The patio at Fishbone by the Lake, above, is one of the region’s favourites but it’s not the only one. York Region has a plethora of patios and picnic areas for you do discover.
There’s nothing quite like enjoying a meal out-of-doors.
While sunshine, breeze, tasty treats and great company are the key ingredients to a successful el fresco experience, location is just as important. Matching up your environment to your gathering ensures everyone is taken care of properly and you’re not trying to stick a round peg in a square hole.
Got a family event with small children planned? Probably best to avoid the urban patios featuring splashy colourful drinks and dressed-to-the-nines clientele. Maybe one of the region’s many picnic locations would be better.
To help you decide where you might want to host your next gathering, we’ve assembled a list of places from around the region that may fit the bill. This is by no means a full list but hopefully it gets the conversation started.
If you have a special or favourite patio or picnic area in York Region, share it with us on Instagram – #ExperienceYR.
Patios
Cachet Supper Club
500 Water Street Newmarket
https://www.cachetsupperclub.ca/
The Schomberg Pub + Patio
226 Main St, Schomberg
(905) 939-7151
https://www.theschombergpub.com/
Locale King City
12981 Keele St, King City
(905) 833-2500
Fishbone By The Lake
155 Cedarvale Blvd, Whitchurch-Stouffville
(905) 591-3737
https://fishbonerestaurants.com/
The Cornerhouse Restaurant
6403 Main St, Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON L4A 7Z6
(905) 640-8494
https://www.thecornerhouse.ca/
The Lloyd House Restaurant & Pub
69 Main St, Mount Albert, ON L0G 1M0
(905) 473-1885
https://www.thelloydhouse.com/
Picnics
Lake Wilcox Park
55 Olde Bayview Ave, Richmond Hill, ON L4E 3C8
(905) 771-8800
https://www.richmondhill.ca/en/things-to-do/LakeWilcox-Park.aspx
Boyd Conservation Park
8739 Islington Ave, Vaughan, ON L4L 1A6
(905) 851-0575
https://trca.ca/parks/boyd-conservation-area/?
Milne Dam Conservation Park
8251 McCowan Rd, Markham, ON L3P 3J3
(905) 477-5530
https://www.markham.ca/wps/portal/home/recreation/
Fairy Lake Park
520 Water St, Newmarket, ON L3Y 1M5
(905) 895-5193
https://www.newmarket.ca/LivingHere/Pages/Parks,
Sibbald Point Provincial Park
26071 Park Rd, Jacksons Point, ON L0E 1L0
(905) 722-8061
https://www.ontarioparks.com/park/sibbaldpoint
