Shop local for back-to-school!

Find all your back-to-school supplies in Vaughan

School is almost in session – luckily, you can get everything you need for the return to class right here in Vaughan! 

There are a variety of local businesses ready to help make your back-to-school shopping as easy as 1-2-3.

Support local shops

Whether you’re searching for a lucky pen or a special outfit for the first day, look no further than Vaughan’s wide range of shops. View local store listings at visitvaughan.ca/shop.

Find shopping fuel

After a day of back-to-school shopping, enjoy a delicious meal and/or dessert at one of Vaughan’s restaurants, cafés or bakeries. See what’s on the menu at visitvaughan.ca/dine.

Make a day of it

Vaughan’s villages are the ideal day-trip destination. Spend the day taking a leisurely stroll complete with a beverage and some local shopping. Explore Tourism Vaughan’s Things to do on Woodbridge Avenue or Things to do in Kleinburg Village blogs to build your perfect back-to-school shopping itinerary!

Wrap up your summer in style

While you’re out and about in the city, enjoy all that Vaughan has to offer. For details on upcoming events and information to help make the most of the last weeks of summer in Vaughan, explore visitvaughan.ca/summer.

Looking for more ways to support local businesses? 

Here’s how:

• Dine at a Vaughan restaurant or café, or order takeout or delivery.
• Shop at a local business, in person or online. 
• Purchase gift cards from local retailers or restaurants.
• Source local products when shopping with large online retailers.
• Leave a positive review on your favourite local restaurant or business’ online profiles.

Get your business listed on visitvaughan.ca

Do you own or operate a visitor destination such as an art, culture, sport, recreation, retail or wellness attraction, restaurant, festival or event in Vaughan? We can help you promote it! All you have to do is request a listing on Tourism Vaughan’s visitvaughan.ca website – a one-stop shop to attract visitors and help them plan a memorable trip to the city! Learn more at visitvaughan.ca/GetListed.

To stay informed on the City’s latest tourism, business resources and initiatives, sign up for the Economic Development department’s eNewsletters at vaughanbusiness.ca/enewsletters and follow the official channels on LinkedIn and Instagram.

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