Aurora sits on Yonge Street between Richmond Hill and Newmarket and has kept more of its small-town feel than either. The downtown along Yonge and Wellington has a heritage main street, the Aurora Cultural Centre and a farmers’ market; the neighbourhoods around it run from Victorian homes to 1980s subdivisions to the estate lots of Aurora Estates and the streets off Bathurst and Bayview.
Aurora GO on the Barrie line gives commuters a direct train to Union, Viva Blue runs down Yonge, and the 404 is minutes east. Magna International is headquartered here, and St. Andrew’s College is one of the country’s best-known boys’ schools.
Why people choose Aurora
- Century homes downtown, 1970s to 2000s subdivisions, estate lots in Aurora Estates and along Bathurst
- Aurora GO with direct trains to Union
- Sheppard's Bush, Case Woodlot and moraine trails
- St. Andrew's College and strong public schools
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Read: Commuting from York Region: the subway, three GO lines and Viva comparedQuestions about Aurora
How long is the GO train from Aurora?
Roughly 55 to 60 minutes to Union on the Barrie line, with all-day service.
What types of homes are in Aurora?
Everything from downtown century homes to 1990s detached subdivisions to estates on one-acre lots. Townhomes are concentrated near Bayview and the 404.
Is Aurora good for families?
Yes: parks, trails, well-regarded York Region schools and a compact downtown you can actually walk to.