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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Mayor Frank Scarpitti and Members of Council!

Remember, keep your loved ones safe this holiday season as winter weather in unpredictable.

Winter Safety Tips

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City of Markham: Budget 2025

The City of Markham has adopted Budget 2025. Markham continues to have the lowest 20-year average property tax rate increase in the GTA.

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City of Markham Holiday Hours

Planning to visit a City facility this holiday break? Check out what’s open and closed before leaving home!

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Commit to fit!

Join Markham's fitness family and unlock more benefits than your average gym membership. Get 3 months for the price of 2, which is only $133 tax included. Student and senior pricing is available. On sale from November 15, 2024 to February 14, 2025. Restrictions apply.

Upcoming events

December 2024

Sun 22

Free Guided Walk at Rouge National Urban Park - Wintering Like Settlers

Black Walnut Day Use Area - Rouge National Urban Park

5:00 am to 7:00 am

Sat 28

Free Guided Walk at Rouge National Urban Park - Solstice Reflections

Black Walnut Day Use Area - Rouge National Urban Park

5:00 am to 7:00 am

Sun 29

Free Guided Walk at Rouge National Urban Park - Christmas Bird Count in the Rouge

Bob Hunter Memorial Park - Rouge National Urban Park

4:30 am to 6:30 am

January 2025

Thu 2

Winter Explorers Indoor Adventure Camp

TCCSA Office, 3rd Floor

3:45 am to 12:00 pm

Wed 15

"Future-Ready Toolkit: Skills for Life in Canada" series of online sessions for newcomer youth

Online Zoom Sessions

2:30 pm to 4:00 pm