A Message from the Mayor

We kicked off the month with our annual Vaughan Celebrates Canada Day Event, which was phenomenal! The entertainment lineup was exceptional - thank you to Preston Pablo, Kiesza and the rest of the performers who put on a wonderful show. Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate with us this year.

Throughout the month we also had the opportunity to listen to many wonderful talents at our Concerts in the Park series. The next concert is a Tribute to the Eagles on Wednesday, July 23 at 7:30pm at Sonoma Heights Community Park (100 Sunset Ridge).

The wait is over! The City of Vaughan’s first-ever Vaughan Flavours starts today and will run until Monday, Aug. 4. Discover the city’s diverse culinary scene – from Italian to Vietnamese, and Indian to Japanese – with this new local dining experience.

Steven Del Duca

Mayor

IN THE NEWS

Exciting progress on the Canada Drive–America Avenue Bridge!

We’re on track to complete this vital project by the end of 2026. I had the chance to walk the bridge deck over the highway and see firsthand the incredible work underway. With the concrete pour happening by the end of July, we’re reaching another major milestone! Big projects like this take time. Thank you to Vaughan residents for your continued patience as we work to improve connections across the city.  This is just another example of how we’re fighting traffic gridlock and building a city that moves.

The City has broken ground on a new $26-million Family Recreation Area at North Maple Regional Park! Spanning over 15 acres, it will feature nature playgrounds, a winter skate trail, a pondside boardwalk and accessible pathways, flower gardens and more. Details: vaughan.ca/NMRP

The Carrville Community Centre, Library and District Park is open for your enjoyment! The new community centre features state-of-the-art amenities, including a gymnasium, dance studio, fitness area, swimming pool, splashpad and more! 

The City selected the globally renowned consortium led by Theatre Projects Inc., with support from Turner & Townsend and Lord Cultural Resources, to advance the future Performing and Cultural Arts Centre. 

UPCOMING EVENTS

PROCLAMATIONS, ILLUMINATION,

FLAG RAISINGS THIS MONTH

Proclamations

 ·        July 1 – Canada Day

·        July 1 – Plastic Free July

·        July 18 – Nelson Mandela Day

·        July 20 – National Drowning Prevention Week

Illuminations

·        July 7 – National Injury Prevention Week

For more information or to request a Proclamation, Illumination or Flag Raising, please click here.

RECAP FROM JUNE

Vaughan’s Festa d’Italia will be making a return in June 2026 with DOUBLE the fun! Next year’s event will take place over two days – Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7, 2026, back at Boyd Conservation Park (8739 Islington Ave.). 

Vaughan’s stepping up to the pitch! Our first-ever cricket field is now open at North Maple Regional Park! With turf wickets, batting cages and more, it’s game on. Get ready to bat, bowl and cheer! 

15 new firefighters answered the call of service and were sworn in to the Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service at a graduation ceremony held at City Hall. Two recruits also received awards to recognize their commitment to keeping Vaughan safe. 

X&Y– Tribute to Coldplay took the stage in Transit Square in the VMC. Don’t miss the next concert! For full details and list of performers, visit vaughan.ca/concerts

The City of Vaughan celebrated Pride Month with a special event at Vaughan City Hall that featured official remarks, spoken-word artist Madeline Rose Fiore, a flag-raising ceremony and educational sessions by Pflag York Region and York Pride.

City of Vaughan

2141 Major Mackenzie Dr. Vaughan, ON

L6A 1T1

Steven Del Duca

Mayor

905-832-2281, ext. 8888

mayor@vaughan.ca