Best of Aurora, ON
Town in central York Region
About Aurora
Aurora is a town in central York Region within the Greater Toronto Area of Southern Ontario. Located 48 km north of Downtown Toronto, it sits partially on the Oak Ridges Moraine and is surrounded by the Greenbelt. The community has seen steady growth, ranking as the 92nd largest municipality in Canada during the 2021 Census.
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Aurora Town Square
Aurora Town Square is a featured attraction located in the Aurora Heights neighborhood.
View details →Best Hotels in Aurora
1 places · Where to stay, from budget-friendly to boutique.
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Canada's Best Value Inn
Canada's Best Value Inn offers budget-friendly rooms in the Oak Ridges neighborhood.
Best Restaurants in Aurora
106 places · Where to eat, from neighborhood staples to standout kitchens.
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O-Genki Japanese Restaurent
O-Genki Japanese Restaurent is a Japanese restaurant located in Aurora Heights.
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Symposium Cafe Restaurant & Lounge
Symposium Cafe Restaurant & Lounge offers a mix of regional dishes, burgers, sandwiches, chicken, seafood, and coffee drinks in Oak Ridges.
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Symposium Cafe Restaurant Aurora
Symposium Cafe Restaurant Aurora offers a variety of dishes including burgers, sandwiches, salads, pasta and seafood.
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The Famous Owl Minerva
The Famous Owl Minerva is a Korean restaurant located in Bayview Greens.
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Maunders Food Shop
Maunders Food Shop is a restaurant located in Aurora Heights.
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Com Pho Asia
Com Pho Asia is a Vietnamese restaurant located in the Armitage neighborhood.
Best Cafés & Coffee in Aurora
14 places · Coffee shops, roasters and casual spots to linger.
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Bella Aurora Café
Bella Aurora Café offers a relaxed coffee experience in Aurora Heights.
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Metropolis Mercantile + Cafe
Metropolis Mercantile + Cafe is a café located in the Gorham neighborhood.
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Wanda's Waffle Factory
Wanda's Waffle Factory is a café located in the Oak Ridges neighborhood that serves coffee, desserts, and ice‑cream.
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Dark Horse Espresso Bar
Dark Horse Espresso Bar is a café located in the Glenway neighborhood. It offers a variety of coffee drinks and pastries for both quick stops and relaxed visits.
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Great Canadian Bagel / Zavida Coffee
Great Canadian Bagel / Zavida Coffee is a café serving coffee in the Regency Acres neighborhood.
Best Bars & Nightlife in Aurora
5 places · Cocktail bars, pubs and where the night goes.
Best Things to Do in Aurora
3 places · Museums, landmarks and the experiences worth your time.
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Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum and Community Centre
Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum and Community Centre is an attraction located in the Vandorf neighborhood.
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Aurora Town Square
Aurora Town Square is a featured attraction located in the Aurora Heights neighborhood.
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Hillary House and Koffler Museum of Medicine
Hillary House and Koffler Museum of Medicine is a Gothic Revival house in Aurora that opened to the public as a museum in 1981.
Best Shops in Aurora
13 places · Independent boutiques, bookstores and places to browse.
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La Vie en Rose
La Vie en Rose is a shop located in the Adena Meadows neighborhood.
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Biggs Gallery & Framing Shop
Biggs Gallery & Framing Shop is a shop located in Aurora Heights.
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Plato's Closet
Visit Plato's Closet in the Armitage neighborhood to find a selection of gently used clothing and accessories.
Best Parks & Outdoors in Aurora
58 places · Green space, gardens and room to breathe.
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Armstrong Family Park
Armstrong Family Park is a local park located in the Summerhill South neighborhood.
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Claire Salisbury Parkette
Claire Salisbury Parkette is a park located in the Summerhill neighborhood.
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Joe Perschini Park
Joe Perschini Park is a local green space located in the Summerhill neighborhood.
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Seneca Cook Parkette
Seneca Cook Parkette is a park located in the Summerhill neighborhood.
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Summit Park
Summit Park offers a spacious green area for relaxation and recreation in Aurora Heights.
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Whipper Watson Park
Whipper Watson Park provides a green space within the Summerhill Woods neighborhood.
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Art Ferguson Park
Art Ferguson Park is a public park located in the Wyndham Village neighborhood.
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Aurora Community Arboretum
Aurora Community Arboretum offers a green space for walking and nature observation in Wellington Lanes.
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