The Frederick Horsman Varley Art Gallery of Markham is conveniently located in the historic village of Unionville, only 20 minutes from major highways and the City of Toronto. Situated at the northwest corner of Main Street and Carlton Road, the Gallery is a focal point of the heritage district. In addition to the Gallery, Main Street Unionville offers visitors a unique combination of trendy retail shops, architecturally significant historic homes, and inviting urban parks.

The Varley Art Gallery of Markham features frequently changing exhibitions from the permanent collection as well as historical contemporary exhibitions drawn from local, national and international sources. New ways of seeing and appreciating art are enhanced through a broad range of dynamic hands-on art-related activities, including group tours, school programs, studio art classes, workshops and lectures, and family activities, designed to appeal to audiences of all ages and interests.

The gallery encompasses the historic Kathleen McKay house dating from the 1840's (now the McKay Art Centre) that became the home of Frederick Horsman Varley for the last 12 years of his life. Varley died in 1969. Through a generous gift by Kathleen to the Town of Markham, the Town and a group of dedicated volunteers undertook to build a 15,000 sq' gallery just doors away from the historic house on Main St. Unionville.

Today historic village of Unionville and the Varley Art Gallery represent the second most popular tourist attraction in York Region while serving the visual arts needs and interests for the people of Markham.

 The Gallery is wheelchair accessible.

Hours of Operation   WINTER HOURS (November 1 to March 31) Closed December 25, 26 and January 1. Monday Closed Tuesday to Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m Sunday   12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. SPRING HOURS (April 1 to June 30) Closed Good Friday Monday Closed Tuesday to Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday   12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.   SUMMER HOURS (July 1 to August 31) Monday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday   12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.   FALL HOURS (September 1 to October 31) Monday Closed Tuesday to Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday   12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Admission Fees   Adults $5.00 Seniors and Students $4.00 Families $12.00 Free for members, reciprocal OAAG members, and children

Location Information Only 30 minutes from downtown Toronto! DIRECTIONS BY CAR FROM HIGHWAY 401: Take Hwy. 404 north Hwy. 404 North, take Hwy. 7 east (approx 4 km) Hwy. 7 East, turn left at Main St. Unionville (3 lights east of Warden Ave) Main St. Unionville North. Gallery is located several blocks north at the intersection of Main St. and Carlton Rd. (approx 1 km) at the top of the village FROM HIGHWAY 407: Take Kennedy Rd. exit north Kennedy Rd., north on Kennedy Rd. to Hwy 7. Turn left onto Hwy 7 and go west to the next lights, which is Main Street Unionville. Turn right (north) onto Main Street Unionville . Main St. Unionville North. Gallery is located several blocks north at the intersection of Main St. and Carlton Rd. (approx 1 km) at the top of the village   DIRECTIONS BY SUBWAY/BUS ** FROM UNION STATION: Take GO Train/Bus northbound to Unionville GO Station, take the York Region Transit Bus #8 to Carlton Rd. and Kennedy, walk 200 metres west to the gallery Take the Yonge subway to Finch station (last stop) Finch Subway Station - take Viva Pink bus to Unionville GO Station, take the York Region Transit Bus #8 to Carlton Rd. and Kennedy, walk 200 metres west to the gallery Warden Ave. and Hwy. 7 - take York Region Transit Bus #40 north (Markham Local) Route #40 Bus - Gallery is located at Carlton Rd. and Main St. Unionville **Please check with the TTC  or York Region Transit  for the most accurate transit information available.