Legacy, York

The Legacy neighbourhood is located south of the 407 Highway and north of 14th Avenue, Markham, Ontario, Canada. Markham is a small city in Ontario in the York region with beautiful greenery. The Rouge River borders it on the west, and the Box Grove by-pass borders it on the east. Most families in Legacy live in single-detached homes and are considered middle to upper-income families. The Legacy neighbourhood is a small area of approximately 3000 individuals. The community is at the golf course of Markham Greens, with the value of houses ranging from $425,000 to $820,000. Legacy has beautiful gardens, a golf course close to shopping areas, and excellent schools.

The livability in Legacy is highly affordable, as the rent is decent, and the basic amenities like schools, colleges, transportation, and medical facilities are close by. The crime rate in Legacy is A+, which indicates that crime here is very controlled and it is a safe area to live in. The Legacy neighbourhood has 54% fewer crimes than the national average. It also has 56% lower crime rates than the national average. The Legacy neighbourhood is one of the safest areas in Markham for households. Crime rates are extremely low, making it a very secure community.

The median income of people living in Legacy is relatively higher than in Ontario. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is very low. The labour force in Legacy is 63.3% of the total population. The percentage of people speaking English is 88.9%. While English-speaking people dominate the area, the French-speaking population is minimal.

The Legacy town has all the basic accommodations, like schools, universities, shopping malls, and hospitals, near you.

Schools

Legacy has plenty of elementary and high schools nearby. There are schools in the town that provide quality education to children.

• Legacy Public School
• Markham District High School
• Whitefield Christian Schools
• Spirit of Math Schools Markham East
• Town Centre Private Schools

Restaurants

Plenty of popular restaurants are located nearby Legacy. These restaurants offer a wide range of cuisines. Here is the list of restaurants in Legacy:

• Mr Congee Chinese Cuisine
• Haidilao Hot Pot Markham
• Fire Wing Station
• The Nilgiris Restaurants
• Samosa King

Shopping Malls

The Legacy neighbourhoodhas several shopping malls, making it convenient for people to shop for their preferred goods. Here are the names of a few nearby shopping malls:

• Walmart Supercentre
• Pacific Mall
• Bridlewood Mall
• T&T Supermarket
• Area Supermart
• Bestco Fresh Food Mart
• Costco Wholesale

Health Care Centre

There are many hospitals and clinics available in the neighbourhood Legacy. Most locals prefer these hospitals for medical emergencies and other treatments.

• Markham Stouffville Hospital
• North York General Hospital

Visitors can find numerous attractions and other popular destinations in the Legacy neighbourhood.

Boxgrove Community Center

This community centre in Legacy has everything for a tourist. The entire area of the Boxgrove Community Centre has unlimited food and entertainment supplies. There are cafes, restaurants, parks, supermarkets, and everything you can think of. Due to its relaxed environment, people who live here and first-time visitors never get bored.

Markham Green Golf Club

Markham Green Golf Club is a beautiful, well-established nine-hole golf club that features holes from the collector's edition Grove Golf Club, founded in the 1950s. Later, it was run as the personal IBM Country Club for over 25 years. This course, located in the Rouge River Valley, is entwined with the Rouge River. Since trees border many golf courses, precise tee shots are necessary.

Rouge River Community Centre

This is a perfect place for every generation and every age group. This community centre also has a golf course and an outdoor swimming pool with a magnificent pool lounge to relax in. Adults and children can both have fun and relax in this community space. Some popular services include ballroom games, swing dancing, preschool basketball, and pre-teen doodling initiatives.

Angus Glen Recreational Centre

The amenities at Angus Glen include a swimming pool, gym, two ice rinks, restrooms, support areas, and a library. A central corridor spine connects all areas, and interior and exterior glazing provide stunning views of the interior space and the surrounding landscape.

Shri Shirdi Sai Mandir & Culture Centre

If your goal is to visit a quiet place, Shri Shirdi Sai Baba Mandir is located 11.5 km from the Markham Civic Centre. Shirdi Sai Baba was a spiritual master who led people towards peace. Due to this religious place, people visit here every day for meditation, prayer, and worship.

