Lisa Colalillo’s Real Estate Guide: Kleinburg and Maple

As host of new web series In the City, Lisa Colalillo is a real estate aficionado with an affinity for laughter, great quotes and travel. She shares her fave city findings.

Kleinburg
Secretly known as the “Forest Hill” of Vaughan, Kleinburg houses the affluent executive types.

Kleinburg locals hold much pride in the area’s reputation, which is home to the famed McMichael Canadian Art Collection and Kortright Centre for Conservation.Take a stroll through the historic village to discover its treasured shops. Read more

Reasons to Love Vaughan

We’ve scoured the city, chatted with prominent people and examined the evidence, all in our attempt to unearth the source of Vaughan’s allure. This is what we found.

Mayor Linda Jackson

Green Initiatives
With numerous green initiatives in place such as the Greening Vaughan program and an impressive 740 hectares of parks and acres of land ensured by the Woodlot Protection Strategy, Vaughan is committed to painting the city green. “The woodlots that you see that are speckled through our subdivisions are going to be there through perpetuity. Vaughan is one of the first municipalities in the province of Ontario to do this,” says Vaughan Mayor Linda Jackson. Read more

The Suite Life of Bellaria Residences

As the third tower of Bellaria Residences prepares to debut its splendour, the lavish condominium complex set in the expanding city of Vaughan is proving that good things do come in threes. Carving a niche in the luxury condo market, Bellaria sets the standards high for those who want to follow in its footsteps.

A feat superbly accomplished by Solmar Development Corporation, the lavish Tower 1 and Tower 2 structures of Bellaria Residences are not just the first high rises in Vaughan, but the epitome of a fairytale lifestyle with all the trimmings. “As a Bellaria resident, I can say wholeheartedly that it’s a great place to live,” says Amal Mishaiel. “The building itself is aesthetically beautiful and meticulously kept. Often times, my guests feel as though they are in a hotel rather than a residence,” she gushes. Read more

City Survivor 1923 – 2009

Stretching back in time, Vaughan, named after a peace negotiator in 1792, showed much promise for becoming a booming hotbed of success. And the young founders who planted their entrepreneurial roots in the area served as symbols of opportunity, promise and hope.

Many companies, some established as far back as 1923, still exist today. Built upon hard work, dedication and good values, they have become the legs this city stands on. Once a barren landscape, Vaughan is now a thriving metropolis, thanks to these business beacons.

Read on to find out how these pillars of success have shaped the face of the community, proving that business is much like a merry-go-round – ever-turning with challenges and prosperity. Read more