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Aurora

Aurora in Aurora, ON — shopping, food, parks.

Aurora War Memorial · 11 parks & green spaces · 63 places to eat

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The quick read

Is Aurora a good place to live?

Aurora has 34 parks and green spaces, 63 places to eat, and 81 shops and services mapped within the neighbourhood. There are 103 homes currently for sale here. Use the guide below to judge the day-to-day fit for you.

What are homes like in Aurora?

There are 103 homes for sale in and around Aurora, priced from $1 to $8,950,000 (median about $995,000). See the Homes page for current listings.

What is Aurora known for?

Aurora is known locally for landmarks like Aurora War Memorial, its 63-strong food and drink scene.

What's happening in Aurora this week?

There are 30 events on this week in and around Aurora, from local listings — see the Events page for dates and details.

Who is Aurora best for?

Based on what's here, Aurora suits families and the outdoors, food lovers, shopping and errands.

Choose your own adventure - Aurora

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    Three hand-picked days through Aurora, every stop a real place.

    Slow morning

    Coffee, a green stroll, an easy lunch

    1. Morning Great Canadian Bagel / Zavida Coffee Coffee Shop
    2. Stroll Highland Field Park
    3. Lunch Graystones Restaurant & Lounge Restaurant
    4. Treat Dairy Queen Ice Cream
    5. Browse Metro Supermarket
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    Get outside

    Trails, parks, and a laid-back bite

    1. Trailhead Tim Jones Trail / Nokiidaa Trail 1.7 km
    2. Picnic Aurora Peace Park Park
    3. Grab a bite Subway Sandwich
    4. Run around Tamarac Green Park
    5. Casual dinner Regino's Pizza Pizza
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    Culture & flavours

    Heritage, local shops, a proper dinner

    1. History Aurora War Memorial Memorial
    2. Coffee Starbucks Coffee Shop
    3. Local shop No Frills Supermarket
    4. Dinner out Empire Chef Chinese
    5. Tonight 2026 Gardens of Uxbridge Tour 2026-06-20
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    Through the lens

    Places in this neighbourhood, as photographed by the people who know it.

    Highland Field
    Adamson Barbeque
    Bicycle Planet
    Tamarac Green
    Captain George's Fish & Chips

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    Could you live here?

    Falling for Aurora? Ask our local insider what it's really like to call this neighbourhood home — schools, the commute, the quiet streets, what's on the market right now.

    Around town this week

    Fresh from local news covering Aurora and the surrounding area.

    A $100,000 Ontario government grant supports the Rose of Sharon Youth Thrive Community Hub in Aurora, while local agencies partner to support at-risk youth in Newmarket and Aurora. An Aurora man is accused of indecent acts at elementary schools in Toronto and Markham, and six people have been charged with murder in the death of a 55-year-old man in Aurora.

    Curated by TinyLocalAdventure from local news sources · Updated June 19, 2026 · AI-assisted summary. Headlines below link to the original reporting.

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    Good to know

    What is there to do in Aurora?

    Aurora has 11 parks and green spaces, 63 places to eat, and landmarks like Aurora War Memorial. Use the curated day plan, or jump straight to Eat, Do, Events, Parks, Shop, or Homes.

    Where should I park in Aurora?

    Most of Aurora is residential with free street and lot parking near the parks and main streets. See Getting Here for mapped lots.

    How do I get to Aurora?

    Aurora sits in Aurora, Ontario, reachable by car or by the local trails for cyclists.

    Can I see homes for sale in Aurora?

    Yes — the Homes page lists houses currently for sale in and around Aurora, and can connect you with a local agent.