The Richlands community originally opened for sale in June 2017. However the journey to Richlands started years before. This community begins with the collaboration between ARISTA Homes, Deco Homes, Fieldgate Homes and Opus Homes.
At Richlands, these 4 acclaimed builders chose to come together to offer Richmond Hill homebuyers a community that surpassed their highest expectations. They made this possible by working closely with the city of Richmond Hill to define the architectural controls, streetscapes, ponds and parklands that define the Richlands community.
With the goal of offering greater selection, the builders also choose to offer both traditional and modern home designs.

The end result of all this hard work and vision was clear to everyone who lined up to purchase a home on our Preview Opening
weekend. Little did we know that the acclaim for this community was just getting started. Just under a year later, at the 2018 BILD Awards, we were honoured to win BILD Project of the Year.

Held annually, the BILD Awards recognize excellence in the new home building industry across the GTA. The Project of the Year
Award is one of the most coveted awards presented. It recognizes a community that combines excellence in design and marketing, and best exemplifies quality and innovation in new home building.
Winning this award was confirmation that Richlands represents a rare achievement in new homebuilding.

A lot has happened since that award was won. Many homes have already been built at Richlands, and hundreds of families now call this community home. You now can visit the neighbourhood to
see how the community has taken shape. It is a vision for exceptional community living that is gradually coming to life, with every new home built.

In the coming release, we’ll be helping to grow this exceptional community further. Creating an even more enriching environment for GTA families to call home.
We hope to see you there.

Get An Inside Look At Some Of The Most Interesting Spots In Richmond Hill

Doors Open is an international phenomenon that started in France in 1984. Now there are many Doors Open events held in cities all across the world. Doors Open Richmond Hill will give you the chance to explore many interesting public and private buildings throughout the city from 10 – 4 pm on May 13th. Many buildings will even be holding special events and activities throughout the day, so you won’t want to miss Doors Open Richmond Hill.

We’ve selected a few of our favourites and posted the event descriptions from the doors open website below.
You can find a full listing at: doorsopenontario.on.ca

Richmond Hill Central Library
1 Atkinson Street, Richmond Hill

This award-winning building includes the Mary-Lou Griffin Local History and Genealogy Room, which houses York Region’s largest local history collection. Listen to slam poetry performed by local high school students, see 3D printing, meet local historical personalities, and test your knowledge of Canada by finding the Canadian symbols hidden throughout the Children’s Department.

Eyer-Wideman Homestead and Ropes Challenge Course
1045 Elgin Mills Road East Richmond Hill, Ontario

This house, constructed in 1828, is attributed to David Eyer (1796-1871) and is considered to be one of the earliest surviving examples of a Pennsylvania-German Mennonite dwelling in Richmond Hill. This designated building is currently used as the local youth centre, featuring an outdoor high and low ropes challenge course, and a climbing wall. Enjoy craft activities and refreshments.

Richmond Hill Artifact Storage Centre
1200 Elgin Mills Road East, Richmond Hill

The Richmond Hill Artifact Storage Centre, located in the town’s Operations Centre, houses thousands of historical artifacts in its new climate-controlled facility. Much of the collection, dating back over 100 years, results from the generous donations of local families. Take a behind-the-scenes look at the collection and learn how artifacts are catalogued, preserved and maintained.

Mill Pond Gallery
314 Mill Street Richmond Hill

The Richmond Hill Group of Artists was established in February 1978 for members enjoying the creation and appreciation of art. In 1994, they opened the Mill Pond Gallery at this location to exhibit their work. During Doors Open, come and explore the new exhibit, Paint the Town. As well, there will be a meet-and-greet with artists and free demonstrations.

Thomas Boynton House
1300 Elgin Mills Road East (Richmond Green Park)

Thomas Boynton House, a designated historical site dating from about 1875, is a good example of a classic Ontario farmhouse. It stands in its original location, in what is now Richmond Green Park, and is used as a community art exhibition space. During Doors Open, the exhibition Aruna by Alexander Mackenzie High School students will be featured.

The Richlands neighbourhood puts you just minutes from some of the top golf courses in the GTA.

