Vaughan Mills Village is full of fun!

You can check out your favorite area of Vaughan and spend a whole day, or weekend, hopping from one spot to another and back again, without needing a car.

There are events, activities, restaurants, shopping and accommodations to satisfy your every need. Bordered roughly between Rutherford Road on the north, Bass Pro Mills Drive on the south, Highway 400 on the west and Jane Street on the east, here are just a few things you might try when spending time in the Vaughan Mills Village area of Vaughan.

PÜR & SIMPLE (9100 Jane St., Building L, Unit 78) is breakfast reinvented! Start your day of adventure in and around Vaughan Mills Village with amazing craveable breakfast items and comfort food favorites, just steps from your hotel. Breakfast choices include eggs, pancakes, French toast, crepes, benedict and omelettes all with modern-day twists! Or head over for lunch where you’ll find burgers, sandwiches, burritos and bowls. You can have breakfast for lunch or lunch for breakfast – there’s no rules here!

For families, Legoland Discovery Centre (1 Bass Pro Mills Dr.) is the place to play, and a great way to start your day in Vaughan Mills Village. It’s here you’ll discover what it’s like to get lost among millions of LEGO® bricks. Located in the Vaughan Mills Mall, come let your imagination run wild with colourful building blocks and endless possibilities for creative minds of all ages. Not only can you build your wildest dreams, but you can also get a tour of the LEGO® factory which shows how the bricks are made.

After a morning of fun all around Vaughan Mills Village why not head over to The Mills Taphouse + Grill (9100 Jane St., Unit 44 and 45). Their extensive craft beer selection boasts more than 70 varieties and is complemented by a menu featuring cherished homemade recipes. Try burgers, tasty roast beef dips and classic fish ‘n’ chips all combining the warmth of a family tradition with the excitement of a diverse and high-quality dining selection. Or just hang out and a have a cold one with friends while you catch the game!

Vaughan Mills (1 Bass Mills Pro Dr.) is a shopping and entertainment destination like no other. In fact, it is quite simply a mindblower! It’s one of the largest enclosed shopping centres in all of Canada. It features over 250 premium fashion and outlet stores.

Enter the incredible 140,000 square feet of outdoor excitement with the area’s largest selection of quality fishing, hunting, camping, boating and marine gear! Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World is connected to Vaughan Mills, making your shopping experience even more convenient. In addition to the gear mentioned, Bass Pro also offers hiking, backpacking and outdoor cooking equipment, and tons of outdoor and athletic apparel for men, women and children! Or, just stop in to admire their indoor aquarium that plays home to about a dozen different species of marine life!

After an amazing day, why not enjoy a delicious dinner at Yokai Izakaya (3175 Rutherford Rd., Unit 28)? It’s here you’ll choose from a menu that brings to life food experiences from across Japan’s past, present and future. Known for playfully crafted cocktails, exclusive sakes and an otherworldly selection of Japanese spirits, Yokai Izakaya is a world of carefully curated chaos, offering a delightful fusion of traditional Japanese izakaya dining and modern culinary flair.

Every good adventure begins with a base of operations. If you don’t already live here, Aloft Vaughan Mills (151 Bass Pro Mills Dr.) is a trendy hotel located in the heart of Vaughan Mills Village. It offers easy access to everything– activities, shopping and a wide variety of restaurants, pubs and cafés. If the weather’s bad, or you just want to stay in the hotel, you can hang with friends at the WXYZ bar or play in the Re:mix lounge. You can also hit the Re:charge gym or swim laps in the heated pool. But if you head outside, you are within walking distance of the best Vaughan has to offer…food, fun, shopping and entertainment.

The Novotel (200 Bass Pro Mills Dr.) brand of hotels offers a luxury accommodation experience, and Vaughan is lucky to have a location right in the Vaughan Mills Village area. Not only does this property offer guests sophisticated amenities, such as an indoor saltwater pool and versatile event space, their Trio Restaurant and Bar located within the hotel is a great dining spot for leisure or business travelers. Novotel is also a pet-friendly hotel, meaning all members of the family can travel with you! Being down the street from great eats and Vaughan Mills, Novotel is a great and convenient stay option to make the most of your time in Vaughan!

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