Thornhill is a suburban district in the

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, Canada, split between the City of

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(its western portion) and the City of

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(its eastern portion), with

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forming the municipal boundary. Thornhill is situated along the northern border of

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, centred on Yonge, and is also immediately south of the City of Richmond Hill. Once a

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, Thornhill is still a postal designation. As of 2016, its total population, including both its Vaughan and Markham sections, was 112,719.

History

Early history

Thornhill was founded in 1794. For a fuller account of Thornhill's early history, see Isabel Champion, ed.,
Markham: 1793–1900
' (Markham, ON: Markham Historical Society, 1979), 297–301; 70f., 97f., 140f., 170, 335. The original boundaries were the northern bounds of the Ladies Golf Club on the east side of Yonge and further north on the west side of Yonge; southern end between John Street and Arnold Avenue/Elgin Street. Its first settlers on Yonge Street in Thornhill were Asa Johnson (who settled on the Vaughan side) and Nicholas Miller (c. 1760–1810; who settled on the Markham side). Of particular importance was the arrival of Benjamin Thorne (January 4, 1794 – July 2, 1848) in 1820 from

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, who was operating a

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, a

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, and a

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in the community. The settlement came to be known as Thorne's Mills, and later, Thorne's Hill, from which its current name is derived. (Thorne committed suicide in 1848, after a serious wheat market crash.) Toronto and York Radial Railway vehicle, circa 1921

Toronto and York Radial Railway vehicle, circa 1921

Between 1830 and 1848, Thornhill experienced a period of continued growth and prosperity. The business district of Thornhill developed on its portion of Yonge Street, between Centre Street and John Street. Stagecoaches travelled between

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(

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) and

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(Toronto) as Yonge Street's road conditions improved with new stonework. During this prosperous period, several churches, many of which are still standing today, were constructed. Thornhill's location along Yonge Street, a major transportation route, proved beneficial to the community's growth throughout much of the twentieth century. The implementation of the electric radial Metropolitan line along Yonge Street in 1898 running north to

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and south to Toronto meant that, for the first time, people could reside in Thornhill and work in Toronto. By the 1920s, automobiles also facilitated travel along Yonge Street.

20th and 21st centuries

In 1931, Thornhill became a "

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"; before that time, Thornhill had no independent status and was split between the townships of Vaughan and Markham along Yonge Street, since the creation of municipal government in 1850. Before 1931, each township administered its half of the village. The creation of the Police Village gave Thornhill its own political boundaries. The village was headed by a reeve. In 1971,

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was created, part of a wave of municipal re-organization which converted many townships into towns and eliminated many of the municipal forms of organization which had existed within those townships. The establishment of a regional administration effectively eliminated the Police Village of Thornhill. Thornhill's administration reverted to Markham and Vaughan, which were enlarged in territory and upgraded to Town status at this time. However, many social institutions remained organized around the former municipal entities eliminated in 1971. Like neighbouring communities such as Woodbridge, Maple, and Unionville – and more so than was the case for historic suburban communities within the City of Toronto – community organizations such as local newspapers, and sports teams continued to operate under a Thornhill administrative structure. As an example, until the mid-1990s residents of Thornhill who wanted to play high-level hockey were required to play for a Thornhill team. While the old village of Thornhill revolved around Yonge Street between Centre and John Streets, the neighbourhood is typically thought to be between

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to the west, Highway 7 to the north,

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to the south, and

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to the east.

Suburbanization

Thornhill's growth since the 1960s and 1970s has been largely connected to its location bordering what is now the City of Toronto. Growth has continued apace. Developments have sprung up across various areas of Thornhill in each of the municipal districts which encompass Thornhill, following the development patterns of the Greater Toronto Area.

Coyote problem

In the summer of 2020, after the emergence of the

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, the area around Hefhill Park, near Bathurst and Centre Streets, began experiencing a problem with its coyote population. As reported by the

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, Thornhill residents' "daily routines have been completely altered after a pack of coyotes living nearby appears to have lost its fear of humans". The issue exacerbated when dogs began mysteriously disappearing and a 14-year-old girl was chased by one of the coyotes. As stated by the

"the coyotes’ behaviour has changed n 2020 Before 2020 the animals were not aggressive and usually only seen by those living directly next to them. Now they are frequently spotted in people’s yards, residential streets and on major intersections, the residents said". Residents of Thornhill continue to report sightings and attacks by coyotes to their local and regional governments as the issue remains unresolved.

