TECHNOLOGY QUALITY OF LIFE CAREER CHOICES INNOVATION GTA RAPID TRANSIT URBAN LIVING TOP RANKED SCHOOLS FUN HOUSING OPTIONS ARTS NATURE STYLE CULTURE

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1 CAREER CHOICES INNOVATION QUALITY OF LIFE TECHNOLOGY HOUSING OPTIONS ARTS CULTURE URBAN LIVING GTA RAPID TRANSIT TOP RANKED SCHOOLS FUN NATURE STYLE DIVERSITY MARKHAM VAUGHAN RICHMOND HILL NEWMARKET AURORA GEORGINA WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE EAST GWILLIMBURY KING

2 As a top Toronto area destination for business, talent and investment, York Region is the ideal place for you to take your career to the next level. Located in the heart of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), York Region is now home to 1.2 million residents. The Region s nine local municipalities are some of the most sought-after communities in Canada, offering unparalleled quality of life that attracts up to 25,000 new residents every year, most of whom are top professionals just like you. More than 51,000 companies and 600,000 jobs make up York Region s thriving business community. In fact, York Region is now home to two of the GTA s four largest business hubs, attracting leading businesses along with top talent in multiple industries. This is just the beginning: As the fastest growing large municipality in Ontario, York Region is forecasted to grow over the next 25 years to 1.8 million residents and 900,000 jobs. York Region is where your talent and opportunity intersect. York Region s nine cities and towns are: Markham, Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Newmarket, Aurora, Georgina, Whitchurch-Stouffville, East Gwillimbury and King Dufferin County Lake Simcoe Simcoe County Georgina East Gwillimbury Wellington County Peel Region King Newmarket Aurora YORK REGION Vaughan Richmond Hill Whitchurch- Stouffville Lake Scugog Kawartha Lakes Halton Region Toronto Markham Durham Region Lake Ontario

3 Intersect with like-minded professionals! The place in the GTA for your TECH career! Consider this... Over 65,000 professionals are employed in York Region s Information Technology sector York Region has the highest concentration of population in tech occupations in the Toronto-Waterloo corridor - Almost 10 per cent of the entire local labour force York Region has one of the most educated populations among Canada s largest municipalities - 45 per cent of the working population (aged 25-64) have university education Half of local post-secondary graduates living in York Region majored in Business Administration, Information Technology, Engineering or Sciences Up to 25,000 new residents chose to move to York Region every year, most of whom are talented professionals just like you Globally-connected: 47 per cent of York Region s population is foreign born There are over 120 languages spoken in York Region by local residents and professionals! Diverse communities offer lots of opportunity to get involved. This may (or may not) come as a surprise, but York Region is home to Canada s highest concentration of tech companies. York Region s economy adds on average over 12,500 jobs every year, many of them in the technology sector. The Region in particular the Highway 404 / 407 area in Markham and Richmond Hill is home to over 4,300 Information and Communications Technology (ICT) business establishments, the largest tech sector concentration per population in Canada and second largest overall. Named Canada s Largest Enterprise Solutions ICT Cluster, York Region is home to hundreds of international technology firms, alongside thousands of home grown Canadian companies and promising start-ups. York Region is home to six of Greater Toronto s Top 10 IT corporate R&D investors. Twenty of Computer Dealer News Top 100 IT Solution Providers in Canada are located in York Region. York Region is home to the Canadian head office or operations of tech firms such as:

