History of Buttonville Markham
The first person to settle in this region was Major John Button, who organized a volunteer cavalry brigade, in Upper Canada. As a reward for his loyalty to the crown he received a 200 acre land grant that is now known as Buttonville. The community developed around a group of mills situated along the banks of the Rouge River. Agriculture was popular among the settlers leading to the establishment of businesses such as a general store, blacksmith shop and wagon workshop.
In 1851 when the post office opened the area became known as Buttonville. During its peak in the 1800s Buttonville thrived as a hamlet with three places of worship a school, mills, blacksmith shop, wagon works facility shoemakers workshop and a general store. There were hopes for Buttonvilles’ future; however, when the railway decided to bypass it in favour of neighbouring Unionville and that marked the decline of growth and prosperity for Buttonville.
though remnants of Buttonville’s heritage district, along Woodbine Avenue have managed to survive until today. It serves as a reminder of how this neighbourhood came into existence.
The Buttonville Markham Lifestyle
First Markham Place is a Shopping Centre, with a touch of influence. It can be found on the side of Highway 7 a little west of Warden and east of Woodbine. One of the highlights of First Markham Place is its food court, which boasts a selection of 24 vendors. Additionally there are 23 restaurants and cafés where you can sit down and enjoy your meal. View homes currently for sale in Buttonville, Markham
First Markham Place
First Markham Place stands out as a known shopping and business centre situated in Markham, Ontario. Its bustling retail atmosphere attracts shoppers with its array of options, including renowned global brands, eateries, 24 hour spas, including Go Place. The complex is particularly famous, for its range of dining establishments that serve international cuisines. With its focus, on the community, particularly Chinese and East Asian residents First Markham Place offers an abundance of cultural experiences and products. It is an culturally vibrant destination that caters to the tastes and preferences of its visitors.
History of Buttonville Markham
After decades of operations in Markham, the Toronto Buttonville Municipal Airport has officially closed ahead of an eventual redevelopment.News of the airport’s closure surfaced in June after a letter was issued to tenants and staff saying the lease with Cadillac Fairview, the owners of the property since 2010, was set to end on Nov. 30
In 2018, the airport was so close to ceasing operations that Nav Canada, which operates the country’s air traffic control and civil air navigation system, decided to remove control tower staff at the airport. Cadillac Fairview is currently undergoing a development process for the massive property. What exactly will be built on the site isn’t clear.
As an airport, we were one of the top 10 busiest airports in Canada based on aircraft movements.
Transit
In this neighbourhood there are a total of 153 transit stops. In Buttonville specifically the majority of commuters rely on vehicles and commute, to neighbouring cities.
Destination of Residents Commute
- Commute within the city – 39%
- Commute to another city – 61%
Various Modes of Commuting
- Vehicle – 82%
- Transit – 14%
- Walk/bike – 1%
Duration of Residents Commutes
- 15 to 29 minutes – 31%
- 30 to 44 minutes – 19%
- 45 to 59 minutes – 12%
- 60 minutes and over – 16%
- Less than 15 minutes – 19%
Buttonville Markham Schools
This area boasts elementary & secondary high schools, both with special programs catered to different educational needs. In Buttonville you can find a total of 6 schools, 6 Catholic schools and 5 private schools. The local schools offer a variety of programs such, as International Baccalaureate, French Immersion, Montessori, education, Fine Arts programs and Advanced Placement courses.
Public Schools
6
Catholic Schools
6
Private Schools
5
Public
- Académie de la Moraine
- Buttonville PS
- Sir Wilfrid Laurier PS
- Unionville HS
- Parkview PS
- ÉS Norval-Morrisseau
Catholic
- ÉSC Renaissance
- St Francis Xavier Catholic ES
- Father Michael McGivney Catholic Academy
- St Augustine Catholic HS
- ÉÉC Sainte-Marguerite-Bourgeoys-Markham
- St Justin Martyr Catholic ES
Private
- Wishing Well Montessori Schools
- J. Addison School
- Trinity Montessori School
- Peoples Christian Academy
- Milton Prep Academy
Buttonville Markham Parks & Facilities
It’s not hard to find fun at the parks and recreational facilities, in this area. The neighbourhood parks offer playgrounds for children. Buttonville boasts a total of six parks, with a combined 16 facilities. On average each park has two facilities.
Number of Parks
6
Number of Recreation Facilities Within Buttonville Markham
16
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds – 4
- Basketball Courts – 2
- Ball Diamond – 1
- Sports Fields – 2
- Community Centre – 1
- Sports Courts – 2
- Trails – 4
Buttonville Markham Homes
Buttonville’s Heritage Conservation District showcases an array of styles, including Georgian, Classical Revival, Ontario Regency, Ontario Farmhouse, Gothic, Edwardian and Arts and Crafts bungalow designs. This charming neighbourhood is nestled on both the west sides of Woodbine Avenue. Moving towards the north you’ll find developments positioned to the east and west of Woodbine Avenue and south of 16th Avenue. These neighbourhoods feature an assortment of townhouses, detached houses, as well, as detached homes.
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