A MULTICULTURAL COMMUNITY LOCATED NORTH OF TORONTO
Richmond Hill is not only home to great shops and dining options on Yonge Street, but also a strong business district and ample natural beauty.
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Discover the David Dunlop Observatory, Hillcrest Shopping Centre, and much, much more.
Population:
202,022
Located within close proximity to Toronto and Markham, Richmond Hill boasts a diverse population over 200,000. The town has since modernized and is now part of Canada’s largest technology cluster, and is also a pioneer in the four key business sectors (Scientific and Technical Services, Health Industry, Finance and Insurance, and Information and Cultural Industries).
Average Property Price:
$1,427,441
The Town of Richmond hill has a number of mixed developments. There are over 72,000 dwellings in the town with over 10,000 being condominium units. Out of the remaining 54,000 properties, nearly 32,000 homes feature 4 bedrooms or more. Property values are exceeding $1,400,000 with approximately 50% of the yearly sales were detached homes.
Schools:
40
The Town of Richmond Hill has a number of schools within the community. A number of those schools were ranked quite high by the Fraser Institute. St. Theresa of Lisieux and Bayview S.S. are ranked 8th out of 739 secondary schools in the province.
REAL ESTATE
Buying Richmond Hill real estate is a good investment. Richmond Hill experienced an increase in its population from 2006-2010, with the majority of residents opting for single detached homes. Currently, 65% of Richmond Hill is urban development while 35% of the land is devoted to natural areas.
Photos Of Richmond Hill, Ontario
ABOUT RICHMOND HILL
“A little north, a little nicer” is the unofficial motto for Richmond Hill, Ontario. The Town’s development was closely linked with the development of Yonge Street, which was planned primarily as a military road by John Graves Simcoe, the first Lieutenant-Governor of the Province of Upper Canada. Named after the Duke of Richmond, the town was officially incorporated on June 18, 1872, as a village.
Richmond Hill developed because of its proximity to Toronto, as farmers came into town on their way to Toronto markets and people travelled up and down Yonge Street to and from communities further north.
Early in the twentieth century, several rose-growing greenhouses were built and the town was named the “rose capital” of Canada. The town has since modernized and is now part of Canada’s largest technology cluster, and also a pioneer in the four key business sectors (Scientific and Technical Services, Health Industry, Finance and Insurance, and Information and Cultural Industries).
Many head offices are situated in Richmond Hill. Some notable companies include Compugen, TigerDirect.ca, Amico, Johnson Controls, The Business Exchange, BMW, Mazda, Volvo, Crocs, Levi’s and Staples.
Visitors to Richmond Hill have many options to consider when deciding what to do. The ever-popular Ribfest, which takes place annually during the last week of July, is a three-day outdoor festival that features professional rib teams travelling to Richmond Hill from across North America. Ribbers cook and compete for various Best titles including Best Sauce and Best Ribs as decided by honorary judges.
For those who like to see the stars. The David Dunlap Observatory (DDO) is a unique experience. Since opening its doors in 1935 the observatory has been a research centre for the University of Toronto’s Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics and a facility for public education and outreach. On September 29, 2009, Richmond Hill Council designated the DDO Property as a “property of cultural heritage value or interest”
TRANSIT
Richmond Hill is serviced by two GO Transit stations: Richmond Hill Station at Major Mackenzie Drive East and Yonge Street, and Langstaff Station at Highway 7 and Yonge Street. York Region also operates the VIVA bus rapid transit system in Richmond Hill with buses running along major streets in town and south along Yonge Street to the Finch Subway Station.
