Adults 55 years and older will find a plethora of opportunities to stay active and social by visiting Aurora’s Seniors’ Centre. This centre houses a billiards room, computer and reading room, outdoor bocce court, woodshop, and terrace overlooking the Aurora Arboretum.
Community building is a continued initiative here that has shown no signs of slowing down. The people-focused district developing here envisions a mixed-use, pedestrian friendly destination that includes speciality shops, dining, creative businesses and arts centred around Yonge and Wellington Streets. Currently, the Aurora Cultural Centre is the first step in creating this forthcoming district which houses the museum, art galleries, performance space and more.
Although this district continues to develop family-friendly spaces, this town has a long tradition of celebrating together. The many community events here have a history of bringing residents and visitors together. From the Arctic Adventure, Easter Egg Hunt, Home Show and
Street Festival which showcases 500 vendors and live music, There’s an exciting event for all tastes and interests. Additional events like the outdoor Farmer’s Market and Artisan Fair, Ribfest, and Magna Hoedown offer delicious eats and fresh locally farmed goods. Not to mention, the Haunted Forest during Halloween, The Santa Under the Stars Parade and Family First Night are popular ones with the kids. And Speaking of families with school-aged children, there are a number of schools in the region. Parents have their choice of public, Catholic and private schools to choose from.
The city has a strong economy as well. It has a diverse collection of industries that include auto parts, printing, manufacturing and retail. In addition to its own industries, the town is also close to some of Southern Ontario’s most thriving regional economies. It is less than a 30-minute drive to Richmond Hill and the City of Markham which is widely known to be one of the most important tech hubs in the area. Even the Financial District is within reach, being a 40-m