Creating A Community - A Complete Community
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A Complete Community

Where we call home

Getting a-round

The Pride of Canada Carousel, a one-of-a-kind merry-go-round with 44 rideable sculptures – all made of scrap metal – by artist Patrick Amiot. The carousel is housed in a beautiful glass structure that allows visitors to celebrate Canada’s changing seasons.

Art goes underground

This incredibly cute hulk painting is part of a massive exhibition, Underground Art, which adorns the walls and pillars of a Downtown Markham parking garage – all part of a $25-million public art program.

Guard the art!

Yes, this security guard is actually a statue. Part of the Remington Contemporary Art Gallery, this is one of many sculptures and creations in building lobbies – all part of a $25-million public art program.

The Warhol room

Street Art Wall: Featuring the work of talented street artists, the art wall will feature new artists every year, offering creative perspectives of social issues, current affairs and thought-provoking topics in the form of bright, expressive graffiti art.

Colour coated

Street Art Wall: Featuring the work of talented street artists, the art wall will feature new artists every year, offering creative perspectives of social issues, current affairs and thought-provoking topics in the form of bright, expressive graffiti art.

The Art of Living

Dr. Sara Diamond, president of OCAD explains the value of public art to creating a community.

Ebony G. Patterson, Bad Pickney from the Fambily series, 2013, mixed media on hand-embellished, jacquard woven tapestry with 56 fabric balloons, dimensions variable. © Ebony G. Patterson. Collection of Dr. Paul Marks, Toronto.

The draw of development

As a community grows, entrepreneurs are drawn to opportunities. In Markham, Forest Liu and his wife, Karen, saw the potential for a dynamic restaurant that might not have thrived elsewhere. Markham offered an engaged, excited and hungry clientele and a supportive political and development community.

Something for everyone

Authentic Japanese market J-Town is just one example of what's available in this diverse community. People flock to the Steeles Ave. location for their favourite delicacies or to enjoy a meal.

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J-Town retail owner and Markham resident Anne Hibino is happy to see business grow.
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Note to shelf: Everything can be found at J-Town.
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Everything at J Town’s Nakamura Bakery is made daily from scratch with no preservatives or additives used in the process.
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J-Town business owner Teruyuki Koidezawa has this in the bag.