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World Bowl
World Bowl, East Wilmot Street, Richmond Hill, ON, Canada
Samko and Miko Toy Warehouse
Samko and Miko Toy Warehouse, East Beaver Creek Road, Richmond Hill, ON, Canada
M & S Kidz Land Indoor Playground & Party Place
M & S Kidz Land Indoor Playground & Party Place, 16th Avenue, Richmond Hill, ON, Canada
Treehouse Play Centre
Treehouse Play Centre, Leslie Street, Richmond Hill, ON, Canada
David Dunlap Observatory
David Dunlap Observatory, Hillsview Drive, Richmond Hill, ON, Canada
SilverCity Richmond Hill
8725 Yonge St, Richmond Hill, ON, Canada
Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts
10268 Yonge St, Richmond Hill, ON, Canada
Richvale Library
40 Pearson Avenue, Richmond Hill, ON, Canada
Richmond Green Library
1 William F. Bell Pkwy, Richmond Hill, ON, Canada
Richmond Hill Public Library
1 Atkinson Street, Richmond Hill, ON, Canada
Hillcrest Mall
9350 Yonge St, Richmond Hill, ON, Canada
Dr. James Langstaff Community Park
Dr. James Langstaff Community Park, Richmond Hill, ON, Canada
Richvale Community Centre & Pool
Richvale Community Centre & Pool, Avenue Road, Richmond Hill, ON, Canada
Mill Pond Park
Mill Pond Park, Mill Street, Richmond Hill, ON, Canada
Saigeon Trail
Saigeon Trail, Richmond Hill, ON, Canada
Phyllis Rawlinson Park
Phyllis Rawlinson Park, Richmond Hill, ON, Canada
Lake Wilcox Park
Lake Wilcox Park, Olde Bayview Avenue, Richmond Hill, ON, Canada
Briar Nine Park and Reserve
Briar Nine Park and Reserve, Richmond Hill, ON, Canada
DiamondBack Golf Club
DiamondBack Golf Club, Leslie Street, Richmond Hill, ON, Canada
Elgin West Community Centre and Pool
11099 Bathurst St, Richmond Hill, ON, Canada
Centennial Pool
161 Newkirk Rd, Richmond Hill, ON, Canada
Oak Ridges Community Centre
12895 Bayview Avenue, Richmond Hill, ON, Canada
Lois Hancey Aquatic Centre
5 Hopkins Street, Richmond Hill, ON, Canada
Summit Golf and Country Club
11901 Yonge St, Richmond Hill, ON, Canada
Bathurst Glen Golf Course
12481 Bathurst St, Richmond Hill, ON, Canada
Richmond Hill Golf Club
8755 Bathurst St, Richmond Hill, ON, Canada
Bloomington Downs Golf Centre
855 Bloomington Rd, Richmond Hill, ON, Canada
Richmond Green Sports Centre and Park
1300 Elgin Mills Rd E, Richmond Hill, ON, Canada
Ginger’s Cupcakes & Desserts
Ginger's Cupcakes & Desserts, Yonge Street, Richmond Hill, ON, Canada
Jack Astor’s
155 York Blvd, Richmond Hill, ON, Canada
Scaddabush Italian Kitchen & Bar
155 York Blvd, Richmond Hill, ON, Canada
The Keg
162 York Blvd, Richmond Hill, ON, Canada
Thai Basil
1070 Major Mackenzie Dr E Parking, Richmond Hill, ON, Canada
Akasaka Japanese Restaurant
280 West Beaver Creek Rd, Richmond Hill, ON, Canada
Tomo Japanese Restaurant
9625 Yonge St, Richmond Hill, ON, Canada
Marlowe Restaurant & Wine Bar
155 York Blvd, Richmond Hill, ON, Canada
Fraticelli’s
10 Vogell Road, Richmond Hill, ON, Canada
Sarpa
13311 Yonge St, Richmond Hill, ON, Canada
Tutto Bene Osteria
8133 Yonge St, Richmond Hill, ON, Canada
Piatto Vecchio
9301 Bathurst St, Richmond Hill, ON, Canada
Richmond Grill
10165 Yonge St, Richmond Hill, ON, Canada
Rhapsody Continental Hungarian Cuisine
10152 Yonge St, Richmond Hill, ON, Canada
Yanviriya Buddhist Temple
Yanviriya Buddhist Temple, Cedar Avenue, Richmond Hill, ON, Canada
JRCC S Richmond Hill & Maple
JRCC S Richmond Hill & Maple, Bathurst Street, Richmond Hill, ON, Canada
Grace Baptist Church of Richmond Hill
Grace Baptist Church of Richmond Hill, Weldrick Road West, Richmond Hill, ON, Canada
Summit Community Church
Summit Community Church, Stouffville Road, Richmond Hill, ON, Canada
Richmond Hill Country Shul
9225 Bathurst St, Richmond Hill, ON, Canada
St. Mary & St. Joseph Coptic Orthodox Church
11308 Yonge St, Richmond Hill, ON, Canada
St. Mary Immaculate Roman Catholic Church
10295 Yonge St, Richmond Hill, ON, Canada
Our Lady Queen of the World Parish
10411 Bayview Ave, Richmond Hill, ON, Canada
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
10131 Bayview Ave, Richmond Hill, ON, Canada
Richmond Hill Baptist Church
50 Wright St, Richmond Hill, ON, Canada
Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church
10066 Yonge St, Richmond Hill, ON, Canada
Richmond Hill United Church
10201 Yonge St, Richmond Hill, ON, Canada
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Schools in Richmond Hill are overseen by two Richmond Hill school districts, York District School Board and York Catholic District School Board. To search a school simply enter the address in the field below.
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