Richmond Hill / Markham - Ontario Visit City Website No matter where you are coming from, getting to Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada couldn't be easier. Richmond Hill is located approximately 25 km north of our provincial capital of Toronto where Highway 404 meets Highway 407 and Highway 7. Whether you are coming from the east or west you can take Highway 401 to Highway 407 or Highway 404 straight to Richmond Hill. A portion of Yonge Street makes up the Main Street of the Town. The modern history of the Town of Markham began in 1791 when John Graves Simcoe was appointed the first Lieutenant-Governor of Upper Canada.  During his term as Lieutenant Governor, Simcoe’s actions impacted directly on Markham.  His concern for improving the military security of the new territory led to the clearing of Yonge Street and a system of free land grants, both of which greatly influenced the establishment and growth of what became the Township of Markham. City Attraction Links Richmond Hill Wave Pool Enjoy a day at the beach ...all year long! Swim and surf in 4 ft. waves, frolic on water mats or try bodysurfing! Ride the thrilling 160 ft. twisting water slide, splash in the shallow area under a make-believe rain cloud or simply relax in our sauna! The Richmond Hill Heritage Centre Set in picturesque Amos Wright Park, the Richmond Hill Heritage Centre is an 1840's Regency style cottage, fully restored to reflect this historical period. The house was the original home of Amos Wright, the first Reeve of Markham Township. Richmond Green Sports Centre & Park Located along Elgin Mills Road East and Leslie Street in Richmond Hill, Richmond Green is owned and operated by the Town of Richmond Hill's Parks, Recreation and Culture Department. The centre is situated on 102 acres of prime parkland and is uniquely defined through a delicate integration and balance of environmentally sensitive areas, developed multi-faceted facilities, and groomed, active play areas. David Dunlop Observatory DDO (in Richmond Hill, Ontario) is the site of the largest (1.88 m. or 74 in.) optical telescope in Canada. The Observatory is a research centre of the Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics at the University of Toronto and also carries out public education and teaching programmes. Markham Museum & Historic Village Markham Museum is a 25-acre recreated Village representing life from the 19th and early 20th centuries. Historic Homes and Businesses; a Land Transportation Exhibit; Historic Gardens; an Apple Orchard and a brand new Wet Meadow bring the Museum to life as we celebrate Markham's first immigrants and its Natural Heritage.