The Town of Richmond Hill

Richmond Hill is a city in itself located a 30 minute drive north of downtown Toronto, just north of Thornhill. Early in the twentieth century, several large greenhouse operations were built in Richmond Hill, and rose growing turned the town into the "rose capital" of Canada.

Richmond Hill is part of the "Greater Toronto Area," being located about halfway between Toronto and Lake Simcoe.  It is the third most populous municipality in York Region and in recent years has seen a huge population upsurge, and continues to be one of Canada's fastest growing municipalities. The town's population was over 160,000 in 2006 and is projected to exceed 200,000 by the year 2015.

Despite this extensive growth, Richmond Hill has remained a community with a friendly, down-to-earth flavour and the town's un-official motto is "A little north, a little nicer."  Read a brochure about Richmond Hill here.

Richmond Hill Recreation

Richmond Hill has 166 parks of which most are small urban parks and 544 hectares of undeveloped natural area for recreation. The largest such park is Richmond Green Sports Centre and Park which includes several baseball diamonds, 2 skating rinks, a 300-person amphitheatre and a skateboard park.

The Town also has a total of 5 public swimming pools, including Canada's largest indoor Wave Pool. The town is also home the Richmond Hill Country Club, which features an 18 Hole championship layout at the Richmond Hill Golf Club, and the Bloomington Downs Golf Course.

In 2009, Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts was opened. This 43,000 square foot multi-use cultural facility offers quality entertainment of art and music.

Richmond Hill Homes

You can find some beautiful secluded estates in Richmond Hill. Below is such a property that we sold on the lush Forest Ridge Road.

Interested in Buying or Selling a Property in Richmond Hill?

We have extensive knowledge of the Richmond Hill neighbourhood and can help answer all your questions about this rapidly growing neighbourhood. 

Did you know that if you buy a residential property in Richmond Hill there is no local home buying tax? In the 905 region you will only pay an Ontario Land Transfer Tax, not the Toronto city Land Transfer Tax.


Contact us to learn more about the neighbourhood and about the market conditions for selling or buying a home in Richmond Hill.