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Markham / Where street signs are bilingual emojis

MeowScore 😸83/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😸
🚗 Traffic density 😼
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😼
🌳 Parks and greenery 😻
👮‍♂️ Safety 😻

Best month

September

Ideal weather for outdoor activities.

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january

Visit Markham for outdoor winter activities like ice skating and snowshoeing. ❄️

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february

Attend Markham's Lunar New Year celebrations and taste authentic Chinese cuisine. 🏮

🍁
march

Explore Markham's maple festivals and indulge in maple syrup treats. 🍁

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april

Witness the cherry blossoms in full bloom at Milne Dam Conservation Park. 🌸

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may

Experience Markham's Asian Heritage Month celebrations with music, dance, and food. 🎊

🎤
june

Take part in the Markham Village Music Festival and enjoy live music and local food. 🎸

🎆
july

Celebrate Markham's Canada Day with fireworks, live music, and food trucks. 🇨🇦

🍡
august

Enjoy Markham's Night It Up! festival with international street food and live performances. 🍢

🎡
september

Discover Markham's agricultural roots at the Markham Fair with farm animals and exhibits. 🐄

👻
october

Experience Markham's Ghost Walks and learn about the city's spooky past. 👻

🎄
november

Shop for unique and handmade gifts at Markham's Christmas Craft Show. 🎁

❄️
december

Go ice skating under the stars at Markham's outdoor skating rinks. ⛸️

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Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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Markham has a diverse shopping scene with options ranging from affordable malls to upscale boutiques, but prices are generally higher than other Canadian cities. As a visiting cat, you may find some bargains if you explore outside of the main shopping areas.

Check out the Pacific Mall for unique and affordable souvenirs and don't be afraid to try some of the local Asian cuisine for a delicious but budget-friendly meal.

Usual visit duration

2-3 days

Short trips for leisure and business

Usual visit duration

2-3 days

Short trips for leisure and business

Markham is a small city, often visited as a side trip from Toronto or for local business meetings.

Tipping

15-20%

Standard tip at restaurants and for other services.

Tipping

15-20%

Standard tip at restaurants and for other services.

Credit cards are widely accepted, splitting bill is common, no particular etiquette tidbits.

internet situation

great Speed

Relatively fast speeds for most providers.

excellent Availability

Wide range of providers available in most areas.

great Cellular

Good coverage from major carriers, but may vary in more remote areas.

Electric socket type A

Common in North and Central America, and Japan. Mind voltage difference, especially for Japan (100V).

CAD

1 CAD =
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biking possible

Good infrastructure

walkable -ish

Good sidewalks, parks

LGBTQ friendly

Canada's generally accepting

Catnip-loving cats will adore Markham's parks and green spaces for all their paw-some playtime needs!

Cats with discerning taste will find their fancy tickled by the city's arts and culture scene.

Things to do

The mainstream

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Toogood Pond Park
🎭
Flato Markham Theatre
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Milne Dam Conservation Park
🐱
Markham Museum
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Main Street Unionville

The mainstream

🐟
Toogood Pond Park

A beautiful park with a peaceful pond. A great place for a picnic with your catnip and salmon sandwiches.

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🎭
Flato Markham Theatre

A theatre that will tickle your whiskers with cat-anlysts performances. From music to dancing to theatre, you won't want to miss a show!

Google Maps
🌳
Milne Dam Conservation Park

A furrific park for hiking, biking, or napping in the sun. With a stunning reservoir and forested trails, it's the purrfect outdoor escape.

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🐱
Markham Museum

A paw-some place to learn about the history of Markham and explore rural life. There are even some mini-farms with cute animals to visit.

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🐾
Main Street Unionville

A cat-tastic street full of shops, cafes and historic buildings. Perfect for a stroll with your human or rubbing up against the beautiful architecture.

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Off the beaten path

🌻
Milne Dam Conservation Park
🍓
Reesor Farm Market
🎭
Varley Art Gallery
🐱
Cathedral of the Transfiguration
🐾
Toogood Pond Park

Off the beaten path

🌻
Milne Dam Conservation Park

A peaceful park with a lovely reservoir, this hidden gem is perfect for a relaxing day out in nature. 🦆🌳🐾

Google Maps
🍓
Reesor Farm Market

Fresh produce and baked goods abound at this delightful farm market. Cats can enjoy the sights and smells while their humans shop. 🍎🥖🐾

Google Maps
🎭
Varley Art Gallery

For the artsy cat, this gallery features a variety of Canadian and international art pieces, and is located in historic Unionville. 🎨🖼️🐾

Google Maps
🐱
Cathedral of the Transfiguration

A stunning church made entirely of wood, this cat-friendly cathedral is a peaceful and unique place to visit. 🙏🏻🐾🏰

Google Maps
🐾
Toogood Pond Park

This beautiful park has a large pond where cat can watch ducks and fish. There are also plenty of walking trails and picnic areas. 🌲🌳🦆

Google Maps

biking possible

Good infrastructure

walkable -ish

Good sidewalks, parks

LGBTQ friendly

Canada's generally accepting

Mindful meoweler tips

Markham, 'Canada's high-tech capital'

Markham is home to over 1,000 technology and life sciences companies, making it a hub for innovation and development.

Markham's Multiculturalism

Markham is known for its diverse community, with a large population of Chinese and South Asian residents.

Markham's Green Spaces

Markham has over 200 parks, including the Rouge National Urban Park, and is home to the infamous Toogood Pond.

Useful external sites

visitmarkham.ca

Visit Markham↗

Official tourism website for the city of Markham, with information on attractions, events, accommodations, and dining options.

www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g181720-Markham_Ontario-Vacations.html

TripAdvisor↗

A popular travel website with reviews and recommendations for hotels, restaurants, and attractions in Markham.

www.booking.com/city/ca/markham.en-us.html

Booking.com↗

A website for booking accommodations in Markham, including hotels, apartments, and vacation rentals.

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