If you love golf, you know that there’s no better feeling than hopping in your car and getting in a quick nine holes after work during those long days of summer. Or the feeling of taking your kids out for their very first round on a beautiful course. For the true enthusiast, golf is more than just a sport — it’s a way of life. It’s a way to spend time with friends and family, to get great exercise and to enjoy the simple pleasure of being outdoors on a beautiful day.

At Richlands, golf lovers will be thrilled to discover that over a dozen public and private golf courses are all within easy driving distance. Here are a few that you and your family can enjoy this season!

Bathurst Glen
12481 Bathurst Street

When you visit Bathurst Glen Golf Course, it will quickly become apparent why this beautiful course was voted the 2014 Richmond Hill Readers’ Choice Award for Best Driving Range and Best Local Golf Course. With wide fairways and large greens, this par 63 executive course offers a fun and challenging day on the links for players of all skill levels. Golfers will particularly enjoy the challenging hole 17. At just 151 yards, this visually intimidating par three hole leaves little room for error, and endless room to test your skill.

Learn More at bathurstglengolf.ca

Bloomington Downs Golf Club
855 Bloomington Rd.

This is another golf course that is top rated by locals for its beautiful course and family friendly atmosphere. With wide fairways, generous greens and few hazards, this course is a great choice for novice golfers. Bloomington Downs also features a driving range, miniature golf course and batting cages.

Learn more at: golfnow.com

Richmond Hill Golf Club
8755 Bathurst St.

Discover 18 holes of championship quality golf at this challenging course that was recommended by 86% of visitors at Golfnow.com. This par 70, 6004 yard course has been painstakingly designed to offer a unique challenge with every hole. The club also features a driving range for perfecting your long game.

Learn more at: richmondhillgolf.com

Angus Glen Golf Club
10080 Kennedy Rd.

Located just west of Richlands, Angus Glen Golf Club is one of the most prestigious in the region. This spectacular course was home to the Canadian Open in 2002 and 2007 and was the host golf venue for the 2015 Pan Am Games. Featuring two challenging 18 hole courses you can play the exact same holes that challenged numerous professionals at Canadian Open events when you golf here.

Learn More at angusglen.com

This is just a sampling of the amazing golf courses and prestigious private clubs in the Richlands neighbourhood. If the weather is nice, why not take a drive this weekend to look at the future homes of Richlands community. and explore some of these beautiful golf destinations for yourself.

We’ve got all your essential tips for Spring Gardening in Richmond Hill

As the warm weather finally approaches, it’s time to start planning your amazing garden for the 2017 season. Maintaining a beautiful garden isn’t just about having a yard you love — high quality landscaping can add as much as 7% to your total home value. Before you get started, we recommend talking to an expert to get a sense of what the best options for your sunlight/garden space situation.

One great option for an amazing selection of plants and helpful advice is the Home Depot Garden centre located just 2 minutes away from Richlands at 10885 Leslie Street. Another great destination is the Oak Hill Garden Centre, located at 12345 Yonge St. The experts there will be able to suggest a wide range of seasonally appropriate plans that will make for a beautiful garden space.

Get the local Home Depot hours and other information at
http://stores.homedepot.ca

Learn more about Oak Hill Garden Centre at
http://oakhillgardencenter.blogspot.ca/

Once you’ve talked to the experts, here are a few simple tips that you can follow to have your garden be the most beautiful on the block.

1. Start Where You Are
Take a walk around your yard and get a good sense of your current garden beds, shrubs and trees. Make a list of what needs attention, what you’d like to remove, and try to create a rough estimate of how many new plants you’ll need to purchase to fill out the perfect spring garden.

2. Pick Your Plants
While many flowers and vegetables need to be planted later in the spring and once the danger of frost has subsided, there are many great options for woody shrubs and other hearty plants that can go into the ground much within the next couple of weeks.

3. Clean Your Garden
Cut back any existing plants and shrubs, clean out the weeds and till the soil. This is also a great time to add compost and fertilizer to your garden beds to increase soil health.

4. It’s Time to Plant
Now that you’ve made your plan, talked to the experts, picked your plants and cleaned your garden beds, it’s finally time to plant. Before your plants go in the ground make sure to double check that you’ve selected plants and shrubs appropriate for early spring planting.

5. Nurture Your Garden
Once you’ve finished planting, water all plants thoroughly and add an additional layer of fertilizer to give your garden the great start that it deserves!

