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 100 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), Frilu (7713 Yonge St) and The Victorian Tea Room (7713 Yonge street). 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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 20h 50m.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Vaughan, followed by UP Express. The train journey from Vaughan to Ottawa takes 4h 04m and costs around RM 191 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about RM 191 for a 4h 07m trip.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vaughan, including Bus, Rider Express and OurBus. From London, the bus ride to Vaughan takes 209 km and will cost you around RM 157. From Buffalo, the ticket costs about RM 238 for a journey of 266 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 RM 6.82 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 RM 81.78 and RM 109.04. The most frequently booked car type in Vaughan is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Toyota Camry or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.