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Summer is too short to only share selfies. This season, look around Vaughan and discover some of the most shareable, picture-worthy places in Vaughan. They’re out there, waiting to be discovered by you, your camera and your friends!
Civic Centre Resource Library
2191 Major Mackenzie Dr.
Yes, it’s a library and yes, it’s worth a photo! This award-winning, 36,000 square foot, two-floor library is ultra-modern in design. It has a dedicated Teen Zone and a large study area with semi-private study rooms. And there’s the Create It! Digital Media Lab, which features a photo and video studio with a green screen and a fully equipped music recording studio. Imagine your Instagram feed with a few shots of you lighting up these studios with your creative brilliance. Its floor-to-ceiling windows make it an ideal spot for perfect portraits!
Kortright Centre for Conservation
9550 Pine Valley Dr.
There’s so much to see at the Kortright Centre for Conservation – it’s like exploring pure bliss! With over 325 hectares of pristine woodlands, the Kortright Centre for Conservation is a natural oasis that includes more than 16 kilometres of breathtaking hiking trails. Dog friendly (because who doesn’t love a happy dog picture), you and your furry friend can explore the forests and meadows and stop for photos along the way! Follow the boardwalk through the marsh and take in the scenery and wildlife from the many lookout points – which are photo-ready! You can also explore the Innovation Trail to view and photograph the windmill and wind turbine in action.
Vaughan Metropolitan Centre Station
100 Millway Ave. and Highway 407 Station, 7332 Jane St.
Sometimes it’s hard to think about the subway as being anything more than a way to get you from point A to B. But in Vaughan, the subway stations are something special and a great place to get those artsy shots for your social media feed.
The Vaughan Metropolitan Centre Station features a zinc-clad domed structure with skylights for natural light and incorporates public art elements to enjoy and photograph.
The Highway 407 Subway Station features a series of multi-coloured glass panels integrated into the skylights called the “Sky Ellipse.” The colours shift with the natural light as the sun moves across the sky, animating the space and creating a dynamic visual experience throughout the station, making it a great spot for fun photos.
Woodbridge Memorial Tower
Memorial Hill Drive
Constructed in honour of the people of our community who laid down their lives in the Great War (1914 to 1918), this is a beautifully landscaped and terraced war memorial where you can find a large stone tower and original artillery. The site is designed in four stepped levels; the highest level is occupied by the tower and each level is supported by a retaining wall of cut stone. When you post images of this memorial on social media, it’s for more than likes. You are ensuring we never forget the ultimate sacrifice made by those who came before us.
Vaughan City Hall
2141 Major Mackenzie Dr.
Life is full of moments, and some of those moments can happen when and where you least expect them…like at Vaughan City Hall. At approximately 280,000 square feet, City Hall’s award-winning architecture features a clean, bright design. From modern outdoor spaces, to rotating Canadian art exhibitions, everywhere you turn is a perfect backdrop for some dynamic social media images and posts.
Chatfield District Park
100 Lawford Rd.
With 14-acres of traditional park land to enjoy, Chatfield District Park has a beautiful gazebo shelter with picnic tables and beautiful stone walls that make a great place to take pictures, if you’re looking for a little more than just greenery! Chatfield District Park is one of five locations that features Barn Door Blooms – new installations around Vaughan that enhance the beauty of the city’s public spaces. Each unique picture-perfect set-up is comprised of barn doors, specially decorated with vibrant florals, making for the perfect photo backdrop.
Oakbank Pond Park
250 Centre St.
This beautiful hidden gem in Vaughan’s Thornhill community sets the perfect scene for a gorgeous water-front backdrop. Set yourself up atop the sweet wooden boardwalk lookout, catching the reflection of stunning, luscious trees like willows in the glassy pond behind you, making the perfect Insta-worthy shot! You may even see some wildlife swimming around, like ducks, geese and turtles!
The Sculpture Garden at McMichael Canadian Art Collection
10365 Islington Ave.
Beyond the galleries of the McMichael Canadian Art Collection are 100 acres of forested land in the Humber River Valley. Through a network of outdoor paths and hiking trails, visitors can explore the Ivan Eyre Sculpture Garden, which features nine beautiful bronze sculptures. It’s a spectacular artistic ensemble and its place at the McMichael reinforces the gallery’s mission to showcase the land as artistic muse and provide visitors with a deep appreciation of the relationship between art and nature.
North Maple Regional Park
11085 Keele St.
Constantly evolving and growing, North Maple Regional Park (NMRP) is a signature cultural and recreational destination. Honouring the surrounding natural environment, it features a variety of year-round uses for all ages and abilities, featuring soccer fields, stunning trail landscaping and so much more. If your feed revolves around fun and healthy activities, this is the place for you. Larger than New York City’s Central Park and more than twice the size of High Park in Toronto, this park is a must-visit in Vaughan.
Stay to play longer
Vaughan offers beautiful, artistic and culturally significant places to visit and take pictures. Make the most of your social media feed by capturing the sights and backdrops at all these locations around Vaughan. Why not plan an overnight stay at one of our many luxury accommodations, incredible hotels and inns? Check out our accommodations directory for a wide range of amazing places to stay and make the most of your time in Vaughan!
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