Richmond Hill Neighbourhood Info

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Richmond Hill is a town located in the central portion of York Region, Ontario. It is part of the Greater Toronto Area, being located about halfway between Toronto and Lake Simcoe.

It is the third most populous municipality in York Region and the 28th most populous municipality in Canada Data from the recent census conducted by Statistics Canada indicates that Richmond Hill continues to be one of Canada's fastest growing municipalities. It is estimated tat by the year 2021, the Town's population will reach 200,000. 

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Over the years, Richmond Hill has remained a distinctive community, one of change yet with strong historical roots. Even during this time of most extensive growth to-date, Richmond Hill has remained a community with a friendly, down-to-earth flavour. That is why the Town's un-official motto is "A little north, a little nicer." 

In 2009, Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts was opened. This 43,000 square foot multi-use cultural facility offers quality entertainments of art and music.

Richmond Hill is a disproportionately upper-middle class to upper class community. Certain residential areas, such as the Bayview Hill and Heritage Estates (Regent Street) boast houses and mansions that rival those found in Rosedale, Forest Hill, and Bridle Path. The York Region District School Board operates 25 public elementary schools in Richmond Hill, with 5 additional elementary schools in the planning stage

The town of Richmond Hill is well serviced in terms of transportation facilities for a community of its size. There are numerous highways that border the town on all sides and public transportation is widely available. Public transit within the town of Richmond Hill is on buses co-ordinated by York Region Transit (YRT). In September 2005, YRT unveiled a new rapid transit initiative entitled VIVA which provides enhanced bus service on major routes using vehicles capable of speeding up traffic lights to lessen the time they idle.