Map of Vaughan

About Vaughan

Vaughan is the largest city in York Region, part of the Greater Toronto Area, with a population of approximately 323,000 residents. Located directly north of Toronto, Vaughan is bordered by Brampton to the west and Richmond Hill to the east. The city has experienced tremendous growth over the past few decades, evolving from a collection of small communities into a major urban center. Vaughan is named after Benjamin Vaughan, a British commissioner who signed a peace treaty recognizing the independence of the United States.

The community comprises several distinct areas including Woodbridge, Maple, Thornhill, Concord, and Kleinburg. The Vaughan Metropolitan Centre (VMC) is emerging as a major downtown core with high-rise development, office space, and the terminus of the Toronto subway system. Vaughan is home to Canada's Wonderland, one of the country's premier amusement parks, and Vaughan Mills, a major shopping destination. The McMichael Canadian Art Collection in Kleinburg showcases Canadian art including works by the Group of Seven.

Vaughan's economy is one of the strongest in the GTA, featuring manufacturing, distribution, retail, healthcare, and corporate offices. The city is a major employment center with numerous business parks and industrial areas. Excellent transportation infrastructure includes Highways 400, 407, and 427, plus the Toronto subway's extension to Vaughan Metropolitan Centre. Vaughan successfully combines urban development with preserved heritage areas and natural spaces, offering residents and businesses a strategic location with excellent amenities and connectivity within the GTA.

Vaughan Neighborhoods & Areas

Vaughan includes the communities of Woodbridge (the historic city center), Maple, Thornhill (shared with Markham), Concord, Kleinburg, and the emerging Vaughan Metropolitan Centre. Each area maintains its own character while contributing to Vaughan's diverse urban fabric, from heritage villages to modern urban developments.