Vaughan Neighbourhoods

Is a move to Vaughan on the horizon? This city offers a beautiful range of neighbourhoods for every walk of life. Whatever you’re looking for, I’ve got a place where you belong.

Try this list to start and then get in touch with me for more recommendations!

Family Friendly

Sonoma Heights

• West side of Vaughan
• Between Forest Fountain Drive and Humber River, below Kleinberg
• Neighbours are primarily young families
• Strong community feel
• Several outdoor and indoor activities at Sonoma Heights Community Park and Boyd Conservation Park, as well as Al Paladino Recreation Centre
• Mostly detached homes with semis and townhomes

Vellore Village

• Planned community neighbourhood
• Great for young families and first time home buyers
• Mostly families of mixed ages
• Centered around school: St. Clare of Assisi
• Many parks and community activities, particularly at Vellore Village Community Centre
• Slightly more expensive on average than Sonoma Heights (compared to Vaughan average)
• Just across Sonoma Heights to the East of Kortright Centre for Conservation

East Woodbridge

• Wonderful mix of homes – ultra-luxury to detached family homes
• Lots of ravines, trees – great scenery and hiking opportunities
• For families and young professionals alike – laid back community
• Especially for families looking for bigger lots
• Located just west of 400

Ultra-Luxury Properties

National Estates

• West of 400, built right around National Golf Club (nothing says luxury more than Golf Club Living!)
• Some of the most expensive homes in Vaughan but also most luxurious
• Unique structures/architecture too – no Legoland here
• Neighbours are primarily made of top level management, CEOs, developers, and very wealthy
• Great for those looking for status, space and big lots

Kleinberg

• Northern part of Vaughan, west of 400
• Neighbourhood of affluent families, executives and wealthy
• Old charm and luxury – many heritage homes (built in 1800s)
• Very quaint and charming neighbourhood
  • ‘village’ downtown
  • McMichael Art Gallery
  • Kortright Centre for Conservation
• Only detached homes – large properties and large lots
• Modern luxury with quaint old charm

Mackenzie Ridge – Ambassador Hills

• Located in northern part of Maple along Dufferin St.
• Neighbourhood is mostly well to do families – doctors, executives, high-end professionals etc.
• Huge lots and properties
• Great green scenery with woods and trails throughout
• Not good for budget conscious, quite expensive
• Great if you have the budget for space and quiet living

High-End Neighbourhoods

Weston Downs

• West of 400 between Longstaff Road and 73
• This is a ‘move up’ neighbourhood – not for first time home buyers and budget conscious
• This is the next step of home ownership
• Family neighbourhood with professionals and entrepreneurs
• Great shops and restaurants
• Detached homes – large lots
• Immaculately maintained

Woodbridge Highlands

• Situated just north of downtown Woodbridge and south of Sonoma Heights
• Mix of families but this is a high-end, move-up neighbourhood
• Families are professionals and business owners
• Reap the benefit of beautiful scenery and hiking trails from nearby conservation area (Boyd) and Humber River – trees, trails etc.
• Large, detached homes

Great Value 

Columbus Trail

• Warm, family friendly neighbourhood, north part of Maple
• Close to Canada’s Wonderland – great for families but be wary of traffic congestion
• Great value, especially compared to rest of Vaughan
• Family community with varying ages and cultures
• Mix of detached homes, semis and townhomes

Maple Highlands

• Great value, extension of Maplewood Ravines at Kirby and Keele
• More modest homes but still great variety of detached and semis, bungalows
• Families of all backgrounds, different professions etc.
• Great for first time buyers and those looking to move up
• Not the greatest for commuters though

Seniors, Retirees and Empty Nesters

Downtown Woodbridge

• Historic and active neighbourhood
• Mix of empty-nesters and young professionals
• Great scenery with trees and quaint shops
• Lots of community-focused shops and quaint ‘village’ area
• Condos and townhomes, not much for larger homes and space
• Convenience all in one area
• Great for downsizing

Gates of Maple

• Older family neighbourhoods – mostly older families and empty nesters
• Almost entirely detached homes but small area of new condos and townhomes built
• Keele and Major Mackenzie
• Community activities at Maple Community Centre
• Access to the Keele Street TTC bus

West Woodbridge

• Currently a mixed-age community, mostly retired but new wave of young families coming in to renovate
• Tranquil, peaceful community
• Lots of small shops, bakeries to enjoy
• Some semis but primarily detached homes
• Includes Villa Giardino Condos, which cater to 55+ residents, have active social events and convenient bus shuttles to local amenities such as grocery stores and doctor’s offices

Young Professionals

Downtown Woodbridge

• Historic and active neighbourhood
• Mix of empty-nesters and young professionals
• Great scenery with trees and quaint shops
• Lots of community-focused shops and quaint ‘village’ area
• Condos and townhomes, not much for larger homes and space
• Convenience all in one area
• Great for downsizing

Maple Landing

• Located close to Canada’s Wonderland and Vaughan Mills
• Also close to Maple GO – great central location
• Going to be close to new Subway
• Active, vibrant community and lifestyle – keep noise from Wonderland in mind though
• Mix of families and young professionals
• Particularly note the Bellaria condos

Commuters

Dufferin Hill

• Close to Rutherford GO – great for those commuting downtown
• Mix of families
• Detached, semis and townhomes
• Basement apartments are common as well – family and rent
• Great value

Maple Landing

• Located close to Canada’s Wonderland and Vaughan Mills
• Also close to Maple GO – great central location
• Active, vibrant community and lifestyle – keep noise from Wonderland in mind though
• Mix of townhomes, semis and Bellaria Condos
• Mix of families and young professionals

Active Living

Mackenzie Glen

• Built around Mackenzie Glen Park
• Based on an active, outdoor community
• Tons of trails and hiking opportunities
• Mix of families – great for first-timers, moving up
• Detached, semis and townhomes
• Warm, friendly neighbourhood – parks, playgrounds, splash pads etc. very welcoming

New Builds, Renovators and Fixer Uppers

Old Maple

• One of the older communities with lots of historic features and heritage homes
• Quaint, character
• 1950s homes are quickly taking on the tear down, rebuild trend and renovations
• Big lots allow for this – much like older Oakville neighbourhoods doing the same
• Neighbours are mix of older residents and the newcomers coming in for new builds
• Not for budget conscious though
• Major Mackenzie and Keele (SW)

Vaughan has a place for everyone. To find the perfect neighbourhood for you and yours, give me a call!