Top five things to do in Vaughan this spring

Are you looking for fun activities to keep you and your family entertained this spring? We’ve got you covered! From exploring scenic trails to discovering vibrant public art, Vaughan offers plenty of ways to keep everyone busy and happy. 

Here are the top five things to do in Vaughan this season:

1. Take a stroll along a trail or neighbourhood walk

Lace up your hiking shoes and prepare to embark on an outdoor adventure on one of the 12 award-winning Great Walks of Vaughan: Jersey Creek Neighbourhood Walk, Mackenzie Glen Neighbourhood Walk, Maple Nature Reserve Nature Walk, Marita Payne Neighbourhood Walk, North Maple Regional Park Nature Walk, Peter Rupert Neighbourhood Walk, Rainbow Creek Neighbourhood Walk, Riverwalk Neighbourhood Walk, Sonoma Heights Neighbourhood Walk, Sugarbush Nature Walk, Vellore Neighbourhood Walk and William Granger Greenway Nature Walk. There’s a trail for all ages, abilities and comfort levels. Visit vaughan.ca/GreatWalks for more information and maps. You can also browse the Parks and Trails webpage for an interactive view of all trails and parks throughout the city, the Great Walks of Vaughan walking trail guide (PDF) and the City’s Great Walks of Vaughan map legend (PDF). 

In addition to the Great Walks of Vaughan, our city has many other local trails to explore, including the Bartley Smith Greenway, the William Granger Greenway (Humber Trail), the Nashville Conservation Reserve Trails and the Vaughan Super Trail. Learn more about these trails at vaughan.ca/trails.

2. Discover art created by local artists 

If you’re looking for an art adventure, Vaughan has 12 public art stops to add to your spring plans! One dozen traffic signal boxes across the city have been transformed into extraordinary works of art through the City of Vaughan’s ARTonBOXES program. Check them out at the following locations:

Ward 1

• Major Mackenzie Drive and Keele Street – Maria Suzdaleva, The Calmest Hour

• Melville Avenue and Springside Road – Hailey Shema, Joy

Ward 2

• Woodbridge Avenue and Clarence Street – Cailin Sadecka, Ethereality

• Woodbridge Avenue and Islington Avenue – Alessandra Raso, The Hunt

• Woodbridge Avenue and Kipling Avenue – Allyson Safran, Mountain Vast

• Woodbridge Avenue and the Market Lane Shopping Centre – Kaitlyn Hsieh, Wilderness

Ward 3

• Chrislea Road and Northview Boulevard – Daniel Zhang, Muskoka Woods

• Famous Avenue and Colossus Drive – Anna Ladizginsky, Twine

Ward 4

• Apple Mill Road and Millway Avenue – Marni Pellicane, Beauty of Banff

• Ilan Ramon Boulevard and Lebovic Campus Drive – Caia Rotman, Peggy

Ward 5

• Clark Avenue and New Westminster Drive – Lorenzo Pereira Misiunas, The Lone Boat

• Yonge Street and Centre Street – Rana Silakhori, Snowy Serenity

To learn more, visit vaughan.ca/ARTonBOXES.

3. Shop and dine along Woodbridge Avenue

Stop by the newly improved Woodbridge Avenue to shop local retailers and dine at local restaurants. Looking for a gift for the perfect host, or simply for yourself? Look no further! You will find exactly what you’re looking for to put everyone in the spring mood. For shop listings, head to visitvaughan.ca/shop.

There’s no better time to treat yourself than after a day of shopping. Whether you’re craving a delicious meal or a tasty snack, Woodbridge Avenue has a variety of restaurants, cafés, bakeries and more to indulge in! For local dining ideas, explore visitvaughan.ca/dine.

4. Put the pedal to the metal while cycling through the city

Are you looking for a trail to ride your bike on as the warmer weather arrives? There are many options available in the city. Vaughan’s cycling and multi-use recreational trails network consists of the following:

• In-boulevard cycle tracks: designated spaces for people riding bikes separate from those walking or driving. These areas are marked with a bicycle symbol and diamond.

• On-road bike lanes: designated spaces for people riding bikes separate from those walking but run alongside people driving. These areas are made visible with pavement markings on the roadway. 

• In-boulevard multi-use pathways: shared spaces for people walking and riding their bikes separate from those driving. These areas are within the boulevard along a roadway.

• Multi-use recreational trails: shared spaces for people walking and riding their bikes within parks and open spaces.

And the network continues to grow! For more information, visit vaughan.ca/cycling. You can also explore Vaughan’s cycling facilities in the York Region Cycling Map.

5. Go bowling at the Maple Community Centre

Dust off your bowling shoes and let the good times roll! Enjoy a family bowling night at Maple Bowling Alley – a 4-lane, 5-pin bowling alley – located on the lower level of the Maple Community Centre (10190 Keele St.). Family bowling is a dedicated time for a minimum of one adult (18 years or older), with a maximum of six bowlers total. Bookings secure one lane per family per time block. For details, visit vaughan.ca/sports. To register, visit vaughan.perfectmind.com and select Sports under Drop-In Activities, or select Bowling under Facility Bookings to reserve the space.

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