Visit one of Unionville’s most beautiful churches. Built in 1879, this early Gothic Revival structure features red brick with buff-coloured trim set on a raised foundation. A slender central tower topped with a broach spire reaches skyward. Guided tours are available.

One of the area’s oldest buildings, Heintzman House began as an adobe brick cottage in the early 19th century. It was expanded in 1817 by Colonel George Crookshank and later transformed in the 1930s into its present elegant form by the grandson of the founder of the Heintzman Piano Company. Visitors can enjoy guided tours and heritage displays.

Join us in the vault! Go behind the scenes with our curatorial team on a 30-minute guided tour of the collections vault, archives, and curatorial workroom. Discover areas rarely seen by the public.
Note: Only the guided tour is free during Doors Open. Admission fees apply to the rest of the museum.

This mid-19th-century house was converted into a public library in the 1970s and remains a cherished community resource. It blends seamlessly into the historic streetscape of Colborne Street. The library was featured in Lure, a ghost story by Deborah Kerbel, published by Dundurn Press in 2010.

Designed to reflect late 19th-century fire halls, this building features an 18-metre (59-foot) replica hose drying tower and fits seamlessly into the historic context of Markham Village. Visitors are invited to learn about fire prevention, meet fire services staff and explore firefighting equipment.

The restoration of this original 1871 railway station was the first major project of the Markham Village Conservancy, with restoration completed in 2000. The exterior paint colours were reproduced from c. 1910 when the rail line was part of the Grand Trunk Railway. Today, the station serves GO Transit commuters and functions as a community centre for meetings and classes.

Join us for a 45-minute guided street tour of the “Heart of Markham Village”, showcasing historical buildings and sites in the commercial core of the village. Come and experience one of Markham's oldest communities that got its start in 1826. Tours will begin at 10 AM and 1 PM starting at the Old Town Hall (96 Main Street North).

This distinctive example of Ontario vernacular architecture features elements of both Gothic Revival and Classical Revival styles. Originally the home of local auctioneer Salem Eckardt, it later became the residence of Group of Seven artist Frederick Varley, who maintained a studio in the basement. Today, the space showcases local artists’ work and offers studio space for art instruction.

This place of worship features a unique architectural design that blends ancient tradition with contemporary elements. The Coptic Church originated in Egypt in the first century AD and was introduced to Canada through immigration in the mid-20th century. The site includes a community centre with a gymnasium, banquet hall, daycare, recording studio and classrooms.

A restored local landmark, Unionville’s Stiver Mill now serves as a rental space. Originally built as a grain elevator, the western portion of the structure is one of the last of its kind in the region. A feed mill was added to the east end in the 1930s.
Note: The building opens at 11 a.m. Be sure to check out the historic photo display.

Join the Thornhill Historical Society for a 30-minute guided walking tour of historic Thornhill Village. Discover remarkable architecture and learn about former homes of members of Canada’s Group of Seven. Tours begin at 10:30 AM, 1:00 PM, and 2:30 PM, departing from the Markham Public Library - Thornhill Village Branch at 10 Colborne Street.

Curling is a social and interactive sport that fosters communication, leadership, strategic thinking and decision-making, all while having fun. Founded in 1919, the Unionville Curling Club has grown from its humble beginnings in a converted barn to its current home in historic Unionville, becoming one of Ontario’s most respected curling clubs. 

Visit one of Canada’s oldest remaining railway stations and one of the few 19th-century stations still located in its original trackside position. Built in 1870 for the Toronto and Nipissing Railway, this unique structure features board-and-batten siding, a gable roof and six-over-six paned windows. The municipality restored the building as a community centre in 1989.

Located in the historic village core of Unionville, the Varley Art Gallery is a striking example of postmodern architecture that both complements and contrasts with its neighbouring heritage buildings. Named after Group of Seven artist Fred Varley, who spent his later years in Unionville, the gallery houses an impressive collection of his work along with pieces by other Canadian artists.

This remarkable example of contemporary architecture is home to the Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism, which promotes inner spiritual development through the practice of tai chi. The temple serves as a modern sacred space for a vibrant Taoist community and was awarded the Governor General’s Medal for Architecture in 2016.

Located in the former Brown’s Corner and Buttonville Schoolhouse, this museum and archives preserves the history of public education in York Region. The collection highlights the evolution of education over time. Visitors can experience a recreated late-1800s classroom and try writing on a slate.

York University’s state-of-the-art Markham Campus fosters a collaborative academic environment through interconnected multi-storey spaces. It offers programs and research opportunities focused on technology and entrepreneurship within a dynamic urban setting.