Toronto Tourism Visitor Guide 2008 - (Page 25) Neighbourhoods adventures beyond downtown Collection, consisting of 6,000 works by the Group of Seven and First Nations artists. LOCATE Vaughan: north of Steeles Ave. West, between Hwy. 50 & Dufferin St. Kleinburg: a 30-minute drive north of Toronto, at the Islington Ave./Major Mackenzie Dr. intersection. The waterfall itself is spectacular enough to warrant a road trip, but this region further defines itself with awardwinning wines, world-class cuisine and the warmth of the locals. The gorgeous sunsets are par for the course. LOCATE Take the Gardiner Expressway to the QEW. Unionville & Markham Village map GG-2; www.unionvilleinfo.com, www.mainstreetmarkham.com DETAILS Situated next to each other in Markham, these boutique villages offer cultural celebrations and unique shopping experiences. In Unionville, gracious old buildings, mills and churches that line Main Street reflect the 18th-century legacy of its first settlers. The heritage railway enhances the quaint small-town ambience.LOCATE North of Hwy. 7, west of Kennedy Rd. DETAILS Mere minutes by car from Toronto, Markham Village, with its elegant homes and relaxed atmosphere, exudes Old World charm. In the fall, it hosts wine tastings, fairs, a rodeo and other fun family activities. LOCATE Markham Rd./Hwy. 48 intersection & Hwy. 7. unionville, 10:00 a.m. THE NIAGARA REGION www.tourismniagara.com map BB-2; www.tourismniagara.com DETAILS For those who wish to expand their explorations beyond Ontario’s urban centres, the Niagara region has plenty to offer. Experience Niagara Falls, celebrated for its performingarts productions, colonial architecture and vineyards. Port Credit, 6:10 p.m. 25 www.torontotourism.com http://www.unionvilleinfo.com http://www.mainstreetmarkham.com http://www.tourismniagara.com http://www.tourismniagara.com http://www.torontotourism.com
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