Vaughan is well known for its slogan “The City Above Toronto”. Indeed its southern border Steeles Avenue, is also the north boundary for the City of Toronto. Very competitive commercial and industrial tax rates, and excellent transportation corridors, have helped Vaughan attract a large manufacturing and industrial base. This has created jobs which in turn has helped attract many new residents to this city.

Vaughan is the only municipality in York Region that has City status. Vaughan has a population of approximately 182,000 residents and growing. The four main population centres in Vaughan are:Kleinburg, Maple, Thornhill and Woodbridge. Tourists and visitors from across the Greater Toronto Area, come to Vaughan, to view the McMichael Canadian Art Collection in Kleinburg, or to spend the day at Paramount Canada’s Wonderland.

Vaughan promotes itself as  “The City Above Toronto”

Kleinburg is a picturesque village at the north end of Vaughan

Woodbridge is a prominent older village with plenty of new infrastructure situated on the outer reaches of the city of Vaughan. This is a popular destination point for members of the Italian community.