Flato Markham Theatre

Another entertaining place that is a must-visit in Legacy is the Flato Markham Theatre. It's a massive hall between Markham and Legacy and only takes 13 minutes from Legacy. Flato Markham Theatre is no ordinary theatre in the neighbourhood since it introduces local events such as drama, parties, music programmes, and movies. Also, there are seats available for more than 400-500 people.

In Legacy, there is always a supply of things to do. The region is well known for its shopping malls, as well as its verdant landscape and thoughtfully designed parks. For locals as well, there are a ton of activities available.

Visit Pacific Mall

There's a huge list of shopping malls and supermarkets close to Legacy, but Pacific Mall has its own identity. Pacific Mall is just 10.2 km away from the Legacy neighbourhood, which only takes 10 minutes to reach. Due to the availability of every kind of minor and major item, the mall is usually crowded with local visitors. So if you plan to go for a movie or dinner, visit on weekends for fun.

Varley Art Gallery

Varley Art Gallery is a major tourist spot near the Legacy neighbourhood. It only takes 10-15 minutes to reach there from Legacy. What's great about this place is that it is a major cultural and art club that allows every creator or artist to showcase their work. Through these initiatives, they promote art and its value in education. Also, they present quarterly and annual art & cultural events to be more engaged and raise awareness.

Bob Hunter Memorial Park

Bob Hunter Memorial Park is situated at the borders of Southeast Markham. While people call it a memorial park, it is more of a national park due to its massive area and long trails for hiking. People visit here on weekends to celebrate and hang out with friends and family. This memorial park also has sufficient parking space and doesn't charge anything. So if you want to go for a long trail journey, Bob Hunter Memorial Park is just 11.9 km away from Legacy and only takes approx. 15 minutes to reach there.

There are many convenient transportation locations for people living in Legacy. Some of the popular locations are listed below:

• The closest GO station to Legacy is Markham GO station, roughly a 10-minute short drive.
• Markham Stouffville Health Center is the nearest hospital to Legacy at a 3.2 km distance.
• Legacy to Markham Green Golf Club is just 550 m away.
• The nearest restaurant, Fire Wing Station, is only 1 km away from Legacy.
• Pomona Mills Park is 18.7 km away from Legacy.
• The closest school to Legacy is Legacy Public School at 600 m.

The neighbourhood shops in Legacy are mostly community centres. They have everything from daily essentials to other necessities. From food markets and other stores to supermarkets, there are plenty of options nearby for provincial residents.

Boxgrove Community Centre

Boxgrove Community Centre in Legacy has a daily-essential store for the residents. They also serve food in their food courts. Their excellent restaurant services and separate playground areas are worth visiting. In addition to a few restaurants and local shops, the plaza also houses a gym, supermarket, bank, pharmacy, and medical facility.

Asian Night Market

The Asian Night Market is also famous for its ambience. Residents can have authentic Asian ingredients here. Since it is all about Asian places like Singapore, Japan, Korea, etc., it keeps itself unique from other marketplaces.

The area has 3,093 people, while the density is 2316 people for every square kilometre. At the same time, 88% are married couples, while 68% have children at home.

Kids are tough to please and need constant attention and energetic activities. The recreational centres and parks are perfect places for them to enjoy themselves. The Legacy Park is ideal for kids to run and play freely. With substantial open space, they can play with their friends and family. It is also a great place for parents to take their pets for a walk and play. Markham Golf Course is also an excellent place to spend time with kids and pets. They have a separate playground area where kids and pets can spend time and play games.

Calculating the cost of living in a residency is done by setting a base number of 100 as the national average. For instance, if the available number is 90, it is 10% less than the national average. However, if the cost of living is 110, it is 10% higher than the total national average. According to the table below, Legacy has 114 out of 100, which is higher than the average.

Legacy houses are made up of large single-family detached houses. Homes are typically 3 to 4 bedrooms, with a few bungalows. Homes in the Legacy are usually owner-occupied. The Legacy Community Ratepayers Association is a thriving organisation that holds annual general meetings. They also raise problems for the Municipality of Markham for the benefit of its residents and arrange community events. In addition, the organisation has a youth committee focused on the protection and maintenance of the area's lights, signs, and parks.