Discover Toronto’s trendy neighbor
Well within striking distance of Toronto, Vaughan is a fantastic base for your Ontario vacation. It offers easy access to the provincial capital, but is far enough away to feel local and laid back. While the city is just 16 miles from the CBD, it doesn’t lurk in Toronto’s shadow. Instead, it serves up plenty of arts, entertainment, and culture. Find most of the urban action along Yonge Street, in the trendy Richmond Hill neighborhood. Vaughan vacation rentals take you beyond hotels, with a huge selection of polished properties in the heart of Richmond Hill.
Thrills, spills, and splashes
Covering a 330 acre footprint, Canada’s Wonderland is the nation’s premier theme park. Get big thrills on its exhilarating rollercoasters, or keep things family friendly at KidZville and Planet Snoopy. During the summer, the park opens a splash happy water park, complete with slides, wave pools, a lazy river, and more. For a history fix, Black Creek Pioneer Village is one of Ontario’s top cultural attractions. The living museum is a beautiful recreation of an 1800s village, featuring period buildings, costumed guides, and educational talks. And, when it comes to shopping near Vaughan vacation rentals, you can make a beeline for Vaughan Mills, one of Canada’s premier outlet malls.
From the city to the cedar trees
Vaughan may be close to Toronto, but there are still plenty of opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors. The Kortright Centre for Conservation offers fantastic hiking trails, while nearby Boyd Conservation Area is a favorite with picnickers. A handful of grassy rec sites line the Humber River, shaded by towering cedar and hemlock trees. Love art? Don’t miss the McMichael Canadian Art Collection, a gallery set amid acres of woodland. If you’re heading to downtown Toronto, Vaughan vacation rentals serve as a great base. Choose from a great selection of properties, just steps from bus stops and subway stations.
Transportation options to and around Vaughan
Fly into Toronto Pearson Intl. Airport (YYZ), the closest airport, located 11.9 mi (19.2 km) from the city center. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you can also fly into Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ), which is 15.2 mi (24.5 km) away.
If you prefer train travel, make your way to Rutherford Station or Maple Station to see more of the city. Consider catching the metro at Vaughan Metropolitan Centre or Highway 407 Station to more easily navigate the city.