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Town in Ontario, Canada
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Aurora is a town of about 62,000 people (2021) in York Region, in the Greater Toronto Area of Ontario. Aurora is noted for preserving its historical built form in the older parts of town, and for being a part of the Greenbelt, an area surrounding Toronto that is protected from development.
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Koffler Museum of Medicine
Built in 1862, Hillary House is recognized by the National Historic Sites and Monuments Board as one of Canada’s best examples of Gothic Revival architecture. It contains a significant collection of medical instruments, books, papers, household furnishings, and equipment dating from the early 19th to the late 20th century.
Memorable moments in Canadian history.
former Aurora Public School
The Aurora Cultural Centre is located in the former Aurora Public School building, built in 1885. It hosts the Town of Aurora Museum, galleries, exhibitions and concerts.
This modern public square opened in 2024. A covered pedestrian bridge runs along its north side connecting the Aurora Public Library on the west side to the Aurora Cultural Centre on the east side.
The performance hall is part of the Aurora Cultural Centre and has a concert schedule.
100 acres of parkland dedicated to the growth and maintenance of trees and shrubs. Bring your bike or your walking shoes and your dog.
Seafood.
Italian, featuring wood-fired pizza, handmade pasta, seafood, and a selection of wines.
Casual bar food and wings.
Offers a pool, fitness area, and on-site laundry.
Straightforward but modern hotel with a hot breakfast, pool with slide, and gym.
By car
Major highways with access to Aurora are Ontario Highway 400 (a north-south highway to the west) and Ontario Highway 404 (a north-south highway to the east).
By public transit
York Region Transit (website) operates Viva Blue express buses from the Toronto Transit Commission's (TTC) Finch subway station through Richmond Hill and Aurora to Newmarket.
York Region Transit (website) has several local routes serving the Town of Aurora. The cash fare is $4.65 (July 2026). YRT's Viva Blue provides rapid bus service along Yonge Street.
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