Vaughan

Travel Guide
Vaughan which includes a park
Known by the locals as “the city above Toronto,” this modern city has attractions, culture and nightlife to rival its larger neighbor.

Shop for the latest clothes, sports equipment and computer gadgets, admire the work of Canada’s greatest and most influential artists or get the thrill of your life on gravity-defying rides and rushing roller coasters during a visit to Vaughan.

Set in the heart of town, Vaughan Mills Mall has over 250 stores to satisfy every kind of shopper. Find labels such as Calvin Klein and Gucci or stock up on equipment for your next sports match or fishing adventure. The food court here is also appealing, offering Asian, European and traditional American dining.

Enjoy a relaxing yet riveting afternoon at the McMichael Canadian Art Collection in Kleinburg, a short drive west of the mall. Proudly displaying only pieces from artists of native descent, the 13 exhibition spaces pay homage to the individuals and movements that have pushed the country’s art to become some of the world’s finest. Marvel at displays of Inuit and First Nations paintings along with works by Tom Thomson and the Group of Seven. Step outside into a majestic 100-acre (40-hectare) forest and wander through a sculpture garden of exquisite carvings and mesmerizing figures.

Finally, no trip to Vaughan is complete without a stop at Canada’s Wonderland on the northwestern side of town. Discover a great variety of heart-pounding roller coasters, including Behemoth and Leviathan. Slide and dive in the splash park. If you prefer something a little slower, check out a show at the Playhouse Theater and see the amazing life-size dinosaurs that move and roar with incredible realism.

Vaughan is a 40-minute drive north of central Toronto. Find many of the town’s best food outlets in the mall and along nearby Rutherford Road. You’ll find plenty of hotels available with luxurious rooms as well as simpler options for budget-minded travelers.

Where to stay in Vaughan

Thornhill featuring a garden and a pond as well as an individual female

Thornhill

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

Thornhill is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to City Playhouse Theatre or Uplands Golf Club.

Thornhill
Kleinburg showing a festival, flowers and music

Woodbridge

While visiting Woodbridge, you might make a stop by sights like OSA Soccer Centre and Kortright Centre for Conservation.

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Concord

When in Concord, you can plan a visit to Canlan Ice Sports and Canada's Wonderland, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Concord
Kleinburg which includes a bridge and forest scenes as well as children

Kleinburg

Travellers like the museums in Kleinburg, and Kortright Centre for Conservation is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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Beverley Glen

While Beverley Glen may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like City Playhouse Theatre and Canada's Wonderland.

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Pine Grove

Restaurants and parks are just a few things travellers like about Pine Grove. A stop by Boyd Conservation Area is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.

Pine Grove
Monte Carlo Inn Vaughan Suites
Monte Carlo Inn Vaughan Suites
3 out of 5
705 Applewood Cresent, Vaughan, ON
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €96 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
€96
per night
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Vaughan. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,202 reviews)
"Clean and comfortable room"

Reviewed on 27 Mar 2024

Monte Carlo Inn Vaughan Suites
Staybridge Suites Toronto - Vaughan South, an IHG Hotel
Staybridge Suites Toronto - Vaughan South, an IHG Hotel
3 out of 5
3600 Steeles Ave W, Vaughan, ON
The price is €133 per night from 14 Apr to 15 Apr
€133
per night
14 Apr - 15 Apr
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Vaughan. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"A great hotel! Once you walk in the hotel is very welcoming, bright and clean. The complimentary breakfast was also great and tasty. We got the two bedroom suite and it really did fit 6 people and I highly recommend this hotel as I think the price is very fair."

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2024

Staybridge Suites Toronto - Vaughan South, an IHG Hotel
avid hotel Toronto - Vaughan Southwest, an IHG Hotel
avid hotel Toronto - Vaughan Southwest, an IHG Hotel
2.5 out of 5
6800 Highway 7, Vaughan, ON
The price is €116 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
€116
per night
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Vaughan. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and WiFi. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (383 reviews)
"Cheerful, safe and clean minimalist hotel that is a great place to stay for a couple of nights. Staff is very helpful and pleasant, hotel is pristine clean, rooms are reasonable size and have a fridge (easy to overlook as it is built into the luggage station), medium-firm foam mattress with hypoallergenic ..."

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2024

avid hotel Toronto - Vaughan Southwest, an IHG Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
One King West Hotel & Residence
One King West Hotel & Residence
4 out of 5
1 King Street West, Toronto, ON
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Toronto. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar ...
9/10 Wonderful! (7,524 reviews)
"Me and my boyfriend had a great experience here everything is in walkable distance there’s a lot you can do around it and it has great historical history. It was an old bank so there’s a large vault underneath the hotel that you can visit and it was awesome."

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2024

One King West Hotel & Residence
Fairmont Royal York
Fairmont Royal York
4 out of 5
100 Front St West, Toronto, ON
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Toronto. Enjoy 3 restaurants, 3 bars/lounges, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (7,265 reviews)
"Didn’t like couldn’t get room service between. Noon and 5 pm Would have liked if there was a small convient place to by things like water , juice . Snack tooth paste etc Our room was opposite the garage drop and was noisy The food we had a the main restaurant and the bar was really good and servers ..."

Reviewed on 28 Mar 2024

Fairmont Royal York
Cambridge Suites Toronto
Cambridge Suites Toronto
4 out of 5
15 Richmond St E, Toronto, ON
Stay at this eco-certified aparthotel in Toronto. Enjoy free WiFi, onsite parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,562 reviews)
"Very clean and spacious room. Staff was friendly and knowledgeable of the area."

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2024

Cambridge Suites Toronto
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Vaughan

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3/5 - Okay

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19 Aug 2019

Vaughan seems to be a large residential suburb of Toronto. We never really found the city centre (300,000 residents). However it's an excellent base to explore from. Good motorway and metro access. It also has Canada's Wonderland in the town.