Check out some of the spring and summer programming highlights at Richmond Green Sports Park

Located right next door to Richlands, Richmond Green Sports Park is one of the most amazing active lifestyle amenities anywhere in the GTA. If you haven’t seen our Richmond Green interactive map already, we recommend that you take a look here. On our map, we highlight the 16 amazing amenities that are available for families to enjoy at Richmond Green. But Richmond Green also offers some excellent programming for kids and adults throughout the year that will let future Richlands residents get the most out of living next door to this world-class public space. Here are a few of the spring and summer programming highlights that you can look forward to.

To learn how to register for any of these programs, or for a complete listing of recreation programs and events in Richmond Hill, download the Richmond Hill Spring and Summer Community Recreation guide at richmondhill.ca/en/things-to-do/Community-Recreation-Guide.aspx

Sportball Indoor Soccer
At Sportball, kids learn the fundamentals of soccer in a non-competitive, skill-based program. They’ll work with experienced coaches to learn how to properly execute throw-ins, kicking, dribbling, goalie skills and how to apply all these skills confidently in a game. The program is available for kids of several age ranges, with the 4-6 year old program starting on April 3rd at 4:30 pm, the 6-8 year old program starting April 3rd at 5:30 pm and the 9-12 year old program starting April 5th at 5:30 pm.

Adult Drop-in Soccer
There’s also great soccer programming for adults at Richmond Green all spring long, with adult drop-in soccer available Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings at various times until April 30th, at which time a new schedule will be released.

Hockey and Skating at Tom Graham Arena
Just because it’s warmer outside doesn’t mean you can’t still hit the rink! Richmond Green’s Tom Graham Arena offers a range of adult and children’s skating and hockey programming throughout the spring and summer. There are both adult and kids recreational summer leagues starting in early July. July will also feature a series of skills clinics for both adults and children, each focusing on developing specific skills such as shooting, defence or puck handling. There are learn to skate programs for kids aged 3-12, public skating and pick up shinny hockey times all spring and summer long.

Community Indoor Garage Sale
Richmond Green is about more than just sports though, you can also participate in the Community Indoor Garage Sale on May 27th. If you’re just looking to shop, this is an opportunity to discover some great finds from numerous garage sale sellers. If you have items of your own to sell, tables can be reserved for your use.

Sunday Summer Concerts
The Richmond Green Outdoor Amphitheatre will host a series of concerts throughout the summer 2017 season for the whole family to enjoy, including The Richmond Hill Concert Band on July 2nd, Peter Pan by Dufflebag Theatre on July 16th, and Mystic Drums on August 6th.

Discover the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts

There’s nothing quite like attending a live performance. The simple act of sitting in a big, beautiful theatre, putting away your smartphone for an hour or two, and watching real live people express their artistic vision on the stage is still one of the most enriching and memorable experiences in modern life.

It’s the appreciation of the performing arts that led this town to create The Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts. Building this breathtaking facility was a long journey that began with Town Council’s approval in 2003 and culminated in the Grand Opening of the centre in 2009. Its 30 million dollar construction was the largest public construction project ever completed by the town government — and the result was a spectacular facility that integrated the fully restored historic building of the original Richmond Hill High School (Circa 1897) into an otherwise modernistic building of glass and steel. With a main auditorium seating capacity of 631 guests, the centre offers the largest seating capacity of any theatre venue in York Region, so there are few better places anywhere in the GTA to see a live show.

All year round, the RHCPA hosts a full program of professional entertainment that includes local and international acts from across a wide range of performance disciplines. On any given night, the centre may be hosting live music, dance, comedy or theatrical performances.
There are many great events that you and your family can discover by visiting the RHCPA website, but here are a few highlights that you can look forward to over the coming months.

Gerry Dee Live
Monday, April 10th at 7:30 & 10:00 pm

Gerry Dee was made a household name by his hit CBC sitcom Mr. D. In fact, rumour has it that the Canadian show has been so successful that he is now in talks with U.S. network CBS to develop an American version of the show. This performance represents a great opportunity to see Gerry do his stand-up routine that draws on inspiration from his years as a high school teacher — the very same material he used in developing his hit TV Show!

