Vaughan, Suburban municipality in Greater Toronto Area, Canada.
The York Region city extends across an expansive area at 180 meters elevation, featuring residential neighborhoods and commercial districts between Toronto and Richmond Hill.
The township, established in 1792 and named after British commissioner Benjamin Vaughan, developed from an agricultural settlement into the third largest municipality in the Greater Toronto Area.
The population represents multiple cultural backgrounds, with English, Italian, and Russian forming the primary languages spoken throughout residential neighborhoods and business districts.
The Vaughan Metropolitan Centre serves as the central business district, connected to Toronto via subway line 1 and multiple regional transportation networks.
Canada's Wonderland, the largest theme park in the country, occupies 330 acres within Vaughan's boundaries, featuring 17 roller coasters and seasonal entertainment.
Location: Regional Municipality of York
Inception: 1792
Elevation above the sea: 180 m
Shares border with: Toronto, Brampton, King, Markham, Richmond Hill, Caledon
Website: https://vaughan.ca
GPS coordinates: 43.83333,-79.50000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:48
Canada's Wonderland
3.5 km
Yukon Striker
3.5 km
Behemoth
3.3 km
Backlot Stunt Coaster
3.4 km
Leviathan
3.5 km
Freestyle
3.5 km
Flight Deck
3.3 km
Wonder Mountain's Guardian
3.5 km
Vortex
3.6 km
Mighty Canadian Minebuster
3.4 km
Thunder Run
3.6 km
Splash Works
3.6 km
Time Warp
3.3 km
Dragon Fire
3.6 km
Wild Beast
3.7 km
Ghoster Coaster
3.9 km
Medieval Faire
3.5 km
Baitul Islam Mosque
4.9 km
LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Toronto
3.3 km
Sledgehammer
3.3 km
International Street (Canada's Wonderland)
3.5 km
Psyclone
3.3 km
Silver Streak
3.8 km
Timberwolf Falls
3.7 km
Glen Shields Public School
4.8 km
The Bat
3.7 km
John Charlton House
5.3 km
Dufferin Clark Library
4.7 kmReviews
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