Aurora Lifestyle
A bedroom community of quiet luxury, yet a casual atmosphere, Aurora offers a decent commute for people working in Toronto, in a friendly and approachable town.
Residents here frequent outdoor events like the concerts in the park, and the farmers’ markets, where you can run into everyone from your neighbour to the mayor. Aurora is a hotspot for small businesses, and the community always comes out in support of the local entrepreneurs at the Aurora Street Fair.
Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the close connection to nature, with abundant parks and endless trail system throughout the area, like Sheppard’s Bush. Hockey families will feel right at home in Aurora, as the sport is a way of life for residents here.
You can also spend your days admiring Aurora’s arts and culture at places like the pride crosswalk, the historic Canadian Moments Mural at Yonge Street and Wellington Street East, or the Aurora Cultural Centre. Places like Library Square and Town Park are resident favourites for meeting, and hosting local events.
Easily drivable, Aurora has a lot to explore, with excellent access to GO Transit and York Region Transit for commuters.
As a highly community-driven town with friendly residents and abundant amenities, Aurora is a favourite for families, seniors, young couples, up-sizers, and professionals working in Toronto.
Aurora Real Estate
Most homes in Aurora are single family detached freehold properties. There are a range of homes available, including Neo-Colonial designs of the ‘70s and ‘80s as well suburban designs of the early 2000s in areas like Aurora Grove, luxury homes on premium lots and custom builds in Bayview Southeast and St. Andrew’s On The Hill, historic homes in Aurora Village, and a variety of bungalows, semi-detached and two-storey homes in Aurora Heights and throughout. The real estate options are really endless!
Aurora Schools
Aurora is served by the York District School Board and York Catholic District School Board, and is home to top-rated private schools as well.
- Aurora Grove PS
- Aurora HS
- Aurora Heights PS
- Devins Drive PS
- Dr G.W. Williams SS
- Hartman PS
- Highview PS
- Lester B. Pearson PS
- Norther Lights PS
- Regency Acres PS
- Rick Hanson PS
- Wellington PS
- Cardinal Carter CHS
- Holy Spirit CES
- Light of Christ CES
- Our Lady of Grace
- St. Jerome CES
- St. Joseph CES
- St. Maximilian Kolbe CHS
- St Andrew’s College
- St Anne’s School
