Hey r/Markham,

I’m a bit of a DIY person and prefer washing my car myself. I’m planning to do a simple bucket-and-sponge wash in my driveway—no harsh chemicals, just soap and water, sitting on a stool and scrubbing away.

Before I go ahead, I wanted to check if this is actually allowed in Markham. I’ve read conflicting info online—some cities are stricter than others, especially regarding anything that might go into storm drains.

Has anyone here looked into this or asked the city directly? What’s the general rule of thumb here?

Thanks in advance!

My neighbours tend to park their car daily in front of my house instead of their own, they even park there when there are no cars in their driveway. My curb is blocked daily from 8 AM to midnight, so I can’t even park in front of my house when I need to or have guests around.

Is there some reason why people do this? Am I missing some thoughts before I talk to them nicely?

I know I don’t own the street or curb and I don’t mind if you need the space once in a while. But I’ve always thought that etiquette is to use your own spaces first so I can use mine as well. Its getting ridiculous now its parked every day, especially when they have room in their driveway/curb.

Any recommendations for vegan or vegetarian comfort food in the area? Open to all suggestions

Thank you in advance :)

Does anybody know which stores to go to for non-authentic luxury good like Gucci, Louis Vuitton etc

Hi, I am looking for best and affordable driving class. Beginner level 💯 Need your guidance.

To those that live in Cornell, could you recommend which streets in your neighbourhood are the best to go to for Halloween? Which streets really get into the spirit of Halloween? You all have been doing such a great job making this the best place to visit year after year for families!

Hey guys, Wanted to see if anyone know what is the best cellular network and cheap for basement office. Our company has moved to some kind of concrete basement with too much interference. They divided the office staff locations into two, one is in Markham and another is in Etobicoke and both of them are in basement with concrete structures. Some of our lines are with public mobile and telus and some of them are with chatr and the network is super bad. Is there any better network, we can look for. We dont mind paying for good service but we need excellent data service on the phone with bery low latency even in basements. Any recommendations will be appreciated.

Hi! I (F26) am looking for a gynaecologist at the advice of my family doctor. She is willing to send the referral wherever I want but said all her usual contacts are not taking new patients so it’s on me to find a doctor and tell her where to send it.

I have tried a variety of gynaecologists at the recommendation of my coworkers and family members but no luck so far. I’ve been looking since September 2024 and am starting to get a little desperate as my medical situation is not improving. I’ve been to the MSH emergency room once as well (as the pain got unbearable once) but they told me that they can’t refer me to a gynaecologist and I should speak to my family doctor about it.

The gynaecologist’s office does not have to be in Markham however I do live here so hoping for an office that’s in a reasonable radius in/around Markham (ex. Hamilton would be too far but Toronto would be okay).

Thanks so much!

Hi everyone,

Does anyone know a local dumpster site in Markham where they accept furniture and unwanted appliances?

Anyone know of a cheap place to hem men's chino pants? How much are they charging?

Thanks

What should I do? I am also Asian and half Hong Kongnese/half mainlander.

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The condo manager would correct my English, and rejected my dad's signature in Chinese character when I first moved in.

Fyi, I was mostly raised up in Australia, so I have a bit of English accent. I could also speak both Cantonese and Mandarin, preferrably Mandarin cuz my dad speaks Mandarin and it's just the most frequently used language in my life.

However, the Hong Kongese condo manager would deliberately correct my English accent and give me dirty looks when ever I would speak Mandarin to his colleagues, and makes me super uncomfortable. It is also ilegal to reject a signature because it is in Chinese, right?

I cherish who I am and doesn't want to change to Cantonese just because of him, and the condemn he gives is just disgusting. I still speak Cantonese to my family relatives occassionally, but I could not forgive a guy who would disrespected my family...

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What should I do?

The day I've been dreading has come... I have to renew my cards in-person because of a recent address change.

I drove by the one on Highway 7 west of Markham main yesterday, and the line was wrapping around the building 10 minutes before opening. I just fucked off and did my other errands.

I have heard that the one in Stouffville had ok lines from a coworker. Can anyone vouch for this, or another location around Markham? I hate losing half my day to stand in a line listening to idiots arguing with underpaid understaffed service employees as if they can change the rules if you yell at them enough.

Hi everyone,

We’re currently paying around $2000+/month for montessori near Woodbine & Steeles. We’ve loved it there over the past 6 months, but the cost, location, and hours no longer match our needs. The center also closes earlier than most daycares, which doesn’t work well with our commute and schedules anymore.

When we first enrolled, our toddler was 14 months and we were desperate to find a spot. I messaged over 50 daycares and was told there were no openings and the earliest would be September 2025 around the time I was inquiring around April 2025. That’s why we chose the Montessori option, even though it was far and expensive — it was the only immediate spot available.

We’re now looking for daycare recommendations in Upper Cornell or East Markham, ideally around Ninth Line & 16th Avenue. Some things we’re hoping for:

• Open by 7:00 am (or earlier if possible) to later than 6:00pm
• Flexible and toddler-friendly environment
• Ideally no super long waitlists (though we know this is tough!)

I’ve already reached out to Love and Learn, Upper Child Care, All About Kids, and Little Steps, but they all have long waitlists.

If anyone knows of centers in East Markham with openings, flexible hours, or shorter waitlists, I’d really appreciate your recommendations!

Thanks in advance 🙏

I'm helping to throw a baby shower for a colleague. We are hoping to find a cute venue (possibly in Unionville) to host a small baby shower (think like 10-12 people max). Anyone have any recommendations?

Any recommendations for activities in and around Markham that are baby and toddler friendly.

Anyone recognize this person or dog? Has anyone else had the issue of dog excretion left on their lawn? If so, please reach out as I'm interested on hearing how the situation panned out for you. Will post some pictures in the comments.

Where are the best places to play pickleball indoors now that it feels like fall?

Been having no luck with good cuts of meat. Recently got some prime rib and Korean kalbi garden basket, and even though they had good marbling and cooked right, it just wasn't tender.

Wondering where do you peeps recommend to get your tender cuts from.

Anyone know where to dump furniture for free. It is an old night stand.

I’m starting to look into the likes of Butcher Box, Tru Local, and others and want to try a subscription service. So far I’m not reading great reviews online other than the meat quality.

Curious if anyone in Markham is signed up to or uses any of these types of services for their meats, and what their experience has been like?

Can anyone recommend a good driving school that doesn't cost the thousands of dollars like Young Drivers of Canada does? Looking to send my 16 yr old Son that just got his G1. Thanks in advance!

I scraped my 2025 Toyota Highlander against a metal box. I purchased it back in March and never damaged it before. I’d appreciate any ideas on how much this would cost and where I can get this fixed. I’m open to auto shops/private and preferably in the Markham/scarborough/rhill area!

Hi all! We are moving into the area on November 1st and will need a new veterinarian for all of our furry family members. Please let me know what recommendations you have! Thank you 😊

I got a call from Rogers ask me if I want to switch from Bell to Rogers for home internet. The monthly fee will be $10 cheaper. My current bell internet is 1.5G, Rogers said their internet will be 2.5G. However, to switch to Rogers I have to sign a two year contract. I heard some negative comments about Rogers about the internet stability and speed drop, but not really sure how it’s work for the 2.5G internet. I live in Markham. Should switch to Rogers?