4 Urban, suburban or hybrid...it s your choice! York Region is urbanizing! Over 18,000 new condo apartments have been sold in York Region since 2014, more than all other GTA 905-regions combined. Live how you want, with a lot more space. York Region is the fastest growing large municipality in Ontario and third largest business hub with 1.2 million residents, over 51,000 businesses and over 600,000 local jobs. Whether you re looking for an urban high-rise condo lifestyle, townhome or spacious suburban detached home, York Region has it all. York Region is home to 22 of the top 25 of Greater Toronto Area s (GTA) Top 100 Neighbourhoods according to MoneySense magazine. It s no wonder that York Region is one of Canada s most sought-after communities, attracting up to 25,000 new residents annually. York Region leads condo growth in Greater Toronto s 905 area: From Markham, Vaughan, and Richmond Hill to Aurora and Newmarket, the area provides young tech professionals more live/work opportunities. Spend less time commuting to work. By choosing to live and work in York Region you can spend a lot less time commuting, leaving you with more time to enjoy with family or friends having fun. Living outside York Region? Many professionals choose to commute to work in York Region from other parts of the GTA, including 90,000 Toronto residents. Public transit options include GO Transit, VIVA Bus Rapid Transit, York Region Transit, and the new TTC Toronto-York Spadina subway extension to Vaughan.

5 You re closer to Toronto than you think! If you still need or want to plug into downtown Toronto for business or play, York Region offers you lots of options. York Region is more connected than ever to downtown Toronto in fact, the most Toronto-connected 905 Region. Public transit options to Toronto include GO Transit, York Regional Transit, VIVA Bus Rapid Transit and TTC buses. But wait, there s more! With the Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension now open in Vaughan, York Region has a direct subway line to and from downtown Toronto. Driving? Highways 404-DVP, 400 or 427 will take you down to Toronto directly from York Region, as will major roads such as Yonge Street, Bathurst Street, Bayview Avenue, etc. Traveling globally? Toronto Pearson International Airport is located right by York Region s southwest boundary, getting to the airport by vehicle or transit is really convenient. In late 2017, the Toronto-York Spadina subway extension to Vaughan, York Region opened, giving you a direct subway line to and from downtown Toronto. TORONTO ATTRACTIONS YORK REGION ATTRACTIONS Toronto Entertainment District 33 KM CN Tower / Air Canada Centre 34 KM Toronto Waterfront 33 KM Main Street Unionville 11 KM Canada s Wonderland 11 KM Vaughan Mills Shopping Centre 12 KM Yonge Street & Bloor Street 29 KM Royal Ontario Museum 31 KM Ontario Science Centre 21 KM Toronto Zoo 29 KM Vaughan 400/7 Entertainment District 12 KM Downtown Markham Entertainment Area 12 KM Lake Simcoe 63 KM Pearson International Airport 29 KM Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport 35 KM Distances are from Highway 7 & Yonge Street intersection in York Region.

6 There s always something to do here! From main street charm to big city amenities - it s all in York Region. York Region s diverse mix of communities means everything is here waiting for you to explore and have fun from small town charm, to big city amenities, plus the great outdoors. Get out and enjoy: a great meal, a movie, live theatre or a concert, world class shopping and a wide variety of activities. It's all right here in York Region. Experience life to the fullest in York Region! York Region forests cover 2,300 hectares with more than 120 kilometres of public trails that are open year-round at no charge! York Region s 4 urban growth centres are becoming areas where you can live and work, without relying on a car! Dining... With over 3,000 restaurants, bars, and pubs, York Region offers you more dining choices. Experience amazing food from around the world! Entertainment... Enjoy our conveniently located entertainment districts: HWY 404/7, HWY 400/7, Yonge & HWY 7, Downtown Markham, Rutherford & Jane, Green Lane & Yonge, and more! Main Street Charm... Enjoy a walk or drink on one of the heritage main streets in Unionville, Markham, Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Newmarket, and more! Arts & Culture... From art galleries to live theatre to live music, festivals, and holiday celebrations - York Region has a vibrant arts and culture scene. Shopping... Experience world-class shopping at Vaughan Mills, Upper Canada Mall, Hillcrest Mall, Markville Mall, the Pacific Mall, and more! Activities... Get out and enjoy amusement rides, rock climbing, go-carting, escape rooms, paintball, movies, and more! Waterfront... Relax by the water. Enjoy the views and beaches of beautiful Lake Simcoe, and Lake Wilcox. Get Outdoors... See the beauty of York Region on an urban walking path or on a Regional Forest trail. Get Active... Watch or participate in your favourite sports and activities, no matter the season.

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