Demographics

Ethnicity

Thornhill has a very ethnically diverse population. It is home to a significant number of

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, and

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people. According to 2001 Federal Census data, the electoral district of Thornhill (which is not entirely congruent with the neighbourhood) consists of Chinese, the largest visible minority, accounting for almost 11% of total residents (12,610), followed by South Asian (6,595),

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(2,665),

(2,660),

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(2,535), and West Asian (2,355). According to the 2009 Report of Canada's Demographic Task Force, Thornhill-Vaughan is home to more than 33,000 members of the Jewish community.

Government

Thornhill is split into Wards 4 and 5 in the City of Vaughan and Ward 1 in the City of Markham. It is represented by Chris Ainsworth (Vaughan Ward 4), Gila Martow (Vaughan Ward 5), and Keith Irish (Markham Ward 1). Thornhill is also a federal and provincial riding. The

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for Thornhill is Melissa Lantsman (

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), and the Member of Provincial Parliament is Laura Smith ( Progressive Conservative).

Infrastructure

Healthcare

There are no general hospitals in Thornhill, but a private hospital,

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, is located there.

Thornhill Community Centre

Located at Bayview and John Street, the community centre features a double arena (home to the Thornhill Skating Club, Markham Majors and Islanders hockey clubs (with an east rink named for Bib Sherwood in 1999), therapy pool, gym room, running track, multi-purpose rooms and

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branch. The complex was opened in 1975. Thornhill Community Centre is home to the Markham Cat Adoption Centre & Education Centre, which was launched in 2016 and is partnered with the Ontario SPCA. It was the first cat adoption and education centre in the Greater Toronto Area, and the first cat adoption centre to be municipally funded in Ontario. The centre has housing for 18 cats and provides an accessible space for education in the area. The Thornhill Seniors Club, also located in the community centre, was established in 2004 following expansions to the centre that began in 2003. It features a variety of activities for seniors in a space that boasts a TV lounge with a fireplace, full kitchen, activity rooms, and more. The community centre hosted the

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of the

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from 2017 to 2019. Thornlea Pool is a public swimming pool located further north of the community centre near

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Parks

* Annswell Park * Bercy (Wycliffe) Park * Don Valley Park * Downham Green Park * Edmund Seager Parkette * Gallanough Park * German Mills Settlers PArk * Gilmore Park * Grandview Park * Hefhill Park * Oakbank Pond Park * Paddock Park * Pomona Mills Park located near old grist mill and on old Brunshill Estate * Rosedale North Park * Royal Orchard Park * Simonston Park * Thornhill Park * Vaughan Crest Park * Wade Gate Park * Winding Lane Park * Woodland Park * York Hill District Park * Rowley Hill Park

Education

Public schools

Secondary schools * Stephen Lewis Secondary School, established in 2006 *

Thornhill Secondary School Thornhill Secondary School (TSS) is a secondary school in Thornhill, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1955, the school is administered by the York Region District School Board system. History Originally it served as an elementary school, but in 1956 ...

, established in 1955 *

, established in 1969 *

Hodan Nalayeh Secondary School Hodan Nalayeh Secondary School, formerly Vaughan Secondary School, is a public secondary school in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada. It opened in 1989 by the York Region Board of Education and is currently overseen by the York Region District School Boar ...

, established in 1989 (as Vaughan Secondary School until 2021) *

Westmount Collegiate Institute Westmount Collegiate Institute is a high school in the Thornhill, Ontario district of the greater city of Vaughan. It opened its doors in 1996, as part of the multi-purpose campus now known as the Jean Augustine Complex, named for Jean Augustin ...

, established in 1996 Elementary schools *Anne Frank Public School, established in 2014 *Bakersfield Public School, established in 2003 *Baythorn Public School *Bayview Glen Public School *Bayview Fairways Public School *Brownridge Public School *Carrville Mills Public School, established in 2007 *Charlton Public School *Doncrest Public School *E.J. Sand Public School *German Mills Public School *Glen Shields Public School *Henderson Avenue Public School *Herbert H. Carnegie Public School *Johnsview Village Public School *Julliard Public School *Louis Honoré Fréchette Public School *Roberta Bondar Public School *Royal Orchard Public School *Rosedale Heights Public School *Stornoway Crescent Public School *Thornhill Public School *Thornhill Woods Public School *Ventura Park Public School *Westminster Public School *Willowbrook Public School *Wilshire Elementary School *Woodland Public School *Yorkhill Elementary School Catholic schools *Blessed Bishop Scalabrini Catholic Elementary School *Holy Family Catholic Elementary School, closed, currently rented to E.J. Sand Public School * St. Elizabeth Catholic High School, established in 1987 *Our Lady of the Rosary *St. Joseph the Worker * St. Robert Catholic High School *St. Anthony Catholic Elementary School *St. Michael Catholic Academy *St. Luke Catholic Elementary School

Private schools

Jewish schools Secondary: * Ner Israel Yeshiva College Primary: *Cheder Chabad * Associated Hebrew Schools of Toronto * Eitz Chaim Day Schools * Netivot HaTorah Day School

Media

*'' Salam Toronto'' – Bilingual Persian–English weekly paper

Farmer's market

York Farmers Market has existed on Yonge Street since 1953. The farmers market is housed in a permanent building structure.

