{"id":5830,"date":"2017-03-24T16:42:06","date_gmt":"2017-03-24T20:42:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.delsuites.com\/blog\/?p=5830"},"modified":"2018-10-16T13:43:52","modified_gmt":"2018-10-16T17:43:52","slug":"cool-things-markham-area","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.delsuites.com\/blog\/cool-things-markham-area\/","title":{"rendered":"Markham Things to Do"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.delsuites.com\/suites\/circa\/detail.php\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-5834\" src=\"https:\/\/www.delsuites.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Multicultural-Group-with-Logo.png\" alt=\"Markham\" width=\"289\" height=\"230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.delsuites.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Multicultural-Group-with-Logo.png 768w, https:\/\/www.delsuites.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Multicultural-Group-with-Logo-300x239.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 289px) 100vw, 289px\" \/><\/a>The city of Markham, located in the Greater Toronto Area, is a vibrant municipality that is alive with culture, theatre, history and art. It is one of the most ethnically diverse communities in Canada and there is always something happening there &#8211; from world class theatre to art gallery openings to museum exhibits. It\u2019s only 25 minutes from downtown, but if your accommodation is based in Markham (such as at DelSuites <a href=\"https:\/\/www.delsuites.com\/locations\/markham-furnished-apartments.php\">Circa <\/a>location) then there is plenty you can do in this area.<\/p>\n<h2>Markham Attractions and Activities<\/h2>\n<p>Here are a few fun things that you can do in during your stay in Markham:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Check out the great exhibits and the fascinating historic village at the Markham <a href=\"http:\/\/www.markham.ca\/wps\/portal\/Markham\/RecreationCulture\/MarkhamMuseum\/!ut\/p\/a1\/jZBRb4IwFIV_Da_tcaWAe6t1gaIGMWOyvixoGJJYaoDJ3x8aX5ZMt_t2k-_LPfdQTXOqm-JcV0Vf26Y4XnbtfcQKciIWiIOXDYdI2OtsLuInRP4IvI-ADEXk-ksAWTiH8tNZlqwWDMr7n487I_CXv6X6irhJKOXyLUjTNBzvqkhwtWKQfHIDHkW8Ag8yxFTXO0OGvSEgzONgU7gMnHkun15eEM2OBRXVbflZtmVLvtqxukPfn7pnBw6GYSCVtdWxJHtrHPymHGzX0_wnSU8my1GvzTboxDerrnjV\/dl5\/d5\/L2dBISEvZ0FBIS9nQSEh\/?utm_campaign=redirects&amp;utm_source=markhammuseum.ca&amp;utm_medium=referral\" class=\"broken_link\">Museum<\/a>. This is an excellent place to go with kids, as there are a lot of interactive things to discover.<a href=\"http:\/\/www.whittamoresfarm.com\/pyo-summer.html\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright wp-image-5835 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.delsuites.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/bigstock-picking-strawberry-in-garden-93275000-284x300.jpg\" alt=\"Markham\" width=\"284\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.delsuites.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/bigstock-picking-strawberry-in-garden-93275000-284x300.jpg 284w, https:\/\/www.delsuites.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/bigstock-picking-strawberry-in-garden-93275000-768x812.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.delsuites.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/bigstock-picking-strawberry-in-garden-93275000.jpg 851w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 284px) 100vw, 284px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Visit the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.markham.ca\/wps\/portal\/Markham\/RecreationCulture\/VarleyArtGallery\/!ut\/p\/a1\/jZBBb4JAEIV_DdfdZ4dF7G1dG1zUUJpS6V4aNBRJXNYALX-_aHppUm3nNsn3Zd48bnjOTVN81lXR164pjufdBG-xhprIFeLw4UlAJvQ8X8j4DopG4HUEVCSX_nQNIIsW0NN0niWbFUEH__NxZST-8rfcXBA_iZRav4RpmkbjXb2UQm8ISky-gVsRL8CNDDE39c6yYW8ZGAUCNINPEBT4YnZ-QTY7Citu2vK9bMuWfbRjdYe-P3X3HjwMw8Aq56pjyfbOevhNObiu5_lPkp9slqN-tNuwk196CUcr\/dl5\/d5\/L2dBISEvZ0FBIS9nQSEh\/?utm_source=varleygallery.ca&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=redirects\" class=\"broken_link\">Frederick Horsman Varley Art Gallery<\/a>. There are always some intriguing art exhibitions at the gallery, plus a great calendar of camps, art classes, workshops and more.