Vaughan is a city located in the Regional Municipality of York, just north of Toronto. The township was named after Benjamin Vaughan, a British commissioner who signed a peace treaty with the United States in 1783. Vaughan is made up of five major communities. Most residents identify more with these smaller communities than they do with the city as a whole.
Vaughan was the fastest-growing municipality in Canada between 1996 and 2006, achieving a population growth rate of 80.2%. It is the fifth-largest city in the Greater Toronto Area and the 17th-largest city in Canada. Vaughan is known as having some of the highest concentrations of southern Europeans, Eastern Europeans and Jewish people in Ontario. Visible minorities make up 35.4% of the population.
Split into five communities, not only is Vaughan a cultural melting pot, it is also filled with things to do. Vaughan offers a wide variety of community services, great schools, museums, shopping centers, community assistance and recreation programs.
Thrill seekers will not be bored in Vaughan, home of Toronto's most visited attraction – Canada's Wonderland! The 133-hectare amusement park is split into six different areas, one of which is an eight-hectare waterpark. Vaughan has an organization running a league for each of the four major sports; baseball, basketball, soccer and hockey. The city is home to numerous golf and country clubs, including The National Golf Club of Canada, one of Canada's highest ranking golf clubs.
Fairgrounds Lofts is unlike any other Toronto Lofts. The lofts are a hybrid project centered around restoring two old homes as well as developing new modern townhouses, all of this is placed right beside the historical Woodbridge Fairgrounds. The restored homes will house single units and the townhouse will have multiple units per block. Fairgrounds Lofts are perfect for those who want history and charm around them while still enjoying modern comforts. The two heritage homes are both red brick homes from the early 20th century that have beautiful masonry detailing. The townhouses are done in both red brick and yellow brick and feature large windows and balconies. The whole development will house 65 units ranging in size from 700 to more than 2,100 square feet. The two homes have been beautifully restored to allow couples to raise families. One of the historic homes has been designed with an open concept in mind while the other features a more traditional separated floor plan. Both however enjoy modern upgrades and features that make this historic home charming and comfortable. Located in West Woodbridge residents of Fairgrounds Lofts will enjoy the benefits of loft living while being removed from the core of the city. The distance from downtown means that nature is always close by with Boyd Conservation Area minutes away. For golf lovers there are tons of options in the area, most notably The Country Club golf course is right in Fairgrounds Lofts' backyard. Transportation around and into the city is easy from West Woodbridge. Car reliant residents will have it easy as the 400 series can be quickly accessed via highway 7. Downtown Toronto is just over 40 minutes away.
There are always new exhibits and events happening at Green Door Picture Frames. The local school in West Woodbridge is St Clement Catholic Elementary School.
