Summer in Vaughan in the great outdoors!
Summer is an ideal time to experience the
intersection of urban and natural landscapes all in the heart of Vaughan. With numerous
parks, trails and greenspaces throughout the city, planning summer adventures is
easy and convenient for everyone. Whether you run, walk, bike or hike, here’s
how outdoor enthusiasts and families alike can make lasting memories all season
long!
Explore a new neighbourhood
The Great Walks of Vaughan features a variety of trail options, weaving throughout several of Vaughan’s scenic neighbourhoods. No matter what you’re interested in – a calming walk in North Maple Regional Park, an easy stroll in Sonoma Heights or an energizing hike through the forest in the Maple Nature Reserve – you’ll find it right here in Vaughan! Plan a route in your neighbourhood or get out and explore a new area of the city.
FREE Concerts in the Park
Enjoy summer evenings with family and friends at the 28th annual Vaughan Celebrates Concerts in the Park series. Presented by TD and event sponsor Tim Hortons, Vaughan Celebrates Concerts in the Park is a free event held in neighbourhood parks on select Wednesdays from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. until Aug. 10, weather permitting. This year’s lineup features professional entertainment for all ages with genres like disco, pop, oldies, and rock. Accessible parking, pathways and washrooms will be available at each concert location, along with free ice cream while supplies last. For a complete schedule and additional details, visit vaughan.ca/concerts.
Take story time outdoors
Available on select trails, young readers and families will enjoy Storywalks, large panel installations showcasing colourful pages of nature-based children’s books. With each step, the story unfolds one page at a time in an immersive and interactive experience. Discover Storywalks at each of these five trails:
- Lawford Park
- Nort Johnson District Park
- Mackenzie Glen District Park
- Sugarbush Heritage Park
- Marita Payne Park
Learn more about Storywalks, featuring books by diverse Canadian authors, at Vaughan Public Libraries’ 2022 Spring/Summer Storywalks webpage.
Exploring the city of Vaughan is a great one-day trip, but it’s an even better weekend getaway! Plan your staycation now. With so many outdoor locations to discover and explore in Vaughan, 24 hours simply 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.
For more details on upcoming events and information to help make the most of your summer in Vaughan, explore visitvaughan.ca and check out the Summer in Vaughan webpage for itinerary ideas. You can also email tourism@vaughan.ca.
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 support the tourism and accommodation industry, which falls under the Economic Prosperity, Investment and Social Capital priority in the Council-approved 2018-2022 Term of Council Service Excellence Strategic Plan.
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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