Shop in Vaughan this holiday season
Kick off your holiday shopping in Vaughan! Whether you’re a resident or from a surrounding community, there is so much to see and do – and many opportunities to support local retailers, restaurants and more!
And for those from Toronto, making the most of your time in Vaughan is easy when you take public transit, such as the TTC subway straight to the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre or York Region Transit.
Gather your holiday
dinner essentials
Hit Woodbridge Avenue
and pick up everything you need to make a festive holiday meal, including
cookware, groceries and dessert! From décor for your holiday table to a gift
for the perfect host, you will find what you’re looking for to put everyone in
the holiday spirit.
Warm up in a winter
wonderland
Explore unique
boutiques in Kleinburg, Maple and Woodbridge villages. You’ll discover
one-of-a-kind items for loved ones – or yourself! – that are perfect finds all
winter long.
Skate through your
shopping list
The Vaughan
Metropolitan Centre and Vaughan Mills Village are home to an expansive list of
retailers – plus many other amenities – for all your gift-buying needs.
Experience delicious
delights
Enjoy an incredible
selection of food at one of Thornhill’s fine cafés or bakeries, many of which
make delicious gifts during the holidays or any time of year.
Go online to visitvaughan.ca/winter for ideas on how to immerse yourself in everything Vaughan has to offer this winter. You can also email tourism@vaughan.ca.
Exploring Vaughan is a great one-day trip, but it’s an even better weekend getaway! Plan your staycation now. With so many neighbourhood retailers to discover and explore in Vaughan, 24 hours isn’t enough. You can make the most of your next adventure by planning an overnight stay and taking advantage of Ontario’s Staycation Tax Credit. The tax credit applies to leisure stays between Jan. 1, 2022, and Dec. 31, 2022, regardless of the timing of payment for the stays.
When you’re filing your personal Income Tax and Benefit Return for 2022, you can claim 20 per cent of your eligible 2022 accommodation expenses. That means, whether you stay at a hotel, cottage or campground, you are eligible to claim expenses of up to $1,000 as an individual or $2,000 if you have a spouse, common-law partner or eligible children, to get back up to $200 as an individual or $400 as a family.
The Tourism Vaughan Corporation is the official destination development organization for the City of Vaughan, with a mission to enhance Vaughan as a destination for tourists and business travellers. This aligns with the City’s commitment to supporting the tourism and accommodation industry.
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.
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