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Tourism Vaughan

Explore the Arts

Whether you love art, music, or can’t live without both, Vaughan has some great places to explore that will get your creative juices flowing. Be sure to share the spots you love most with our hashtag #VisitVaughan in your posts on social media.

Devoted to Canadian art

The McMichael Canadian Art Collection, located in Kleinburg, is a beautiful place to visit both inside and out. It is located on the original lands of the Ojibwe Anishinaabe People, uniquely situated along the Carrying Place Trail. This trail historically provided an integral connection for Indigenous people between Ontario’s Lakeshore and the Lake Simcoe-Georgian Bay Region. McMichael houses a permanent collection that consists of more than 6,500 works by historic and present-day Canadian artists, in addition to its many touring exhibitions.

An art gallery with numerous paintings on the walls and a lone figure sitting on a bench looking out.

McMichael also has stunning outdoor trails, where you can connect with nature and admire the beauty of the outdoors. Explore 100 acres of forested land in the Humber River Valley through a network of outdoor paths and hiking trails. During your walk, visitors can explore the Ivan Eyre Sculpture Garden, a series of installations and outdoor sculptures, along with a number of other spectacles to see.

Step into ArtWalk: a world-class art installation featuring 30,000 square feet of four bold, colourful statement murals. Native Torontonians birdO and Ben Johnston, Montreal artist Jeremy Shantz, and Madrid-based Ricardo Cavolo brought a pop of colour and unique creativity to Vaughan’s downtown core.

While you’re there, be sure to check out Canada’s largest low-resolution art installation: PXL Gallery. This 10,000 square feet luminous art wall is a stunning addition and will serve as a rotating gallery for years to come.

Building covered in colourful paint, showing a rainbow, eyes and heart.

Extend your stay

Vaughan has more than just art, culture and music! There is also a wealth of attractions to explore, fantastic places to eat, and beautiful trails to discover. With so much to do, why not stay a little longer? Vaughan has the perfect accommodation for you in close proximity to the things you want to do most.

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Two adults with two young children playing on a bed with white sheets.

As you explore all that Vaughan has to offer, don’t forget to tag us at #VisitVaughan and follow us on Instagram at @visitvaughan!