Vaughan – a premier tourism destination
Unique partnerships and strategic campaigns in 2024 encouraged visitors and businesses to make their next stop Vaughan
Whether supporting the delivery of engaging events and activations, attending numerous industry tradeshows and conferences, or developing and executing exciting marketing campaigns, the Tourism Vaughan team remained busy throughout 2024 boosting the city of Vaughan’s reputation as the destination of choice for leisure, sport and business visitors.
Blue box collection is changing in 2026
A new province-wide recycling system that will transition blue box collection away from the City of Vaughan is coming next year.
Beginning on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, all aspects of the blue box program will be transferred from the City to Circular Materials Ontario, a not-for-profit organization appointed by the Province. Circular Materials Ontario will then manage the collection, sorting and recycling of all blue box materials.
Vaughan rises up to make a difference
2025 Mayor’s Gala raises funds to support the Spirit of Generosity
Last night, more than 900 community leaders and business professionals gathered for Mayor Steven Del Duca’s 2025 Mayor’s Gala at Universal Event Space to support the Spirit of Generosity, an initiative that continues to make a positive impact and inspire change in Vaughan.
Tag and Wag Benefits
Become a partner
By partnering with the City of Vaughan in the Tag and Wag Benefits program, local businesses gain visibility while demonstrating the importance of annually licensing pets. If you become a partner, we will list your business and the benefit you are offering on our website.
Being a partner is easy and FREE. Just follow these steps:
New Shared Micromobility Pilot (e-bikes and e-scooters)
About the Pilot
The Shared Micromobility Pilot refers to a range of small, lightweight vehicles being shared amongst different users. The City had admitted three operators to offer e-scooter and e-bike rental services for the next two years. Through the Pilot, the City would like to learn more about the viability of shared micromobility devices as an option to make short trips without a car and determine the benefits/challenges they may bring.
Preston Pablo to headline Vaughan’s Canada Day celebration!
Join us at North Maple Regional Park on July 1
Come celebrate Canada’s 158th birthday with us!
Gather your friends and family and join us on Tuesday, July 1 for a Canada Day to remember with an exciting lineup of FREE entertainment and activities all day long, including a special headline performance by JUNO award winner Preston Pablo at 3 p.m.!