Newmarket, Ontario facts for kids

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Newmarket
Town
Newmarket's Old Town Hall – The belltower is the result of restoration work in the 1980s
Newmarket's Old Town Hall – The belltower is the result of restoration work in the 1980s
Motto: "Prudence"
Location of Newmarket within York Region.
Location of Newmarket within York Region.
Country  Canada
Province  Ontario
Regional municipality York Region
Settled 1801
Incorporated 1857 (village)
Incorporated 1880 (town)
Area
 • Total 38.33 km2 (14.80 sq mi)
Elevation 239 m (784 ft)
Population (2011)
 • Total 79,978 (Ranked 68th)
 • Density 2,086.3/km2 (5,403/sq mi)
Time zone EST (UTC−5)
Forward Sortation Area L3X, L3Y
Area code(s) 905 and 289
Website www.newmarket.ca

Newmarket is a town in Ontario, Canada. The town is north of Toronto. The town was founded in 1801. Actors John Candy and Jim Carrey were born here.

Images for kids

  • John Bogart House three quarter BW view

    The John Bogart House on Leslie Street is the oldest residential structure in Newmarket, and the oldest two storey residential building north of Toronto. It was built in 1811 and still serves as a house today.

  • Historic Main Street Newmarket

    Historic Main Street Newmarket

  • NewmarketONCoA

    Newmarket's coat of arms


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