Markham, Ontario

Wismer

McCowan & 16th Ave

Check out all the amazing benefits of living in the Wismer neighbourhood of Markham.

OVERVIEW

Wismer is a fairly new neighbourhood located in the north central part of Markham. The sound of children playing in the local schoolyards tells you this is a young and vibrant neighbourhood geared towards families. The streets include bike routes and traffic calming. The pedestrian sidewalks are well-treed and enhanced by ornate street lamps. There is plenty of greenspace and nature nearby for local residents to enjoy.

HISTORY

The Wismer family were prominent settlers in Markham. The family patriarch, David Wismer, was of German descent. He originally migrated to Pennsylvania before settling in Markham Township in 1806. The area’s first school house was situated on land donated by the Wismer family. This one-room schoolhouse was located near the south west corner of what is now 16th Avenue and Highway 48.

Public Transit

Okay

Walkability

Good

Bikeability

Excellent

Places of Worship

Peoples Gospel Church
Wimser Baptist Church
St. Mary and St. Samuel Coptic Orthodox Church

Parks

The Wismer neighbourhood has a number of quality parks, greenspaces, and hiking trails including Wimser Park, Golden Meadow Pond, Jeffrey's Pond, Laurie Park, Bur Oak Park, Roy Rainey Park, Innis Macdonald Park, Ralph Chalmers Park, Roy Rainey Pond

Recreation

Excellent

Affordability

$$$

Greenspace

Excellent

Shopping Centres

CF Markville Shopping Centre

Community Centres

Wismer Commons

Restaurants

Regino's Pizza
The Thandur Restaurant
Stacy’s Island Flavor Restaurant

Arts

Markham Museum

Schools

Bur Oak Secondary School
Donald Cousens PS
Fred Varley PS
John McCrae PS
Wismer PS