Posted 19 Mar, 2020
In the battle between deck vs patio, which outdoor feature will make your backyard landscaping dreams come true? We’re breaking down the details of each option to make it easier for you to decide what’s best for your home.
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Posted 20 Feb, 2020
Finding great kids programs in Richmond Hill is quick and easy because there are lots of options. Get ready to discover a world of entertainment to keep your children busy after school. Your little ones crave attention and activities. From the time they’re born, kids are always learning and hungry for new information about the world around us. Their day consists of sitting in a classroom, listening to their teachers, and waiting for fun and excitement.
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Posted 08 Jan, 2020
Curious about what the Year of the Rat has in store for us in 2020? Learn about this resourceful zodiac animal and its unique traits in our blog.
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Posted 27 Dec, 2019
It’s time to prepare for the Lunar New Year! Start 2020 off right with these helpful new year cleaning tips and get ready to usher in a year of blessings and good fortune.
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Posted 27 Nov, 2019
Richmond Hill, Ontario, is a place that is continually developing and growing, especially in the business sector. The town calls itself “The Smart Place for Business” and with increased access to transit, arts and culture, it’s not hard to see why more people than ever are choosing to live here.
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Posted 31 Oct, 2019
With the winter months soon approaching and the persistent onslaught of frozen precipitation it’s bound to bring, the time to prepare is now. Many people are putting snow tires on their car, resealing their windows to better trap the heat, and bringing their winter clothing out of storage. But what about your garage? What about that adjacent car haven? All those long summer months of storing newfound treasures and interesting knick knacks might be catching up to you now--but never fear, because there’s still time to organize your garage before winter arrives.
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Posted 30 Sep, 2019
Observatory Hill in the fall is going to be beautiful. Changing leaves and blue skies, warm jackets and cool breezes, cozy homes and hot apple cider. Fall is a wonderful time of year, and a great way to celebrate the changing seasons is with some fall decor trends.
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Posted 29 Aug, 2019
We all appreciate the summer months so very much. Yet, as summer is now drawing to a close, it’s high time we greet its decline with zeal and aplomb. That’s why we’ve made this end of summer bucket list - specifically for the GTA.
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Posted 26 Jul, 2019
Choosing the right school can have a big impact on your child’s future. That's why we felt compelled to deliver this guide to the best schools in Richmond Hill.
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Posted 26 Jun, 2019
Where are you to find the best Cafés? Not to worry fellow bean-heads, for we’ve found the very best Cafés in Richmond Hill. Continue reading to find out where they are!
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Posted 13 May, 2019
Learn about the success of Doors Open Richmond Hill presented by Observatory Hill.
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Posted 29 Apr, 2019
There are a number of bike riding safety tips of which we all need to be aware. Here is what you need to know if you plan on taking your bicycle on the road this year.
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Posted 25 Mar, 2019
We are excited to announce that Observatory Hill has been nominated for The Best New Community in the GTA.
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Posted 14 Feb, 2019
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks and gratitude to all those who came to our Chinese New Year Event and helped make it a huge success. The interest shown in our Observatory Hill homes this last weekend was astounding, and we’d love to tell you why.
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Posted 25 Jan, 2019
Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean you can’t get outside and enjoy the feeling of the sun on your face and the wind in your hair. Richmond Hill has a lot of fun winter options for you and the whole family!
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Posted 19 Dec, 2018
In the spirit of this holiday season, here are a few of the most popular pre-Christmas traditions that people observe today.
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Posted 06 Nov, 2018
We experienced a historic moment this last October 27th. We’re very pleased to say that Observatory Hill’s Grand Opening was an incredible success!
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Posted 19 Oct, 2018
Our new site plan is now available! Choosing your lot location at Observatory Hill is now a reality. Here’s a quick breakdown of the home and lot locations in this one-of-a-kind luxury community.
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Posted 17 Oct, 2018
There’s a lot about Observatory Hill that makes it a great place to live. It’s ideally situated in Richmond Hill and close to major transit routes. However, the qualifying factor of Observatory Hill’s true worth lies in its spectacular homes. We’ve recently published the new home model floor plans for you to browse and discover!
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Posted 11 Oct, 2018
We have more exciting news! We’ve just launched a brand new Interactive Map of the David Dunlap Observatory Park. Not only will this new map allow you to browse all the incredible features the Park has to offer, but each feature also has its own unique video.
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Posted 04 Oct, 2018
During our Grand Opening Event this coming October 27th, we will have an impressively vast selection of homes available for you to view. The remarkable number of model homes available has reached the grand total of 11! Here’s a quick breakdown of what you can expect to see on opening day.
