Tourism Vaughan recognized for excellence
The City of Vaughan’s tourism professionals were recognized at the Attractions Ontario 2025 Annual General Meeting for their expertise in this field!
Book a spot at the next microchip and rabies clinic on Oct. 26
Vaughan Animal Services (VAS) is dedicated to creating a safe community for pets and their owners – which includes offering microchipping services and rabies vaccines.
Book an appointment to bring your pets to the microchip and rabies clinic at the Vaughan Animal Shelter (located at 70 Tigi Crt., Unit 47) on Sunday, Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call the City of Vaughan at 905-832-2281 to schedule your timeslot. Walk-ins will not be accepted.
Heart of the Humber (Environmental Defence Canada)
Join Environmental Defence Canada on Saturday, October 18 at 10:30 a.m at the Nashville Conservation Reserve for a guided walk to look at the beautiful fall foliage and learn more about species, the river and the diverse ecology of the Nashville Conservation Reserve.
Santafest Parade
The City of Vaughan is excited to bring back a beloved holiday tradition this year - the Santafest Parade!
This festive event will feature holiday-themed floats, marching bands, entertainers, and of course – a visit from Santa Claus himself!
New provincial recycling program is coming in January
City of Vaughan will no longer manage blue box collection
Starting on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, residential blue box programs across the province are moving to a new collection system operated by Circular Materials Ontario, a non-profit organization appointed by the Province of Ontario.
Portage Parkway Widening project
Work will include:
- widening the road from two to four lanes.
- relocating underground utilities.
- a watermain replacement.
- storm and sanitary sewer replacements.
- installation of new traffic lights and street lighting.
- new streetscaping with cycling paths and sidewalks on both sides of Portage Parkway.
The detailed design for the project is now complete. Work is expected to begin in fall 2025 and is anticipated to be completed by spring 2028.
Santa Claus is coming to town!
Join the Santafest Parade with a float, as a sponsor or a volunteer
Old Saint Nick is returning to Vaughan!
The City of Vaughan is bringing back the Santafest Parade this winter for the first time since 2019, and you’re invited to join the fun on Saturday, Nov. 29.