There's lots to do with many major attractions all within a short drive from the Howard Johnson Hotel Toronto-Markham.  We offer special discounts to Paramount Canada's Wonderland, the Metro Toronto Zoo, and Ontario Science Centre. We are located between the Zoo and Wonderland, with easy access to Highway 404, which leads directly to Highway 401 (10 minutes away) and to the Don Valley Parkway and Downtown Toronto (25 minutes away).

Enjoy the excellent shopping, a great variety of restaurants, fantastic golf courses, wine tours, Art Galleries, theatres, and so much more are right around the corner. The hotel enjoys a quiet location yet is close to everything that makes the Toronto area so exciting!

Fun-filled Attractions:

• Canada's Wonderland Theme Park - Canada's biggest and best! (23 minutes / 20 kms)
• Metro Toronto Zoo - World famous, open year-round (20 minutes / 25 kms)
• Ontario Science Centre - Kids love it! (17 minutes / 18 kms)
• Niagara Falls - A world wonder, a day trip away!(2 hours / 154 kms)
• CN Tower - Spectacular views, and a glass floor! (27 minutes / 30 kms)
• Centreville - Centre Island; a summer oasis across Toronto harbour (38 minutes / 43 kms)
• Ontario Place - More fun than your entire family can handle! (29 minutes / 32 kms)
• Rogers Centre - Retractable roof stadium, home of the Blue Jays and Argos! (30 minutes / 30 kms)
• Royal Ontario Museum - Newly renovated, world renowned (26 minutes / 27 kms)
• Art Gallery of Ontario - Fully transforming, will re-open in Fall 2008 (29 minutes / 30 kms)
• Canadian National Exhibition - The CNE is the largest fair in Canada; runs August 15th to September 1st, 2008 (30 minutes / 32 kms)
• Casa Loma - Truly spectacular (26 minutes / 29 kms)
• Markham Fairgrounds - Home of the Markham Fair! (14 minutes / 14 kms)

Recreation & Shopping:

• Markville Shopping Centre - 250 stores and services (15 minutes / 10 kms)
• Pacific Mall - North America's largest Asian mall - 400 stores(10 minutes / 5 kms)
• Historic Main Street Unionville - beautiful shops and restaurants with a lakeside park nearby (10 minutes / 8 kms)
• Vaughan Mills Mall - 250 stores and attractions including Nascar Speedpark (20 minutes / 22 kms)
• Eaton Centre Mall Toronto - A must-see in Downtown Toronto (25 minutes / 26 kms)
• Fairview Mall - 250 stores (10 minutes / 8 kms)
• Richmond Hill Golf & Country Club - Challenging, beautiful and close by (12 minutes / 11kms)
• Angus Glen Golf Club - two-time host of the Canadian Open Golf Championship (13 minutes / 15 kms)
• Dave & Busters - amusements for young and old alike! (20 minutes / 20 kms)
• Lake Simcoe - A year-round recreation locale (45 minutes / 48 kms)
• Laser Quest - Family fun (13 minutes / 9 kms)
• The Putting Edge - More family fun (13 minutes / 9 kms)
• Timber Creek Golf - 2 Incredible mini-golf courses, batting cages,golf driving range - a treat for the whole family (25 minutes / 24 kms)

Restaurants & Dining - dozens of options within minutes of the hotel, including:

• Legends Lounge & Grill - located within the Howard Johnson Hotel; open weekdays 6:30am to 10:30pm, weekends 7am to 10:30pm; room service available; full catering services; fully licenced (Closed daily from 2:00pm to 5:00pm) Find us on Facebook!
• Fire & Ice (0.5 minute / 0.25 kms)
• Kelseys (1 minute / 0.5 kms)
• The Host Fine Indian Cuisine (3 minutes / 2.0 kms)
• Markham Peking House (Chinese cuisine) (2 minutes / 1.0 kms)
• Man Woo Seafood Restaurant (Chinese cuisine) (1 minute / 0.5 kms)
• Tim Hortons (1 minute / 0.5 kms 3 locations)
• Burger King (1 minute / 0.3 kms)
• Mandarin Buffet Restaurant (2 minutes / 1.0 kms)
• Frankie Tomato's Italian Buffet Feast (4 minutes / 2.0 kms)
• East Side Mario's (10 minutes / 10 kms)
• Swiss Chalet (10 minutes / 10 kms)
• Milestone's Restaurant (5 minutes / 5 kms)
• Bluestone Bistro (6 minutes / 6 kms)
• Peter's Fine Dining Steak & Seafood (12 minutes / 12 kms)
• All Star Wings & Ribs (5 minutes / 3 kms)
• And Many More

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