Attractions
York Region has an unusual assortment of points of interest, ranging from nature reserves to pioneer-era museums, to a modern amusement park.
In Vaughan, the major attractions include the McMichael Canadian Art Collection, located in the community of Kleinburg and features works by Canadian artists including Inuit and First Nations artists. Canada's Wonderland, which features roller coasters and other rides, concerts and fireworks shows, is also in Vaughan.
Heritage sites and historical museums in the Region include:
- Hillary House National Historic Site (Aurora)
- Historic Downtown Newmarket (Newmarket)
- Georgina Military Museum (Georgina)
- Georgina Village Museum (Georgina)
- King Township Museum (King)
- Markham Museum (Markham)
- RHLS Narrow Gauge Railway (Whitchurch–Stouffville)
- Sharon Temple National Historic Site (East Gwillimbury)
- Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum (Whitchurch–Stouffville)
- York-Durham Heritage Railway (Whitchurch–Stouffville)
Following is a sample of other attractions in the area:
- Applewood Farm Winery (Whitchurch–Stouffville)
- Canadian Heritage Humber River
- Fred Varley Art Gallery (Markham)
- Canada's Wonderland (Vaughan)
- Oak Ridges Trail
- Puck's Farm (King)
- Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts
- Sutton-Zephyr Trail
- Willow Springs Winery (Whitchurch–Stouffville)
- Words Alive Literary Festival (East Gwillimbury)
- York Demonstration Forest (Whitchurch–Stouffville)
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