ON!STAGE – Infinitus
Monday, April 3rd at 7:30 pm

If you’re looking for a truly unique and immersive live theatre experience then you’ll love the latest installment of the innovative new ON!STAGE series. This series pushes the boundaries of performing arts by inviting the audience to sit right on the main stage. Enjoy an eclectic collection of performers from multiple performing arts disciplines with the audience seated in different configurations.

York Symphony Orchestra — Absolute Vienna
Sunday, April 23rd at 7:30 pm

The first Viennese School of the late 18th Century is regarded as one of the most prolific and significant eras in the history of classical music. During this period, the Austrian city of Vienna saw the rise of Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven and Franz Schubert. In The York Symphony Orchestra’s “Absolute Vienna” showcase, you can see some of the finest classical musicians in York Region perform pieces from several of the Viennese greats including Beethoven, Schubert and Brahms. Special guest artist Kara Huber will be performing on the piano for this exciting evening performance.

Richmond Hill has some truly exceptional March break programming for kids in 2017!

I know it seems hard to believe, but next week is already March break. While some lucky families will be using the break to head down south for a sun soaked vacation, you can also give your kids an amazing March break experience without ever leaving home. Richmond Hill offers some excellent day camp March break programming that your kids can enjoy from March 13th-17th 2017.

TOWN OF RICHMOND HILL CAMPS & ACTIVITIES
Multiple Locations

The Town of Richmond Hill has put together a wide selection of camps and activities to appeal to all of your kids interests — with half-day and full-day camps, youth drop-in sports activities, and more. Choose from March Madness Camp, Archeology Adventures Camp or Bright Ideas Crafts and Activities Camp, or head to the local pool or skating rink for a variety of drop-in programming. To see the full list of Richmond Hill March Break Programming, click the link below to view the March Break Camp Guide.

Click here to view Richmond Hill March Break Camp Guide.

ADVENTURE VALLEY MARCH BREAK CAMP
7015 Leslie Street

Adventure Valley has a great selection of camp activities for kids aged kindergarten to grade 6. Parents will love the fact that door to door bussing, and fresh made lunches are available. Kids will love the great activities that they can choose from every day including Ball Hockey, Ceramics, Lego, Outdoor Adventures, Cooking Arts, Soccer and more.

Click here to learn more.

WONDER MUSIC SCHOOL & ARTS
Locations at 10815 Bathurst St. & 9665 Bayview Ave.

Suitable for kids aged 6-12, Wonder Music School and Arts’ March Break Music and Art Camp will let your kids enjoy morning visual art class, trivia games, vocal ensemble, afternoon games, karaoke singing, movie time and more. Parents are responsible for providing packed lunches, drop off and pick up.

Click here to learn more

RICHMOND HILL GYMNASTICS CAMP
475 Edward Ave.

Richmond Hill Gymnastics Camps are full of fun, fitness and fundamentals. Morning activities include structured classes, snack time, arts and crafts and open gym time. Afternoon activities include rock climbing and splash pad.

Click here to learn more.

A first look at the exquisite standard of features and finishes you can look forward to at Richlands

Interior finishes — they’re what separate a good home from a truly great one. With the elite team of builders behind Richlands, homebuyers here can count on enjoying some of the finest interior home features and finishes available anywhere in the GTA. The images below showcase real life examples of the high end finishes Richlands’ builders have offered at their other prestigious GTA communities. Consider them just a taste of the enriching lifestyle that you’ll be able to discover at Richlands. Enjoy!

 

Enrich your family’s future with these A+ Educational Institutions

For families, education is always a top priority. At Richlands, your family can enjoy access to a great selection of schools within easy walking distance. Whether you’re interested in public, Catholic, Montessori or private, we’re lucky to have some truly exceptional institutions in this neighbourhood — not to mention an all new elementary school proposed right in the Richlands community. Discover your many great options in the post below.

Richmond Green Secondary
1 William F. Bell Pkwy

Your high school aged kids can get an amazing education right across the street from Richlands at Richmond Green Secondary. Opened in 2005, Richmond Green offers: an excellent accelerated apprenticeship program; a co-op program for high performance athletes competing at the provincial, national, or international levels; a special high skills major program that allows students to focus on a specific economic sector to accelerate their transition to college, apprenticeships, university or the workplace; and more.

