Aurora (Ontario) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in York Region, Ontario, Canada
About Aurora (Ontario)
A largely undeveloped portion of Aurora is subject to the Ontario Government's Greenbelt legislation which enforces limits on growth in designated Green Belt locations. In Aurora, this affects mostly the south-eastern areas of the town. Lieutenant-Governor John Graves Simcoe gave the order for Yonge Street to be extended to Holland Landing in 1793, the first step toward the establishment of a community where Aurora now stands. Yonge Street opened between 1794 and 1796. In 1795, the first house in Aurora was built at Yonge St and Catherine Av. The government began granting deeds to land in 1797. By 1801 there were fourteen homes. In 1804, Richard Machell became the first merchant at the crossroads of Yonge and Wellington and the hamlet soon became known as Machell's Corners. Charles Doan wa
Top Attractions in Aurora (Ontario)
Explore the best things to see and do in Aurora (Ontario):
- ★Aurora Community Arboretum
- ★Aurora Cultural Centre
- ★Aurora Historical Society, Hillary House, The Koffler Museum of Medicine
- ★Canadian Moments Mural
Where to Eat in Aurora (Ontario)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Bijoy's Restaurant
- 🍴Coop's Aurora Bistro
- 🍴Dos Mariachis
- 🍴Fishbone Kitchen + Bar
- 🍴Joia Ristorante
Where to Stay in Aurora (Ontario)
- 🏨Holiday Inn Express & Suites
- 🏨Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham
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