Welcome to Newmarket
About Newmarket
Located in York Region, the Town of Newmarket is home to over 85,000 residents. Newmarket has consistently been named one of the “Best Places to Live in Canada” by MoneySense Magazine and has garnered an international reputation for being one of the country's most dynamic, diverse and desirable towns to live and work in. Newmarket is also widely considered a progressive place with a reputation for innovation, particularly in its environmental projects. Newmarket is located between the bustling City of Toronto and picturesque cottage country – allowing it to retain small town charm while providing big city amenities such as premium health care facilities (Southlake Regional Health Centre), upscale shopping and retail (Upper Canada Mall and unique shops around Town) and advanced transit networks (viva Next rapid transit system).
Its proximity to 400 series highways, sprawling parks and trails and affordable housing makes Newmarket an ideal location for young families and professionals alike. The Town of Newmarket has extensive recreation and culture programs, notable independent food scene, public art initiatives and heritage and history preservation projects (including the Historic Downtown Main Street and the Elman W. Campbell Museum) for residents and tourists
About
Size: 38.45 km²
Population: 84,224 in 2016
Region: York Region
Utilities
Gas: Enbridge
Hydro: Newmarket Hydro, Hydro One
Water: Town of Newmarket
Communications: Rogers, Bell, Freedom
Education
York Region District School Board (YRDSB)
- 17 Public Elementary Schools
- 4 Public Secondary Schools
York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB)
- 6 Catholic Elementary Schools
- 1 Catholic Secondary Schools
- Pickering College
- Seneca College Campus
Transportation
Highway 404, Highway 400 via Highway 9, GO Transit (Bus and Train) Services South to Toronto and North to Barrie, York Region Transit (YRT), YRT Rapid Transit Plan, VIVA, Uber, Taxis
Housing
Freehold Single-Detached Home - 59.7%
Freehold Semi-Detached/Townhome - 20.1%
Condominium Apartment/Housing - 12.7%
Amenities
Historic Main Street shopping district, Upper Canada Mall, Newmarket Riverwalk Commons, Southlake Regional Health, Tom Taylor Trail, Local Restaurants, Golf courses, Magna Centre, Cineplex, over 800 acres of parkland and much more!