Click here to learn more about Richmond Green Secondary School

York Montessori School
10533 Leslie St.

Founded in 2007, York Montessori School accommodates children aged 16 months to 6 years in a small, welcoming setting. With a capacity of just 110 students for the entire school, you can be sure that your children will get the attention they need here. The curriculum is based on the Montessori principles that children learn and develop in their own way — and they encourage children to work towards independence and self-motivation within this traditional Montessori framework.

Click here to learn more

Jean Vanier CHS
10475 Bayview Ave., Richmond Hill

Jean Vanier Catholic High School offers an excellent education to those looking to enroll their kids in a Catholic high school setting. Perhaps most impressive is their Advanced Placement (AP) Program, which enables students to pursue university-level studies in their final year of high school. If they perform well in their AP courses, they’re able to earn first year university credit for their course work — which can save lots of time and money when they’re accepted to university the following year!

Click here to learn more

Bayview Secondary School
10077 Bayview Ave.

Bayview Secondary School is widely regarded as one of the finest schools in the province. In fact, the Fraser Institute ranked the school 16th in Ontario in 2015. This is no doubt in large part due to the fact that they offer the prestigious International Baccalaureate Program — an esteemed program that helps students get into some of Canada and the U.S.’s most elite colleges and universities.

Click here to learn more

Richland Academy
11570 Yonge St.

Voted the #1 Private school in Richmond Hill, Richland Academy offers world-class education to children from toddlers to grade 8. Offering excellent student-to-teacher ratios, this prestigious Academy boasts an outstanding science and technology program and a top-rated athletics department. Also available here is the International Baccalaureate Program which will surely help groom your children for higher learning.

Click here to learn more

Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Elementary School
275 Redstone Rd.

Located just a 5 minute drive south of Richlands is Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Elementary School. Serving kids from JK-Grade 8, Our Lady Help can provide your kids with a great education in a supportive Catholic School setting.

Click here to learn more

Discover some of the best dining Richmond Hill has to offer in our latest post!

A few weeks ago, we were excited to share our favourite brunch picks with the readers of the Richlands blog. This week, we’ll be exploring some even more amazing Richmond Hill restaurants that you can enjoy the next time you’re looking for a special dinner treat. Read more about them here, and then maybe try your favourite this weekend with the family!

Sarpa Italian Restaurant
13311 Yonge St, Richmond Hill

Sarpa is an authentic Italian eatery in the heart of Richmond Hill that serves up delicious Italian fare in a casual yet sophisticated setting. The menu features innovative takes on Italian classics, like their Mozzarella Di Buffala Antipasti, which features rich Buffalo mozzarella, heirloom cherry tomatoes, saba (an Italian grape based syrup) and mint infused watermelon. Sarpa also features a range of delicious meat, fish, poultry and pasta dishes to satisfy any craving.

Click here to view the full menu and learn more

The Octagon
7528 Yonge St.

If you’re looking for one of the GTA’s most classic steakhouse experiences, then you’re going to love the high-end cuisine of The Octagon. Famous for its well prepared, high quality steaks, ribs and seafood, The Octagon has been setting the standard for a fine steak dinner for over 40 years. If poultry is more your speed, try the Chicken “Bon River” — juicy chicken breast sautéed in white brandy cream sauce, garnished with veal julienne, artichokes, prosciutto and peppercorns.

Click here to learn more

That’s Italian Ristorante
10447 Yonge St.

For a more budget-friendly Italian option, try That’s Italian — a friendly eatery that features a wide range of delicious options for the whole family. Select from a delicious selection of mains, pasta, pizza and more at this convenient Richmond Hill location.

Click here to learn more

Tomo Japanese Restaurant
9625 Yonge St.

In Japanese, “Tomo” means friend — and that is the inspiration for the warm and friendly atmosphere here. Tomo Suhsi provides an excellent selection of sushi and sashimi, as well as delicious bento box combos, creative appetizers, a kids menu and more.

Click here to learn more

The Persian Palace
10711 Yonge St.

The Persian Palace delivers a rich culinary experience for the whole family. With delicious appetizers, juicy and flavourful kebab skewers of beef, lamb, chicken and veal, delicious fishes and stews, and excellent group combos, you can enjoy a great taste of Persian cuisine here.

Click here to learn more