Vaughan travel guide
Vaughan Tourism | Vaughan Guide
You're Going to Love Vaughan
With a population of 238,866, Vaughan is a must-see destination in Ontario, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 28 days in order to fully appreciate everything Vaughan has to offer.
Where to Eat in Vaughan
Thornhill is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Vaughan. These include popular favourites such as What a Bagel Eatery - Bathurst (8010 Bathurst St), Terra Restaurant (8199 Yonge Street) and The Octagon (7529 Yonge St). If you’re looking for affordable options, Canyon Creek - Vaughan (255 Bass Pro Mills Drive) and Farro Ristorante (2316 Major Mackenzie) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Woodbridge (6210 Hwy 7, Vaughan, ON) and The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Vaughan Mills (3300 Rutherford Rd) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Vaughan.
When to visit Vaughan
How to Get to Vaughan
Plane
When flying to Vaughan, you’ll arrive at Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), which is located 21 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Vaughan from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 14h 10m.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Vaughan, followed by UP Express. The train journey from Vaughan to Burlington takes 0h 39m and costs around AED 55 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about AED 147 for a 4h 04m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Vaughan is to pick up a car hire from Toronto, which is about 25 km from Vaughan. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Toronto.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vaughan, including Rider Express, Bus and OurBus. From London, the bus ride to Vaughan takes 209 km and will cost you around AED 121. From Kingston, the ticket costs about AED 66 for a journey of 233 km.
Airlines serving Vaughan
Where to stay in Vaughan
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Vaughan-Southwest and Vaughan Inn.
Where to stay in popular areas of Vaughan
Hiring a car in Vaughan
Expect to pay AED 5.26 per litre in Vaughan (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 63.03 and AED 84.03. Standard (Ford Edge or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Vaughan, while also 1% cheaper than other types, on average.