The Workers Arts and Heritage Centre, housed in Hamilton's Custom House, was founded in 1995 by a group of labour historians, artists, union and community activists who saw a need for a community museum that could celebrate the history of workers and labour. Since its founding, they have expanded their vision of work to be as inclusive as possible.

Since 2007, YM Art Gallery has supported artists and art lovers in Richmond Hill, representing over 200 local and international artists. Year-round exhibitions feature works by artists such as John Kokinos, Christos Damianos, Lei Chang, Wanning Liao, and Charlie Cheng, with expert consultation and custom framing services.

York University’s state-of-the-art campus is in Markham Centre, the community’s new downtown. The design of this building defines a collegial academic community within a series of interconnected, multi-storey spaces. Academic programs and research revolve around technology and entrepreneurship. Come and take a tour of this fascinating site. Parking is available at the Pan Am Sports Centre next door.