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From over 20 historic buildings to explore at Markham Museum to art exhibitions at Varley Art Gallery to adrenaline pumping bike adventures at Joyride 150, here are the things to do when it is raining, “head-achingly” hot or mind numbing cold outside.
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Things to Do Indoors – Attractions & Amusement Centres in Markham
I. ART & CULTURE
1. Varley Art Gallery
Xiaojing Yan: Out from among the tranquil woods (Temporary Exhibition held in 2017.)
Named after Unionville resident and Group of Seven member, Frederick Horsman Varley, Varley Art Gallery opened in 1997 with a founding collection donated by Unionville resident Kathleen Gormley McKay. Visit the Gallery to explore the works of F.H. Varley and other Canadian artists, historical and contemporary Canadian art, and enjoy educational programs year-round. Free Admission. Details
Address: 216 Main St, Unionville, Markham
Phone Number: 905 477 7000 Ext 3261
Open Year Round, Closed on Mondays.
2. Markham Museum
Markham Museum offers a unique family and educational experience featuring over 20 historic buildings on 25 acres of parkland. You can go on daily guided tours of the museum site, take part in public programming for the whole family or enjoy festivals like Winterfest, Applefest, and Scaryfest. Details
Address: 9350 Markham Road (Highway 48) Markham
Phone Number: 905 305 5970
Open Year Round, Closed on Mondays.
3. The One Gallery
Located in picturesque historic Main Street Unionville, ONE Gallery showcases inspirational, and up-lifting artworks. Details
Address: 151 Main Street Unionville, Markham
Phone Number: 905 475 1118
Open Year Round, Closed on Mondays.
4. Flato Markham Theatre
Visit Flato Markham Theatre and enjoy over 300 live performances each year. Details
Address: 171 Town Centre Blvd, Markham
Phone Number: 905 305 7469
5. Winged Canvas
Go to Winged Canvas for engaging and creative art classes for kids and adults, camps for kids and teens. Details
Address: 185 Bullock Dr | Unit 1, Markham, Ontario L3P 7R4, Canada
Phone Number: 905 205 1231
6. Petite Workshop
Creating realistic miniature clay art using the quality clay from Japan or hold your child’s birthday party, or fun bachelorette parties! Details
Address: 4418 Highway 7 E | Unit 202, Markham, Ontario L3R 1M2, Canada
Phone Number: 365 888 6668
7. Crafty Pots
Walk in and try ceramics painting, sign board art, or create unique designs from glass! You can also hold birthday parties here. Details
Address: 126 Main St N, Markham, Ontario L3P 1Y1, Canada
Phone Number: 905 477 0002
8. Crock A Doodle
Enjoy the fun of pottery painting in this studio that offer art activities, birthday parties and ladies nights. Details
Address: 159 Main St, Unionville, Markham
Phone Number: 905 940 5670
9. Paintlounge
Get creative and paint! You can join for activities like Yoga & Painting Workshops, or take step-by-step guided workshop. Details
Address: 118 Main St N, Markham, Ontario L3P 1Y1, Canada
Phone Number: 647 362 6648
II. Arcades, Playgrounds & Other Indoor Attractions
1. Joyride 150
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Joyride 150 is the largest indoor bike park in Canada with over 100,000 sq ft of riding fun for all ages! The bike park feature beginner to expert sections, a foam pit, pump tracks, jump lines, a street plaza, resi jump, a vert park, outdoor dirt jumps, a cross country flow trail and much more. Details
Address: 150 Bullock Dr, Markham
Phone Number: 905 294 1313
2. Hub Climbing
Experience rock climbing at this 20,000 square foot indoor climbing and bouldering gym. Hub Climbing offers something for every level of climbers. Conquer this place that has archways, a 23 foot tall free bouldering challenge and 22 roped climbing routes for kids and adults. Details
Address: 165 McIntosh Dr, Markham, Ontario L3R 0N6, Canada
Phone Number: 905-604-4588
3. Omescape
Omescape offers escape room adventures. with 5 themed rooms. You can also play board games and video games here. Details
Address: 7501 Woodbine Ave | Unit 7, Markham
Phone Number: 905 695 9556
4. Trapped Markham
Another Escape room location in Markham, this place offers 5 different escape room themes for you to choose from. Details
Address: 3130 Highway 7 E, Markham, Ontario L3R 5A1, Canada
Phone Number: 905 940 6500
5. Golf Wing Virtual Golf & Restaurant
Play golf whatever the weather! The simulators can support up to 4 players, you can play 9 holes, 18 holes or practice on the driving range. Details
Address: 7500 Woodbine Ave Unit G, Markham, Ontario L3R 1A8, Canada
Phone Number: 905 604 5064
6. Denthreesixty
Denthreesixty offers video game consoles and arcade machines for a night out out! The console arcade features eight custom built 600-pound wood and iron gaming tables with each table equipped with two consoles. Details
Address: Unit 3 – 60 Main Street North, Markham. Ontario L3P 1X5, Canada
Phone Number: 647 568 8337
7. Kidz Station
Kidz Station is an indoor playground with large indoor play structures. They also have a cafe with treats, coffee and tea so that the adults can relax. Details
Address: 9833 Markham Rd | Unit 9, Markham, Ontario L3P 3J3, Canada
Phone Number: 905 472 7700
8. Busy Buddies Markham Indoor Playground
Want to take your toddler somewhere fun within Markham? Then visit this place located by the Mount Joy Go Station. Within the 7000 sq.ft. space, the place offers climbing structures for toddlers, ride on the mini-cars, large play structures like 2-stories high spiral slides and tube maze. They also have an air hockey table and a mini-carousel. Details
Address: 114 Anderson Avenue | Units 4-5, Markham
Phone Number: 905 201 0409
9. PanAm Centre
Enjoy a variety of sports competitions at the Markham Pan Am Centre. This premier sports centre plays host to International, National, Provincial, and Regional events including swimming, water polo, badminton, table tennis, volleyball, rhythmic gymnastics, and many more. Details
16 Main Street Unionville, Markham
(905) 475-4730