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The settlement was a "New Market
- It is part of Greater Toronto in the Golden Horseshoe region of Southern Ontario. The name stems from the fact that the settlement was a "New Market", in contrast to York as the Old Market.
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Newmarket (2021 population: 87,942 [4]) is a town and regional seat of the Regional Municipality of York in the Canadian province of Ontario. It is part of Greater Toronto in the Golden Horseshoe region of Southern Ontario.
The arrival of European settlers in the late 18th century began to alter the landscape and way of life for the Indigenous peoples, who had long called this area home. The Founding of Newmarket The origins of Newmarket as a European settlement date back to 1801, when Timothy Rogers, a Quaker from Vermont, was granted 40 acres of land in the area.
Oct 24, 2012 · Newmarket’s modern boundaries were created in 1971 from the town itself, and portions of the townships of King, East Gwillimbury, and Whitchurch (see Whitchurch-Stouffiville). Located within York Region, Newmarket is in the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area.
Oct 2, 2021 · Newmarket was one of the first municipalities to introduce a clean water supply and electrical lighting. The waterworks system was initially intended to provide for only the fire protection of the community but soon expanded to provide the entire town with a domestic water supply.
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Newmarket is located between the bustling City of Toronto and picturesque cottage country – allowing us to retain small town charm while providing big city amenities such as premium health care facilities (Southlake Regional Health Centre), upscale shopping and retail (Upper Canada Mall and unique shops around Town) and advanced transit ...
Newmarket offers the perfect balance between liveability and economic prosperity. Our economic future is bright with a focus on business services, health sciences, technology and innovation complemented by strong manufacturing, retail and creative industries.
Jun 4, 2022 · A new organization called the Newmarket Canadian Concert Association was formed in November and they promptly began to attract major talent to Newmarket. Robert Yates opened his new jewelry store next to the Eaton’s order office on Main in 1951.
