Didn’t Lieutenant-Governor John Graves Simcoe have a flair for naming places? The King—Vaughan area in Ontario owes its name to Benjamin Vaughan. He was a British diplomat. He also co-negotiated the Peace of Paris treaty. This treaty marked the end of the American Revolutionary War way back in 1783.
King—Vaughan is part of the City of Vaughan. The city is the fifth-largest in the Greater Toronto Area. It ranks as the 17th largest city in Canada. King—Vaughan is bordered by other significant areas. Caledon and Brampton lie to the west. King and Richmond Hill are to the north. Markham and Richmond Hill are to the east. Toronto is to the south of King—Vaughan.
Vaughan’s landscape is quite expansive. It covers approximately 27550 square hectares of land. That is about 68077 acres. Greenspace accounts for 4109 square hectares which is roughly 10153 acres.
The highest point in Vaughan is just south of King-Vaughan Road. This point is west of Bathurst Street. The lowest point is just north of Steeles Avenue West. It is also west of Islington Avenue near the Humber River overpass.
Vaughan has a rich history beyond its geography. It evolved from Vaughan Township. The city is about 25 minutes from downtown Toronto. It is a blend of urban and natural elements.