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tyr todays york region tuesday april 1 1997 5 york region robert grossi mayor of georgina and chair of the region of york economic development commitee invites you to explore york region and to visit the york region community corner at the canadian national exhibition on august 26 showcases the regions attractions and communities a kaleidoscope of crystalline office buildings and historic main streets pond- side parks and modern facilities the southernmost area of york region offers the convenience of the city at a slower pace meander down beflowered main streets in unionville markham thornhill richmond hill or vaughan dip your toes in the clear clean water of lake wilcox in richmond hill watch windsurfers glide across the smooth waters picnic at mill pond or stop for tea at the burr house of crafts when the day is done see stars at the dunlap observatory or dine and dance the evening away in a gregarious mix of spe cialty restaurants roadhouses and night clubs in beaver creek business park in markham meet with the resident town crier on main street and learn first hand of the history behind markhams elegant streetscape or meet with a rac coon in milne conservation park or canada geese at unionvilles toogood pond two tranquil locales ideal for sunday strolls in the city of vaughan comprised of maple kleinburg woodbridge concord and western thornhill stop in at the mcmichael canadian art collection featuring land scape paintings by canadas famous group of seven artists who frequently painted the pastoral beauty of york region visit the kortright centre to learn more about nature or scream your heart out on the bat roller coaster at paramount canadas wonderland carpeted with lush greenery central king township is home to the holland marsh often referred to as the salad bowl of ontario during summer months fresh fruit and vegetable stands offer a healthy bounty of homegrown delights to the road- weary traveller in the centre of this lush farmland are two vibrant commercial centres aurora and newmarket stroll down main street newmarket to fairy lake in wesley brooks conservation area or check out auroras ornate 19th century hous es visit the aurora museum and newmarkets elman w campbell museum in east gwillimbury you can visit sharon a community renowned for the sharon temple a national historic site the ethereal symbolic temple was created in the early 19th century by a group of breakaway quakers called the children of peace later boat down the lazy holland river to the shores of lake simcoe to the east lies whitchurch- stouffville a tranquil town that has main tained its historic appeal here browse the flea market for the best bargains check out the museum or ride the york durham heritage railway explore central york regions back- roads and getaway places you never know what you might find as you travel north feel the vestigial remnants of city life slip away youre in georgina now here the lapping waves of lake simcoe beckon almost as strong ly as the friendly residents of keswick jacksons point sutton and pefferlaw golf swim sail or fish your day away time is yours to enjoy on the beaches of lake simcoe whether you stay in a cosy inn or a full scale resort or pitch a tent you are welcome in georgina learn of days past at georgina historical village when dusk falls take in a play at the red barn theatre or the stephen leacock theatre enjoy cottage country without cottage traffic come to georgina only an hour away from toronto 3cc1 town of richmond hill message from the mayor lueiooxw idents of the town 0 jssss no staff as of thof a little nicer t richmond hill offers a wide conveniently located just north o me ggg to and vi itors alike in a diversity of facilities activ ties and ex p purchase fresh produce from a mat er of minutes or a few kilometres 2gsg business enterprises which c 1a fh drop in on one of the numerous tlouri5 census identified us as lisilsiipiiliil oik wdges ars to swim sailboard canoe or if j s j a and the nvin ark in the centre of town mgm family fun youll love venue of the annual richmond h 11 wmter rnwa area lt feature 4 foot our wave pool the only one of its kind wlrsg a little more passive is your p and over 2000 acres of richmond hill has five mymm beautiful park land and i natu raurea th e town is ho m scale community events throughout he yea h e dr tom observatory is open for tou n twenty five years ago this year bolton and his staff discovered the famous oiac q if you still need a reason to visit us issihg centres or in the j an fine restaurants after a ally look forward to seeing you historic busy downtown core we ave t all and tq just a word of caution in conclusion once you sincerely tfiiam f bell mayor town of richmond hill vj xgst august labour day weekend select ontario baseball association c5g soba championship tournament jq minor baseball at its best upcoming events august 29- sept 1 september exotic bird show at richmond green september 20 21 celebration of the arts at hillcrest mall september 26 27 qy scarborough dog show at richmond green september 28 october karate tournament at richmond green craft show and sale at richmond green november festival of lights at old town hall pigeon show at richmond green music festival at richmond green santa claus parade along yonge street december christmas yesteryear at the burr house october 12 october 25 26 november 14 november 14 16 november 14 17 november 16 december 7 8 v