Effective Monday, December 14th the Province placed York Region into the GREY-LOCKDOWN Zone under the Province’s Keeping Ontario Safe and Open COVID-19 response framework.
New restrictions will be in effect for a minimum of 28 days. Gathering limits for organized public events and social gatherings will be as follows:
  • Indoor – 0 – limit interactions to those in your household
  • Outdoor – 10 people maximum while keeping a safe distance
  • Weddings, funerals, religious services: 10 people indoors or outdoors while keeping a safe distance
These gathering limits do not apply to members of a single household. An individual who lives alone may also gather exclusively with one other household. Individuals should limit travel to essential trips only. No matter where you live in the province, the safest way to spend the holidays this year is by celebrating in person with the people you live with only and celebrating virtually with everyone else.
The new COVID-19 restrictions in the City of Markham include:
  • Closing of all indoor and outdoor dining including patios.
  • Closing of all indoor sports and recreational fitness facilities, including gyms, subject to limited exceptions. Seasonal outdoor recreational facilities and amenities may remain open with some restrictions
  • Closing of meeting and event spaces except for childcare, court services, government services and social services
  • Closing all non-essential retail except for curbside pick-up or delivery. Large retailers with a grocery section can remain open at 50% capacity. Convenience stores, hardware stores, safety supply stores, pharmacies, and stores that sell liquor, including beer, wine and spirits, are permitted to remain open
  • All hair salons, barber shops, nail salons and tattoo parlours will be closed
City of Markham services are impacted as follows:
  • Community centres, arenas, pools, the Markham Museum and the Varley Art Gallery will be closed until further notice
  • In-person fitness activities have been suspended
  • Markham Public Library will continue to offer virtual services and limited in-library services including holds pick-ups and returns – details
  • Markham Civic Centre will continue to operate by appointment only and all essential municipal services will continue to be offered
  • Markham Recycling Depots will remain open with COVID-19 health and safety measures in place – check for hours here.
The City understands the social, physical and mental health benefits of staying active and engaged. During the pandemic, Markham will continue to provide fun, educational, creative, and active programs for all ages that are adapted to ensure the health and safety of participants – details here.