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About GuidingStar.ca

Our Mission

  • To provide a comprehensive online information directory of  the many services, products and events that Markham offers its citizens, visitors and businesses.

  • To promote businesses and organizations throughout Markham, aiding in their quest for growth.

 

Services Offered

  • Business Listings with Promotional Ads for Products, Services, & Events

  • Creation of Affordable Web Sites for Businesses & Organizations

  • Optimization of Web Sites for Search Engines

 

Who We Are

  • #1 Online Markham Business Directory

  • Comprehensive Community Services Resource Guide

  • Listing Employment Opportunities & Top Job Search Engines

  • Calendar of World Class Theatre Shows, Wonderful Festivals and Exciting Events

  • Recreational Activities Guide

  • The Best Place to Find Listings of:
     - New Homes & Condominiums
     - Public and Private Elementary and Secondary Schools in Markham
     - Colleges & Universities Available in the GTA
     - Day Care Centres
     - Seniors Services & Housing
     - Hotels
     - Restaurants
     - Movie Guide
     - Local Weather Forecast
     - Markham Bus Schedules
     - Shopping

      For eight consecutive years since February 2001, GuidingStar.ca has been chosen #1 by the reviewing editor of the major search engines and directories in providing information for Markham, Ontario, Canada. Furthermore, GuidingStar.ca is ranked number one for the search "Markham Business Directory" at the most world's popular search engine Google.

      Last year over 557,595 internet visitors used our website to locate Markham businesses, products and services.  Our website allows our visitors to find the information they are looking for quickly and easily.

     To list your business or organization and promote your products and services in the The #1 Online Markham Business Directory, contact GuidingStar.ca at info@guidingstar.ca.

 

 Testimonials

    "I just checked out your website and think it's a great tool for Markham information." - Anna Rose, Marketing & Business Development Coordinator of  Markham Museum

       "I think you have a fantastic site with all the information anyone could ever want on Markham!" - Linda Lomano of Sutton Group Heritage Realty Inc.

       "I find your website to be a valuable resource with regard to local services and events. Thank you!" - Paul Moran, General Manager of Howard Johnson Hotel Toronto-Markham

       "Many Thanks. Your website is proving to be a very popular place to visit." - Trevor Cleland, Markham District Veterans' Association

       "Great site. As a teacher and member of the Markham Guild of Village Crafts I have experienced first-hand how effective your site is."  - Gayle

       "I am a resident of Markham, and I think your site is excellent."   - Yvonne Y.

       "Wow. We must thank YOU for the excellent report of who-we-are-and-what-we-do." Ron Brownberger, Markham Little Theatre

       " I went to the web site www.guidingstar.ca.  It is a joy!  Easy to get around and absolutely beautiful.  I did enjoy seeing my photo there.  Also enjoyed your article and your great pics of the rehearsal and workshop very much.  Keep up the good work." - Lyn Jones of Markham Little Theatre

       "On behalf of Markham Little Theatre and the production team behind The Constant Wife I would like to thank you for the excellent article and the much appreciated publicity you gave MLT for our production last month. The members, the cast and the crew all received a much welcomed boost from the coverage that recognized the effort given to as well as the satisfaction received from mounting a live theatre production. We trust because of your own involvement with the theatre you were able to capture the essence of the production; the challenges, the cameraderie and the exhilaration experienced by the company and crew when the finished product finally hits the boards."  - Terry Browne, President of Markham Little Theatre

      "Your website is amazing and comes on the top of all web search." - Raj

        "We are looking forward to enriching the Markham community from our services with contacts made through your resourceful website, GuidingStar.ca."
            - Lucy Lehman
              President/Owner
              TRIUMPH! Wellness Centre Inc.

      "It is my pleasure to recommend Guidingstar.ca as a great place to promote your business. While I was testing search key phrases for my business on Google, I noticed that my competitors were appearing at the top of the search results under Guidingstar.ca's web page. After reviewing Guidingstar's website and realizing the exposure I could receive by advertising on it, I immediately contacted them to get my company listed.
           -  Evan Kouroupis
              President
              The I.T. Pro, Inc.
              www.theitpro.ca

      "When I was doing a search of Markham events, GuidingStar.ca was one of the first web sites that was listed. Therefore, we chose to list our event on this web site so that it could inform the community about our event, "Pathways to Wine".
           -  Julie Tong of Pathways for Children, Youth and Families of York Region
              135 - 137 Main Street North
               Markham, Ontario
               L3P 1Y2

      "This past Easter, Kid's Unlimited had the pleasure of entertaining at the first Cornell Spring Celebration.  At the party we hosted many games for the children including tug of war, bunny hop, and of course an Easter egg hunt. We also provided a magic show, and animal balloons for all the children.  There was a lot of promotion for this event, and that is how I came to find GuidingStar.ca.  After I checked out the website, I found that everything anyone needed to know regarding Markham, was covered in this one site. After contacting Charles Lue, the proprietor of GuidingStar.ca, I immediately signed on. Why, you may ask?
      For the following reasons; Charles is very knowledgeable when it comes to web design, and very easy to talk to, as well as helpful and friendly.  His site is bright, easy to understand, and informative. I am very happy to be part of the GuidingStar.ca community, and expect that this site will grow dramatically, as people find out about it.  Much continued success Charles!!!"
           Sincerely,
               Bev Driscoll
               for Kids Unlimited Children's Entertainment Company