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Posted 03 Oct, 2018
Starting next week, we will be beginning a consistent roll-out of updates, as we now have an official date for our Grand Opening! This October 27th will mark the official release for Phase 1 of Observatory Hill.
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Posted 20 Sep, 2018
The three components of a community that you want in perfect balance are exceptional housing, verdant green space, and attractive amenities. It is this last feature that is the most difficult to perfect. However, this is where Observatory Hill has found truly stellar success.
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Posted 14 Sep, 2018
A community without nature and green space only adds to urban city sprawl. To truly feel like home, a community needs trees, grasses, and shrubs. That is why we’re so ecstatic that The David Dunlap Observatory Park Master Plan has been fully approved!
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Posted 20 Aug, 2018
You may be interested to know, the David Dunlap Observatory has actually contributed a great deal to the world of science fiction and popular culture, more than you might realize.
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Posted 16 Aug, 2018
Great news for all stargazers! The David Dunlap Observatory is now open to the public and is hosting a series of programs all summer long.
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Posted 11 Aug, 2018
For generations, astronomers have gazed out into the far reaches of the universe, discerning the unknown and trying to make sense of the infinite space that surrounds us. It is this sense of grandeur that Observatory Hill has used as inspiration to deliver a selection of amenities that are simply out of this world.
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Posted 08 Aug, 2018
Observatory Hill is a master-planned community nestled in one of the greenest parts of Richmond Hill. The world-renowned David Dunlap Observatory, for which the development is named, has been an important instrument of astrological discovery.
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Posted 05 Aug, 2018
In an effort to protect the area surrounding the David Dunlap Observatory the town of Richmond Hill has made official plans to conserve and increase the number of trees and amount of vegetation in the area.
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Posted 30 Nov, 2016
110 acres (45 hectares) of the municipal park, conserved from the pre-2008 David Dunlap Observatory and Park, are now confirmed as destination green space in Richmond Hill, and will be supported by a $54 million budgetary allocation from the Town of Richmond Hill. This conserved park is adjacent to the projected 79-acre (32-hectare) Observatory Hill subdivision...
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Posted 18 May, 2016
If you're among the people dying to know what's coming to Observatory Hill, some really interesting information has just been released. Residential guidelines are finally prepared and were recently made available. What does that mean for you? Well, it means quite a lot, but specifically, the whole site now has an architectural vision, and it's very exciting. We've assembled a list of 5 standout features that we hope will get you as fired-up about this world-class project as we are...
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Posted 15 Mar, 2016
March Break is the perfect time to get everyone together for some good old fashioned family bonding. There's so much to experience and do together in Richmond Hill, York Region, and Toronto that deciding can become a little daunting. Here's a list to ease you into a week full of fun, and education. These are Observatory Hill's top March Break events for 2016...
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Posted 15 Mar, 2016
Congratulations to Lyn Tan of Richmond Hill!Lyn was randomly selected from over a thousand sweepstakes entrants and won a fantastic new telescope courtesy of the Observatory Hill team. Now, she and her family can enjoy the night sky together and discover some of its many wonders.Your family can get in on the action too! Living at Observatory Hill means being just moments from the David Dunlap Observatory, its programs, and the chance to explore outer space from your own backyard. Inspire your family. Call Observatory Hill home.
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Posted 25 Feb, 2016
Anyone who's ever visited the David Dunlap Observatory knows it's an incredibly special place. Not only is it strikingly beautiful, it also carries an aura that's almost surreal; perhaps that's why it was chosen to be a star, -in the figurative sense of course. In 1960 the film "Universe" was released by the National Film Board of Canada, and was met with much praise. It was nominated for an Oscar in the 'best documentary' category the year it was released, and offered some of the most vivid special effects anyone had ever seen....
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Posted 07 Jan, 2016
You already know Observatory Hill is set to become one of Canada's foremost communities, and you already know its public spaces will match that forecasted standard of excellence, but everyone has been eagerly awaiting a true direction for the park and heritage site. That wait might be over. Two unique plans (A and B) were created for this special site with the intent of allowing public opinion and the best possible outcome for coming and current communities. Plan A is called "Observatory Park" and would act as a regional attraction highlighted by The David Dunlap Observatory...
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Posted 25 Dec, 2015
Here at Observatory Hill we're all a little obsessed with outer space, and for good reason. Our whole development is inspired by Richmond Hill's historic David Dunlap Observatory (The DDO,) sure, but let's be real, why wouldn't we be? Space is just cool! It's awe inspiring, it's almost entirely undiscovered, and it helps us build our dreams and aspirations. Not everyone can live at Observatory Hill though, so not everyone will get to experience great leaps of discovery or see what an astronomer sees; however, something really cool is coming that people all over the world can check...
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