Notable people

Arts

Film and broadcasting

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– TV Director and Producer ''

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'' and ''

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'' & "Accessibility in Action" *

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– musician and ex. CBC radio personality *

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– Actor, best known for roles in movies, such as '' Lucas'', and ''

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'' *

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– Voice actress *

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– Known as "The Naked Archaeologist" *

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– Voice actor * Paul McGuire – Host on

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– Actor and voiceover performer *

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– Actor

Literature

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– Author, especially of children's and young adult books

Music

* Adam "Frank Dukes" Feeney – Grammy Award-winning music producer * By Divine Right – indie rock band * Gerald Eaton – R&B singer-songwriter, producer and lead singer of The Philosopher Kings *

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– Musical group of the 1990s whose songs featured satirical themes (included CBC personality

) * Hayden – Folk rock musician and songwriter. * hHead – alternative rock band of the 1990s * Judy & David – children's recording artists, composers, television personalities, and live concert artists * Ryan and Dan Kowarsky – Singers, members of the music group

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Jon Levine The Philosopher Kings are a Canadian band. The band was most commercially successful in the late 1990s and have been nominated for five Juno Awards, winning one in 1996 for "Best New Group". Most of the band members, current and former, have also ...

– Musician, Producer – The Philosopher Kings *

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– singer – lived in one of Thornhill's oldest districts near the pond for several years *

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– R&B band *

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– Gospel, blues and jazz singer

Visual arts

* Fred S. Haines – Painter (1879–1960) * J. E. H. MacDonald – Group of Seven painter *

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– illustrator, designer and calligrapher

Sports

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, professional tennis player; 2019 US Open singles champion *

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(born 1989) - Israeli soccer player *

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(born 1980) – Professional soccer player *

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(born 1984) – Israeli-Canadian soccer player *

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– Women's ice hockey player; won gold medal for Canadian women's hockey team in 2006 Winter Olympics *

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– Women's curling champion * Adam Henrich (born 1984) – Professional ice hockey player for

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of the Elite Ice Hockey League *

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in Austria *

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(born 1983) – Professional ice hockey player for

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– Professional ice hockey player with the

* Steve Moore – Professional ice hockey player with the

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until a career-ending injury *

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(born 1990) – Professional tennis player *

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Other personalities

Craig Kielburger Craig Kielburger (born December 17, 1982) is a Canadian human rights activist and social entrepreneur. He is the co-founder, with his brother Marc Kielburger, of the WE Charity, as well as We Day and the independent, social enterprise Me ...

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Canadian Canadians (french: Canadiens) are people identified with the country of Canada. This connection may be residential, legal, historical or cultural. For most Canadians, many (or all) of these connections exist and are collectively the source of ...

author, social entrepreneur, Creator and founder of

Free the Children WE Charity (french: Organisme UNIS), formerly known as Free the Children (French: ''Enfants Entraide''), is an international development charity and youth empowerment movement founded in 1995 by human rights advocates Marc and Craig Kielburger ...

, child-run campaign against child labour and injustice. *

Marc Kielburger Marc Kielburger (born 1977) is a Canadian author, social entrepreneur, columnist, humanitarian and activist for children's rights. He is the co-founder, along with his brother Craig, of the We Movement, which consists of the WE Charity, an ...

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author, social entrepreneur, Co Founder of

WE Charity WE Charity (french: Organisme UNIS), formerly known as Free the Children (French: ''Enfants Entraide''), is an international development charity and youth empowerment movement founded in 1995 by human rights advocates Marc and Craig Kielburger ...

, CEO of ME to WE * Robert McGhee – Archaeologist and author specializing in the archaeology of the Arctic, currently Curator of Western Arctic Archaeology at the Canadian Museum of Civilization. *

Sue Rodriguez Sue Rodriguez (August 2, 1950 – February 12, 1994) was a Canadian right-to-die activist. In August 1991, she was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease) and was given two to five years to live. She ultimately ...

– Advocate of the right to die with dignity. Her story was the topic of the 1998 feature film '' At the End of the Day: The Sue Rodriguez Story''. * The Bee Family – internet personalities

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