Thornhill (2006 population 106,394) is an upscale community in the Greater Toronto Area of Southern Ontario, Canada, located on the northern border of the City of Toronto. Once a municipal village, Thornhill is now a community and postal designation geographically split into two municipalities, Vaughan, west of Yonge Street, and the town of Markham, east of Yonge.

Thornhill was founded in 1794. Its first settlers on Yonge Street in Thornhill were Asa Johnson (who settled on the Vaughan side) and Nicholas Miller (who settled on the Markham side). Of particular importance was the arrival of Benjamin Thorne in 1820, who was operating a gristmill, a sawmill, and a tannery in the community. The settlement came to be known as Thorne's Mills, and later, Thorne's Hill, from which its current name is derived.

Boundaries- Thornhill Woods- North- Rutherford Road

                                                      South- Highway 7

                                                      East- Bathurst Street

                                                      West- Dufferin Street  

                       Dufferin Hill-        North- Major MacKenzie Drive

                                                      South- Highway 7

                                                      East- Dufferin Street

                                                      West- Keele Avenue

Real Estate

Thornhill Woods and Dufferin Hill are part of the City of Vaughan and the Town of Thornhill. Relatively new areas, we have seen a major growth over the past 10 years or so. You are able to find every type of dwelling in this area from large luxury detached homes on large lots to condo units in very modern buildings. Overall Thornhill Woods and Dufferin Hill are upscale family neighbourhoods that have a great deal to offer to everyone. Whether it is sports to the arts to religion you are able to find an interested for the whole family.

Close to Toronto, Thornhill Woods and Dufferin Hills have all the amenities offered in a major metropolis with less of the noise and hustle and bustle. You are able to find quaint neighbourhood shops to large franchise business.

I think what makes Thornhill Woods and Dufferin Hills different from other neighbourhoods is the community pride. We find most properties on well landscaped lots and the curb appeal for the neighbourhood is very strong. If you are looking for a great place to raise a family Thornhill Woods and Dufferin Hills are wonderful communities.

Range of prices for properties in Thornhill Woods and Dufferin Hills

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