Markham Ontario Map

About Markham, Ontario

Markham is a town in York, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a large city. Markham is located at 43.8765°N, 79.2634°W.

Markham, nestled in the rolling terrain north of Toronto, owes its origins to early Loyalist settlers who, following the American Revolution, sought new beginnings on this fertile ground. It lies 17.4 km north-north-east of Toronto, ON (from Toronto, ON: bearing 30°T), and is situated 11.1 km west-south-west of Pickering. The landscape, a gentle southward slope towards Lake Ontario, was once a patchwork of forests and agricultural fields, a quiet expanse where the air often held the scent of damp earth and growing things. Over time, this agrarian heart has evolved, becoming a hub for diverse industries, from technology and finance to life sciences, reflecting a dynamic economic shift from the land itself to the innovation born from its people. The very texture of life in Markham, even as it has urbanized, retains a certain groundedness, a sense of roots that can be felt in the way the seasons still mark the passing of days, from the stark beauty of winter to the vibrant green of summer. The cultural character of Markham is a rich mosaic, a testament to the many communities that have found their home here, each contributing to the lively spirit of the place. While no singular, overwhelmingly famous landmark defines its skyline, the urban villages and historic downtowns within Markham offer their own quiet charm and architectural echoes of earlier eras. The city is also a destination for learning, with campuses of notable educational institutions fostering intellectual growth amidst its busy streets. For those who follow the roar of the crowd, local sports teams offer a focal point for community pride. Major annual events draw visitors from far and wide, celebrating the diverse heritage and contemporary life that make Markham a unique part of the Canadian landscape.

About This Markham Map Page

Explore Markham, Ontario, Canada, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.87653, -79.2634. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Detailed location data for Markham includes the postal code (L3P), telephone area code (226, 249, 289, 343, 365, 382, 416, 437, 519, 548, 613, 647, 705, 742, 807, 905). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Markham is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.