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6 todays york region aug 1997 museums and galleries every municipality in york region has a museum devoted to the engaging histo ry of those who endured the hardships of pioneering in the nineteenth century the museums preserve the heritage of the local communities for the enjoyment and education of present and future genera tions visiting museums in the region is a fun learning experience for the whole family housed in historic buildings all museums feature either permanent or changing exhibits with temporary dis plays and special events supplementing the exhibit themes educational and childrens programs are also featured as part of their activities in addition to guided tours some muse ums also offer their facilities for birthday parties weddings and other occasions general admission is free for some muse ums while others charge a minimal fee the art galleries in york region are a reflection of the natural beauty and artis tic activity in the area many group of seven members painted and resided here amid the natural beauty of the region some of their works are displayed in the renowned mcmichael canadian art collection in kleinburg and the frederick horsman varley art gallery of markham ah public galleries feature exhibitions workshops group tours school pro grams studio courses and lectures as well as family activities here is a list of the public museums and galleries within york region remember to call ahead for hours of operation and admission charges aurora museum 22 church street aurora ontario l4g1g4 tel 905 7278991 elman w campbell museum 134 main street south newmarket ontario l3y3y7 tel 9059535314 heritage schoolhouse 2 valleywood drive markham ontario l3r8h3 tel 905 47061 19 georgina historical society museum po box 495 sutton west ontario l0e1r0 tel 905 4764301 ext 284 king township museum 2920 king road king city ontario l7b1l6 tel 905 8332331 markham district historical museum 9350 highway 48 markham ontario l3p 3j3 tel 905 2944576 stylish warmth from martoni fashions manufacturers of ladies coats jackets using the finest european fabric such as 100 wool alpaca cashmere angora we cater to the young sophisticated up to the more mature woman with a wide range of colours and styles and attractive prices ready to wear and made to measure w get ready for cold weather with a great fy looking new coat 15 off with this ad arioni fashions factory 110 spadina ave 6th floor toronto ontario m5v2k4 4165040236 open mon fif kfo 5 vsaf 8 63 designers collection coats warehouse 207 edgeley blvd unit 13 concord ontario l4k3y8 9057611573 opensauiidaysurfdiy lotb5 sharon temple museum box 331 sharon ontario log 1v0 tel 905 4782389 the richmond hill heritage centre 19 church street north richmond hill ontario lac 1c6 tel 905 7803802 whitchurchstouffville museum 14732 woodbine ave rr 1 gormley ontario l0h1g0 tel 905 7278954 yorkdurham heritage railway museum rr 1 uxbridge ontario l9p 1r1 tel 905 8525860 mcmichael canadian art collection 10365 islington avenue kleinburg ontario l0j1c0 tel 905 8931 121 latcham gallery 6240 main street stouffville ontario la a 2s4 tel 905 6402395 frederick horsman varley art gallery of markham 216 main street unionville ontario l3r2h1 tel 905 47795 11 cww oeae a private high school 8901 woodbine ave 905 9409675 or 18005619409 experience the difference oft is different it is a certified private high school with an cww iometjfe aca focus on the skills required for the 2000s communications english and math are integrated with all high school subjects the major differences include a 900 am to 500 pm day no homework a professional office environment and up to 4 academic credits per term plus a ped credit featuring golf tennis skiing etc other differences feature 1 8 teacher student ratio and a realistic opportunity to catch up or fasttrack qm aninvestmentthatwillpaydividends foralifetime