Ontario · Canada
Where to stay in Vaughan
Vaughan is a city in Ontario, Canada, home to about 323,000 people.
- Best months
- May to September
- Nearest airport
- YYZ20 km · Toronto Pearson International Airport
- Currency
- CADCanadian dollar
- Time zone
- America/Toronto
- Language
- English, French
About
About Vaughan
Vaughan ( VAAN) (2021 population: 323,103) is a city in Ontario, Canada. It is located in the Regional Municipality of York, just north of Toronto, Ontario.
Vaughan is a conglomeration of former towns that have now sprawled to become one city. Many residents identify with these smaller towns rather than Vaughan, with the exception of Vaughan Metropolitan Centre.
Wikipedia and Wikivoyage contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0; excerpted.
Things to do
What to see and do in Vaughan
See
- McMichael Canadian Art Gallery
- Woodbridge Fairgrounds
- Baitul Islam Mosque
- Reptilia Zoo
- J. E. H. MacDonald House
Do
- Canada's Wonderland
- Kortright Centre for Conservation
- North Maple Regional Park
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Where to stay
Hotels in Vaughan
16 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Aloft Vaughan Mills | 3.3 km | |
| Best Western Plus Toronto North York Hotel & Suites | 8.8 km | |
| Courtyard by Marriott Toronto Vaughan | 5.8 km | |
| Element Vaughan Southwest | 12.2 km | |
| EST Hotel | 13.2 km | |
| Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Bolton | 17.5 km | |
| Hilton Garden Inn Toronto/Vaughan | 5.1 km | |
| Holiday Inn Express & Suites Vaughan Southwest | 12.0 km | |
| Homewood Suites by Hilton Toronto Vaughan | 5.0 km | |
| Liberty Suites | 7.0 km | |
| Monte Carlo Inn Vaughan Suites | 5.0 km | |
| Montecassino Hotel & Suites | 8.8 km | |
| Novotel Toronto North York | 9.9 km | |
| Novotel Toronto Vaughan Centre | 3.4 km | |
| Residence Inn by Marriott Toronto Vaughan | 5.3 km | |
| Staybridge Suites Toronto - Vaughan South | 7.4 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Vaughan
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Vaughan are May to September. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 26 °C; October is the wettest, with about 80 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Vaughan: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), about 20 km from the city centre in a straight line; Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ, 24 km) and Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional Airport (YLK, 73 km) are also within reach.
Getting in
The City of Vaughan is served mainly by Toronto Pearson International Airport. From Pearson Airport, you could use several methods to reach Vaughan. By automobile, you would take 409 East, exit onto Highway 401 East, and then take Highway 400 North, and after that, it depends where you need to go. Alternatively, if you only need to get to the west side of Vaughan, you could take Highway 427 North from the airport instead.
Getting around
Vaughan is a relatively large city, however, it is sparse compared to neighbouring Toronto. Getting around is usually best with a car, however, you may cycle or take the bus. Vaughan is served by the York Region's Transit system (YRT and VIVA) as well as the provincial GO Transit. Some ZUM (Brampton Transit) routes also enter Vaughan.
Wikivoyage contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0; excerpted.
YYZ · Toronto Pearson International Airport
YTZ · Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport
YLK · Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Vaughan
Stay safe
Vaughan is a very safe city. There is organized crime in Vaughan, however, those rarely affect regular people. Pickpocketing is also rare due to the sparse nature of the city. There are a few homeless people in Vaughan. They may ask for money at the side of the road. Pedestrians and cyclists should beware of vehicles making right turns. Avoid river/creek banks or bridge underpasses during periods of excessive rain, during/after heavy thundershowers or melting snow. Recent flooding can soften the soil and cause it to suddenly collapse into the water under any weight.
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Questions
Vaughan: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Vaughan?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Vaughan are May to September. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 26 °C; October is the wettest, with about 80 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Vaughan?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), about 20 km from the city centre in a straight line; Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ, 24 km) and Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional Airport (YLK, 73 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Vaughan?
Canadian dollar (CAD).
Nearby
Destinations near Vaughan
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.