Top 8 Places to Visit in
Aurora | Ontario
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Hillary House
The Koffler Museum of Medicine Hillary House is a house built in 1862 in the Gothic Revival style. The museum exhibits a collection of medical instruments, books, papers, household furnishings, and equipment dating from the early nineteenth to the late twentieth century. Purchased in the 1980s, the Aurora Historical Society is hosted at Hillary House. […]
Historic Aurora Train Station
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On May 16th, 1853, the first train in Ontario hauled by a steam locomotive departed Toronto for Aurora. The station you can visit today was built in 1896 and rebuilt in 1900. GO Transit uses the former Grand Trunk station for its intended purpose instead of building a new one from scratch. A 1910 postcard […]
La Jolie Cheese Shop
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Offering a wide variety of fresh, cut-to-order cheese, La Jolie is dedicated to showcasing each of the world’s four corners through their selection of delicious, expertly curated cheeses from countries such as locally in Canada, France, Cyprus, Italy, and more. Also offering a curated cheeseboard and unique cheese wheel wedding cakes decorated with fresh grapes, […]
Lazer Runner
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Lazer Runner offers an exhilarating, thrilling lazer tag experience for kids, youth, and adults alike! Practice your stealth and speed to dodge your opponent’s laser beam and get them before they get you! Run, jump, sneak, shoot, and get ready for all the action at Lazer Runner! Photo: https://lazerrunner.co/
Aurora Arboretum
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This not-for-profit organization is dedicated to nurturing and preserving the trees and greenery within the area while also educating locals on the area’s history and the value of these trees to the arboretum. Take a walk along the trails, volunteer at the arboretum, or sit and relax in the area’s scenery! Photo: https://auroraarboretum.ca/
Aurora Town Park
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Get some steps in, bask in the beauty of nature, or bring the kids to let off some energy to Aurora Town Park. Hosting various events in all seasons, such as Concerts in the Park, a free summer concert series featuring local Aurora artists, farmers markets, and other festivals, the park is a great way […]
- Town Park Aurora, Aurora, ON L4G 1H1
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- https://www.aurora.ca/en/recreation-arts-and-culture/parks-and-trails.aspx
Sheppard’s Bush Conservation Area
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Sheppard’s Bush is 26 hectares (65 acres) in size and has over three kilometres of hiking trails, thirteen soccer fields, two picnic pavilions and several historic buildings, including a maple syrup evaporator hut and the Sheppard family house. Photo: Mhsheikholeslami, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sheppard's Bush, Industry St, Aurora, ON L4G 7B3
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- https://www.oakridgestrail.org/moraine/trail-map/sheppards-bush/
St. Andrew’s Valley Golf Club
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Spend a relaxing day at the golf course under the sun at St. Andrew’s Valley Golf Club. Join a league, bring the kids to summer camp, or make a casual visit while you’re in town; the golf course offers lessons, 18 holes, and spans over 7000 yards. Perfect for those wanting some friendly competition or […]