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Overview of Vaughan, Ontario, Canada
The city of Vaughan is Canada's fastest growing municipality, and has nearly doubled in size since 1991. Vaughan is located in the York Region just north of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The city has a total population of roughly 235,000 people, has an area of 275 km², and is made up of four smaller townships: Kleinburg, Woodbridge, Thornhill and Maple. The city is home to the enormous Vaughan Mills mall, Paramount Canada's Wonderland, the Canadian Soccer Hall of Fame and Museum and the McMichael Canadian Art Collection, which holds more of the Group of Seven's artwork than any other gallery in the world. Vaughan is also one of Canada's most culturally diverse city's, and hosts many annual events, such as Canada Day Celebrations, the Mayor's Gala and Winterfest
Edit this paragraph- Population: 235,000 (2005 estimate)
- Area: 275 km²
- Latitude: 43°50?N
- Longitude: 79°30?W
- Weather: See forecast
- Time Zone: Eastern Standard Time
- Language: English
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History of Vaughan, Ontario
Windsor, Ontario, was first settled by the French in 1748, and has been continually inhabited since that time, making it the oldest consistent settlement west of Quebec in Canada. The city was made an official village in 1854, established as a town in 1858, and then a city in 1892.
Edit this paragraphVaughan's Demographics
The region of modern Vaughan, Ontario was first explored by Europeans in 1615. Settlement in the area, however, did not begin until the townships were created in 1792. The majority of those arriving in the region were Pennsylvanian German, but a few English families and one group of French Royalists went as well. Vaughan's population grew little after the initial settlement, but developed rapidly following World War Two, when many Italians, Jews and Eastern Europeans came to the area, increasing the ethno-cultural diversity of the region.
Edit this paragraphVaughan's Climate
The city of Vaughan, Ontario has a climate amongst the mildest in Canada. The average July maximum temperature is 27°C, and the average January temperature is roughly -2°C. The autumn months are generally mild during the day and refreshingly cool at night, and the spring is typically rainy.
Edit this paragraphEducation in Vaughan, Ontario
Many elementary and secondary schools operate in Vaughan, Ontario, under the York Catholic District School Board and the York Region District School Board. In addition, York University lies on the Toronto side near the Vaughan-Toronto border. York University is one of Canada's largest post-secondary institutions, with an enrolment of over 43,000 students.
Edit this paragraphTransportation around Vaughan, Ontario
Vaughan, Ontario, is home to extensive transportation opportunities, including a bus transit system, numerous train stations, and close proximity to Toronto's Lester B. Pearson Airport. Many major Ontario highways also run through the city.
Edit this paragraphTourism and Attractions of Vaughan
Vaughan offers many attractions for tourists, including the Canadian Soccer Hall of Fame and Museum, the McMichael Canadian Art Collection, Paramount Canada's Wonderland and the massive Vaughan Mills mall.
Edit this paragraphSurrounding Communities
- Vaughan
- Woodbridge
- Pine Grove
- Elder Mills
- Castlemore
- Kleinburg
- Nashville
- Tormore
- Nobleton
- Bolton
- Coleraine
- Wildfield
- Ebenezer
- Sunset Corners
- Vellore
- Purpleville
- King Creek
- Teston
- Concord
- Maple
Geography of Vaughan, Ontario
The city of Vaughan is located in Ontario, Canada and is made up of four smaller communities: Maple, Thornhill, Kleinburg and Woodbridge. Vaughan is bounded by Toronto to the south, King and Richmond Hill to the north, Caledon and Brampton to the west, and Markham and Richmond Hill to the east.
Edit this paragraphVaughan's Government
The city of Vaughan, Ontario, is governed by a nine-member city council. The council consists of a mayor who is elected at large, three regional councillors that represent Vaughan at both the regional and local levels of government, and five local councillors representing different city wards.
Edit this paragraphVaughan's Economy and Industry
Vaughan, Ontario is home to a flourishing economy. The city was chosen by the Globe & Mail as one of Canada's five best cities for business. More than 7,000 companies have chosen Vaughan for their business offices, including Tesma International, Royal Group Technologies Limited, Global Contract, Scintrex Limited, Royal Group Technologies Limited and The Toronto Star Press Centre.
Edit this paragraphVaughan's Culture and Significant Events
The city of Vaughan, Ontario is renowned for the multiculturalism of its residents. The city is also home to the McMichael Canadian Art Collection, which holds the largest collection of art by the infamous Group of Seven in existence. This has resulted in a heavily artistic culture, with many aspiring and amateur artists among the city's residents. Annual events held by the city include Winterfest, Canada Day Celebrations, Concerts-in-the-Parks and the Mayor's Gala.
Edit this paragraphSports in Vaughan, Ontario
Popular recreational sporting activities in Vaughan, Ontario, include bocce, recreational swimming, spring and summer recreational sports, aqua-fitness, outdoor skating, trail-hiking, tennis and more!
Edit this paragraphMedia of Vaughan
Vaughan, Ontario is highly dependent on the city of Toronto for local, national and international news and media.
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