No matter your choice, Markham has something for everyone, so you can plan the ultimate weekend itinerary, whether you’re basking under blue skies or keeping things cool.
Outdoor Adventure: Sun, Snacks & Scenic Views
Nothing says summer like sunshine, fresh air, and delicious local eats, and what better way to do all three than with a picnic? Grab a blanket and a basket, and get ready to bask in the summer season..
Reesors Farm and Market: Pack Your Picnic
Start your day at Reesor’s Farm and Market and fill your basket with local goodies. This family-owned farm offers home-made baked goods, ready-to-eat entrees, and fresh produce grown right on their farm or sourced from other Onatrio farmers. You’ll have no trouble finding delicious picnic snacks begging to be enjoyed under the summer sun. Once your basket’s brimming with baked goods and produce, it’s time to hit the parks.
Web: Reesor’s Farm Market — Reesor’s Markets
Address: 10825 Ninth Line at Elgin Mills Rd., Markham, Ontario
Rouge National Urban Park
Just a five-minute drive from Reesor’s, head to the 19th Avenue Day Use Area in Rouge National Urban Park for a picture-perfect picnic location. With endless trails and stunning viewpoints, this area offers wide-open skies and peaceful natural beauty.
Climb the gentle elevation of the Harvest Trail, a family-friendly, 5km linear path that weaves through farmland, marshland, and shaded woodlots. Scenic lookouts and rest areas make it easy to pause for a picnic and even catch a glimpse of the Toronto skyline, CN Tower included. There’s parking and washroom access on site, so you can stay and enjoy the day.
Hot tip: Don’t forget your sunscreen and camera, this place is picture perfect!
Indoor escape: Matcha and Massages
Prefer to keep things cool? If you’re looking to beat the summer heat, Markham has the perfect indoor pairing for you: a full day of spa bliss followed by a sweet, refreshing matcha treat.
Go Place: Relax, Recharge, and Refresh
If rest and relaxation are on your weekend wish list, Go Place is THE place. Markham’s only 5-star luxury resort is open all weekend, literally, it’s open 24/7! Spend the day hopping between pools, saunas, steam rooms, or treat yourself to a relaxing massage and turn your weekend into a full-on wellness retreat.
And since Go Place offers an in-house restaurant, you don’t even have to step outside to grab a delicious meal or cold drink. In fact, you don’t even have to get up, robot servers will deliver drinks directly to you while you lounge at select areas. Wrap up your visit by pampering yourself in the fully stocked changerooms.
Web: Home – Go Place.com 東方匯
Address: 3275 Highway 7 East, Unit 2, Markham, Ontario L3R 3P9
Matcha Matcha: Sweeten the Day
Once you’ve fully relaxed, it’s time to treat your taste buds at Matcha Matcha. Just 5 minutes away, this stylish cafe specializes in high-quality Japanese matcha and tea-based desserts that are as photogenic as they are refreshing.
Try their ultra-creamy matcha soft serve, indulge in a unique matcha drink or combine the two with a matcha float. It’s the sweetest ending to your day and the perfect way to stay cool.
Web: MATCHA MATCHA
Address: 11 Fairburn Dr Unit 8, Markham
Time to Plan
So what will it be, a picnic in the sun or lounging at the spa? May even both! The long weekend gives you three full days of you time, whether you spend it indoors, outdoors or even both. Whatever you choose, don’t miss out on the opportunity to make the most of it in Markham.
