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Richmond Hill

Ontario, Canada · North America

About Richmond Hill

Richmond Hill works well as a base: 10 minutes from Vaughan, 9km from Canada's Wonderland.

Richmond Hill is a city located in Ontario, Canada. With a population of 202,022, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Richmond Hill sits in Canada, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Toronto time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Richmond Hill to your route.

About Richmond Hill

Richmond Hill (2021 population: 202,022) is a city in south-central York Region, Ontario, Canada. Part of the Greater Toronto Area, it is the York Region's third most populous municipality and the 27th most populous municipality in Canada. Richmond Hill is situated between the cities of Markham and Vaughan, north of

Read more Thornhill, and south of Aurora. Richmond Hill has seen significant population growth since the 1990s. It became a city in 2019 after being a town since 1957. The city is home to the David Dunlap Observatory telescope, the largest telescope in Canada.

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Richmond Hill offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Richmond Hill located?

Richmond Hill is located in Ontario, Canada, North America. The coordinates are 43.8711 latitude, -79.4373 longitude.

What is the population of Richmond Hill?

Richmond Hill has a population of approximately 202,022 people, making it a city in Canada.

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Quick Information

Population
202,022
Continent
North America
Country
Canada
Region
Ontario
Timezone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
43.8711, -79.4373

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911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
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CAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Winter tyres mandatory in Quebec December–March.

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Worth the detour from Richmond Hill

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Canada's Wonderland

Canada's premier amusement park near Toronto with over 200 attractions including 17 roller coasters.

9 km · about 15 min drive

landmark

Toronto Zoo

Canada's largest zoo spanning 287 hectares with over 5,000 animals organized by geographic region.

21 km · about 25 min drive

museum

Royal Ontario Museum

Canada's largest museum of world cultures and natural history, topped by Daniel Libeskind's dramatic crystalline extension.

23 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

CN Tower

Soaring 553-metre communications and observation tower that defines the Toronto skyline.

26 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Ripley's Aquarium of Canada

Toronto's spectacular aquarium at the base of the CN Tower with a stunning underwater tunnel and 20,000 aquatic animals.

26 km · about 30 min drive

museum

Canadian Automotive Museum

Museum celebrating Canadian motoring heritage with a collection of rare Canadian-built cars in Oshawa.

47 km · about 55 min drive

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Richmond Hill.

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🇨🇦 Canada

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Newtonbrook West

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9 km awayPop. 23,831

King City

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10 km awayPop. 8,396

Hillcrest Village

🇨🇦 Canada

10 km awayPop. 16,934

Westminster-Branson

🇨🇦 Canada

10 km awayPop. 26,274

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