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10 Best Things to Do in Markham’s Main Street Unionville

10 Best Things to Do in Markham’s Main Street Unionville

Markham’s Main Street Unionville has plenty of fun things to see and do, no matter what kind of activities you’re into.

I absolutely love exploring this neighbourhood – it’s one of my favourite things to do every summer!

Main Street Unionville truly comes alive during the summer months, and it’s always so nice to see.

If you’re looking for spots to eat in the neighbourhood, you can also check out my post on the best restaurants in Main Street Unionville.

Here are some of the best activities and things to do in the Main Street Unionville neighbourhood!

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Best things to do in Main Street Unionville


What Girls Want in historic Main Street Unionville in Markham, Ontario

Shop at the boutiques along Main Street Unionville

Most people visit Main Street Unionville for the food, but there are actually quite a few shops and boutiques here worth checking out.

Stop into Tucci Armadio for contemporary women’s clothing, What Girls Want for shapewear and lingerie, or Susannah Designer Consignment for vintage and preloved clothing and accessories.

There’s also an annual shopping event called “Ladies Night on Main”, where you can enjoy entertainment, specials, and promotions at local businesses in the neighbourhood.

If you’ve got a sweet tooth, pay a visit to Old Firehall Confectionery for their extensive range of sweets, treats, and confections.


Get crafty at Crock A Doodle

Paint your own pottery at this little shop in the heart of Main Street Unionville.

You can paint everything from mugs, to plates, to piggy banks, and it’s so much fun getting creative.

You simply select a piece of blank pottery on the shelf, and the price listed on it includes the studio time, paints, glazing, and kiln-firing.

They’re open every single day from noon until 9 PM, and it does get quite busy, so book reservations ahead of time!

It’s a super cute date idea if you’re looking for something fun to do with a partner.

LOCATION: 159 Main St Unionville, Unionville, ON


The Varley Art Gallery in Main Street Unionville is named after one of the Group of Seven artists, Frederick Varley.

The gallery space is actually larger than it looks from the outside of the building, and they’ve got some cool exhibitions and works in their permanent collection.

Right now, they have a really cool featured exhibition called “Longing Belonging, 100 Years 100 Stories”, which tackles Canada’s troubled colonialist history by marking the 100th anniversary of the Chinese Exclusion Act.

Admission to the gallery is free, but they do accept donations!

LOCATION: 216 Main St Unionville, Unionville, ON


Snap photos of the Victorian-era architecture

Historic Main Street Unionville was founded in 1794, and a lot of the original buildings here remain from that time period.

Take a walk down Main Street Unionville and admire all the gorgeous and historical 1800s architecture!

There are plenty of Instagrammable spots for ya to snap some cute photos.

I love that they also decorate some spots with flowers for spring and summer, as well as holiday lights during the winter months!


Cocktails at the Unionville Arms Pub & Grill in Main Street Unionville, Markham, Ontario

Dine at one of the many restaurants in Main Street Unionville

Main Street Unionville has tons of incredible restaurants and food spots worth visiting, whether you’re in the mood for Chinese skewers or authentic Italian dishes.

Enjoy modern and seasonal Canadian cuisine at NextDoor Restaurant, Asian fusion dishes at Inspire Restaurant, or modern Indian cuisine at Ambiyan Indian Restaurant.

You can also visit more casual spots like Calabria Bakery for Italian eats or Espresso 21 for brunch and sandwiches.

If you’re in the mood to try a bunch of different things, you can even do a little food hop and visit multiple restaurants and food spots!


The Alley bubble tea shop in North York, Toronto

Enjoy a bubble tea break

Markham is well-known for its plethora of incredible Asian restaurants and food spots, and there’s no shortage of amazing bubble tea spots.

Main Street Unionville also has a great selection of bubble tea spots, perfect for a quick bubble tea break!

Stop into The Alley for one of their Instagram-worthy drinks, Presotea for their classic bubble teas, or Real Fruit Bubble Tea for their tasty fruit drinks.

