Welcome to Markham

Markham families looking for a dentist they can trust will find a warm welcome at Cliffside Dental and North Shores Dental. For more than 40 years, our team has offered complete dental care from check-ups to full smile rehabilitation, and many of our patients come to us from communities across the GTA.

We offer a wide range of treatments, including:

• Smile Makeovers: Custom cosmetic plans using veneers, bonding, and professional whitening
• Dental Implants: Long-lasting tooth replacement, including All-on-Four and All-on-Six options
• Airpolish Hygiene: A gentle, more comfortable alternative to traditional cleanings
• Invisalign and Clear Aligners: Discreet orthodontic treatment for teens and adults
• Family Dental Care: Preventive care, fillings, and sealants for patients of every age

Getting to us from Markham is simple. Follow Markham Road south into Scarborough until you reach Kingston Road, then head west to Cliffside Dental at 2451 Kingston Road. If you keep going west along Kingston Road, you’ll reach North Shores Dental at 916 Kingston Road. Depending on traffic, the drive takes about 30 minutes.

A Brief History of Markham

Indigenous peoples lived on the land that is now Markham for thousands of years before European settlers arrived. The Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples were among those who knew this region long before it appeared on any colonial map.

The modern story began in 1794. William Berczy, a German artist and developer, led a group of German families from New York State to a 64,000 acre land grant arranged with John Graves Simcoe, the Lieutenant-Governor of Upper Canada. Simcoe named the township after his friend William Markham, then the Archbishop of York. Berczy’s settlers built mills, cleared farms, and founded communities such as German Mills and Unionville, and Berczy himself is remembered as an important figure in Toronto’s early development too.

For more than a century, Markham was a farming community. Its agricultural roots run deep, and the Markham Fair, first held in 1844, is still one of the oldest agricultural fairs in Canada. Main Street villages grew up around mills, hotels, and general stores, and many of those heritage buildings still stand today.

Things changed quickly after the Region of York was created in 1971 and much of the old township became the Town of Markham. Highway 404 opened in the 1970s, and growth followed fast. Technology companies moved in, neighbourhoods spread across former farmland, and Markham officially became a city on July 1, 2012.

Living and Working in Markham

Markham offers an excellent quality of life, which is why more than 338,000 people now call it home. Often described as Canada’s high-tech capital, the city hosts over 1,000 technology and life sciences companies, with IBM as its largest employer, so career opportunities are plentiful. It’s also one of the most diverse cities in the country, and that diversity shows up in its food, festivals, and community events all year long. Families enjoy well-regarded schools, the newer York University Markham Campus, community centres, and more than 22 kilometres of scenic pathways. Heritage villages like Unionville and Markham Village give the city a small-town feel, while quick highway access keeps the rest of the GTA within easy reach.

The Must-Sees of Markham

Whether you’ve lived here for years or just moved in, Markham has plenty to explore:

1. Main Street Unionville: A tree-lined historic street full of independent shops, cafés, and restaurants, plus festivals that bring the whole community together.
2. Varley Art Gallery of Markham: Named for Frederick Varley, a founding member of the Group of Seven, this Unionville gallery shows Canadian art alongside rotating exhibitions, classes, and workshops.
3. Toogood Pond Park: A peaceful park in Unionville with a walking loop around the pond, marshland, and picnic spots that are especially lovely in the fall.
4. Markham Museum: An open-air museum covering about 25 acres, with nearly 30 historic buildings that bring the city’s farming past to life.
5. Pacific Mall: One of North America’s largest indoor Asian shopping centres, with hundreds of shops, eateries, and specialty stores.
6. Flato Markham Theatre: A busy performing arts venue presenting hundreds of live shows each year, from music and dance to theatre and comedy.
7. Rouge National Urban Park: Canada’s first national urban park, with trails, wetlands, and farmland stretching along Markham’s southeastern edge.

Book Your Visit With Our Caring Team Today

When you need a dentist in Markham residents can rely on for experienced, gentle care, Cliffside Dental and North Shores Dental are ready to help. From your first cleaning to a complete smile makeover, our dentists take the time to get to know you and build a treatment plan around your goals.

Call either location or email us to schedule your appointment. We’re open Monday to Thursday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and we look forward to welcoming you and your family.