Tired of the 2-hour subway ride to work? Sick of waiting in bumper-to-bumper traffic all morning just to get to a job you don’t even like? That doesn’t happen at the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre (VMC) because every detail of the VMC’s transit system is meticulously thought out.
Bored on the weekends because everything fun is too far away? The VMC has numerous entertainment and recreation options for any scene, all accessible with public transit.
So, what is the VMC?
During the pandemic, individuals worldwide were forced to make accommodations, and one thing that was exceptionally accommodating was proximity. Thanks to COVID, one of the newest living trends is “15-minute city” living. Communities that residents can work, shop, play, and learn within 15 minutes of their home are rising with millennials and Gen-Z, and the VMC is a fantastic addition.
With the increase in remote job opportunities, more people feel comfortable moving to the suburbs where they can take advantage of lower prices and enjoy the benefits suburbia offers. The VMC is bringing the downtown lifestyle to the suburbs, creating a “hipsturbia” that offers the best of both.
The Vaughan Metropolitan Centre is a brand-new downtown that promises everything you need for an engaging, convenient, and quality lifestyle. Currently under construction by the City of Vaughan, the VMC is poised to become the definition of modern urban living.
With top amenities such as access to world-class universities and businesses, intermodal regional transit systems, and gorgeous natural park landscapes, the VMC is one of the largest master-planned communities in Canada.
Here, we’ll take a deep dive into the features of the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre to detail everything you need to know.
Condo towers and townhomes in the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre are full of top-quality amenities conveying modern living with every detail.
The Vaughan Metropolitan Centre will:
The VMC currently has 4,200 residents already delighting in its amenities and anticipates 13,000 when projects are complete.
The Vaughan Metropolitan Centre also allows access to top-notch facilities right from your doorstep. The first smart hospital in Canada, Mackenzie Vaughan Hospital, is under construction just north of the VMC. York University, one of Canada’s largest and top-rated universities, is only two subway stops away.
Transit and accessibility are the keys to convenience and quality of life. That’s why, at the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre, “transit does not take a back seat,” as Mary-Frances Turner, President of York Region Rapid Transit Corp, states. Transit and connectivity are central to the construction of the VMC.
For all things transit, visit the VMC Mobility Hub. The Hub offers subway and bus stops, highway access, and parking and commuter lots. Travellers can get anywhere they need to go, all from one location.
As the new northwestern terminus of the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)’s Line 1, the VMC Station is all about connectivity. The VMC Vivastation has an underground pathway that connects to the VMC Subway Station and SmartVMC Bus Terminal.
The Viva Bus Rapidway serves the Viva and Zum transit systems; Routes Viva orange and 501 Zum Queen. The SmartVMC Bus Terminal, opened in November 2019, connecting riders from across the GTA. The Viva Bus Rapidway is serviced by the following York Region Transit (YRT) Routes:
Take advantage of the VMC’s quick commutes – only a 5-minute subway ride (2 stops) to York University and a 45-minute ride to Union Station in Downtown Toronto.
After the COVID-19 lockup, the world is yearning to get outdoors and socialize. In turn, developers now consider health, community, and wellness in their development plans. The Vaughan Metropolitan is a perfect example with its 9-acre park situated along the ArtWalk condos.
Additionally, the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre has several stunning public spaces for everyone to treasure. Edgeley Pond and Park, a planned 18 breathtaking acres, will offer verdant walking and bicycle trails and is within walking distance of the mass transit system.
One of the newest and most inclusive additions is the PwC-YMCA Tower.
The PwC-YMCA Tower, opening in 2021, is directly connected to the VMC subway station and provides instant access to all life’s amenities.
Inside the PwC-YMCA Tower is the VMC Centre of Community, a collaboratively-owned space by the City of Vaughan and YMCA of Greater Toronto.
The VMC Centre of the Community includes 24,000 square feet of space for a new Vaughan Public Library branch, community kitchen, and performing arts studios, and 71,500 square feet for a new YMCA flagship location.
The Vaughan Metropolitan Centre YMCA will offer a large pool, gym, fitness area, youth zone, fitness studios, community rooms, and a range of classes. Licensed not-for-profit child care will also be available.
As a mixed-use building with Class A office space, the PwC-YMCA Tower also houses PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), Scotiabank, and Balzac’s Coffee Roasters.
There are even more food options in The Interchange in nearby Woodbridge!
As the newest addition to the TTC line, the VMC offers access to world-class education and talent. Experience education from 9 universities and 14 colleges, all within one hour of the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre.
York University, Canada’s third-largest University, is only two subway stops away. Niagra University in Expo City Complex offers teacher training and master’s programs in business administration, finance, and information security and digital forensics.
There is still a lot planned for the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre, and there are no plans to slow down any time soon. In 2006, the provincial government committed to extending the Spadina subway line directly to Vaughan, officially recognizing the VMC area as an Urban Growth Centre.
The VMC Growth Plan initially targeted 25,000 residents and 11,500 jobs for its new downtown by 2031. However, due to development activities and residential development potential, city planning officials project more than 63,000 residents in 31,000 units to occupy the VMC by 2031.
While it’s true that many municipalities suffered from the pandemic, the City of Vaughan continued with development. Vaughan Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua ensures, “We have in no way hit the pause button on key infrastructure projects… they are a vital part of our post-COVID reality.”
The Vaughan Metropolitan Centre is well on its way to becoming the nucleus for young, modern talent and urban living (thanks to the master planning of VMC’s transit system). The VMC is committed to creating a complete community from which everyone can benefit.
Thousands of pre-construction condos are becoming available in Vaughan. Learn more about them here!
