King City offers something for a range of interests: church history and rotating regional exhibitions, the world’s largest rosary near Marylake Monastery, and swimming, ice and fitness facilities. Its own GO station and location near Highway 400 also help with travel planning.
Church history and sightseeing
King Christian Church was built in 1851 by the Children of Peace, a Quaker sect. It was converted into a Baptist church in 1931, moved to the site of the King Heritage & Cultural Centre in 1982, and designated a heritage property in 1992. At the site of the King Township Museum, you can enter the church and see its historic interior.
Drop-in guided or self-guided tours are available at the King Heritage & Cultural Centre. As opening arrangements may change, check the latest visitor information before your visit. The Centre presents rotating exhibitions on regional history as well as art exhibitions by Arts Society King (ASK). King Railway Station is located at the King Heritage & Cultural Centre in King City and is considered Canada’s oldest surviving railway station. The site brings together a range of cultural attractions: the church’s historic interior, rotating exhibitions and the railway station.
A rosary path with a clearly stated length
The world’s largest rosary is located near Marylake Monastery in King City. The path is 1.5 kilometres long and extends across 19 acres of land. The two figures describe different measures: 1.5 kilometres is the length of the path, while 19 acres is the area across which the rosary extends. The site is accessible to anyone able to walk the path. Keep this requirement in mind when planning your visit.
Swimming, ice and outdoor activities
For a focus on aquatic activities, the Zancor Centre in King City includes an aquatics centre with a six-lane lap pool and a leisure pool. There are also two NHL-sized ice rinks for ice sports. The Centre offers daily drop-in recreation programs, including aquafit, public skating, shinny hockey, sports activities, access to fitness equipment and fitness classes.
The off-leash dog area in King City is another way to spend time outdoors. The fenced, secure area is separate from playgrounds and other park facilities; dogs and their families can safely socialize and move around freely there. By comparison, the Zancor Centre brings together swimming, ice and fitness facilities. As access arrangements for the off-leash area may change, check the latest park notices before your visit.
Getting to King City
King City has its own GO station. Check the operator’s current schedule for your specific journey. For road directions, King City is one minute east of Highway 400. As traffic conditions vary, actual travel time may differ.
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For the broader travel overview: Regional Municipality Of York.
