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Canada's Wonderland
Canada's premier amusement park near Toronto with over 200 attractions including 17 roller coasters.
9 km · about 15 min drive
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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
Discovery Academy is a co-educational private school located in Richmond Hill, Ontario with secondary and elementary divisions along with an international division. Discovery Academy offers Ontario Ministry of Education courses and others including TOEFL, IELTS, and programming. The school offers day and eveningRead more
programs for students starting from Preschool through 12.
Discovery Academy was founded in 2006 by Marina Blumin, a researcher in nanotechnology at the University of Toronto. The school has an academic/gifted focus. Education is in English, with partial French immersion. There are no uniforms, and the elementary school uses in-house textbooks. The school's primary location is in Richmond Hill, Ontario, with an international school at the former Central School in Port Hope, which the school bought in 2011.
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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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Essential numbers in Canada
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.
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Toronto Zoo
Canada's largest zoo spanning 287 hectares with over 5,000 animals organized by geographic region.
21 km · about 25 min drive
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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
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CN Tower
Soaring 553-metre communications and observation tower that defines the Toronto skyline.
26 km · about 30 min drive
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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
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Canadian Automotive Museum
Museum celebrating Canadian motoring heritage with a collection of rare Canadian-built cars in Oshawa.
46 km · about 55 min drive
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