Vaughan has everything you need to get your back-to-school essentials!

September is around the corner, which means you may be looking to check off your back-to-school shopping list. Don’t forget: local Vaughan businesses have everything you need, from sneakers and backpacks to pencils and more!

View local store listings at visitvaughan.ca/shop.

Make a day of it

Vaughan’s villages are the ideal day-trip destinations. Spend the day taking a leisurely stroll complete with some local shopping. Explore Tourism Vaughan’s Plan Your Trip tool to build your perfect back-to-school shopping itinerary!

Find shopping fuel

Before or after a busy day of shopping, enjoy a delicious meal or dessert at one of Vaughan’s restaurants, cafés or bakeries. See what’s on the menu at visitvaughan.ca/dine.

Looking for more ways to support local businesses? 

Here’s how:

• Order takeout or delivery from a Vaughan restaurant or café.

• Shop at a local business online. 

• Purchase gift cards from local retailers or restaurants.

• Source local products when shopping with large online retailers.

• Leave a positive review on your favourite local restaurant or business’ online profiles.

Get your business listed on visitvaughan.ca

Do you own or operate a visitor destination such as an art, culture, sport, recreation, retail or wellness attraction, restaurant, festival or event in Vaughan? We can help you promote it! All you have to do is request a listing on Tourism Vaughan’s visitvaughan.ca website – a one-stop shop to attract visitors and help them plan a memorable trip to the city! Learn more at visitvaughan.ca/GetListed.

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