With a mission to establish Vaughan as a premier tourism destination, the City of Vaughan’s Tourism Vaughan team undertakes key strategic projects that align with the Vaughan Destination Master Plan (VDMP). Through product development, marketing and education and strong collaboration with and in support of operators, the VDMP lays out a comprehensive plan for developing Vaughan’s tourism-related industry cluster.
We have a plan to make Vaughan’s streets safer! Through the City of Vaughan’s Complete Streets Guidelines, a framework will be developed to better accommodate all road users, including people who walk, bike, take public transit or drive. It will also help guide the planning, design, operation and maintenance of the City’s street network to create safer and more enjoyable spaces for all who travel through Vaughan.
The City of Vaughan manages the curbside collection of organics, recycling, garbage, leaf and yard waste, and appliance and large metal items. These items are all picked up by the City’s contractor, Miller Waste Systems.
The City’s current 10-year waste collection contract is nearing its end, so we’re actively preparing for the next one, taking effect in 2028.
Every year, the City of Vaughan goes all out for National Public Works Week – a celebration of the people who keep our roads safe, our water clean, our parks beautiful and so much more. Our efforts to mark this occasion are being recognized – with the Canadian Public Works Association (CPWA) National Public Works Week Award!
Vaughan’s roadways just got smarter! The City of Vaughan is always looking for ways to enhance its commitment to delivering high quality services to its residents – one way is through its Road Patrol Manager. This tool relies on artificial intelligence to identify road deficiencies, like potholes. Quick detection of road deficiencies means the City can complete repairs faster, extending the life of local road infrastructure and freeing up resources to be used elsewhere.
The City of Vaughan’s current municipal waste collection contract is nearing its end, which means we’re actively preparing for the next 10-year contract, launching in 2028 – and we want to hear from you!
The waste collection contract helps determine the scope of waste services, the collection schedules, what can and can’t be collected, the equipment and personnel needed, and much more.
The City’s Economic Development team works hard each day to make Vaughan a place where entrepreneurship, business, tourism, and art can prosper and grow – and their efforts are being noticed once again!
Mayor Steven Del Duca and Members of Council recognized the department during a special ceremonial presentation today for receiving two prestigious International Economic Development Council (IEDC) Excellence in Economic Development Awards.
Pickleball players: grab your racquets – it’s time to play! Given the growing popularity of the sport, the City of Vaughan has retrofitted additional tennis courts throughout the community for pickleball play.
Here are the new locations:
Vaughan Animal Services (VAS) currently has an influx of pets needing their forever home. If you are thinking about welcoming a pet into your family, consider adopting from the shelter!
To help set your small business or entrepreneurial venture up for success, the City of Vaughan’s Business Planning Launchpad Series continues in October!
