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Newmarket
Get in
From North or South, take Highway 400 to Exit 55 (Davis Drive) and drive about 7 km east.
From the South only, take Highway 404 north. Newmarket is accessible from the last 3 exits: Mulock Dr., Davis Dr., and Green Lane. Turn West of any of these exits.
Davis Drive is the main business road in Newmarket.
Do
Fairy Lake A large park in the middle of town, this is home to many festivals and fairs, including the annual Shakespeare-In-The-Park put on by a local group called the Resurgence Theatre Company. Locals flock to Fairy Lake on nice days, and even on the not-so-nice days.
Nokiidaa Trail System A section of this trail system runs through the heart of Newmarket. This trail is excelent for hiking or biking. The trail system follows the Holland river which at one time was home to a historic plan to build a canal system. Although never operational, the locks that were being built can still be seen at various points along the trail system . Listed below are some maps of sections of the trail system:
Heritage Buildings A number of buildings in Newmarket have been designated as Heritage Sites. These sites have plaques to designate when they were constructed and the purpose the building originally served. Many of these sites are close to Main Street. The attached link provides a summary of the heritage buildings in Newmarket.
Buy
Main St. has a range of shops, including clothing stores, a bakery, and a large antique mall. There's even a farmers market that runs Saturday mornings from early May to late October.
If you can't find it on Main Street you can probably find it along Davis Drive, or better yet at Upper Canada Mall (Yonge St & Davis Dr) . There is also a big-box area springing up on Yonge Street just north of the mall.
Eat
Little Caesars Pizza, located on Leslie St. north of Davis Dr. is an authentic Italian pizzaria in the heart of Newmarket's Little Italy district.
All Thai Up - Located on Mulock East of Yonge , great Asian foods.
Get out
Newmarket is relatively close to Toronto, Barrie, Vaughan, Richmond Hill, and Markham. Residents also enjoy day-trips to Wasaga Beach and Collingwood.
Newmarket (2006 Population 74,295) is a town located approximately 45 km north of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Newmarket is served by three interchanges along Ontario provincial highway 404. It is the seat of York Region. Southlake Regional Health Centre (hospital) is located in Newmarket.
Geography
Newmarket's geographical coördinates are 44.05°N, 79.46°W, and its elevation above sea level is 239 m. It has an area of 38.07 km² and is part of the Greater Toronto Area and the Golden Horseshoe in an area known as the "905 Region" (a reference to the GTA's telephone area code outside Toronto proper).
The town is bounded on the north by the Town of East Gwillimbury, on the east by the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville, on the south by the Town of Aurora, and on the west by King Township, themselves all likewise part...
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Hotels in Newmarket
 | Delta Markham  |
Score 0 from 0 reviews | | 50 East Valhalla Drive |  |
| The bright & spacious guestrooms provide travelers with all of the comforts of home. ... more | | |
| | Swynford Paddocks Hotel |
Score 7.925 from 22 reviews | | Six Mile Bottom | |
| Conference and meeting room facilities:
Swynford Paddocks can offer a number of different rooms to suit your business requirements. Meetings and attending delegates can range from
2 to 80 people with technical AV presentation equipment for each room. Our luxury marquee holds up to 200 for company parties or product launches. Whatever the occasion, we can tailor the package to suit your needs.
All 15 bedrooms are non-smoking. ... more | | |
| | Ashley House  |
Score 7.35 from 38 reviews | | 13 Old Station Road | |
| From the A14 west and A11:
- Exit onto the A1304 for Newmarket.
- Continue onto High Street.
- Near the end of this street turn right onto Old Station Road, where you will find the hotel.
From A14 east:
- Exit onto the A1304 for Newmarket.
- Continue to the end of Bury Road and turn left onto Old Station Road. ... more | | |
| | The Wheatsheaf Inn |
Score 7.95 from 21 reviews | | 45 Chapel Street | |
| In the sleepy village of Exning, this inn run by a local racehorse trainer is situated just 5 minutes from Newmarket town centre and racecourse.
All food, including a delicious breakfast, is home-cooked and prepared by the 2 resident chefs. There is a large conservatory for dining, as well as a separate restaurant.
Recently refurbished en suite rooms (awaiting rating) offer high standards of comfort and style. A warm welcome awaits all.
