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Richmond Hill is one of the GTA's fastest developing areas. Residential construction seems to be the number one issue in terms of development. It is sure that any potential renter will be able to find a place of their liking in this developing area. The city of Richmond Hill has a lot to offer to its residents and businesses.
Many of Toronto's businesses are relocating to Richmond Hill for the cheaper land prices, which in turn allows property owners to offer their places for less. Bounded by Highway 404 on the East Side, Richmond Hill is located north of Toronto and south of the town of Aurora. This area was recently made part of the Greater Toronto Area in 1998 and has quickly become one of the GTA's fastest developing areas.
Located just west of Highway 404 along Highway 7 is one of Richmond Hill's newest developing areas. Large companies are now relocating their regional offices along this street that also has many smaller businesses. Along this street you will find a large number restaurants and stores. Shopping is excellent in this area as the variety of stores offer a number of products and services. There is a substantial strip of Asian based stores and restaurants along the street that adds a different flavour to what Toronto is all about.
One popular spot year round in the town of Richmond Hill is the wave pool, which is located in the Lois Hancey Aquatic Centre on Hopkins St. The pool is an indoor wave pool that features surfs that reach up to 4 feet and is also home to a 160-foot waterslide.
For those space enthusiasts, the David Dunlop Observatory is sure to a bit hit. Located on Hillsview Dr., just north of Highway 7, the observatory has largest optical telescope in Canada. Also located in Richmond Hill along Yonge St. and just off of Highway 407 is Silvercity Richmond Hill. This is a mega movie complex that is sure to get everyone's attention.
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