Richmond Hill Ontario Map

About Richmond Hill, Ontario

Richmond Hill is a town in York, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a city. Richmond Hill is located at 43.8747°N, 79.4394°W.

Richmond Hill occupies a prominent position on the Oak Ridges Moraine, where the land rises with a quiet, persistent strength toward the elevated terrain near the Heise Hill. It lies 8.1 km east-north-east of Vaughan, ON (from Vaughan, ON: bearing 72°T), and is situated 15.7 km north-north-west of Toronto. The physical setting is defined by a glacial legacy that left behind a rolling topography, catching the pale, slanted light of late autumn afternoons as it stretches toward the horizon. Though the East Humber River runs about 10 km away, the local horizon remains defined by the subtle height of the land itself, while the distant, calm presence of Philips Lake lies about 6 km away. The air here holds a distinct, crisp clarity, often carrying the scent of damp earth and the quiet anticipation of the coming frost as the seasons shift across the ridges. The historical development of Richmond Hill reflects a transition from early agrarian roots to a contemporary hub of commerce and professional enterprise. The local economy has moved far beyond the initial clearing of timber, now supporting a diverse array of corporate offices, technology firms, and retail sectors that anchor the regional stability. Residents often move through their days with a focus on the modern demands of industry, yet the underlying character of the land maintains a gravity that persists beneath the pavement. While the sprawl of development continues to change the skyline, the community maintains a steady, industrious pace, balancing the pressure of modern business with the lingering memory of the fields that once defined the horizon. Cultural life in Richmond Hill is marked by an increasing diversity that informs its public spaces and seasonal traditions, drawing people into a shared sense of belonging. The presence of Parc urbain national du Canada de la Rouge, located about 18 km away, offers a vast, protected reach of nature that serves as a vital escape from the suburban intensity. Among those who have shaped the public consciousness, the hockey player Connor McDavid stands as a notable figure associated with his formative years in the region. Richmond Hill continues to evolve as a center where the weight of its growing stature meets the quiet, enduring influence of the surrounding landscape, ensuring that the character of the place remains firmly rooted in the geography that first defined it.

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Explore Richmond Hill, 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: 43.874722, -79.439444. 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. Editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Detailed location data for Richmond Hill includes the postal code (L4C), 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 Richmond Hill 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.