Just north of Toronto Vaughan’s slogan is the City above Toronto. Being one of the country’s fastest growing urban centers Vaughan is a real estate and condominium developers dream. The area has many condos available for sale or rent, from condo apartments to condo tower complexes; there is a large selection of condominiums to choose from in a wide array of sizes and floor plans.
The region was a rich agricultural and hinterland area that over the years has given way to industrial, commercial and residential expansion. Vaughan is known for having a large Italian community and has some of the best Italian restaurants in the world. The city is also known for its many attractions such as the Paramount Wonderland amusement park, Kleinburg Village, The McMichael Canadian Art Collection, The Binder Twine festival etc. If culture, the arts and fun are what you crave then owning a condominium here is right for you.
Sports play an important role in the city with many fine golf courses to be found. From Maple Downs Golf & Country Club to the Eagles Nest Golf Club, there are many renowned courses here. Canada is known for its love of ice hockey, but what may surprise many is that the Ontario Soccer Association, which makes its home in Vaughan, is the biggest sports organization in the country with over 500,000 registered members to its credit. So if you’re a sports minded condo lover you will find your heart’s desire in Vaughan. There are fitness centres, pools, arenas and other sporting facilities for the athletically minded.
Green spaces are important to the district and Vaughan has its fair share of parks and environmentally protected spaces for the public to enjoy. The new Crossroads Park just opened featuring junior and senior playgrounds, refreshments centers etc. There is the Kortright Centre for Conservation, which is a protected green zone as well as the Rouge River area. While the Bartley Smith Greenway has almost 8 miles of trails and the Humber Trail has just over a mile of trails to enjoy walking or hiking etc.
Shopping is fantastic with many specialty boutiques available. The Vaughan Mills mall is a huge shopping complex that will have you mesmerized with its abundance of fine shops, restaurants, boutiques and stores. Condominiums can be found in close proximity to all the great shopping and dining.
There are plenty of schools for children and York University, which is one of Canada’s finest higher education facilities is right on the border with Vaughan and the district of York. Community centers and recreational facilities also abound for people of all ages to enjoy.
Condo owners will appreciate the extensive transportation network of trains and buses available for commuting to work, school or leisure etc. Ride to Go offers hassle free train service to downtown Toronto from the Vaughan region and the York Transit system services offers easy voyage scheduling through their rideQuest trip planner.
For those interested in all things cultured there is the City Playhouse that features dance, music, art exhibits, film festivals and multicultural theatre performances including Outreach programs and Theatre education programs. Any prospective condominium dweller will find ample things to do and see in Vaughan where living well is all part of the total experience of the Vaughan community.
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