<\/li>\n<li>You can also check out some fantastic art by local contributors at the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.markham.ca\/wps\/portal\/Markham\/RecreationCulture\/VarleyArtGallery\/WhatsOn\/Exhibitions\/McKayExhibitions\/!ut\/p\/a1\/lZJNk5owGMc_Sw8cIQ8JSaC3LCjGd1SsctkJiMp0IQ7L1vHbFx09dKesbXLK_P7_PK8oQRuUVOpXcVBNoSv1dn0n7NVxF8LvTyHqywkD2YvndDldYSd2WsG25TO-wOOYTEQwEiBjQWEw9jFwhq7uWej747Ub4YUDIGWwptMgsgObox8oQckpK3Zou1NM5XsAh9CU7bLMxYqoHDylXPBScovUfuaHYuDwMQDEYQCSRy_xbDIiINk_ZNoKoOMIeOa_5dpZzYrRO3_8sGbzlvd6fcznMwzAP_mjKGzTlgNB5YSAT-0H7-4lelIA6q5gGd38X4yDPBPED8FQgm-LEQzd3oKCmJHVSyCGGHxyF3wxpOlAlznaoi3v7LXtoOV_7MUQJUVaWuestMByiUeBe7bLmE1cl_xJPep5HDvUZpg6rKXtTogqJe4BJXW-z-u8tj7qduuPTXP6boAB5_PZqlSdFc3FynRpQKNrXTXaAELN5lhUh3ez0eZOm1WuavNOzWJvXvRHnZtprX_mBvwt0FG_N2jzKQA6lXFpxhso5PWaYfkqL-Tt8O03FYGS4A!!\/dl5\/d5\/L2dBISEvZ0FBIS9nQSEh\/\" class=\"broken_link\">McKay Art Centre<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>In the winter, go skating at the Markham Civic Centre <a href=\"http:\/\/www.markham.ca\/wps\/portal\/Markham\/RecreationCulture\/CommunityCentres\/Arenas\/\" class=\"broken_link\">Outdoor Skating Rink<\/a>, located on Town Centre Blvd. Don\u2019t worry if you haven\u2019t brought your skates, you can rent them there.<\/li>\n<li>Play a few games at Markham <a href=\"http:\/\/www.markhambowl.com\/\">Bowl<\/a>, a bowling alley with 8 lanes of 10 pin and 12 lanes of 5 pin. It also has a snack bar and a full bar, so that you can refresh yourself with a beer.<\/li>\n<li>Every Saturday from 8am until 1pm you can check out the Main Street Markham <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mainstreetmarkham.com\/\">Farmer\u2019s Market<\/a> on Robinson Street. You will be able to find delicious fresh produce straight from the farm, as well as handmade artisan crafts and much more. There is also live music to entertain you while you shop.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ontariotrails.on.ca\/trails\/view\/milne-dam-conservation-park-trail\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-5836 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.delsuites.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/bigstock-164062601-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Markham\" width=\"353\" height=\"235\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.delsuites.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/bigstock-164062601-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.delsuites.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/bigstock-164062601-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.delsuites.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/bigstock-164062601-440x294.jpg 440w, https:\/\/www.delsuites.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/bigstock-164062601.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 353px) 100vw, 353px\" \/><\/a>Take a walk through the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ontariotrails.on.ca\/trails\/view\/milne-dam-conservation-park-trail\/\">Milne Dam Conservation Area<\/a>, which is the largest park in Markham with 123 hectares of area. There are many lovely trails through the lush forests and this area is a stop off point for many species of migratory birds.<\/li>\n<li>Test your smarts with an escape room experienced at <a href=\"https:\/\/trapped.ca\/\">Trapped<\/a>. You will be locked in a room in a realistic scenario and you will need to solve puzzles and mysteries to escape while the clock is counting down!<strong><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There is plenty to see and do in Markham, so whether you are visiting for business or pleasure you won\u2019t be bored. If you know of any other interesting things to do in this Greater Toronto destination, let us know in the comments!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The city of Markham, located in the Greater Toronto Area, is a vibrant municipality that is alive with culture,&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false},"categories":[311,416,21,132,338],"tags":[88,90,71,305],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v19.10 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Markham Things to Do - Delsuites&#039; Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Markham has a lot to discover - No matter the purpose of your stay, you will never be bored. 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