And if you’re more in the mood for a coffee or matcha break, stop into PawStory Cafe or Espresso 21 instead.


Soft serve cones from iHalo Krunch in Toronto

Grab a scoop of ice cream

You can’t visit Main Street Unionville during the summer months without getting a scoop or two of ice cream.

If you walk around Main Street Unionville on a beautiful, sunny day, you’ll walk past dozens of people enjoying the sweet, cold treat.

There are plenty of amazing dessert shops where you can grab ice cream, whether you’re in the mood for a classic flavour or something more unique.

Espresso 21 in Main St Unionville, Markham
Espresso 21 offers iHalo Krunch soft serve.

iHalo Krunch is a popular Toronto ice cream shop known for their Asian-inspired soft serve flavours, including their coconut-flavoured charcoal, ube, and matcha.

You can enjoy it at Espresso 21, a super cute café in Main Street Unionville that also offers up cheesecakes from The Cheesecake Factory.

Pina Colada ice cream from Boreal Gateau & Creamery in Main Street Unionville, Markham
Pina Colada ice cream from Boréal Gâteau & Creamery.

Boréal Gâteau & Creamery is known for their handcrafted ice cream cakes, but you can also just grab a scoop of one of their Asian-inspired ice cream flavours like Salted Egg Yolk and Miso Caramel.

Ice cream cones from Old Firehall Confectionery in Markham, Ontario
Old Firehall Confectionery serves Kawartha Dairy ice cream.

And if you’re in the mood for something more classic, Old Firehall Confectionery serves up a variety of hard ice cream scoops from Kawartha Dairy.


Toogood Pond Park walking trail in Markham, Ontario

Go for a stroll around Toogood Pond Park

Toogood Pond Park is one of the nicest parks in Markham, and you can take a leisurely stroll around the pond that sits here.

The scenic walking trail features forest, boardwalks, and pretty pond views.

It’s a pretty trail to walk on year-round, but it’s really lovely during the summer months with all the greenery on the trees.

There’s a parking lot specifically for the park, or you can park in Main Street Unionville and walk over.

LOCATION: 58 Sciberras Rd, Unionville, ON


Attend the annual Unionville Festival

From live musical performances, to sustainable shopping, to interactive activities, there’s plenty to do at the annual Unionville Festival.

They’ll even have an outdoor yoga class, a rubber duck race at Toogood Pond, and pet contests where you can bring your own doggo to compete.

It’s happening this year from June 3rd to June 4th, 2023!


Enjoy one of the many free events at Main Street Unionville

Summer is the best time to visit Markham’s Main Street Unionville, as so many free events happen during this time of year!

Stop into free outdoor movie screenings on select Tuesdays, zumba classes every Wednesday, outdoor yoga classes every Sunday, and live music every weekend.

There’s also a free Historic Unionville walking tour happening on Father’s Day (June 18th from 10 to 11 AM), and you’ll have to email [email protected] to reserve your spot.


Best things to do in Main Street Unionville:

  1. Shop at the boutiques along Main Street Unionville
  2. Get crafty at Crock A Doodle
  3. Check out an exhibition at the Varley Art Gallery
  4. Snap photos of the Victorian-era architecture
  5. Dine at one of the many restaurants in Main Street Unionville
  6. Enjoy a bubble tea break
  7. Grab a scoop of ice cream
  8. Go for a stroll around Toogood Pond Park
  9. Attend the annual Unionville Festival
  10. Enjoy one of the many free events at Main Street Unionville

There’s so much to see and do in the adorable Main Street Unionville neighbourhood.

Whether you’re looking to eat good food or just enjoy some sights, you’ll definitely have a good time when you’re in the area!

You can also peep out my post on the best restaurants in Main Street Unionville if you’re looking for somewhere to eat in the neighbourhood.

And if you’re looking for more great neighbourhoods in Markham to visit, you have to visit Downtown Markham – they’ve also got plenty of awesome restaurants worth visiting!

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