NORTH AMERICA
Welcome to the North American Pavilion! North America is the third-largest continent in area and the fourth
in population. The population density is approximately 22.9 per square kilometre, which is the largest for
any continent in the world. North America is also home to Lake Superior - the largest fresh water lake in the
world. This continent is the only one that experiences every kind of climate, in addition to five time zones.
North America is the world’s largest producer of maize, wheat and soybean, and the largest exporter of
wheat. Some of the major animal species found in North America include brown bears, bald eagles,
hummingbirds and bullfrogs.
Cultural Exhibitors
Accessibility Directorate of Ontario | Knowledge Prob Inc. | Lake Wilcox Art Studio | Map Aid | Office of
Costas Menegakis | Richmond Hill Welcome Centre | Rotary Club of Richmond Hill | Timeless Beauty |
York Region Arts Council | York Regional Police Diversity Bureau
Crafts
Decorated Wildflower Pot | Ribbon Bow | Smores Campfire
Animals
Boston Terrier | Box Turtle | Fancy Pigeons | Ferrets | Mexican Red Knee Tarantula | Salamander
Sports
Richmond Hill Challenge Course | Richmond Hill Phoenix Baseball | York Region Youth Sports | York
South Special Olympics
Food Vendors
Amanda’s Offbeat Treats | Dairy Belle Ice Cream | Fuel Up with Food | Heritage Services Corn Roast |
Jamie’s Cracked Corn | Liko’s Hawaiian Barbeque | Olympic Softee Ice Cream | Patty on the Run | Sharrkeys Gourmet
EUROPE
Welcome to the European Pavilion! Europe is the second smallest and third most populated continent in
the world; it has 47 countries. Germany is the most populous country in Europe, with London and Paris
being the most populous cities. The world’s smallest country, Vatican City, is in Europe, occupying less
than half a square kilometre! Europe is the only continent without any deserts. It is widely believed that
Europe is named originally after Europa, a Phoenician Princess from Greek mythology. Some of the major
animal species found in Europe include European tree frogs, wild boars, hedge hogs and roe deer.
Cultural Exhibitors
Ashkenaz Foundation | Bita Living Arts Centre | Blagovest Foundation Inc. | Richmond Hill Group of Artists
The Amici Circle of Friends | The Cervaro Cultural Society
Crafts
Edelweiss Flower | Paper Bag Fish | Swiss Royal Crown
Animals
Angora Rabbit | English Lop Rabbit | Polish Crested Chicken | Sultan Chicken-Turkey
Sports
Academy of Sport and Fitness | AGT Systems | Richmond Hill Italian Social Club | Richmond Hill Power &
Sail Squadron | Richmond Hill Soccer Club
Food Vendors
Catering by Mario | Pizza Twiizzt | Terry’s Fries | Tutti Panini
AUSTRALIA, AFRICA, SOUTH AMERICA
Australia is the largest island in the world, as well as the smallest continent in the world! The Australian
continent has only one country – Australia - and is known as the land down under as it lies entirely south of
the equator. The name Australia comes from the Latin word australis which means Southern. Australia is
home to the world’s largest coral reef, the Great Barrier Reef, that consists of coral deposits that span
approximately 2,000 kilometres. Some of the major animal species from Australia include kangaroos,
koalas, platypuses and emu.
South America is home to the Andes Mountains, which form the second highest mountain system in the
world next to the Himalayas in Asia. South America is also home to the world’s largest river by volume, the
Amazon. Mount Chimborazo and Mount Cotopaxi are the world’s highest volcanoes and they’re in South
America, too. Major languages spoken in South America are Spanish and Portuguese. Some of the major
animal species found in South America include llamas, alpacas, anteaters, armadillos and blue morpho
butterflies.
Africa is the second largest continent on earth and is the home of the longest river in the world, the Nile,
and the largest desert in the world, the Sahara. The equator passes through the middle of this continent, so
it receives direct sunlight year-round, creating a very hot climate. Africa is also very rich in minerals, with 95
per cent of the world’s diamonds and more than 50 per cent of the world’s gold. Some of the major animal
species found in Africa include the African elephant, addax, lion, cheetah, zebra, giraffe and Egyptian
mongooses, to name a few.
Cultural Exhibitors
Caribbean North | Markham African Caribbean Association
Crafts
Musical Harmonica | Brazilian Tissue Ball | Pipe Cleaner Symbols
Animals
Umbrella Cockatoo | Bearded Dragon | Blue Tongue Skink Lizard | White`s Tree Frog | Red Foot Tortoise |
Short Tail Opossum | Rose Hair Tarantula | Peruvian Guinea Pigs | Argentina Tegu | Chinchilla | Fat Tail |
Gecko | Pixie Frog | Sulcata Tortoise | Tailless Whip Scorpion | Ball Python Snake | Hedgehog
Sports
Coming soon!
Food Vendors
La Fiesta Catering | Touro Churrascaria Brazilian Steakhouse
ASIA
Welcome to the Asian Pavilion! Asia is the largest continent, covering one-third of earth’s surface. Two of
the world’s most populous countries are on this continent, China and India, and combined, have the largest
population with half of the world’s population living there! Asia is the home to 10 of the highest mountain
peaks in the world, including Mount Everest. Some of the major animals species found in Asia include
tigers, pandas, yaks and Indian rhinoceroses, to name a few.
Cultural Exhibitors
Aculife Inc. | Asian Canadian Community Association | Atomy Canada | Breath of Henna | Confucius
Institute at Seneca College | Eve Gallery | Filipino Association of Richmond Hill | Ink Bamboo Art Studio
Macau Club Inc. | Quezon Apparel & Accessories | Reel Asian Film Festival | Richmond Hill Markham
Chinese Business Association | Saha Internatioanl Cuisine | SIM Fashions
Crafts
Asian Mosaic Plastercine Rock | Windsock Lantern | Stickers, Sequins and Crayons
Animals
Silkie Chickens | Rats | Dwarf hamsters
Sports
Canadian Tai Chi Academy | Badminton Ontario | All Star Martial Arts | Richmond Hill Baton Club |
ZenQuest Martial Arts Club | Richmond Hill Karate & Fitness | Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism
Food Vendors
Crave Catering | Feng Wei Lou | Wickedly Sinful – a York Region Food Truck