The Vaughan Metropolitan Centre (VMC) is the city’s downtown core, marking the northern end of the Toronto Transit Commission’s Yonge-University subway line. The VMC is more than just the transportation hub of our city – it’s a place where both residents and businesses can thrive.

While visiting the VMC, your days will be filled with so many places to go and things to do. From walking through green spaces, staying at world-class hotels, eating at local restaurants and shopping, one day just isn’t enough! Below you’ll find two optional plans to explore everything the VMC has to offer.

This plan begins with a question. Who loves modern Italian dining that is rooted in the traditions of Italy? The answer: Vaughan does! Buca Vaughan (898 Portage Pkwy.) was born out of a deep reverence for Italy’s rich and varied culinary traditions. They have an unwavering commitment to upholding the highest benchmarks of quality, culture and design. Buca Vaughan exclusively sources the finest seasonally available ingredients from select purveyors and local farmers. The menu features a vast selection of so many wonderful and traditional Italian dishes that you’ll think you’re dining on the coast of the Mediterranean.

Next up is Dave & Busters (120 Interchange Way) – the one and only place where sports enthusiasts, foodies and arcade aficionados can enjoy great food and drink, play hundreds of awesome arcade games while watching their favourite teams on the big screens. It’s a restaurant, bar and arcade all in one! We’re talking multiple wide screens showing a variety of sporting events, a menu featuring a wide array of food and drink specials and a myriad of innovative arcade games and video game classics.

If you need more creativity in your life, you need more Hokey Pokey (200 Edgeley Blvd. Unit 16), the resource for artists across almost every discipline. Come here for high-quality face-painting supplies, special effects and theatrical makeup, airbrush supplies, mylar stencils, glitter products and glitter tattoo services and balloon twisting. If you are professional needing supplies, or need specialty services for a variety of events, like private gatherings or large-scale public and corporate functions, the team at Hokey Pokey are skilled artists committed to adding a touch of magic and creativity to every occasion.

No matter what plan you have, everyone needs to eat at St. Louis Bar and Grill (90 Edgeley Blvd.) – a casual family-friendly restaurant best known for their delicious wings and ribs. Beyond that, they’ve got salads, handhelds, bowls, pizza, desserts and a kids menu too! There’s a simple mission at St. Louis Bar and Grill and that’s to serve up great wings with excellent service. With 78 locations across the country, they’ve kept their commitment to creating a devilishly good atmosphere with great food and attitude.

Need a little air time, then bounce on over to AirRiderz (570 Applewood Cres. Unit 3), the only Canadian company bringing trampoline parks to the Greater Toronto Area. With over 26,000 square feet of wall-to-wall trampolines, a one-of-a-kind climb zone, slam dunk trampoline lanes, a dodgeball court, a foam pit and more, this is an amazing, all-ages facility for adventure and fun. Yes, if you have little ones wobbly on their feet, grandparents on the nervous side, or anyone in between, they’re all welcome here.

The VMC is a hub of food, fun, shopping and entertainment. There really is so much to see, experience and taste from all over the world, right in our own backyard. Make the most of your adventures in Vaughan by planning 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 visiting in Vaughan!

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