Vaughan

Travel Guide
Vaughan featuring 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

Monte Carlo Inn Vaughan Suites
Monte Carlo Inn Vaughan Suites
3 out of 5
705 Applewood Cresent, Vaughan, ON, L4K 5W8
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $117 per night from Apr. 9 to Apr. 10
CA $117
per night
Apr. 9 - Apr. 10
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Vaughan. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,115 reviews)
"I like the location of this hotel. Staff are always lovely and helpful."

Reviewed on Mar. 25, 2023

Monte Carlo Inn Vaughan Suites
One King West Hotel & Residence
One King West Hotel & Residence
4 out of 5
1 King Street West, Toronto, ON, M5H1A1
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $280 per night from Apr. 9 to Apr. 10
CA $280
per night
Apr. 9 - Apr. 10
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Toronto. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (5,440 reviews)
"Amazing experience. It was a girls night staycation. I would stay there again next time!"

Reviewed on Mar. 26, 2023

One King West Hotel & Residence
Chelsea Hotel, Toronto
Chelsea Hotel, Toronto
3.5 out of 5
33 Gerrard St W, Toronto, ON, M5G1Z4
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $238 per night from Apr. 9 to Apr. 10
CA $238
per night
Apr. 9 - Apr. 10
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Toronto. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 indoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.6/10 Good! (3,567 reviews)
"Mini fridge is LOUD!"

Reviewed on Mar. 26, 2023

Chelsea Hotel, 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.
Holiday Inn Toronto Downtown Centre, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Toronto Downtown Centre, an IHG Hotel
3.5 out of 5
30 Carlton Street, Toronto, ON, M5B2E9
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in Toronto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,791 reviews)
"convenient location, very nice hotel, good service, room clean"

Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2023

Holiday Inn Toronto Downtown Centre, an IHG Hotel
One King West Hotel & Residence
One King West Hotel & Residence
4 out of 5
1 King Street West, Toronto, ON, M5H1A1
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Toronto. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (5,440 reviews)
"Amazing experience. It was a girls night staycation. I would stay there again next time!"

Reviewed on Mar. 26, 2023

One King West Hotel & Residence
Fairmont Royal York
Fairmont Royal York
4 out of 5
100 Front St West, Toronto, ON, M5J1E3
Stay at this 4-star historic aparthotel in Toronto. Enjoy 3 restaurants, 3 bars/lounges, and breakfast. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (5,028 reviews)
"Lobby was beautiful. Room was a bit more outdated that expected."

Reviewed on Mar. 26, 2023

Fairmont Royal York
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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