcoe. It is where a large share of GTA families end up when they want a newer house, a bigger lot and schools with a reputation.

Three GO lines (Barrie, Richmond Hill and Stouffville), the Line 1 subway terminus in Vaughan and the Viva rapid-transit network handle the commute; Highways 400, 404 and 407 handle the driving. The Oak Ridges Moraine runs across the middle of the region, which is why King, Aurora and north Richmond Hill feel rural minutes from the subdivisions.

Why people choose York Region

  • Newer detached and townhome communities, older village cores, estate lots on the moraine
  • Three GO lines and the subway at VMC
  • Oak Ridges Moraine, Lake Simcoe shoreline, dozens of conservation areas
  • Some of Ontario's most consistently high-ranked public schools

Area guides

Communities in York Region

Richmond Hill neighbourhood, OntarioRichmond HillMarkham neighbourhood, OntarioMarkhamAurora neighbourhood, OntarioAuroraNewmarket neighbourhood, OntarioNewmarketKing City neighbourhood, OntarioKing CityStouffville neighbourhood, OntarioStouffville

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Questions about York Region

Which York Region municipality is right for me?

Vaughan and Markham for the subway and the biggest job clusters, Richmond Hill and Aurora for schools and the Yonge corridor, Newmarket for value and Southlake hospital, King and Stouffville for space.

What are York Region's school boards?

York Region District School Board and York Catholic District School Board, plus the French-language boards.

Is York Region only for families?

No. Condos at VMC, downtown Markham and the Yonge corridor draw first-time buyers and downsizers, and the region has a large rental market.

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