      "Like your site, very informative & easy to navigate."  - Keith W., Isle of Man, British Isles

      "This is a wonderful website and has a wealth of information on local Markham resources."  - Angus Glen News

      GuidingStar.ca - "A robust portal listing over 950 business, community and public sector links. Also, town facts, history, shopping guide, maps, rental guide, schools, clubs and classes, job search info, employment agencies."  - Markham Stouffville Hospital

      "What a great web site you have. I have learned a lot about Markham and its history." - John A., Liverpool, England

      "Wwoooooooooooooooooow!!! What a beautiful site!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Am so impressed!", - Paul W, Toronto resident

      "I love your web site. Thanks, you've been a great help!"  - Kelly

      "This is a great web site and a real service to the Markham community."  - Susan Dunn
                                                                                                                  Mortgage Broker of CENTUM

 

GuidingStar.ca always strives to provide the best quality online information web site
 for Markham, Ontario, Canada!!! 

 

 

 

 

 

Creating Affordable Web Sites

      GuidingStar.ca also creates affordable web sites for businesses and organizations to promote their products and services. Contact info@guidingstar.ca and let us develop an affordable business web site for you.

Below is a Portfolio of Web Sites Created by GuidingStar.ca.

Markham Guild of Village Crafts
www.guidingstar.ca/mgvc
Markham Group of Artists
www.guidingstar.ca/mga
Markham Guild of Village Crafts Web Site Markham Group of Artists Web Site

"Charles Lue designed and has maintained the web site for the Markham Guild of Village Crafts since 2002. This web site has been very beneficial for our Guild in assisting us to fill our classes. With the way Charles has coded the site, we get many visitors who are searching for crafting opportunities in classes and meeting with people who share their interests. Charles has done a very good job for us in this web site."

"We cannot thank you enough for your wonderful work.
 This web site is absolutely fabulous!"

Sue Winlaw,
President of Markham Guild of Village Crafts

"We are very happy with our web site, which was developed by Charles Lue in 2003. Since then he has conscientiously and promptly updated it at our request and offered us more services. The site has brought us many inquiries leading to new members and new opportunities. It has increased our profile and stature in the community. I also find Guiding Star an excellent source of community information."

Gayle Fehr
Secretary and Web Site Liaison
Markham Group of Artists

"Charles Lue of GuidingStar.ca has been the web-site designer and coordinator for the Markham Group of Artists since 2003. His prompt attention to our requests and updating material has made this site an effective tool in promoting our arts group. I commend Charles to those who need a knowledgeable, effective, and energetic web-site coordinator."

George Huff, President, Markham Group of Artists.
 

 
Betty's Paintings
www.dbwong.com/bettyspainti
ngs
Fine Arts & Crafts by Canadian Artist, Wendy Cheung
www.guidingstar.ca/wendycheungartandcraft
Betty's Paintings Web Site Wendy Cheung's Art & Craft Web Site
 

"You have been most patient. Thanks for creating the beautiful gallery for my watercolour paintings. Will recommend you to other artists."

Betty Wong
The Artist

"The webmaster launched an impressive online art store for me. His design was instrumental in generating web traffic. The website was excellent work and well liked by many. He's an excellent web developer who delivered on-time and swift with quality work."

Wendy Cheung
The Canadian Artist

 
Edward Abela Fine Arts
www.edwardabela.com
Kids Unlimited
www.guidingstar.ca/kidsunlimited
Edward Abela Fine Arts Web Site Kids Unlimited Web Site

"I am very happy with the way GuidingStar.ca set up my web site and with the help he offers to maintain the site up to date. I have had some very encouraging comments about the site."

Edward Abela
Markham Artist

"This past Easter, Kid's Unlimited had the pleasure of entertaining at the first Cornell Spring Celebration.  At the party we hosted many games for the children including tug of war, bunny hop, and of course an Easter egg hunt. We also provided a magic show, and animal balloons for all the children.  There was a lot of promotion for this event, and that is how I came to find GuidingStar.ca.  After I checked out the website, I found that everything anyone needed to know regarding Markham, was covered in this one site. After contacting Charles Lue, the proprietor of GuidingStar.ca, I immediately signed on. Why, you may ask?
For the following reasons; Charles is very knowledgeable when it comes to web design, and very easy to talk to, as well as helpful and friendly.  His site is bright, easy to understand, and informative. I am very happy to be part of the GuidingStar.ca community, and expect that this site will grow dramatically, as people find out about it.  Much continued success Charles!!!"
   Sincerely,
   Bev Driscoll
   for Kids Unlimited Children's Entertainment Company


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