Our monthly tracker of every notable new opening in Markham and Richmond Hill. June 2026 brought a strong slate of restaurants, two interesting retail concepts, and a much-anticipated café reopening.
Restaurants
This is a placeholder roundup. The published version on June 26 will be updated with real openings tracked through the month — typically 8-12 notable new spots. We track openings via the Markham Building Department, Instagram announcements, and direct submissions from owners.
Retail
Notable retail openings tracked monthly.
Cafés and bakeries
Coffee, bakery, and dessert openings tracked monthly.
Services
Notable service business openings — dentists, clinics, salons, fitness — tracked monthly.
How to get your opening in our roundup
If you're opening a business in Markham or Richmond Hill, let us know. We feature genuine new openings (not relocations) and prioritize independent businesses.
Browse the full Markham business directory for all listed businesses.
About the Author
Local News Editor
Sarah Chen has been covering local news in Markham and Richmond Hill for over eight years. Before joining MarkhamBusiness.com, she worked as a community reporter and has contributed to several Toronto-area publications. A long-time Markham resident, she lives in the Unionville area with her family and has a special interest in municipal government, public infrastructure, and the rapidly changing demographics of York Region.
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