Main Street (Markham) to Main Street (Unionville) (10.5 km)
Details
This hike connects the two historic Main Streets in Markham. Beginning at Main Street Markham, we'll pass by some historic buildings and make a quick stop for vienoisseries before crossing into Milne Dam Conservation Park. From there, it's Chinese food all the way. See and taste why Markham is one of the Chinese food capitals of the world outside of East Asia.
Restoration works in Main Street Unionville should be done by early November, so it might be worth seeing how it has transformed. Sure, it's a touristy street but it has some noteworthy food. We'll end the hike at one of them: the only Austrian restaurant in the GTA.
Highlights
- Markham GO train station (depart 1pm)
- Cho-Kwok-Lat
- Markham Village Town Hall and Library
- Milne Dam Bridge
- FoodyMart (depart 2:25 pm)
- Waldon Pond
- New Kennedy Square: Hong Kong cafes / Good Taste Casserole Rice / nam 2 / Master Tako
- Langham Square: Yin Sushi Market / Big Trio Wonton Noodle / Kore Chicken / T&T (depart 3:45 pm)
- Markham Pan Am Centre
- Mildred Temple Park
- NextDoor Restaurant
- Watercolour Restaurant / Old Firehall
- Honoka Japanese Dessert Cafe / Old Country Inn (arrive 4:25pm)
Neighbourhoods
Markham Village > Vinegar Hill > South Unionville > Main Street Unionville
Map
https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1lGNZg6gyc7QFF-00dtlka0PqKMiybwk&usp=sharing
Public transit: Buy the 24-hour GO Transit pass for $10. There are GO stations at the start and near the end of the hike. The endpoints are within walking distance of the VIVA Purple bus line.
How it works
Hike starts punctually. Late or can't do the whole route? Meet us at scheduled checkpoints.
We'll browse many food places but won't linger long. Grab ready-made food, or see the route in advance, organize takeout, then pickup along the way.
Not sure what to try? Join our omakase for $5, which gives a tiny sample from different restaurants. Payment on the day of event by cash or e-transfer to globaltorontoeats@gmail.com. No refunds after orders are placed. Details of sampled food will be uploaded after the hike.
Limited cutlery provided. Highly recommended to bring cutlery and containers for omakase and bringing back leftovers.
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