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| | Cadogan Hotel |
Score 7.75 from 19 reviews | | Fordham Rd | |
| Guests staying at The Cadogan Hotel may also use the facilities at The Edge Leisure Centre at The Bedford Lodge Hotel for an additional cost per person per day. ... more | | |
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| Rocky Mountaineer from Vancouver to Banff |
2 days/1 night |
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Weave your way from Vancouver to Banff on The Kicking Horse Route, traveling through the towns and villages that grew around and supported the construction of this crucial railway. Canada's West has some spectacular scenery, landmarks and natural wonders, and you will be able to take it all in while enjoying the exceptional service Rocky Mountaineer is known for.
With an overnight stay in Kamloops, at the junction of the mighty Fraser and the Thompson River, this two-day, all daylight, rail experience, ensures that not a moment of this spectacular journey will be missed.
Highlights:
- Fraser Canyon - Marvel at the Fraser Canyon as you exit the Coast Mountains. This deep canyon is a natural wonder that extends all the way to the town of Hope, with steep sides soaring up to 600 metres (1980 feet) above the water.
- The Last Spike - You will pass the stone cairn of Craigellachie where the last railroad spike was driven, linking Canada's railway from coast to coast.
- Spiral Tunnels - A unique architectural wonder built over 20 months starting in 1907, the Upper and Lower Spiral Tunnels were constructed through Mount Ogden and Cathedral Mountain, to improve safety by reducing the grade.
- Stoney Creek Bridge - One of the most important bridges of its time, the beautiful Stoney Creek Bridge spans 147.6 metres (484 feet) and towers 99 metres (325 feet) above the creek bed.
- Hell's Gate - The thundering waters of the renowned tourist attraction, Hell's Gate, are a fascinating sight. Located at the most narrow and intimidating point in the Fraser River, as much as 909,218,000 litres (200 million gallons) of water surge through the 33.53 metre (110 foot) gorge each minute.
- Rogers Pass - Tunnels, such as the remarkable Mount MacDonald Tunnel, snow sheds and glistening glaciers characterize this pass through the Selkirk Mountains.
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| See Victoria and Beyond Smartvisit Card |
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The See Victoria & Beyond Smartvisit Card offers unbeatable convenience and great value for money, throughout Victoria, Vancouver, and the surrounding area, whether you travel alone or with the whole family. There's a two, three and five-day Smartvisit Card - for adult or child - that's perfect for your stay.
With it comes the See Victoria & Beyond Smartvisit Guide that highlights everything you'll want to see and do - with useful maps to help you on your way. Discover Victoria, Vancouver, Squamish & Whistler, Langley and the Mighty Fraser Country.
One Card, Many Activities, a Single Payment
Pay once, and you will receive a smart card and a guidebook allowing you entry to a choice of over 50 attractions, tours and activities in Victoria, Vancouver and surrounds. There's no need to pay an entry fee at the attraction - simply present your Smartvisit Card, and you will be admitted. PLUS there are special discounts on high value experiences such as whale watching which will save you even more.
Visitor Benefits:
- Easy to use - one card does it all
- Value for money - visit as few as two attractions a day and start to save
- All-inclusive - visit as many attractions as you like for a single price
- Great information - reliable guidebook with a wide variety of quality attractions
- Planning - assists with creating the perfect itinerary to suit each user. It also assists with budgeting, with no need to pay cash at the attractions
- VIP - Be recognized as a See Smartvisit Cardholder at each participating attraction
- Security - no need to carry around cash for entrance fees.
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| Gatineau Park Fall Foliage Tour |
2.5 hours |
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Discover the splendor of the Fall Foliage aboard Ottawa's most exciting and extensive tour of the world famous Gatineau Park. Your two and a half hour tour takes you through magnificent Gatineau Hills renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and fall colors.
Along the tour, you will enjoy three photo stops. Pink Lake, known for its rare beauty and unusual ecology, Champlain Lookout renowned for its breathtaking view of the Ottawa River Valley and the Mackenzie King Estate, where one can explore the picturesque ruins and the romantic gardens of the grand old estate. Also located on the estate is a museum on Canada?s tenth Prime Minister, William Lion Mackenzie King. Or visit the Moorside Tea Room where one can enjoy an afternoon tea.
This tour is seasonal and only operates from 22 September to 7 October, 2007
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