Welcome to Rural Richmond Hill
- Situated on the environmentally sensitive Oak Ridges Moraine.
- Instead of high-density subdivisions and condos you have a handful of luxury gated communities surrounded by conservation areas, farmland and private golf courses.
- The exclusive Bayview Country Estates and Trailwood Estates are dotted with mansions on multi-acreage lots. There are also a handful of secluded estate homes off Stouffville Road that are situated on heavily treed lots that abut conservation lands.
- Elgin Mills Crossing situated on the northeast corner of Leslie Street and Elgin Mills Road is a huge open air shopping destination anchored by The Home Depot, Staples and Costco. This shopping complex is comprised mostly of national franchise retailers and fast-food restaurants. There are is also a professional and medical building that is part of this complex.
- Bayview Country Club Estates and Trailwood Estates are two gated communities that feature mansion style homes on multi acreage lots surrounded by forest.
- Richmond Green Sports Centre and park located at 1300 Elgin Mills Rd E, holds the distinction of being the largest park in Richmond Hill. This multi-purpose facility includes a 26,000 sq. ft. indoor recreation centre and an arena with two ice rinks. The expansive grounds are comprised of sports fields, a skateboard park, an inline skating trail, splash pad, baseball diamonds, a basketball court, walking trails and picnic areas. In the winter park visitors can enjoy an outdoor skating trail.
