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With Taylor Swift’s November tour dates in Toronto, we’ve assembled the ultimate Swiftie itinerary for you to get ready with friends and family before the shows and enjoy some perks exclusive to Vaughan! Thanks to Vaughan’s proximity to Toronto, it won’t take you a fortnight to get to and from the concert, with direct subway and GO Transit access into and out of downtown Toronto. From spots to shop to places to stay, and everything in between, Vaughan is the place to prep for the Princess of Pop’s arrival.
It would be a shame to show up to the Eras Tour in an old cardigan. Vaughan is home to one of the largest indoor shopping centres in Canada, Vaughan Mills. With more than 250 premium fashion and outlet stores from around the world, you’ll never go out of style once you find the perfect Eras fit. If you want something to stand out in the crowd, visit Kleinburg Village for a collection of boutique and artisan shops. Still haven’t found what you’re looking for? Vaughan is also home to Promenade Shopping Centre, with more than 150 stores and services to get you concert ready!
We know that you’re not ready for it without getting glammed up to match your perfect Taylor fit. Vaughan has several spas, for fans of all ages, to complete your Taylor Swift experience. Check out Eva Nails and Spa or Mandara Spa to choose the perfect Taylor-inspired manicure colour; perhaps red, maroon, or a shade of lavender haze. If you’re taking the kids to see Taylor, give them the full celebrity experience with a day out at Glama Gals Kids Spa, which will leave them saying “today was a fairytale”!
Even though you’ll always find your way back home after the concert, you can book a stay at one of Vaughan’s numerous luxury hotels or family-friendly accommodations and inns to finish the trip of your wildest dreams. The short subway, train or car ride back to your Vaughan accommodation will give you lots of time to scroll through all of your videos and pictures with your besties to relive the night.
Our accommodations are also gearing up for your arrival! Enjoy Vaughan-specific perks when you book at one of Vaughan’s many accommodations:
Hilton Garden Inn Toronto/Vaughan: The Eras Tour Package
This package is for the ultimate Swiftie! You can book this package through the hotel website, Central Reservations and Hotel Direct. On top of your complimentary breakfast, parking and Wi-Fi, as well as incredibly close access to the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre (VMC) subway station, you’ll enjoy amazing Taylor Swift-inspired perks, including:
Avid Hotel Toronto – Vaughan Southwest (IHG)
In addition to your standard hotel perks with avid Hotel, the location is also a great reason to book! With easy access to several connecting highways, you will arrive in downtown Toronto in no time! For the Swifties, avid Hotel is also offering customers:
Marriott Bonvoy Taylor Swift The Eras Sweepstakes
Part of the Marriott Bonvoy family? When you book with a Marriott Bonvoy property, you have the opportunity to participate in their Taylor Swift The Eras Sweepstakes contest, which includes the opportunity to win tickets to a number of concert dates and locations throughout the tour. Participating properties include:
The City of Vaughan wants you to have an enchanted time while Taylor Swift is in town, and Vaughan is the place to make it happen. Your trip to Vaughan is a love story waiting to happen, so make your #NextStopVaughan and enjoy a Taylor Swift-inspired getaway!
Getting around Vaughan is worry-free with the public transit systems that connect Vaughan with surrounding regions, including:
One of the greatest features of the VMC is the VMC subway station, where frequent connections through the TTC and YRT’s Smart VMC Bus Terminal are available! There are also a number of stops on the Northbound GO Transit line, including the Rutherford and Maple Station stops.
As you explore all that Vaughan has to offer, don’t forget to tag us at #VisitVaughan and follow us on Instagram at @visitvaughan!